Their current lineup consists of Hoffmann, vocalist Mark Tornillo, guitarists Uwe Lulis and Philip Shouse, drummer Christopher Williams and bassist Martin Motnik. Before arriving at their current lineup, Accept has undergone numerous lineup changes, being Hoffmann the last remaining original member since its inception, and he is the only band member to appear on each album.
Accept played an important role in the development of speed and thrash metal, and they were part of the German heavy metal scene, which emerged in the early to mid-1980s. They have also been cited as an influence or inspiration by a number of acts, including Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Pantera, Testament, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Overkill, Exodus, and Annihilator, as well as fellow Germans such as Helloween, Blind Guardian, Doro, Sodom, Rage, and Grave Digger. Accept achieved its first commercial success with their fifth studio album Balls to the Wall (1983), which is the band's only album to be certified gold in the United States and Canada, and spawned their well-known hit "Balls to the Wall".
Accept have broken up and reformed multiple times. They first split up in 1989, several months after the release of Eat the Heat (which was their only album with Dirkschneider's initial replacement David Reece), but reformed in 1992 and released three more albums before disbanding again in 1997. After briefly reuniting in 2005, Accept announced their third reunion in 2009, with former T.T. Quick frontman Mark Tornillo replacing Dirkschneider (who declined to participate), and the band has recorded five albums with him: Blood of the Nations (2010), Stalingrad (2012), Blind Rage (2014), The Rise of Chaos (2017) and Too Mean to Die (2021); each of those albums renewed Accept's popularity in Germany and entered the top ten charts there.
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Studio albums
Accept (1979)
I'm a Rebel (1980)
Breaker (1981)
Restless and Wild (1982)
Balls to the Wall (1983)
Metal Heart (1985)
Russian Roulette (1986)
Eat the Heat (1989)
Objection Overruled (1993)
Death Row (1994)
Predator (1996)
Blood of the Nations (2010)
Stalingrad (2012)
Blind Rage (2014)
The Rise of Chaos (2017)
Too Mean to Die (2021)
Demon's Night
Accept Lyrics
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Flying high in the night
Storms, the arms of evil
It's gonna take your life
You know the bats crying
Hell bent for the death
Rain, the tears of the devil
Rolling a thunder, a curse on that night
We've got your number, no use to hide
You, you've lost your freedom
To the masters of force
Ride on the waves of magic
Dark nights will be your course
Rolling a thunder, a curse on that night
We've got your number, no use to hide
Demon's night, no way out
Demon's night, the angels fight
Demon's night, cries of pain
Demon's night
Demon's night, a night to die
Lights, blinding your mind
Like a flash out of hell
Sounds, that no one will hear
It's a demon's bell
Look in the face of horror
It's a dangerous night
Scream for your mother's children
You've lost your human right
Rolling a thunder, a curse on that night
We've got your number, no use to hide
Demon's night, no way out
Demon's night, the angels fight
Demon's night, cries of pain
Demon's night
Demon's night, a night to die
Rolling a thunder, a curse on that night
We've got your number, no use to hide
Demon's night, no way out
Demon's night, the angels fight
Demon's night, cries of pain
Demon's night
A night to die
The lyrics of Accept's song "Demon's Night" paint a picture of a dark and dangerous night filled with evil and horror. The opening lines describe sparks and fire in the eyes of the demons, who are flying high in the sky. The stormy weather is compared to the arms of evil, bringing death and tears of the devil. The bats crying and hell bent for death signifies the imminent danger and doom that awaits.
The chorus of the song warns that it is a demon's night, one where there is no escape and the angels themselves fight against the forces of evil. The verses speak about losing freedom to the masters of force and riding on the waves of magic. The use of thunder as a symbol of curses and a countdown to impending death adds to the ominous atmosphere. The bridge incorporates blinding lights and unheard sounds that fit within the ideas of the night being dark, terrifying, and unmerciful.
The lyrics of Demon's Night successfully convey a sense of one's own mortality, the power of evil forces, and the helplessness of being caught in their grasp. It resonates with those who feel that they are in a hopeless situation, where there is no escape and their time is limited.
Line by Line Meaning
Sparks, the eyes of fire
The sparks in the eyes of fire symbolize the dangerous and destructive nature of the demons and their nighttime realm.
Flying high in the night
The demons are particularly active and powerful during the night, causing chaos and destruction as they fly through the darkness.
Storms, the arms of evil
The storms that accompany the demons represent their brutal and malevolent nature as they bring destruction and chaos wherever they go.
It's gonna take your life
The demons' power is so great that their presence can be deadly, and anyone who encounters them may fall victim to their evil ways.
You know the bats crying
The eerie sound of bats crying is a sign that the demons are close, and their presence brings fear and terror to those who hear it.
Hell bent for the death
The demons are determined to cause destruction and death, and their malevolent nature is reflected in their relentless pursuit of their goals.
Rain, the tears of the devil
The rain that falls during a demon's night represents the tears of the devil, reflecting the sadness, pain, and destruction that accompany these demonic beings.
Gonna lay you to rest
The demons are so powerful that encountering them is often fatal, and their presence may lead to the death or 'rest' of those who cross their path.
Rolling a thunder, a curse on that night
The thunder that accompanies a demon's night is a sign of their powerful and destructive nature, bringing chaos and curses to anyone who encounters them.
We've got your number, no use to hide
The demons are all-powerful, and there is no use in trying to hide from them or avoid their wrath – anyone who encounters them is at their mercy.
You, you've lost your freedom
Anyone who encounters the demons loses their freedom and becomes subject to their malevolent will, with no hope of escape from their grasp.
To the masters of force
The demons are the masters of force, with a power that is so great that it cannot be resisted by any human or creature that encounters them.
Ride on the waves of magic
The demons ride on the waves of magic, using their supernatural powers to bring destruction and chaos to all who encounter them.
Dark nights will be your course
The demons bring darkness and terror to their nighttime realm, and all who encounter them will be subject to this relentless and malevolent force.
Demon's night, no way out
When the demons come out to play, there is no escape for those who encounter them, and they are forced to endure the horror and devastation that follows.
Demon's night, the angels fight
The angels fight against the demons and their malevolent ways, determined to bring light and goodness to the nighttime realm and protect those who live there.
Demon's night, cries of pain
The demon's nighttime realm is filled with cries of pain, as those who encounter them are subject to their wrath and must endure the horror and torment that follows.
Demon's night, a night to die
Encountering the demons during their nighttime reign can be deadly, and many who cross their path will die, making it a night of death and destruction.
Lights, blinding your mind
The lights that accompany the demons' nighttime realm can be so powerful that they blind the mind, causing confusion and disorientation among those who encounter them.
Like a flash out of hell
The demons descend upon the nighttime realm in a flash, bringing chaos, destruction, and malevolence with them on their descent into the realm of the living.
Sounds that no one will hear
The eerie sounds of the nighttime realm, including the cries of bats and the sound of demons flying through the night, are often heard but seldom understood by those who experience them.
It's a demon's bell
The sound of the demon's bell represents the arrival of the nighttime realm and its accompanying malevolent force, warning those who hear it to be on guard and protect themselves from the wrath of the demons.
Look in the face of horror
Encountering the demons face-to-face is a terrifying experience that leaves a lasting impression on those who experience it, causing them to experience true horror in its rawest form.
It's a dangerous night
The demons' nighttime realm is known for its danger and malevolence, as those who encounter them are often subjected to their wrath and must endure the horror and destruction that follows.
Scream for your mother's children
When encountering the demons' wrath, it's common to scream for help or to cry out to all those who might be able to save you from the evil that's out to get you.
You've lost your human right
Humans who encounter the demons' malevolent force lose their status as human beings and become subject to the wrath of these supernatural beings, forced to endure the horror and devastation that follows.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: PETER BALTES, STEFAN KAUFMANN, UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, WOLF HOFFMAN
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