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Udo Dirkschneider, the legendary German heavy metal vocalist, has announced plans to revisit his iconic tenure with Accept during his upcoming solo “Farewell to Accept” tour. This tour is set to be a final celebration of the music he helped create with Accept, marking a significant chapter in his illustrious career.([sleazeroxx.com][1])
A Legacy Revisited
Udo Dirkschneider’s association with Accept began in 1976, and he remained the band’s frontman until 1987. He returned for a second stint from 1992 to 1997 and briefly in 2005. Throughout these periods, he contributed to ten studio albums, including classics like *Restless and Wild* (1982), *Balls to the Wall* (1983), and *Metal Heart* (1985) . His distinctive voice and energetic performances were integral to Accept’s rise in the heavy metal scene.([loudwire.com][2], [sleazeroxx.com][1])
In 2015, Dirkschneider announced his intention to perform Accept songs one last time, stating, “I still love singing these songs live” . This decision led to the “Back to the Roots – Farewell to Accept” tour, where he performed songs exclusively from his time with Accept. The tour was initially planned as a brief European run but expanded due to overwhelming fan deman
