Thursday 18 October – Fuzz – Athena
Friday 19 October – Principal/Mill – Thessalonica
Ticket pre-sale has started 20 months after the triumph, sold out, their appearance in Athens, the German Gods of heavy metal return for two history-making concerts.
"Accept appeared on Gagarin's board as a well-oiled Teutonic machine, causing delirium of enthusiasm with the familiar side effects of crowd surfing and other noble concert institutions …this was a live epitome of the genre."
(Metal hammer)
“It might read graphic, but those who did not manage to attend lost a life experience that they will probably never live again in our country. Accept simply, without fanfare, they delivered lessons in pure standard heavy metal, constantly reminding them why they belong to the elite.”
(Rocking.gr)
It seems unbelievable but it is 100% true that this legendary band continues to this day to inspire the admiration of both old and new fans of heavy metal, proving with every appearance the quality and timelessness of his music. Having just released a new record, the “Stalingrad”, Accept is coming back for a concert that everything shows will be unforgettable.
The roots of Accept can be traced back to the late 60's when the then teenage Udo Dirkschneider (voice), Michael Wagener (guitar) they form Band X, who after some time change their name to Accept. Their professional career begins in 1976 with the addition of guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and bassist Peter Baltes to the band. The 1979 release their first self-titled album, followed by the following year “Ι’m A Rebel”. Until that time Accept were playing hard rock with a strong AC/DC influence in their sound, which will change with their next release, the “Breaker” (1981), in which the band hardens its sound and acquires its own musical identity.
With the “Restless And Wild” (1982), Accept are already in the elite of the world heavy metal and present rough, aggressive yet melodic heavy metal that stands out from Udo's growling vocals and Hoffmann's guitars that clearly flirt with classical music. Three discs will follow, the “Balls To The Wall” (1983), “Metal Heart” (1985) and “Russian Roulette” (1986), works that giantize the band's name around the world and contain some of the most classic songs of the heavy metal epic of the 80s.
After the “Eat The Heat” of 1989 in which Accept appear with singer David Reece the band breaks up to regroup 4 years later with its original singer and a series of records that will bring them back to the fore. They are the “Objection Overruled” (1993), “Death Row” (1994) and “Predator” (1996). The band will retire for a few years and return 2005 for a series of appearances but the full comeback will take place on 2010 with the amazing Mark Tornillo as the singer and the album “Blood Of The Nations”. A work that received rave reviews, it was loved by the world and brought Accept back into the limelight.
The band's new album titled “Stalingrad” was released a few days ago showcasing the band at their peak and making fans anxiously count down the days until they can once again see them live on stage performing their immortal material.
Ticket price – The pre-sale has already started:
Athena: 32 euro (same price at the box office on the day of the concert)
Thessalonica: 30 euro (same price at the box office on the day of the concert)
Points of sale:
Athena:
In all Public and Ticketservices (University 39, Pesmatzoglou Gallery)
Thessalonica:
Musicland (Metropolis 102)
Online Sales or credit card purchases: www.ticketservices.gr
Source : rocking.gr
