Accept - Accept (1979)

These German metal warriors introduced themselves to us way back in '79 with this galloping debut record cutting metal. Alongside Priest, Accept would inspire many a band - most being thrash acts, to form their own volatile sound. Accept are made stern by Hoffman and Fischer's clanking guitars, given the whole album an almost unrehearsed, primal feel. Udo on vocals, a croaking master blitzing his way through the pretty harmonious hurtle of 'Lady Lou', 'Tired Of Me', 'Street Fighter' etc. Accept came out fighting, punched above their weight and won, refusing to duck and dive, their ice blue style of pulverising metal would put them in good stead for a successful career. As razor sharp vocally as Priest, King Diamond, but although the band would mature into a well oiled freight train, 'Accept' is a lethal machine that only hinted at what was to come. Cool cover too.

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