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Former Accept frontman Udo Dirkschneider has publicly disputed guitarist Wolf Hoffmann’s account of the invitations sent to former members for the band’s 50th-anniversary album, “Teutonic Titans 1976–2026”. Dirkschneider insists that he was never approached about participating in the recording.
Speaking to Jimmy Kay of The Metal Voice, Dirkschneider rejected the suggestion that he had turned down an invitation. “He never asked me personally or by management,” the singer said, adding that he had received no invitation to appear onstage during the anniversary tour either.
Dirkschneider acknowledged that former bassist Peter Baltes and drummer Stefan Kaufmann may have been approached, but stressed that his own situation was different. He objected to public statements implying that he had refused an offer that, according to him, had never been made.
In a September interview on The David Ellefson Show, Hoffmann said the group had invited its former original-era members to take part in the anniversary project and expressed disappointment that none had agreed. The two musicians are therefore giving conflicting accounts of whether an invitation was extended to Dirkschneider.
Released on September 4, 2026 through Napalm Records, “Teutonic Titans 1976–2026” features 19 reimagined Accept songs and around 50 guest musicians. Participants include Rob Halford, Kirk Hammett, Philip Anselmo and Tobias Forge.
Dirkschneider and Hoffmann have had a strained relationship for years. Earlier in 2026, Dirkschneider said they were no longer in contact, although he acknowledged Hoffmann’s abilities as a guitarist. The latest exchange adds another disagreement to the long-running history between the former bandmates.
