The German heavy metal legends, ACCEPT, are kicking off the celebration of their historic 50 years with a new version of their classic hit, “Fast as a Shark” , which was originally released on Restless and Wild in 1982. This new rendition of one of the most iconic songs in the genre features metal legends Phil Anselmo , Kirk Hammett , Mikkey Dee and Billy Sheehan , along with the members of ACCEPT , Wolf Hoffmann and Mark Tornillo . This “metal supergroup” performance really sets the tone for the entire upcoming album, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 , which is due out on September 4, 2026 from Napalm Records .
The album serves as a celebration of the band’s history and of the heavy metal genre itself, in which they played a defining and hugely influential role. 19 timeless tracks, 50 iconic guests – and they start with “Fast as a Shark” !
Wolf Hoffmann says about “Fast as a Shark”: “That song was so much fun! We even re-recorded the intro in Bavarian oompah style… a friend of mine lives in Bavaria and had contact with one of those traditional Bavarian brass bands, and they recorded the traditional German folk song “Ein Heller und ein Batzen” for us, which was fantastic. We were lucky to have 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 great supergroup, isn’t it?”
Kirk Hammett adds: «A real honour to give back the great inspiration that ACCEPT gave me!»
The German heavy metal legends, ACCEPT, celebrate 50 years of pure power, bringing together the scene’s top musicians for a milestone release. Teutonic Titans 1976–2026 is a definitive statement of the band’s legacy, forged from steel and driven by undeniable riffs. Released on September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records , the album offers some of the most iconic songs ever written in heavy music.
Led by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann , the longtime architect of the ACCEPT sound, the band is joined by a stunning set of 50 guests on 19 reimagined versions of their biggest tracks. Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 is ACCEPT’s most ambitious and star-studded release to date, one that reaches far beyond the borders of their country. With the biggest names in heavy music paying tribute to the German icons, the record cements the band’s place on the world stage. It’s something more than an album. It’s a metal manifesto! Pre-orders are now available in various exclusive formats.
Wolf Hoffmann says about Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 : «There’s no better way to celebrate this 50th anniversary than having our fellow musicians, friends and inspirations come together with us to record these classic ACCEPT songs, which I’m honoured and proud to share with the world. I hope everyone enjoys this very special record as much as we all enjoyed making it».
Moving chronologically through albums from their early years, from I’m a Rebel (1980) to Eat the Heat (1989), ACCEPT present their songs with a brand-new, all-star line-up, alongside the distinctive voice of Mark Tornillo and Wolf Hoffmann on the undeniable riffs. Enlisting a Who’s Who of metal, no two songs on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 are alike. Each track features a different combination of vocals, guitars, bass and drums, giving every classic song a fresh flavour.
Tobias Forge delivers an imposing performance on «Save Us» ( I’m a Rebel , 1980), accompanied by Ray Luzier on drums. Phil Anselmo , Kirk Hammett and Mikkey Dee perform the classic speed metal «Fast As A Shark» ( Restless and Wild , 1982). «Balls to the Wall» brims with the dynamic range of the Metal god , Rob Halford , along with the guitar work of Matthias Jabs , while the reimagined «Love Child» is launched by Billy Corgan and David Ellefson (both songs from Balls to the Wall , 1983).
Other guest stars on the outstanding ACCEPT release include KK Downing , Bobby Blitz , Hansi Kürsch , Chris Jericho , Ralf Scheepers , Billy Sheehan , Ola Englund and Jeff Loomis . The album also includes a re-recording of “Hellhammer” ( Eat the Heat , 1989), performed by the current line-up of ACCEPT : Wolf Hoffmann , bassist Martin Motnik , guitarist Philip Shouse and drummer Christopher Williams , along with Jason McMaster on vocals.
Track list of Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 :
- Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 track listing:
- Fast as a Shark
- Balls to the Wall
- Aiming High
- Run If You Can
- Hellhammer
- Metal Heart
- Losers and Winners
- Save Us
- Up to the Limit
- Wrong Is Right
- Starlight
- Fight It Back
- Love Child
- Breaker
- Demon’s Night
- T.V. War
- London Leatherboys
- Monsterman
- Restless and Wild
