Accept is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration with a tribute to one of the songs that helped define its legacy.
The German heavy metal pioneers have released a new version of "Fast as a Shark," the first single from the upcoming anniversary collection Teutonic Titans 1976–2026. The reimagined track features an all-star lineup of guest musicians, including Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Mikkey Dee and Billy Sheehan, and serves as the first preview of the band's milestone release.
"Our first single, Fast as a Shark from the upcoming 50th Anniversary release Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 features none other than Metal Icons: Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Mikkey Dee and Billy Sheehan," the band wrote on Instagram. "Its feedback and reception has been mind blowing."
Originally released in 1982 on Accept's landmark album Restless and Wild, "Fast as a Shark" is widely regarded as one of the songs that helped lay the foundation for speed metal. Its blistering tempo, aggressive riffs and relentless energy pushed the boundaries of heavy music at a time when the genre was rapidly evolving, influencing countless bands that followed.
Formed in Germany in 1976, Accept emerged as one of the defining acts of European heavy metal during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Albums including Breaker, Restless and Wild, Balls to the Wall and Metal Heart established the band as a global force, while songs such as "Balls to the Wall," "Princess of the Dawn" and "Fast as a Shark" became staples of the genre.
The upcoming Teutonic Titans 1976–2026 collection celebrates five decades of Accept's career, revisiting the music that helped shape heavy metal while bringing together some of the genre’s most respected musicians to honor the band's influence.
"It's really still very much like it always was," guitarist Wolf Hoffman to Louder. "You pack your gear, you get the guys together, and you travel to wherever you have to travel, and you play your songs in front of an audience, and that's pretty much like it always was. And that's great. I think the experience of a live show has as much value, or maybe even more value than it ever did because of all the digital digitization."
Nearly 50 years after first forming, Accept continues to look both backward and forward. With a landmark anniversary album on the way and a new version of one of its most influential songs already generating excitement, the band is proving its legacy remains as powerful as ever.
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