🤖 Legendary German/American heavy metal titans ACCEPT have officially announced their new studio album, Humanoid, set for release on April 26, 2024, through Napalm Records. The announcement signals a powerful return for the band, confirming their place at the forefront of the heavy metal scene.
Return to the Studio with Andy Sneap
Humanoid marks another collaboration with critically acclaimed heavy metal producer Andy Sneap, who handled the production, recording, mixing, and mastering duties. This ongoing partnership has proven fruitful for ACCEPT, ensuring the new material maintains the signature sonic quality and powerful energy fans expect.
Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating: “I am extremely pleased with ‘Humanoid’. The album has great energy throughout! Working with the best metal producer Andy Sneap was once again a lot of fun! We are a great team. We all love the new album and look forward to playing it live! Hope our fans will like it as much as we do.”
Interactive Album Reveal and First Single
Fans won’t have to wait long to get their first taste of the new music. The album’s first single and accompanying video will be released on February 28.
In an exciting and unique promotional move, ACCEPT has launched a new interactive website where fans can start exploring the album right now. The site allows users to “reprogram” the robot featured on the striking Humanoid album cover, discovering different parts of the upcoming record in the process. The immersive experience encourages early engagement ahead of the album’s spring release.
Massive 2024 Touring Schedule
The announcement of Humanoid is paired with details of an extensive tour schedule, promising a year full of high-energy performances for metal fans across the globe.
The European Headline Run
ACCEPT has revealed plans for a massive European headline tour encompassing more than 20 shows across the continent, set to kick off in the autumn of 2024. This tour will bring the band’s powerful new material, alongside their catalogue classics, to their dedicated European fanbase.
Hitting the Festival Circuit
Before they embark on their major European run, ACCEPT is scheduled to make highly anticipated appearances at some of the world’s most important rock and metal festivals this summer, including Wacken Open Air and Hellfest. These festival dates will follow a South American spring tour, ensuring the band hits four continents throughout 2024.
With a successful partnership in the studio and a punishing schedule set for the road, ACCEPT is gearing up for a major year that promises to deliver the high-quality, hard-hitting heavy metal they are known for.