In a monumental announcement for metal fans worldwide, Udo Dirkschneider and Peter Baltes have confirmed a 2025 reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Accept’s iconic album Balls to the Wall. The DIRKSCHNEIDER band will perform the album in its entirety, along with additional surprises, across Europe in February and March 2025 .
Originally released in 1983, Balls to the Wall remains one of Accept’s most celebrated records, featuring tracks like “London Leatherboys,” “Love Child,” and the title track. Udo Dirkschneider expressed his excitement, stating that performing the album in full with Peter Baltes will be one of his greatest career highlights .
The tour will kick off on February 26, 2025, in Vienna, Austria, and conclude on March 29, 2025, in Geiselwind, Germany. Other notable stops include Munich, Prague, Budapest, Paris, and Barcelona . Tickets for German shows are exclusively available through Eventim, with general pre-sale starting on May 15, 2024 .
This reunion marks a significant moment in metal history, bringing together two of Accept’s founding members to celebrate a milestone album that has left an indelible mark on the genre.
