Accept

The Profile

Accept is a German heavy metal band associated with the classic Teutonic heavy metal sound, widely linked in the reviews to vocalist Udo Dirkschneider and guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, and later to singer Mark Tornillo.

Publicly verifiable: Accept is a German heavy metal band formed in Solingen, Germany. Reviews emphasize Wolf Hoffmann’s central role (often described as the key surviving original member) and highlight Udo Dirkschneider as the classic-era vocalist. Reviews also discuss later eras: David Reece on "Eat the Heat" and Mark Tornillo fronting the band from the 2010 comeback onward.

Across these reviews, Accept are portrayed as a cornerstone of German/Teutonic heavy metal, driven by Wolf Hoffmann’s riffing and (often) Udo Dirkschneider’s unmistakable voice. The ’80s run—especially "Restless and Wild," "Balls to the Wall," and "Metal Heart"—is repeatedly treated as essential. Later eras get a more mixed but largely respectful take: the Mark Tornillo comeback is praised, while detours like "Eat the Heat" divide opinions. Live releases are framed as proof the band can still be “devastating” on stage.