The one and only Shawn Drover, former drummer of MEGADETH, has joined forces with the legendary ACCEPT as a “special guest artist” for their 50th-anniversary concerts 🎉🎊! That’s right, folks, the man who brought the thunder to MEGADETH will now be banging away behind the kit for ACCEPT 🥁🔴!
The first concert took place on May 1 at the Karmøygeddon Metal Festival in Kopervik, Norway 🇳🇴, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride 🎢! The energy was electric, and Shawn brought his A-game to the stage 🎯! You can check out the video of the show below 👇, but be warned: it’s about to get real loud in here 🗣️!
But wait, there’s more! Drover will also be joining ACCEPT for the following concerts:
May 03 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Filmstudion 🇸🇹
May 06 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Cirkus 🎪
So, if you’re in the area, grab your earplugs and get ready to rock 🤘!
When the news of Shawn‘s participation was first announced, ACCEPT said in a statement: “The one and only drummer Shawn Drover (ex-MEGADETH) will be the first special guest artist for ACCEPT‘s 50th-anniversary celebrations LIVE! Joining the band for the first three shows in May. An absolute legend and beast of a drummer, we are thrilled to have him join us on stage as part of this very special and unique year” 🤩.
And, as if that’s not enough, ACCEPT will be celebrating their 50th anniversary with an extensive European tour in late 2026 🌍! That’s right, folks, the band will be bringing half a century of metal history to stages across Europe, performing for fans in major cities throughout Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇦🇹🇨🇭🇳🇱🇧🇪🇵🇱🇭🇺🇨🇿!
The tour will feature special guests DYNAZTY and TAILGUNNER, so you know it’s going to be a wild ride 🎢! And, Wolf Hoffmann, the guitarist and mastermind behind ACCEPT, said: “It’s incredible to be celebrating 50 years of ACCEPT, and taking this anniversary tour across Europe makes it even more special. The support from our fans over the decades has been overwhelming, and we can’t wait to bring these shows to so many countries and celebrate this milestone together” 🙏.
But, that’s still not all! ACCEPT will also be releasing a special 50th-anniversary album later this year, featuring newly re-recorded classics, rare tracks, and guest appearances 🎉! The album, titled “Teutonic Titans 1976–2026“, will be released on September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records 📆, and it’s going to be a game-changer 🔄!
The album will feature an all-star lineup, including Tobias Forge (GHOST), Philip Anselmo (PANTERA), Kirk Hammett (METALLICA), Mikkey Dee (SCORPIONS), Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST), Matthias Jabs (SCORPIONS), Billy Corgan (SMASHING PUMPKINS), and many more 🤩! It’s going to be a metal masterpiece 🎨, and you won’t want to miss it 🎧!
So, there you have it, folks, ACCEPT is back and better than ever 🤘! With Shawn Drover on board, the band is ready to take the world by storm ⛈️, and you’re invited to join the party 🎉! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see these metal legends live, and get ready to rock your socks off 🤯! 🎸🔥 🎶💥
