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Accept’s Wolf Hoffmann Opens Door to Former Members, Recalls Udo Dirkschneider’s Festival Snub

 

In a recent interview that has stirred interest among heavy metal fans, Wolf Hoffmann, longtime guitarist and co-founder of the legendary German metal band Accept, has expressed openness to collaborating with former band members. Hoffmann also took the opportunity to recall a notable incident involving former lead singer Udo Dirkschneider, who declined to join Accept on stage during a major festival performance years ago—a moment Hoffmann still finds disappointing.

The discussion came up as Hoffmann reflected on the band’s long and storied history, which includes lineup changes, breakups, and reunions since their formation in the late 1970s. While the band has enjoyed continued success with vocalist Mark Tornillo since 2009, the legacy of Udo Dirkschneider, the voice behind many of Accept’s classic hits such as “Balls to the Wall” and “Fast as a Shark,” still looms large in the hearts of fans.

“Time heals a lot of things,” Hoffmann said. “I wouldn’t rule out working with any of the past members, including Udo, if the situation was right. It would have to be respectful, professional, and above all, for the music—not for the drama.”

However, Hoffmann also addressed a lingering sore spot in the band’s history—an incident that occurred during a festival in Germany several years ago. Accept had extended an invitation to Udo to appear as a guest for a special reunion moment, but the former frontman declined.

“He was at the same festival, just a few meters away from us,” Hoffmann recalled. “We thought it would be a great surprise for the fans if he came up and sang one or two songs with us. But he flat-out refused. It was disappointing—not for us personally, but for the fans who would’ve loved it.”

Hoffmann was quick to point out that while there may have been personal differences in the past, his current focus is on positivity and the band’s legacy. Accept recently completed a successful tour and is working on new material expected to drop in 2026.

“There’s a lot of history in this band—some good, some bad—but we’ve always stayed true to the music,” Hoffmann said. “That’s the one thing that unites all of us, past and present. If something were to happen in the future [with former members], it would have to serve the music.”

Fans have taken to social media to speculate whether this might lead to some sort of reunion concert or collaboration. While nothing has been confirmed, Hoffmann’s remarks certainly leave the door open.

As the band approaches nearly five decades of existence, the idea of bridging past and present has a certain appeal—not just for nostalgic fans but for a legacy still being written.