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)
Teutonic Terror
Accept Lyrics
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Medieval marauders, under the lights
Back for the plunder, the thrill of the flames
The roar of the thunder, back in the game
Storming the castles, swords in the air
Killing the monsters in their own lair
Lighting the torches, setting the stage
You get what you ask for, right in the face
Six string sabers, screams in the night
War clubs pounding, living just for the fight
So we drive, through the night
With the howling wind at our backs
Riding on Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
We will, give em' the axe
String up the razors, sharpen the blades
Tighten the skins up, no one escapes
Crank up the grindstone, load up the sleds
Saddle the horses, off with their heads!
Six string sabers, screams in the night
War clubs pounding, living just for the fight
So we drive, through the night
With the howling wind at our backs
Riding on Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
We will, give em' the axe
For the roar, of the crowd
For the raging frontal attack
Delivering the Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
We will, give em' the axe
So we drive, through the night
With the howling wind at our backs
Riding on Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
For the roar, of the crowd
For the raging frontal attack
Delivering the Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
We will, give em' the axe
The lyrics of Accept’s song “Teutonic Terror” are about returning to battle and reclaiming glory. The song begins with a nostalgic line, “Back to the front lines, back to the night,” indicating a return to the medieval era where warriors fought wars. It is about medieval marauders who are back for the plunder and the thrill of the flames. They storm the castles with swords in the air and kill monsters in their own lair, while lighting torches and setting the stage for victory. The lyrics suggest a sense of rising against the enemy and going back to the battlefield.
The second verse talks about “Six string sabers” and “war clubs pounding,” indicating that the war is a physical battle. The lines, “Riding on Teutonic terror” and “Delivering Teutonic terror” shows that they are not just defending themselves but they are also attackers. The song is about the aggression and the unstoppable force that is released when one battles. The “Teutonic Terror” in the song stands for the fearlessness of the warriors, their pride, and their relentless drive to win.
Overall, Accept's “Teutonic Terror” is an ode to warriors, their perseverance, and their spirit to fight back. The song glorifies the warrior spirit, their strength, and their might on the battlefield. It captures a sense of nostalgia and calling back of the fearlessness of medieval warriors.
Line by Line Meaning
Back to the front lines, back to the night
Returning to the battlegrounds under the night sky
Medieval marauders, under the lights
Combatants of old, fighting with bright lights shining on the battlefield
Back for the plunder, the thrill of the flames
Returning to seize treasure and enjoy the destructiveness of fires
The roar of the thunder, back in the game
The sound of thunder signals that the battle has resumed once again
Storming the castles, swords in the air
Attacking and invading castles with weapons raised high
Killing the monsters in their own lair
Eliminating the enemy from their own territory
Lighting the torches, setting the stage
Preparing for a battle with an intense energy and a fierce mood
You get what you ask for, right in the face
The consequences of the request made are faced boldly and without fear of the outcome
Six string sabers, screams in the night
Electric guitars creating sounds like deadly swords clashing, screams echoing under the moonlight
War clubs pounding, living just for the fight
Drums beating like war clubs, limited existence devoted to the battle
So we drive, through the night
Moving forward during the dark and uncertain nighttime hours
With the howling wind at our backs
The wind joins in as an ally in their pursuit
Riding on Teutonic terror
Mounted on their horses with their fierce attack that is both violent and efficient
We will, give em’ the axe
Eliminating and overthrowing the enemy, without mercy.
String up the razors, sharpen the blades
Sharpening the weaponry to have a better chance at victory.
Tighten the skins up, no one escapes
Preparing for a brutal fight with no chance of escape.
Crank up the grindstone, load up the sleds
Sharpening even more efficiently and efficiently to ensure that all blades are ready
Saddle the horses, off with their heads!
Getting on the horses and leading an attack that is meant to behead foes.
For the roar, of the crowd
This fight is being fought for the wild cheers and yells of the crowd.
For the raging frontal attack
Pushing forward to deliver a front attack that is fierce and overpowering.
Delivering the Teutonic terror
Transmitting the emotion and tone of the brutal, bloody war.
We will, give em’ the axe
Promising to strike the final blow.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK TORNILLO, PETER BALTES, WOLF HOFFMANN
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@calvingmail
Back to the front lines, back to the night
Medieval marauders, under the lights
Back for the plunder, the thrill of the flames
The roar of the thunder, back in the game
Storming the castles, swords in the air
Killing the monsters in their own lair
Lighting the torches, setting the stage
You get what you ask for, right in the face
Six string sabers, screams in the night
War clubs pounding, living just for the fight
So we drive, through the night
With the howling wind at our backs
Riding on Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
We will, give em' the axe
String up the razors, sharpen the blades
Tighten the skins up, no one escapes
Crank up the grindstone, load up the sleds
Saddle the horses, off with their heads!
Six string sabers, screams in the night
War clubs pounding, living just for the fight
So we drive, through the night
With the howling wind at our backs
Riding on Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
We will, give em' the axe
For the roar, of the crowd
For the raging frontal attack
Delivering the Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
We will, give em' the axe
So we drive, through the night
With the howling wind at our backs
Riding on Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
For the roar, of the crowd
For the raging frontal attack
Delivering the Teutonic terror
We will, give em' the axe
We will, give em' the axe
@deniz05282002
"Teutonic Terror"
Back to the frontlines... back to the night
Medieval marauders... under the lights
Back for the plunder... the thrill of the flames
The roar of the thunder... back in the game
Storming the castles... swords In the air
Killing the monsters in their own lair
Lighting the torches... setting the stage
You get what you ask for... right in the face
Six string sabres... screams in the night
War clubs pounding... living just for the fight
[Chorus:]
So we drive... through the night
With the howling wind at our backs
Riding on Teutonic terror
We will... Give em' the axe
We will... Give em' the axe
String up the razors... sharpen the blades
Tighten the skins up... no one escapes
Crank up the grindstone... load up the sleds
Saddle the horses... Off with their Heads!
Six string sabres... screams in the night
War clubs pounding... living just for the fight
[Chorus:]
So we drive... through the night
With the howling wind at our backs
Riding on Teutonic terror
We will... Give em' the axe
We will... Give em' the axe
For the roar... of the crowd
For the raging frontal attack
Delivering the Teutonic terror
We will... Give em' the axe
We will... Give em' the axe
[Chorus:]
So we drive... through the night
With the howling wind at our backs
Riding on Teutonic terror
We will... Give em' the axe
For the roar... of the crowd
For the raging frontal attack
Delivering the Teutonic terror
We will... Give em' the axe
We will... Give em' the axe
@Fixxer315
This is arguably the best straight-up metal song of the last 20 years. No BS, no fancy tricks. Just a great main riff, nicely understated soloing and killer vocals.
@demartinsm8479
No argument here. They crushed it.
@teresastubbings4243
Yess! That's Accept!
@shanefsr6609
I heard Eddie Trunk review this album and he said it was the best album of the year, I was so disappointed with my 80s studs putting out albums and being disappointed because I had way too high expectations, I thought Eddie may have done what I always did so I got "Blood of Nations" and ........it's on my all time top10! Accept and Scorpions were the kings of speed metal-the dual lead guitars- Accept's Peter and The Wolf were severely under rated, this was hands down the best record of the decade and the epitome of "comebacks"
@demartinsm8479
@@shanefsr6609 well stated.
@TomPark1986
Its a fucking awesome riff.
@distinctive5181
Wolf is the happiest guitar player ever, he is always smiling!
You can tell he loves his job!
@UltraBluesRocker
all genius are crazy
@francissoto70
https://youtu.be/0qGNIdeDQzU
@SuperWolfsblood
him and Kai Hansen