Wolf Hoffmann Makes Emotional Statement Ahead of Accept Farewell Show Heavy metal legend to say final goodbye at Villa Park this weekend…

Wolf Hoffmann Makes Emotional Statement Ahead of Accept Farewell Show

Heavy metal legend to say final goodbye at Villa Park this weekend

 

Villa Park, Birmingham – July 4, 2025 – In a heartfelt message released today, Wolf Hoffmann, founding guitarist of legendary German heavy metal band Accept, addressed fans ahead of the group’s final farewell show this weekend at Villa Park.

The performance, scheduled for Saturday, marks the end of a five-decade legacy that helped shape the sound of modern metal. Hoffmann, now 65, will take the stage one last time to deliver a show fans have waited for—and dreaded—for years.

“This isn’t just the end of a band,” Hoffmann said in an emotional video shared on social media. “It’s the end of a life chapter. Accept has been my world since I was a teenager. I can’t express how much it means to share this final moment with you all.”

Choking back tears, the iconic guitarist thanked the fans who “stood by us through the highs and the lows, the breakups and reunions, and everything in between.” He added, “This show is for you. We want to go out loud, proud, and with every ounce of energy we’ve got left.”

Accept, formed in Solingen, Germany in the late 1970s, rose to fame with albums like Balls to the Wall, Restless and Wild, and Metal Heart, carving out a reputation for thunderous riffs and anthemic choruses. While the lineup changed over the years, Hoffmann remained the group’s steadfast heart and creative engine.

The Villa Park concert will be a fittingly grand finale, with a setlist rumored to span their entire career, including deep cuts and fan favorites. Special guests, yet to be revealed, are expected to make surprise appearances during the show.

Fans from across the globe are traveling to Birmingham to witness what many consider the end of an era. Tickets sold out within minutes earlier this year, and local hotels are fully booked, highlighting the enduring global appeal of the band.

“I don’t know what comes after this,” Hoffmann said, reflecting on life beyond the band. “But I do know I’ll carry this music—and all of you—with me forever.”

While Accept officially disbanded once before in the late 1990s, only to return stronger in the 2010s, this time appears final. Hoffmann confirmed this is “not a gimmick” and there are “no plans for another comeback.”

Fellow band members, including vocalist Mark Tornillo and bassist Martin Motnik, echoed the sentiment in separate interviews, praising Hoffmann’s unwavering passion and leadership throughout the years.

As the metal community prepares to gather for one final thunderous night, Hoffmann’s message serves as both a goodbye and a celebration.

“In the end, music brought us together,” he said. “Let’s make this last one unforgettable.”