ACCEPT celebrated their 50th anniversary with a spectacular concert at Cirkus in Stockholm, Sweden on May 6, featuring legendary guest musicians. Former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover manned the kit, while John Norum (EUROPE), Fredrik Akesson (OPETH), and Ola Englund (THE HAUNTED) joined as special guests.
"The one and only drummer Shawn Drover (ex-MEGADETH) will be the first special guest artist for ACCEPT's 50th-anniversary celebrations LIVE!" the band announced. Drover appeared at three anniversary concerts: Norway's Karmoygeddon Metal Festival on May 1, Gothenburg's Filmstudion on May 3, and Stockholm on May 6.
The band will follow with a 24-show European tour across 11 countries later in 2026, supported by DYNAZTY and TAILGUNNER. Founding guitarist Wolf Hoffmann said: "It's incredible to be celebrating 50 years of ACCEPT... we can't wait to bring these shows to so many countries and celebrate this milestone together."
The anniversary culminates in a special album, "Teutonic Titans 1976-2026," set for release on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records. The compilation features re-recorded classics with guest vocalists including Tobias Forge (GHOST), Philip Anselmo (PANTERA), Kirk Hammett (METALLICA), and Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) — underscoring ACCEPT's enduring legacy in heavy metal.