An Open Letter from ACCEPT: The Metal Titans Announce Emotional Reunion and New Era of Brotherhood
In a heartfelt and unexpected twist that has electrified the heavy metal world, legendary German metal band ACCEPT has released an emotional open letter to fans, confirming their official reunion. After years of internal rifts, lineup changes, and separate musical journeys, the iconic band known for classics like “Balls to the Wall” and “Fast as a Shark” is coming back together — not just for music, but for reconciliation and revival.
The letter, published on the band’s official website and across social platforms, is a raw and sincere message signed by both founding guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and original frontman Udo Dirkschneider. The announcement comes after nearly four decades of creative differences that kept the two heavyweights apart.
The Open Letter
“To our loyal fans across the world,
We never thought we’d be writing this. Not like this. But the time has come to break the silence, close old wounds, and light the flame of ACCEPT once more — together.”
“This is not just a reunion. This is a rebirth.”
For too long, we allowed pride, misunderstanding, and distance to define what ACCEPT was. We let the years pass in parallel, while you — the fans — kept our legacy alive with your undying love for the music. Through countless tours, tribute shows, and solo efforts, we always felt the pull. That familiar roar. That brotherhood. That electricity that only comes when we stand side by side.”
“Earlier this year, we sat down together — no lawyers, no managers, just old friends with a lot of history. There were tears. There were apologies. And there was laughter. Most importantly, there was music.”
“We picked up the guitars and felt it instantly. The riffs, the rhythm, the raw power… it was all still there.”
“So here we are, officially announcing: ACCEPT is back. The real ACCEPT. The band that started in the backstreets of Solingen and went on to storm the global metal scene.”
We are proud to announce a new album in the works, co-written by all founding members, and a world tour beginning in early 2026. This tour will be our tribute to the past, our embrace of the present, and our gift to the future.”
For those who stood by us — through every version, every incarnation, every echo of what once was — this is for you.”
Get ready for something fierce, something pure. Get ready for ACCEPT — united, unbreakable, and unapologetic.”
With respect and metal might,
Wolf Hoffmann & Udo Dirkschneider
On behalf of the reunited ACCEPT family
Fans React with Emotion and Excitement
Within hours of the letter’s release, metal forums, social media platforms, and rock news outlets were ablaze. Fans old and new expressed an outpouring of emotion, calling the letter “goosebump-inducing” and “one of the most powerful moments in heavy metal history.”
“I grew up watching these guys shape what German metal meant,” said Lars Engel, a longtime fan from Hamburg. “Seeing Udo and Wolf bury the hatchet and bring ACCEPT back to its roots? It’s like a dream come true.”
What’s Next: Tour, Album, and Beyond
ACCEPT’s management confirmed that the band is currently recording in Hanover, Germany. The as-yet-untitled album will include both newly written material and re-imagined versions of lost demos from the 1980s — long thought to be forgotten in the archives.
In addition, a massive 2026 Reunion of Steel world tour is being finalized, expected to hit major cities across Europe, North America, South America, and Japan. The setlist will reportedly span their entire catalog, blending early speed metal anthems with their more melodic 2010s revival sound.
Industry insiders are already speculating that ACCEPT’s reunion tour may rival or even surpass the impact of Judas Priest’s and Iron Maiden’s recent comebacks.
A Legacy Reforged
This open letter marks not only a pivotal moment in ACCEPT’s storied career, but a broader moment in the metal world — a reminder that even the deepest rifts can heal when music, mutual respect, and legacy take precedence over ego.
From their early days in the 1970s German metal underground to becoming one of the most influential forces in the genre, ACCEPT’s story has always been one of resilience and rebellion. Now, with a new chapter opening, their journey continues — louder, stronger, and more unified than ever.
As Udo himself screamed in 1983: “We’re gonna rock the nation — all across the land!” And now, in 2025, they’re coming back to do it all over again.
