After a virus-related break ACCEPT will start their long-awaited “Too Mean To Die” tour on January 14, 2023 in Oberhausen. The metal Teutons will tour across Europe from mid-January to the end of February, playing 29 gigs in 13 countries, ten of them in Germany alone.

ACCEPT mastermind Wolf Hoffmann states:
“It’s been two hard years because we really wanted to go on stage but couldn’t for the reasons we know. Anyway, now the time of suffering has come to an end. And only one thing counts now: ACCEPT and our fans are ‘too mean to die’ – we won’t let it get us down and rock the beginning of 2023.”

Tickets for the “Too Mean To Die” European Tour 2023 are now available. Get your exclusive VIP access for the shows of your choice (incl. meeting and photo with ACCEPT) HERE!

ACCEPT live 2023:
“Too Mean To Die“ Tour 2023:
14.01.23 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
15.01.23 BE – Brüssel / La Madeleine
17.01.23 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
18.01.23 FR – Paris / Bataclan
20.01.23 ES – Pamplona / Totem
21.01.23 ES – Madrid / La Riviera
22.01.23 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 1
24.01.23 FR – Toulouse / Bikini
25.01.23 FR – Lyon / Transbordeur
27.01.23 CH – Zürich / Komplex
28.01.23 AT – Telfs / Rathaussaal
29.01.23 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
31.01.23 CZ – Zlin / Hala Euronics
01.02.22 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
03.02.23 EE – Tallinn / Helitehas
04.03.23 FI – Helsinki / House Of Culture
05.02.23 FI – Tampere / Pakkahuone
07.02.23 SE – Stockholm / Fryshuset
08.02.23 NO – Oslo / Rockefeller
10.02.23 SE – Gothenborg / Trädgår’n
11.02.23 DK – Kopenhagen / Vega
12.02.23 DE – Bremen / Aladin
14.02.23 DE – Berlin / Huxley’s
16.02.23 DE – Ulm / Ratiopharm Arena
17.02.23 DE – Munich / Tonhalle
18.02.23 DE – Filderstadt / FILharmonie
19.02.23 DE – Geiselwind / Eventzentrum
21.02.23 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
22.02.23 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage

Lots of fans have already been able to get a fantastic taste of the tour this summer at the various festival shows in Europe. Whether at the German Rock Hard Festival, the Alcatraz in Belgium or the big Sweden Rock: fans and critics alike agreed: ACCEPT are playing in the form of their lives with their new, powerful guitar front (Wolf Hoffmann, Uwe Lulis and “newcomer” Philip Shouse).

The metal legends have been a smash hit everywhere and have thrilled fans and critics alike. “With three men, we now bring the ultimate guitar army to the stage,” says Hoffmann, “it sounds better than ever before and is a lot of fun.”

At the beginning of 2023, the band will finally present their current Top 10 album Too Mean To Die live in the big halls of Europe! Hoffmann: “The album is already really strong. And the selected tracks absolutely deserve to finally be brought to the live stage and played in front of the ACCEPT fans. The new songs have already been properly celebrated by the audience at the summer festivals!”

Not to mention the rest of ACCEPT‘s 2023 set, which has been beyond reproach for decades! Fans can look forward to uber-hits like “Balls To The Wall”, “Princess Of The Dawn”, “Fast As A Shark” and many, many more.
ACCEPT shouter Mark Tornillo explains: “After the past 2-3 years, which have been so cruel for all of us worldwide, we are delighted that we can finally present our new album live to the fans. We are very excited about the reactions. And we’re looking forward to finally standing in front of you on stage again soon and looking into your beaming faces while we rock out together with you.”

Before that, ACCEPT will be touring the USA extensively for four weeks from the end of September 2022!

ACCEPT just wrapped up a three month tour of European festivals and now have their sights set on their first US tour in 10 years, the “Too Mean To Die – Tour North America 2022”. The band members reflect on the successful tour of Europe:

Wolf Hoffmann, “We just finished an amazing three months run of European festivals. Wow – What a blast!!! These festivals are massive and so much fun!!! Now we are getting ready to bring the metal to the US, for our first full tour in 10 years!! See you in Sept/ Oct for the official ACCEPT “ Too Mean to Die Tour “ North America 2022.”

Mark Tornillo, “The whole festival tour was one big whirlwind! Every show seemed to be better than the one before. The crowds were so into it after being cooped up for 2 years and so were we! It was so great just to get back on stage and do what we do! The band as a 6 piece unit is firing on all cylinders and we can’t wait to bring this madness to America!”

Uwe Lulis, “The Summer run was a full success for the band and a good test for the 3-Guitar-thing. It worked out very, very well. In my opinion it is the best ACCEPT lineup ever, and we cannot wait to play the US in September and October!

Philip Shouse, “Our European festival tour was unforgettable! The crowds were incredible, the energy was unbeatable, and the band was on fire. We can’t wait to focus all of this Metal Momentum on North America this fall!”

Martin Motnik, “The festivals in Europe were an absolute blast! The crowds have been amazing, and you could tell that everyone was totally starved for live music. It felt fantastic being on stage after two years of waiting, and I can’t wait for all the upcoming shows in the US starting in September!

Christopher Williams, “Our European Summer Festival tour was an absolute blast!!! Amazing energy on the stage and from the audiences. Massive crowds singing at the top of their lungs every night. What a joy to be back doing what we do best; Kicking ass and taking names! Very excited for the upcoming US tour. Get ready for the metal onslaught!”

As part of the Too Mean To Die Tour Accept announces their Meet and Greet VIP Experience. Fans will get priority access, photos with the band, exclusive gifts and more! “We can’t wait to hit the stage and are excited to announce the official Accept VIP Experience. We’d love to see you and get to meet you before the show, take pictures, and sign your favorite items! Stay well, keep on rocking, and see you backstage!” VIP Experiences can be purchased from http://www.ACCEPTworldwide.com.

“Too Mean To Die – Tour North America 2022” dates w/ Accept

Sept. 29 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
Oct. 1 – Houston, TX – The Concert Pub North
Oct. 2 – Fort Worth, TX – Rail Club
Oct. 4 – San Antonio, TX – The Espee Pavilion
Oct. 5 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
Oct. 7 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
Oct. 8 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go
Oct. 9 – Las Vegas – Vamp’d
Oct. 11 – Denver, CO – The Venue
Oct. 13 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave Ballroom
Oct. 14 – St. Charles, IL – The Arcada Theater
Oct. 15 – Westland, MI – The Token
Oct. 16 – Toronto, ON – The Phoenix Theater
Oct. 18 – Vineland, NJ – Landis Theater
Oct. 20 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penns Peak
Oct. 21 – Patchogue, NY – Stereo Garden
Oct. 22 – Peekskill, NY – Paramount Theater
Oct. 23 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music Hall
Oct. 25 – New York City, NY – The Gramercy
Oct. 26 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
Oct. 27 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
Oct. 29 – Columbus, OH – King Of Clubs

ACCEPT will be touring the U.S. for the first time in 10 years. The Accept show will leave nothing but huge smiles on the faces of the fans seeing it. The secret to the Accept’s eternal youth is: they all love what they are doing! Other bands might need lots of pyro and lights, Accept’s power comes from: three extremely strong guitarists, a bad-ass vocalist, and a rhythm section that hits you right in the chest. Accept is in absolute top form. Fans can expect a diverse set-list of new and classic tracks, plus mega-hits “Balls To The Wall”, “Princess Of The Dawn”, “Fast As A Shark” and many more.

As part of the Too Mean To Die Tour Accept announces their Meet and Greet VIP Experience. Fans will get priority access, photos with the band, exclusive gifts and more! “We can’t wait to hit the stage and are excited to announce the official Accept VIP Experience. We’d love to see you and get to meet you before the show, take pictures, and sign your favorite items! Stay well, keep on rocking, and see you backstage!” VIP Experiences can be purchased from http://www.ACCEPTworldwide.com.

Last year, Accept released their critically acclaimed 16th studio album, Too Mean To Die, which landed them on the top of the charts [#1 – USA Hard Music, #2 – Germany, #3 – UK (Rock), etc.]. Now, the metal legends are coming back to the states, poised to kick off their headlining “Too Mean To Die – Tour North America 2022” this fall to cement the band´s reputation as one of the best, hottest and most proficient live acts ever. Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann comments: “After two difficult years, we are very much looking forward to returning to the USA and playing in front of our American friends again. Let’s rock out and have a great Accept metal party with all of you headbanging metal veterans out there!”

“Too Mean To Die – Tour North America 2022” dates w/ Accept

Sept. 29 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
Oct. 1 – Houston, TX – The Concert Pub North
Oct. 2 – Fort Worth, TX – Rail Club
Oct. 4 – San Antonio, TX – The Espee Pavilion
Oct. 5 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
Oct. 7 – San Luis Obispo, CA – The Coach House
Oct. 8 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go
Oct. 9 – Las Vegas – Vamp’d
Oct. 11 – Denver, CO – The Venue
Oct. 13 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave Ballroom
Oct. 14 – St. Charles, IL – The Arcada Theater
Oct. 15 – Westland, MI – The Token
Oct. 16 – Toronto, ON – The Phoenix Theater
Oct. 18 – Vineland, NJ – Landis Theater
Oct. 20 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penns Peak
Oct. 21 – Patchogue, NY – Stereo Garden
Oct. 22 – Peekskill, NY – Paramount Theater
Oct. 23 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music Hall
Oct. 25 – New York City, NY – The Gramercy
Oct. 26 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall
Oct. 27 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
Oct. 29 – Columbus, OH – King Of Clubs

Napalm Records is beyond proud to join forces with legendary German heavy metal force, ACCEPT! The band has signed a worldwide record deal with the leading rock and metal label.

The band around guitarist and founding member Wolf Hoffmann has defined the international genre since they formed in Solingen, Germany in 1976, reigned as one of the most important German rock bands in the 80s alongside the Scorpions, and influenced bands such as Metallica, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden. 

ACCEPT have written many classic albums such as Restless And Wild, Balls To The Wall and Metal Heart, have played countless shows and headlined major festivals all around the globe. The band has sold millions of albums to date, entered the German and Finnish charts at #1, received gold status in the US and still impress with their trademark heavy metal sound, characterized by Wolf Hoffmann’s razor sharp riffs and their hard hitting sound. 

With their current album Too Mean To Die, ACCEPT are once again the top of the genre. The album entered the Top 10 of the official charts in 9 countries and provided the ultimate metal survival soundtrack for the pandemic.

ACCEPT guitarist and founding member Wolf Hoffmann on the signing:
„I am really looking forward to working with a renowned, independent and strong label like Napalm Records. There are hard-working metallers at work here – that suits us. We are convinced that together we will reach the next level.”

Napalm Records CEO Thomas Caser adds:
“We are extremely proud and excited to welcome ACCEPT – an absolute heavy metal heavyweight to the Napalm Records family! Together we will drive this steel machine with full power and are very much looking forward to further musical milestones.”

Experience ACCEPT live:
27.05.22 UK – Northhampton / Manor Fest
01.06.22 GR – Athens / Technopolis
03.06.22 GR – Thessaloniki / Principal Club Theater
05.06.22 DE – Gelsenkirchen / Rock Hard Festival
08.-11.06.22 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock
18.06.22 CH – Zurich / Rock The Ring
24.06.22 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock
25.06.22 DE – Dischingen / Rock Am Härtsfeldsee
26.06.22 DE – Blieskastel / Music Nights
30.06.22 ES – Barcelona / Rockfest
01.07.22 FI – Lieto / Smuggler Rok
06.-09.07.22 DE – Ballenstedt / Rock Harz
15.07.22 AT – Leoben / Area 53
16.07.22 SK – Sered / Amphitheatre
28.07.22 FI – Tampere / Eteläpuisto Live
29.07.22 FI – Pietarsaari / Pietarsaari Open Air
12.08.22 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival
13.08.22 DK – Horsens / Jailbreak

14.01.23 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
15.01.23 BE – Brussels / La Madeleine
17.01.23 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
18.01.23 FR – Paris / Bataclan
20.01.23 ES – Pamplona / Totem
21.01.23 ES – Madrid / La Riviera
22.01.23 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 1
24.01.23 FR – Toulouse / Bikini
25.01.23 FR – Lyon / Transbordeur
27.01.23 CH – Zurich / Komplex
28.01.23 AT – Telfs / Rathaussaal
29.01.23 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
31.01.23 CZ – Zlin / Hala Euronics
01.02.22 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
03.02.23 EE – Tallinn / Helitehas
04.03.23 FI – Helsinki / House Of Culture
05.02.23 FI – Tampere / Pakkahuone
07.02.23 SE – Stockholm / Fryshuset
08.02.23 NO – Oslo / Rockefeller
10.02.23 SE – Gothenburg / Trädgår’n
11.02.23 DK – Copenhagen / Vega
12.02.23 DE – Bremen / Aladin
14.02.23 DE – Berlin / Huxley’s
16.02.23 DE – Ulm / Ratiopharm Arena
17.02.23 DE – Munich / Tonhalle
18.02.23 DE – Filderstadt / FILharmonie
19.02.23 DE – Geiselwind / Eventzentrum
21.02.23 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
22.02.23 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
24.02.23 RU – Moscow / Glavclub
25.02.23 RU – St. Petersburg / Cosmonaut
27.02.23 UA – Kiev / Stereoplaza

After recently postponing their planned “Too Mean To Die” Tour to January/February 2023, ACCEPT is celebrating Wolf Hoffmann’s birthday today and his present to YOU is this live version of ‘Overnight Sensation’. Get the single digitally, HERE

ACCEPT is looking forward to seeing you at one of the numerous summer festivals in 2022!

ACCEPT and Nuclear Blast also announced that another limited version (750 copies worldwide) of the hit album “Too Mean To Die” will be released on silver vinyl (2 LP) on 18 February 2022, which can be pre-ordered HERE.

Also check out the digital live single ‘The Undertaker’, here: https://accept.bfan.link/the-undertaker-live

See ACCEPT live at one of the following shows in 2023:

ACCEPT were getting ready to rock Europe together with their many loyal fans from 15 January 2022 on. But now the virus-related circumstances still do not allow it. Against all expectations and hopes the Metal Teutons have to postpone their planned “Too Mean To Die” Tour to January/February 2023.

“As much as we want to, the current Covid situation just doesn’t allow us to go forward with this 2022 tour“, explained ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. “It’s a super tough call, but we have no choice but to postpone once again. We wanted to play this tour badly. We had a killer setlist prepared with lots of new songs from the “Too Mean to Die” album. I’m very sorry for the fans and of course everybody in the band is very disappointed. But hey, life goes on… Please stay safe, stay Metal and stay “too mean to die“! We’ll see you soonest!“

Promoter Gerald Wilkes of Continental Concerts added: “The ACCEPT tour was planned through a total of 16 countries with very different regional infection situations, which are currently changing very quickly and therefore are incalculable for all involved. The legal requirements vary from country to country – even often from city to city. It all looked so promising a few months ago, but the situation right now simply doesn’t allow it!” 
 
As a (small) consolation, ACCEPT are serving their fans the digital live single ‘The Undertaker’ today, November 5th via Nuclear Blast! Get the single digitally, here: https://accept.bfan.link/the-undertaker-live 

In addition, ACCEPT and Nuclear Blast announce that another limited version (750 copies worldwide) of the hit album “Too Mean To Die” will be released on silver vinyl (2 LP) on 18 February 2022, which can also be pre-ordered now, HERE.
 
The good news at the end: ACCEPT have secured the venues for 2023. And can therefore announce the new dates right here and right now! Gerald Wilkes adds: “The tour is confirmed for 2023 and tickets remain valid.”

New 2023 ACCEPT tour dates will be released very soon!

More about “Too Mean To Die”:
‘The Undertaker’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DQy6npwdwsY
‘Too Mean To Die’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/tHwCTnH5_Z8
‘Zombie Apocalypse’ OFFICIAL VISUALIZER: https://youtu.be/eSS10DNhI0c