Accept — Hellfest, Clisson, 2026

Recorded on 19 June 2026 on the Hellfest mainstage in Clisson, France, this full concert filmed by ARTE Concert captures Accept during an anniversary tour, half a century after the band’s beginnings. A cornerstone of German heavy metal, formed in Solingen in the early 1970s, the group delivers a tight, front-loaded set that opens with “Metal Heart” and “Teutonic Terror.” The live setlist draws on the band’s classic foundation — “Restless and Wild,” “Princess of the Dawn,” the essential “Fast as a Shark” and the closing “Balls to the Wall” — while featuring two guests: Todd La Torre (Queensrÿche) on “Run If You Can” and Fredrik Åkesson (Opeth) on “Fast as a Shark.” The capture conveys the rhythmic power and cutting riffing that built Accept’s reputation, along with the energy of a festival crowd. For metal listeners, this 2026 live concert works both as a stage document and as a testament to a repertoire whose influence spans decades, from the 1979 self-titled debut to the band’s most recent output. Clean multi-camera footage and a concise setlist make it a strong way to revisit Accept on stage.