Heavy metal force Accept unveils the third single from their upcoming anniversary album, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, produced, mixed, and mastered by the legendary Zeuss. For a powerful new rendition of the fan-favourite deep cut “Save Us” (originally from I’m a Rebel, 1980) the band is joined by Tobias Forge, bass master Frank Bello, and powerhouse drummer Ray Luzier.
“Save Us” showcases both ACCEPT’s enduring songwriting and the extraordinary musical community that has celebrated and supported the band throughout its five-decade career. Out September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 marks Accept’s 50th anniversary with 19 iconic tracks reimagined alongside 50 legendary guest artists. “Save Us” stands out as one of the album’s most compelling moments, breathing new life into a hidden gem from the band’s catalogue while celebrating both Accept’s lasting legacy and the heavy metal genre they helped shape. Powerful and timeless, the album proves that Accept remain as vital and influential as ever.
Wolf Hoffmann comments about “Save Us”: “Tobias was not really on my radar. Obviously, I know Ghost, and they’re huge, but last year he turned up at one of our shows when we played in Stockholm, and we were chatting a little bit, and he said that his favourite song was ‘Save Us’, and at one point he was considering using it as a cover song on one of their albums, but it never panned out. ‘Save Us’? I don’t even remember that song. Nobody has even mentioned that song! I had to go back and listen to it. After I saw a Ghost show it all made sense to me. It really fits his style and I could really imagine him doing that song really well. He’s right, it’s a fun song!”
German heavy metal legends Accept celebrate 50 years of pure power, by bringing together the scene’s A-list musicians for a landmark release. Teutonic Titans 1976–2026 stands as a definitive statement of the band’s legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs. Arriving September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records, the album delivers some of the most iconic songs ever written in heavy music.
Led by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, the longtime architect of Accept’s sound, the band is joined by a staggering 50 guests across 19 reimagined versions of their biggest tracks. Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 is Accept’s most ambitious and star-studded release to date, reaching far beyond their country’s borders. Featuring the biggest names in heavy music paying tribute to the German icons, the record cements the band’s standing on the global stage. This is more than an album; it is a manifesto of metal! Pre-orders are now available in various exclusive formats.
Wolf Hoffmann comments about Teutonic Titans 1976-2026: “There is no better way to celebrate this 50-year anniversary than to have our musical peers, friends, and inspirations come together with us to record these classic Accept songs, which I am honored and proud to share with the World. I hope everyone enjoys this very special record as much as we all enjoyed making it.”
Chronologically progressing through albums from their formative years, from I’m a Rebel (1980) to Eat the Heat (1989), Accept present their songs with an all-new, all-star lineup, alongside the signature voice of Mark Tornillo and Wolf Hoffmann’s unmistakable riffs. By enlisting a Who’s Who of metal, no two songs on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 are the same. Every track features a different combination of vocals, guitars, bass, and drums, giving each classic a fresh edge.
Tobias Forge delivers a commanding performance on the track “Save Us” (I’m a Rebel, 1980), joined by Ray Luzier on drums. Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, and Mikkey Dee tear through the speed metal classic “Fast As A Shark” (Restless and Wild, 1982). “Balls to the Wall” surges with the powerful range of Metal God Rob Halford, alongside the guitar work of Matthias Jabs, while the reimagined “Love Child” is elevated by Billy Corgan and David Ellefson (both songs from Balls to the Wall, 1983).
Other guest stars on Accept’s extraordinary release include K. K. Downing, Bobby Blitz, Hansi Kürsch, Chris Jericho, Ralf Scheepers, Billy Sheehan, Ola Englund, and Jeff Loomis. The album also features a re-recording of “Hellhammer” (Eat the Heat, 1989), performed by Accept’s current lineup: Wolf Hoffmann, bassist Martin Motnik, guitarist Philip Shouse and drummer Christopher Williams, joined by Jason McMaster on vocals.
Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 track listing:
- Fast as a Shark
- Balls to the Wall
- Aiming High
- Run If You Can
- Hellhammer
- Metal Heart
- Losers and Winners
- Save Us
- Up to the Limit
- Wrong Is Right
- Starlight
- Fight It Back
- Love Child
- Breaker
- Demon’s Night
- T.V. War
- London Leatherboys
- Monsterman
- Restless and Wild
