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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accept_(band)
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)
Shadow Soldiers
Accept Lyrics
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Following the shadows, with the sun till it disappears
Thousands of stone white crosses, a formation for all to see
With flags and flames, the ranks and the names of those who died to be free
The fire remains in our hearts all of our dreams made new
Etched in the flames of freedom, we're living on thru you
Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live
That's why we've given it all
Taken too soon from the lives we loved a misery I can not explain
Only when we feel your presence are we sure we did not die in vein
The fire remains in our hearts all of our dreams made new
Etched in the flames of freedom, are these words, oh so true
We're living on thru you
We're the shadow soldiers, laid to rest standing tall
Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live
That's why we've given it all
The fire remains in our hearts all of our dreams made new
Etched in the flames of freedom, we're living on thru you
We're the shadow soldiers, laid to rest standing tall
Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live
That's why we've given it all
Shallow soldiers, laid to rest standing tall
Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live
That's why we've given it all
The song "Shadow Soldiers" by Accept is a tribute to fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives to preserve freedom. The lyrics paint a picture of a somber place where thousands of white crosses mark the graves of those who died fighting for their country. The lead singer of the band, Mark Tornillo, sings about the pain and misery of losing loved ones and the only solace comes from the feeling of their presence. The term "shadow soldiers" is used to signify that although these soldiers may no longer be physically present, their shadows and memories will always live on.
The song conveys a sense of gratitude to the soldiers who fought for freedom while reminding us that the fight must go on. The chorus "we're living on thru you, Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live, that's why we've given it all" emphasizes the importance of the legacy and memory of the fallen soldiers. The band also emphasizes the sense of unity and patriotism that arises during times of war with lines like "the fire remains in our hearts, all of our dreams made new."
Overall, Accept's "Shadow Soldiers" is a powerful tribute to the soldiers who died fighting for freedom, and the emotional impact of the song lies in its honest and heartfelt lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
So cold and lonely it seems so long since someone was here
It has been a long time since we have had company, and we feel isolated and distant.
Following the shadows, with the sun till it disappears
We are tracing the path of the shadows that mark the passing of time until the sun sets and darkness takes over.
Thousands of stone white crosses, a formation for all to see
There are numerous white crosses set up in a pattern that is visible to everyone.
With flags and flames, the ranks and the names of those who died to be free
The area is decorated with flags and flames, and the names and ranks of those who sacrificed their lives for freedom are remembered.
The fire remains in our hearts all of our dreams made new
Our passion for freedom and our aspirations have been reignited by these sacrifices.
Etched in the flames of freedom, we're living on thru you
The legacy of those who died for freedom lives on through the living.
We're the shadow soldiers, laid to rest standing tall
We are the soldiers whose memories and sacrifices will never be forgotten.
Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live
The living embody freedom for those who died for it.
That's why we've given it all
That is why we have sacrificed everything - for the sake of freedom.
Taken too soon from the lives we loved a misery I can not explain
The soldiers were separated from their loved ones too soon and without explanation, causing great pain and misery.
Only when we feel your presence are we sure we did not die in vein
Only when we sense the presence of our fallen comrades do we feel that our sacrifices were not in vain.
Shallow soldiers, laid to rest standing tall
The soldiers may be beneath the ground, but their legacies remain strong and upright.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK TORNILLO, PETER BALTES, WOLF HOFFMANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vladimirm6525
Так холодно и одиноко, кажется, так давно здесь никого не было.
Следуя за тенями, с солнцем, пока оно не исчезнет
Тысячи каменных белых крестов, выставленные на всеобщее обозрение.
С флагами и пламенем, званиями и именами тех, кто умер за свободу.
Огонь остается в наших сердцах, все наши мечты обновились.
Запечатленные в пламени свободы, мы живем благодаря тебе.
Мы - теневые солдаты, похороненные во весь рост.
Солдаты-тени, вы живете на свободе.
Вот почему мы отдали все это
Слишком рано взятые из жизни, которую мы любили, страдания, которые я не могу объяснить.
Только когда мы чувствуем твое присутствие, мы уверены, что умерли не напрасно.
Огонь остается в наших сердцах, все наши мечты обновились.
Запечатлены в пламени свободы, эти слова, о, так верны
Мы живем благодаря тебе
Мы - теневые солдаты, похороненные во весь рост.
Солдаты-тени, вы живете на свободе.
Вот почему мы отдали все это
Огонь остается в наших сердцах, все наши мечты обновились.
Запечатленные в пламени свободы, мы живем благодаря тебе.
Мы - теневые солдаты, похороненные во весь рост.
Солдаты-тени, вы живете на свободе.
Вот почему мы отдали все это
Мелкие солдаты, покоящиеся стоя
Солдаты-тени, вы живете на свободе.
Вот почему мы отдали все это
@user-cr3ls3ws9b
So cold and lonely it seems so long since someone was here
Following the shadows, with the sun till it disappears
Thousands of stone white crosses, a formation for all to see
With flags and flames, the ranks and the names of those who died to be free
The fire remains in our hearts all of our dreams made new
Etched in the flames of freedom, we're living on thru you
We're the shadow soldiers, laid to rest standing tall
Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live
That's why we've given it all
Taken too soon from the lives we loved a misery I can not explain
Only when we feel your presence are we sure we did not die in vein
The fire remains in our hearts all of our dreams made new
Etched in the flames of freedom, are these words, oh so true
We're living on thru you
We're the shadow soldiers, laid to rest standing tall
Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live
That's why we've given it all
The fire remains in our hearts all of our dreams made new
Etched in the flames of freedom, we're living on thru you
We're the shadow soldiers, laid to rest standing tall
Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live
That's why we've given it all
Shallow soldiers, laid to rest standing tall
Shadow soldiers, in freedom you live
That's why we've given it all
@user-hi3vc1ul6i
Это просто тупо отпад
Обожаю их !!!
Заходит на ура!
Посчастливилось быть на их концерте!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@user-yd2cs5uq2q
Был у них на концерте - энергетика просто зашкаливает!!! Конечно, Марк не Удо, но на практике это для меня означает, что я с удовольствием слушаю обе группы - U.D.O. и Accept. Дай Бог им всем здоровья и долгих творческих лет!
@ikairakli1458
Accept на концертах играет круче чем U.D.O уровень музыкантов все таки повыше кроме самого удо
@ACCEPT268
Сергей Бураков полностью согласен!
@user-zc7rt6ps7t
кунтий ддурнэнькэ
@olegnazarenko994
В Украине тоже слушают!!!!!
@ACCEPT268
@Oleg Nazarenko А как же !!! Белая Церковь - Киевская обл, Черниговская обл - дружки по Армии 1987-1989 ух фаны были этой группы впрочем как и я с Подмосковья!!!
@rogeriomozartdosreis1657
Uma banda expetacular, uma das melhores do heavy metal
@renatopaso959
Complete package drums, guitar,bass and the vocal amazing voice great band
@rondellschuyler7074
Such powerful song. Plus Wolf delivers a excellent lengthy guitar solo. Great.