
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT’s iconic Balls To The Wall, Dirkschneider delivers a stunning re-recording of the legendary album, featuring an incredible lineup of guest vocalists from across the metal world.
Release Date: February 28th, 2025
Tracklist:
- Balls To The Wall [feat. Joakim Brodén of SABATON]
- London Leatherboys [feat. Biff Byford of SAXON]
- Fight It Back [feat. Mille Petrozza of KREATOR]
- Head Over Heels [feat. Nils Molin of DYNAZTY/AMARANTHE]
- Losing More Than You’ve Ever Had [feat. Michael Kiske of HELLOWEEN]
- Love Child [feat. Ylva Eriksson of BROTHERS OF METAL]
- Turn Me On [feat. Danko Jones]
- Losers And Winners [feat. Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER]
- Guardian Of The Night [feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens]
- Winter Dreams [feat. Doro Pesch]
Udo Dirkschneider on the project:
“Re-recording “Balls To The Wall” was a big challenge for me. The album is a milestone of my career, of course, that’s why it was even more important to me to make the original songs shine in a new light without losing their initial essence. All guests have put their individual stamps on these classic tracks, and collaborating with such outstanding vocalists has moved them into a fresh and exciting dimension. The result is a powerful homage to all fans but also an invitation to the next generation to experience the songs not minorly passionate than I was when I recorded them back in the day. It’s a never-ending personal journey for me – “Balls To The Wall” will always be a part of me.”