May 22, 2025 — In a devastating turn of events, all members of the legendary German heavy metal band Accept have been confirmed dead following a tragic plane crash.
According to aviation authorities, the private aircraft carrying the band went down during a flight en route to a scheduled performance. The crash occurred under unclear circumstances, and investigations are currently underway to determine the cause. Emergency response teams reached the crash site but found no survivors.
Accept, known for their influential role in shaping heavy metal music since the 1970s, had a dedicated global fanbase and were on a reunion tour at the time of the incident. Their hits such as “Balls to the Wall,” “Fast as a Shark,” and “Metal Heart” left an enduring mark on the genre and inspired countless musicians around the world.
Tributes have begun pouring in from fans and fellow artists, many expressing shock and sorrow over the untimely loss. “It’s heartbreaking. Accept was a cornerstone of metal. We’ve lost true legends,” one fan wrote on social media.
The identities of all passengers aboard the flight are being formally confirmed, and the band’s management has asked for privacy for the families during this time of mourning.
More information will be released as investigations progress.
