100 Years of Heavy Metal between these guys! Steve Harris of Iron Maiden  and our own accept’s  Wolf Hoffmann! Both were founding members of these Legendary bands and never stopped flying the Metal Flags since! They have toured countless of times together starting in the 80’s and continue to enjoy a wonderful relationship of deep mutual musical respect…

100 Years of Heavy Metal between these guys!

Steve Harris of Iron Maiden  and our own accept’s  Wolf Hoffmann!

Both were founding members of these Legendary bands and never stopped flying the Metal Flags since!

They have toured countless of times together starting in the 80’s and continue to enjoy a wonderful relationship of deep mutual musical respect

 

When you think of unwavering dedication to heavy metal, few names shine brighter than Steve Harris of Iron Maiden and Wolf Hoffmann of Accept.

These two legends have each spent over four decades leading the charge for metal around the world — Harris as the galloping bass mastermind behind Maiden’s epic sound, and Hoffmann as the guitar-wielding force behind Accept’s thunderous riffs. Together, they embody over a century of relentless, no-compromise heavy metal spirit.

Both men were founding members of their respective bands — Harris forming Iron Maiden in 1975 in East London, and Hoffmann joining Accept’s earliest incarnation in the late 1970s in Germany. From humble beginnings in clubs and pubs, they each helped shape the global sound of metal: Harris with his complex, storytelling songwriting and iconic bass style, and Hoffmann with his neo-classical shred and sharp sense of melody. While their bands had different flavors — Maiden with its gallant British flair, Accept with its Teutonic steel — both forged a path of influence that spans generations.

What’s remarkable is not just their longevity, but their consistency. Through lineup changes, industry shifts, and musical trends that came and went, Harris and Hoffmann never lost sight of what metal meant to them. They’ve remained the creative hearts of their bands, always pushing forward, never compromising, and always flying the metal flag high.

Iron Maiden and Accept have shared stages around the world since the 1980s, when both bands were riding the first wave of international metal fame. Their tours crossed paths countless times, from massive European festivals to sweaty club dates in America. Those shared bills didn’t just entertain fans — they sparked a long-standing friendship based on mutual respect, shared experiences, and a deep love for music.

Harris has often praised Accept’s contribution to metal, recognizing the raw power of albums like Restless and Wild and Balls to the Wall, which helped pave the way for speed and thrash metal. Similarly, Hoffmann has spoken highly of Iron Maiden’s influence and their unshakeable commitment to complex, ambitious songwriting. Their bond is one not just of peers, but of fellow warriors in a genre that demands passion, authenticity, and perseverance.

Even today, as both men continue to tour and record new music with energy that belies their decades of service, their work remains as vital as ever. Maiden’s recent albums show no signs of slowing down, and Accept’s most recent offerings are as powerful and relevant as anything from their early years. Their fanbases span three generations — proof that true metal never dies, and neither do its greatest champions.

100 years of heavy metal? That’s not just a number — it’s a testament to the staying power, passion, and legacy of two men who dedicated their lives to keeping the flame alive.

Here’s to Steve Harris and Wolf Hoffmann — a century of riffs, roars, and relentless metal glory!