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)
Thunder and Lightning
Accept Lyrics
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I know it's going, going to my brain
Get burnt up before the feeling
(...) running through my veins
Flying, dying, crying all night long
Roll on
Never stop your moving, feel the night no don't lose it
Ready for the spark
(...)
It's too much, much too much
He's the winner, he's the sinner, (...)
Thunder and lightning, (...)
Thunder and lightning, stand it if you can
Squeezing and teasing, touch you deep inside
Thunder and lightning, feel it in your mind
He shows he's plain, (...) back to me
(...), all he couldn't be
By the way, before (...)
(...)
The lyrics of Accept's song Thunder and Lightning describe the power and intensity of rock and roll music. The singer expresses how their mind is consumed by the music, feeling it run through their veins and burning in their head. Despite this overwhelming feeling, they are still able to appreciate the thrill of it all and encourage others to not lose the feeling and keep moving. The lyrics also acknowledge the darker side of rock and roll, with references to the idea of winning and sinning, hinting at a dangerous and rebellious lifestyle associated with the genre.
The chorus reinforces the idea of the power and intensity of the music, comparing it to a storm with thunder and lightning that touches the listener deep inside and leaves a lasting impact on the mind. The lyrics suggest that this feeling is not easily forgotten, and that those who experience it should stand up to the challenge and try to endure it.
Overall, the lyrics of Thunder and Lightning are a celebration of the raw energy and impact of rock and roll music, acknowledging both its light and dark sides, and encouraging listeners to immerse themselves in the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
The hot music's growing burns, my head's playing tricks
The intense music is affecting me, making me feel like I'm losing control of my mind.
I know it's going, going to my brain
I am aware that the music is affecting me and I can feel it in my head.
Get burnt up before the feeling
I want to experience the music so intensely that I am completely consumed by it before the feeling fades.
(...) running through my veins
I can feel the music coursing through my body, as if it's a part of me.
Flying, dying, crying all night long
The music is eliciting a range of intense emotional responses from me, causing me to feel like I'm soaring, dying, and crying all at the same time throughout the night.
Roll on
The music should continue playing and not stop.
Never stop your moving, feel the night no don't lose it
The music should keep going, allowing me to fully experience the night and not miss anything.
Try (...) Ready for the spark
I am ready and willing to fully immerse myself in the music and the experience it provides.
(...)
The music is so intense that words cannot describe it.
It's too much, much too much
The intensity of the music is overwhelming and almost too much for me to handle.
He's the winner, he's the sinner, (...)
The artist playing the music is succeeding and also pushing me to indulge in the music to an extent that is almost sinful.
Thunder and lightning, (...)
The music is like thunder and lightning, both powerful and awe-inspiring.
Thunder and lightning, stand it if you can
The music is so intense that it's difficult to withstand and it's a challenge to see if I can take it.
Squeezing and teasing, touch you deep inside
The music is able to reach me on a profound level, squeezing and teasing my emotions in ways that are overwhelming.
Thunder and lightning, feel it in your mind
The music is not only affecting me physically, but also reaching deep into my psyche and affecting me mentally as well.
He shows he's plain, (...) back to me
The performer is illustrating that even though he may seem ordinary, the music he is playing is anything but.
(...), all he couldn't be
The performer is able to channel and express emotions in his music that he might not be able to express otherwise.
By the way, before (...)
The performer is able to connect with his audience in a way that transcends language and words, reaching them on a purely emotional level.
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