Accept Archives

Interview – Wolf Hoffmann of Accept

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoApril 15, 2024

Of all the legacy Heavy Metal bands still in existence, there are few who can boast such consistent output as Accept. The Germans even reformed with a new American singer, finding new stability and now entering their sixth album cycle – no easy feat in ... Read More

Dimmu Borgir – Inspiratio Profanus (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 5, 2023

Leaders of Symphonic Black Metal, Dimmu Borgir are often associated with epic arrangements, a bombastic sound, and sense of drama amidst their music that is impossible to ignore. Recognized largely by their core fanbase for albums such as 1997’s Enthrone Darkness Triumphant, 1999’s Spiritual Black ... Read More

U.D.O. – Touchdown (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 1, 2023

Whereas some traditional Heavy Metal acts have honestly had a dropped off in quality with their new material, Germany’s U.D.O. clearly have not. Formed back in 1987 by Udo Dirkschneider after he exited the well-known Accept, since that time U.D.O. has been as consistent as ... Read More

Udo Dirkschneider – My Way (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeApril 22, 2022

Does aging mean the end to a lifelong musical career? No, it does not. It is actually quite the contrary…especially in the case German powerhouse Vocalist Udo Dirkschneider. Dirkschneider starting his career with the band Accept, then formulating his solo career with his own band ... Read More

U.D.O. – We Are One (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeJuly 17, 2020

Working towards the greater good as a collaborative team is key in this day and age. It is about rising above the destruction which surrounds everyday lives and doing something right. On planet Heavy Metal, U.D.O., led by Vocalist Udo Dirkschneider, is one band which ... Read More

U.D.O. – Steelfactory (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeAugust 28, 2018

One clear depiction of the strong as nails effect Heavy Metal has had on the world for well over 40 years now is seeing it pass through generations with the greats from the old days still rocking out today alongside their offspring in a sense ... Read More