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

ACCEPT have been flying the flag of classic metal for decades, and with their latest album, “Too Mean To Die”, they have once again proven themselves to be international chart stormers with top 10 placings worldwide.

Now, after a long absence due to Corona, they are proud to announce they will finally be returning to European stages in 2022, with their usual driving energy full of irrepressible power. They will be playing the new album “Too Mean To Die” and the ACCEPT classics.

Watch the tourtrailer here:

For decades, ACCEPT have stood for pure metal, great melodies and unforgettable live moments. Their three exceptional guitarists will undoubtedly transform audiences into a surging mass and blow the virus into oblivion.

Because, according to Wolf Hoffmann: “We are too mean to die! Weeds do not die! ACCEPT won’t let it get them down!“

Philip Shouse adds: “The best thing that will happen for us is to go to the airport, get on a plane, fly to you and play a big, fantastic gig“.

The words say it all, because ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’ is not only an outstanding song from the new record, it also sums up the current situation – things can only get better.

ACCEPT will be supported in Europe by none other than PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS, who unforgettably brought venues around the world to boiling point with MOTÖRHEAD and stands for pure Rock N Roll, because even without Lemmy (R.I.P.), Phil has the controls set to 12 or 13!

The US speed/thrash wrecking ball veterans FLOTSAM & JETSAM complete the billing and can’t wait to play the stages to the ground.

Too Mean To Die – Tour 2022 
 
10.12.2021   JAP – Tokyo          Club Citta
11.12.2021   JAP – Tokyo          Club Citta
15.01.2022   D – Oberhausen       Turbinenhalle
16.01.2022   B – Brussels          La Madeleine
18.01.2022   D – Frankfurt        Batschkapp
19.01.2022   F – Paris            Bataclan
21.01.2022   E – Pamplona           Burlada
22.01.2022   E – Madrid           La Riviera
23.01.2022   E – Barcelona        Razzmatazz 1
25.01.2022   F – Ramonville       Bikini
26.01.2022   F – Villeurbanne     Transbordeur
28.01.2022   CH – Zürich          Komplex
29.01.2022   AT – Telfs            Rathaussaal
30.01.2022   HU – Budapest        Barba Negra
01.02.2022   CZ – Zlin            Hala Euronics
02.02.2022   PL – Warsaw          Progresia
04.02.2022   EST – Tallinn        Helitehas*
05.02.2022   SF – Helsinki        House Of Culture*
06.02.2022   SF – Tampere         Pakkahuone*
08.02.2022   SWE – Stockholm      Fryshuset*
09.02.2022   NOR – Oslo           Rockefeller*
11.02.2022   SWE – Gothenburg     Tradgarn*
12.02.2022   DK – Copenhagen      Vega*
13.02.2022   D – Bremen          Aladin
15.02.2022   D – Berlin           Huxley´s
17.02.2022   D – Ulm              Ratiopharm Arena
18.02.2022   D – München          Tonhalle
19.02.2022   D – Filderstadt      FILharmonie
20.02.2022   D – Geiselwind       Eventzentrum
22.02.2022   D – Leipzig          Haus Auensee
23.02.2022   D – Saarbrücken      Garage
25.02.2022   RUS – Moscow         Glavclub*
26.02.2022   RUS – St. Petersburg Cosmonaut*
28.02.2022   UKR – Kiev           Stereoplaza*
 
* NO Phil Campbell

Today, the band also kick off the pre-order for their brandnew “Too Mean To Die” Glow In The Dark vinyls.
Pre-order your copy here: http://nblast.de/AcceptTMTD-Glow

“Too Mean To Die” is also available in various other formats, here: http://nblast.de/Accept-TooMeanToDie

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

After an enforced production break in spring 2020 and a recent virus-related postponement of the release recently, the time has come: ACCEPT, the German masters of heavy metal are releasing their new, eagerly awaited 16th studio album today, on 29 January 2021 via Nuclear Blast. The masterpiece’s ingenious title is “Too Mean To Die”. 

US vocalist Mark Tornillo, who put his incomparable stamp on the album explains: “After the cruel year 2020 for all of us worldwide, we are happy that we can present our new album to the fans. We are very excited about the reactions. And we’re looking forward to hopefully being on stage in front of you again soon and looking into your beaming faces as we rock out together with you. No question: The Best Is Yet To Come.” 

True to the motto of the beguiling new album ballad ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’, Tornillo is at his best. The metal world knows that Mark can scream like no other, but here it’s impressively shown that the frontman can also sing magnificently. “Mark sang this song, which is rather unusual for us, stunningly well. The fantastic thing about Mark is that he not only masters the typical metal screams, but can also sing melodically and beautifully. He proves this in this song,” enthuses chief guitarist Hoffmann.

The recordings were made in Nashville (USA), produced by the British master producer Andy Sneap (JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH, among others), who once again (as always since 2010) provided the brilliant ACCEPT mix. 
 
Philip Shouse (GENE SIMMONS BAND etc.) is a new member and can be heard for the first time on an ACCEPT album. The US guitarist fights hot duels with Hoffmann, whileUwe Lulis perfects the guitar trio and provides solid rhythm. “Phil was part of our orchestra project and was also completely convincing live. We recognised his great talent immediately and simply wouldn’t let him go,” explains Hoffmann.

The three pre-release singles ‘The Undertaker’, ‘Too Mean To Die’ and ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ showed how varied the ACCEPT guitar army is on the new album. The con-genial duo Hoffmann and Tornillo were responsible for the songwriting of the album and have reached a new peak of creativity with “Too Mean To Die”.
 
In addition, ACCEPT added the very strong Martin Motnik on bass, who according to Wolf Hoffmann, “immediately contributed some good song ideas of his own“. Together with Christopher Williams, the “powerhouse” on drums, Motnik provides the foundation for ACCEPT‘s unmistakable sound.
 
With “Too Mean To Die” ACCEPT are once again playing in the Champions League of the genre. Wolf Hoffmann & Co. are presenting the (music) world with eleven new masterpieces – eleven songs for eternity! 

Wolf Hoffmann says: “We are too mean to die! Weeds do not die! ACCEPT won’t let it get us down!”
 
And unfortunately, ACCEPT had to prove this once more… After the virus-related release postponement, because we wanted to make sure that all fans received their orders on time – now Brexit has caused some further issues. Unfortunately, parts of the vinyl boxes and editions are stuck – unbelievable but true – since two weeks in customs. We’ve never experienced anything like this before!
 
ACCEPT and Nuclear Blast together decided not to postpone the album again as we don’t want to keep fans waiting any longer. All editions that are in stock will be delivered at release date, but we have to warn the fans that some vinyl colors and box sets will be a few days late. We must ask for a little patience again unfortunately.
 
In this sense: THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
 
Most of the limited vinyl formats of the album “Too Mean To Die” are already or nearly sold out incl. the recently announced white 2-LP vinyl edition done in cooperation with ACCEPT‘s partner Spotify.
 
Order your copy here: http://nblast.de/Accept-TooMeanToDie
Plus you still have a chance to win the album here: www.accepttoomeantodie.com

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