‘Balls To The Wall’ Is A Respectable Tribute To A Classic Accept Album
More than 40 years ago, Accept released what has gone on to be one of its most iconic albums in the form of Balls to the Wall. Released in December 1983, the album caused controversy at least here in the United States with its cover art and interpreted themes. Ironically, it has gone on to sell roughly 500,000 copies globally and …
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Dirkschneider Debuts Forthcoming Album’s Second Single, Video
Feb. 6 — Audiences got a new preview of Dirkschneider’s forthcoming re-issue of Accept’s Balls to the Wall this week. The band debuted the album’s second single, ‘Winter Dreams‘ and the song’s companion video Thursday. It follows the recent debut of the re-issue’s lead single, the album’s title track, which features guest vocals from Sabaton front man Joakim Broden. The updated take of ‘Winter Dreams’ …
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Udo Dirkschneider Unveils Title Track From Forthcoming Update Of Accept’s ‘Balls To The Wall’
Jan. 16 — Audiences got their first taste of former Accept front man Udo Dirkschneider’s upcoming new take of Accept’s classic album, Balls to the Wall this week. Dirkschneider unveiled his updated take of the album’s title track, which features guest vocals from Sabaton front man Joakim Broden, Wednesday. The updated track stays largely true to its source material in its sound and …
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Accept’s ‘Balls To The Wall’ Getting Special 40th Anniversary Re-Issue
Dec. 16 — Former Accept front man and U.D.O. front man Udo Dirkschneider is revisiting his former band’s album, Balls to the Wall. Dirkschneider announced Monday through a news release, he has re-recorded the classic album with help from friends, such as Joakim Broden (Sabaton), Tim “Ripper” Owens (KK’s PRiest, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth), and Dee Snider (ex-Twisted Sister) to …
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Accept Succeeds Again With Its 17th Album, ‘Humanoid’
Napalm Records label mates Accept and KKs Priest are set to hit the road together this summer, each in support of its own new album. The announcement was made early this month. Set to kick off Aug. 31 in Los Angeles, CA and to run through Oct. 7 in San Francisco, CA, the nearly two-month long tour is in support …
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Accept Premieres Video For New Album’s Lead Single
Feb. 28 — Fans of Accept got their first taste of the band’s new album this week. The band unveiled the video for its new single, ‘Humanoid‘ Wednesday. Along with being the lead single from the band’s new album, the single is also the record’s title track. The video features the band performing its new single on a futuristically-dressed sound stage as …
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Accept Announces New Album, Tour Details
Feb. 6 — Accept will tentatively release its latest album this spring. Official with Napalm Records announced Tuesday, the band is scheduled to release its new album, Humanoid April 16. What will be the band’s 17th album, it will also be the group’s first for Napalm Records after the band joined Napalm Records’ roster in February 2022. Pre-orders are open. In anticipation of the album’s …
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Primal Fear’s ‘Code Red’ Is Musical Gold
Veteran power metal outfit Primal Fear released its latest album, Code Red over the weekend. The band’s 14th album and its first for Atomic Fire Records, Code Red offers much for audiences to appreciate, not the least of which is its featured musical arrangements. Said content will be examined shortly. The lyrical themes that accompany the album’s 11 total songs make for their own interest …
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Space Chaser Debuts New Single’s Video; Announces New Live Dates
Feb. 27 — Thrash metal band Space Chaser premiered the video for its latest single to kick off the week. The band debuted the video for its new single, ‘Juggernaut’ Monday. The video features the band performing its new single in what looks like some sort of industrial factory type of setting as a backdrop. That footage is complimented with a story …
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