Former Accept vocalist David Reece discusses his new Bangalore Choir album ‘Payload’, revisiting his Accept legacy, plus an emotional reunion with ACCEPT and Wolf Hoffmann that will see him performing alongside the band for two special European dates after 37 years.
In an interview with The Metal Voice’s Jimmy Kay, Reece opened up about the creative direction behind Payload, his continued passion for songwriting, and the unexpected invitation from Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann that has brought a long chapter of his musical history full circle.’
Scheduled for release on November 6, 2026, via El Puerto Records, Payload sees Reece continuing to explore the melodic hard rock sound that originally established Bangalore Choir with its 1992 debut, On Target.
Following the positive response to last year’s Rapid Fire Succession: On Target Part II Reece felt it was time to bring fresh songwriting perspectives into the project.
Reece reflected in the musical direction of Payload, an album that balances harder rockers with mid-tempo material and slower melodic moments.
While Payload provided plenty to discuss, the biggest revelation of the interview was undoubtedly the news surrounding Reece’s relationship with his former bandmates in Accept.
After approximately 37 years without direct communication with Wolf Hoffmann, Reece received an unexpected message while he was in Bulgaria performing at a festival in August.
Initially, he almost dismissed the communication as another spam call. However, when he checked his email, he discovered a message from Hoffmann himself.
The message was simple but life-changing.
“Hi David, how are you? I wonder if you’d be interested. I’d be very honored if you would join Accept live and perform some songs with us on the upcoming Teutonic Titans tour.”
Reece was overwhelmed by the invitation.
“I think I almost broke into tears,” he admitted. “The weight of it kind of being over. Like, finally I can.”
For a singer whose time with Accept has remained an important and sometimes complicated part of his musical history, the invitation represented much more than simply another concert opportunity.
It was an opportunity to reconnect with people he had once shared an important chapter of his life with.
Reece confirmed that he will join Accept for two special appearances:
November 21, 2026 – Oberhausen, Germany
December 2, 2026 – Alcatraz, Milan, Italy
Although the exact songs have not been revealed, Reece confirmed that he will perform a few songs with the band.
He did, however, reveal one of the selections: “Hellhammer.” (from Eat the heat)
“That’s one of the obvious given,” he said.
Tracklist
1. Tear It All Down
2. Cost Of The Grind
3. Believing
4. I’ll Take The Risk
5. The Damage That Remains
6. Nothing Left To Prove
7. Breakdown Unforgettable
8. Even If It’s Nothing
9. Answer The Call
10. Bitter End
11. Late To The Party
12. Won’t Fool Me Again
Line-up
• David Reece – Vocals
• Andy Susemihl – Guitars, Background Vocals
• Steve Gordon MIA – Guitars
• Tommy McWilliams – Drum
