Breaking News: Accept Announces Final World Tour – Dates and Cities Revealed”

In a heartfelt announcement that has sent waves through the heavy metal community, legendary German metal band **Accept** has officially confirmed their **final world tour**, marking the end of a storied career that spans over four decades. The tour, aptly named *“The Last Ride: Accept Final World Tour,”* promises to be a powerful farewell to fans across the globe who have followed the band since their early days in the late ’70s.

 

Accept, known for iconic tracks like “Balls to the Wall,” “Fast as a Shark,” and “Metal Heart,” has been a cornerstone of European heavy metal, influencing generations of metal acts with their thunderous riffs and soaring vocals. Founding guitarist **Wolf Hoffmann**, in a video message released early this morning, expressed gratitude to fans and reflected on the band’s legacy.

 

> “It’s been an incredible journey. We’ve played in nearly every corner of the world, and the energy from our fans has been the heartbeat of Accept. This final tour is our thank-you – one last chance to bring the metal thunder,” Hoffmann said.

 

### World Tour Dates and Cities Revealed

 

The tour will kick off in **June 2025** in **Hamburg, Germany**, and will span five continents before concluding in **December 2025** with a monumental final show in **Los Angeles, California**. Tickets go on sale **April 20**, and demand is expected to be extremely high, given the finality of the tour.

 

Here are the first wave of announced cities and dates:

 

– **June 5** – Hamburg, Germany

– **June 7** – Berlin, Germany

– **June 10** – Paris, France

– **June 12** – London, UK

– **June 15** – Milan, Italy

– **June 18** – Madrid, Spain

– **June 22** – Stockholm, Sweden

– **July 1** – New York City, USA

– **July 3** – Chicago, USA

– **July 6** – Toronto, Canada

– **July 9** – Mexico City, Mexico

– **July 15** – São Paulo, Brazil

– **August 2** – Tokyo, Japan

– **August 5** – Seoul, South Korea

– **August 10** – Sydney, Australia

– **December 20** – Los Angeles, USA (Final Show)

 

More dates are expected to be added in the coming weeks, including potential stops in Eastern Europe, South Africa, and Southeast Asia.

 

### Legacy and Final Chapter

 

With more than 15 studio albums under their belt and a loyal global fanbase, Accept’s music has remained relevant, bridging generations of metalheads. Their influence has reached beyond Europe, helping to shape the sound of thrash, speed, and traditional heavy metal in the U.S. and beyond.

 

Longtime fans have taken to social media to share memories and reactions to the announcement, many expressing a mix of sadness and excitement for one final chance to see the band live. The band has promised a career-spanning setlist, special guests, and a high-energy production to give fans the send-off they deserve.

This tour isn’t just the end of an era for Accept – it’s a celebration of heavy metal history.