As part of their 50th anniversary, German heavy metal legends, Accept, have dropped a new version of their classic hit, “Fast as a Shark.” Originally released on Restless and Wild (1982), this rendition features metal legends, Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Mikkey Dee, and Billy Sheehan, with Accept members, Wolf Hoffmann and Mark Tornillo. Check it out below.
Wolf Hoffmann about “Fast as a Shark”:
“This song was so much fun! We even re-recorded the intro in a Bavarian oompah style… a friend of mine lives in Bavaria, and he was in contact with one of those traditional Bavarian woodwind outfits, and they recorded the traditional German folk song ‘Ein Heller und ein Batzen’ for us, which was fantastic. We were lucky to get Phil Anselmo on vocals, Billy Sheehan on bass, and of course Kirk Hammett on guitar, which is amazing, and Mikkey Dee on drums, so that’s a pretty nice supergroup, isn’t it?”
Kirk Hammett about “Fast as a Shark”:
“A real honor to pay back the great inspiration Accept had for me!”
This ‘metal supergroup’ performance truly sets the tone for the entire upcoming album, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, which is to be released on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records. The album serves as both a celebration of the band’s history and the heavy metal genre itself, in which they played a pivotal and highly influential part. 19 timeless tracks, 50 iconic guests—and they’re starting “Fast as a Shark!”
German heavy metal legends Accept celebrate 50 years of pure power, bringing together the scene’s A-list musicians for a landmark release. Teutonic Titans 1976–2026 stands as a definitive statement of the band’s legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs.
Led by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, the longtime architect of Accept’s sound, the band is joined by a staggering 50 guests across 19 reimagined versions of their biggest tracks. Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 is Accept’s most ambitious and star-studded release to date, reaching far beyond the borders of their country of origin. Featuring the biggest names in heavy music paying tribute to the German icons, the record cements the band’s standing on the global stage. This is more than an album; it is a manifesto of metal! Pre-orders are now available in various exclusive formats: https://napalmrecords.com/deutsch/accept
Wolf Hoffmann about Teutonic Titans 1976-2026:
“There is no better way to celebrate this 50-year anniversary than to have our musical peers, friends, and inspirations come together with us to record these classic ACCEPT songs, which I am honored and proud to share with the World. I hope everyone enjoys this very special record as much as we all enjoyed making it.”
Progressing through albums from their formative years, from I’m a Rebel (1980) to Eat the Heat (1989), Accept present their songs with an all-new, all-star lineup, alongside the signature voice of Mark Tornillo and Wolf Hoffmann’s unmistakable riffs. By enlisting a Who’s Who of metal, no two songs on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 are the same. Every track features a different combination of vocals, guitars, bass, and drums, giving each classic a fresh edge.
Tobias Forge delivers a commanding performance on the track “Save Us” (I’m a Rebel, 1980), joined by Ray Luzier on drums. “Balls to the Wall” surges with the powerful range of Metal God Rob Halford, alongside the guitar work of Matthias Jabs, while the reimagined “Love Child” is elevated by Billy Corgan and David Ellefson (both songs from Balls to the Wall, 1983).
Other guest stars on Accept’s extraordinary release include K. K. Downing, Sebastian Bach, Bobby Blitz, Hansi Kürsch, Chris Jericho, Ralf Scheepers, Ola Englund, and Jeff Loomis. The album also features a re-recording of “Hellhammer” (Eat the Heat, 1989), performed by Accept’s current lineup: Wolf Hoffmann, bassist Martin Motnik, guitarist Philip Shouse and drummer Christopher Williams, joined by Jason McMaster on vocals. The album masterpiece was produced, mixed and mastered by legendary producer Zeuss.
Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 tracklisting:
01 Fast as a Shark
02 Balls to the Wall
03 Aiming High
04 Run If You Can
05 Hellhammer
06 Metal Heart
07 Losers and Winners
08 Save Us
09 Up to the Limit
10 Wrong Is Right
11 Starlight
12 Fight It Back
13 Love Child
14 Breaker
15 Demon’s Night
16 T.V. War
17 London Leatherboys
18 Monsterman
19 Restless and Wild
Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 will be available in the following formats:
– 2-LP Gatefold Liquid Edition, incl. LP-sized Booklet, Certificate of Authenticity (numbered, Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
– 2-LP Gatefold White Label Edition, incl. LP-sized Booklet, Covercard (numbered), Certificate of Authenticity (numbered, dated, Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
– 2-CD Deluxe Box in Metal Box, incl. Flag, Sweatband, Lanyard, Backstage Pass (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
– 2-CD Earbook, incl. 48-page Booklet (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
– 2-LP Splattered Black Smoke/Black White, incl. LP-sized Booklet (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
– 2-LP Gatefold Solid Silver
– 2-LP Gatefold Black
– 2-CD Digisleeve
– Digital Album
Accept Live 2026
Festivals
June:
05 CZ – Pilsen / Metalfest
18 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting
19 FR – Clisson / Hellfest
July:
04 ES – Barcelona / Rock Fest
10 DE – Nideggen / Tollrock Festival
12 DE – Herten / Zeche Ewald
25 TR – Istanbul / Maximum Uniq Open Air
27 BG – Sofia / National Palace of Culture
29 RO – Ghimbav-Brasov / Rockstad Extreme Fest
August:
07 FI – Helsinki / Hellsinki Metalfest
29 UK – Newark / Stonedead Festival
Guests: Tailgunner
August:
27 UK – Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill
28 UK – London / Indigo at The O2
Guests: Dynazty & Tailgunner
November:
19 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
20 DE – Lingen / Emsland Arena
21 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
22 FR – Paris / L’Olympia
24 DE – Balingen / Volksbankmesse
25 FR – Lyon / Transbordeur
27 ES – Valencia / Auditorio
28 ES – Madrid / La Cubierta
29 FR – Toulouse / Le Bikini
December:
01 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457
02 IT – Milano / Alcatraz
04 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
05 CZ – Zlin / Sports Hall Datart
06 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
08 DE – Berlin / Uber Eats Music Hall
09 PL – Gliwice / Arena Gliwice
11 DE – Hamburg / Inselpark Arena
12 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
13 BE – Brussels / AB
15 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk
16 NL – Tilburg / O13
18 DE – Neu-Ulm / Ratiopharm Arena
19 DE – Geiselwind / Eventhall
20 DE – Munich / Zenith
Accept are:
Wolf Hoffmann – Guitar
Mark Tornillo – Vocals
Philip Shouse – Guitar
Christopher Williams – Drums
Martin Motnik – Bass
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