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)
In the darkness
Accept Lyrics
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What have I done
Running on empty - I got nowhere to run
Can`t get an answer
Can`t get it right
Just try to make it
`till the end of the night
Is there a way to avoid doing wrong
Lead me away from the darkness
Light up my day show me where I belong
Please don`t leave me all alone in the darkness
Far in the distance
There is night, there is day
Sounds are waving nets of dismay
Sometimes I`m stuck in a shocking delay
Like in a slow motion movie
I`m reaching out for something to hold
Life slips away in the cold - in the cold
My heart is so cold - my heart is so cold
Why was I turned down
What`s going on
I wish there was something that could have been done
How can I get there
Where is the light
How can I make it
`till the end of the night
How can I turn darkness to light
Leaving my fear in the darkness
Is there a way how can I overcome
My restless night`s and my fear - and my fear
In the darkness - in the darkness - in the darkness
The lyrics of Accept's song In the Darkness describe the feeling of being lost, alone, and searching for a way out of the darkness. The opening lines "Why am I here now? What have I done? Running on empty - I got nowhere to run" set the tone for the song's theme of feeling trapped and without direction. The singer is overwhelmed with questions and self-doubt, and feels like they are stuck in a state of perpetual confusion and despair.
The chorus, "Is there a way to avoid doing wrong? Lead me away from the darkness. Light up my day, show me where I belong. Please don't leave me all alone in the darkness", expresses the singer's plea for guidance and hope. They are looking for a way to avoid making mistakes and to find their way out of their emotional isolation. The verses continue to build on this idea of confusion and desperation, describing the struggle to find answers and the fear of being trapped in darkness forever.
Overall, the lyrics of In the Darkness explore themes of fear, isolation, and the search for direction and hope. The song is a powerful expression of the human experience and the struggle we all face at times to find our way in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Why am I here now
Questioning the present situation and circumstances in life
What have I done
Questioning past actions and their consequences
Running on empty - I got nowhere to run
Feeling drained and helpless with no escape from the situation
Can`t get an answer
Unable to find a solution or explanation
Can`t get it right
Unable to achieve success or happiness
Just try to make it `till the end of the night
Struggling to survive and get through the difficult times
Is there a way to avoid doing wrong
Questioning the moral choices and seeking guidance
Lead me away from the darkness
Asking for help to escape from negativity and despair
Light up my day show me where I belong
Asking for a direction and purpose in life
Please don`t leave me all alone in the darkness
Fear of loneliness and abandonment in difficult times
Far in the distance
Mentioning the separation from hope and positivity
There is night, there is day
Mentioning the coexistence of good and bad in the world
Sounds are waving nets of dismay
Feeling overwhelmed and surrounded by negativity
Sometimes I`m stuck in a shocking delay
Feeling lost and confused with no progress
Like in a slow motion movie
Feeling stuck and unable to move forward
I`m reaching out for something to hold
Seeking support and comfort
Life slips away in the cold - in the cold
Feeling life passing by and fears taking over
My heart is so cold - my heart is so cold
Describing the emotional void and despair within
Why was I turned down
Questioning rejection and feeling unworthy
What`s going on
Feeling confusion and inability to understand the situation
I wish there was something that could have been done
Regret and desire to change the past
How can I get there
Desire to achieve something and seeking a path to success
Where is the light
Seeking positivity and hope in life
How can I make it `till the end of the night
Striving to survive and overcome difficulties
How can I turn darkness to light
Desire to transform negativity and despair into positivity
Leaving my fear in the darkness
Asking to be freed from fear and negativity
Is there a way how can I overcome
Asking for guidance and help to overcome fears and obstacles
My restless night`s and my fear - and my fear
Mentioning the constant fear and restlessness in life
In the darkness - in the darkness - in the darkness
Repeating the feeling of despair and negativity in life
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
subbcero wings
Una banda Épica.
edgarocker128
es U.D.O, Pero es el video que mejor calidad tiene jaja
Yamandu Montesdeoca
En vez de Accept será U.D.O.