Metallica, Pantera, Scorpions, Etc. Members Guest On A New Version Of Accept's "Fast As A Shark"

An all-star cast of metal musicians has come together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Accept with a tribute album titled “Teutonic Titans 1976–2026.” The compilation is scheduled for release on September 4th and will feature reinterpretations of songs spanning Accept's five-decade career.

The first preview has now arrived in the form of a new version of “Fast As A Shark,” originally the opening track from the band's 1982 album “Restless and Wild.” This rendition features Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and vocalist Mark Tornillo alongside an impressive guest lineup that includes Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Billy Sheehan, and Mikkey Dee.

Hoffmann commented on the collaboration:

“This song was so much fun! We even re-recorded the intro in a Bavarian oompah style… a friend of mine lives in Bavaria, and he was in contact with one of those traditional Bavarian woodwind outfits, and they recorded the traditional German folk song ‘Ein Heller und ein Batzen‘ for us, which was fantastic. We were lucky to get Phil Anselmo on vocals, Billy Sheehan on bass, and of course Kirk Hammett on guitar, which is amazing, and Mikkey Dee on drums, so that’s a pretty nice supergroup, isn’t it?”

Hammett also expressed his appreciation for the band’s influence, stating:

“A real honor to pay back the great inspiration Accept had for me!”