Is Blind Rage a good place to start with Accept?

Yes, Blind Rage is recommended as a starting point for new Accept listeners. Powerful riffs and anthemic choruses intertwine with themes of resilience and defiance in this heavy metal exploration. Upon releasing 'Blind Rage' in 2014, Accept was experiencing a resurgence after their reformation in 2009. This album followed the critically acclaimed 'Stalingrad' and solidified their position as stalwarts of the heavy metal genre, showcasing both classic sound and modern sensibilities.

Who is Blind Rage for?

Blind Rage works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, relentless energy for workout sessions and headbanging anthems for live shows.

How many songs are on Blind Rage?

Blind Rage has 35 tracks, running approximately 182 minutes.

Blind Rage

Accept · 2014

182 min · 35 tracks · heavy metal

Powerful riffs and anthemic choruses intertwine with themes of resilience and defiance in this heavy metal exploration.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Stampede Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its relentless pace and catchy chorus, embodying Accept's signature sound while welcoming both new listeners and longtime fans.
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Dying Breed — This track reflects on themes of legacy and perseverance, showcasing powerful lyrics that resonate with the band's core message while featuring soaring guitar solos.
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Fall of the Empire — With its dramatic structure and thematic depth, this song stands out as a commentary on societal decline, blending complex musical arrangements with poignant storytelling.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

56 /100

Foothills

Higher than 47% of albums we've rated

Strong riffs and anthemic choruses define this heavy metal album, though its cohesion suffers from the extensive tracklist.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with powerful guitar riffs and driving rhythms, establishing a strong opening.
Several songs feature dual guitar harmonies that create a rich, layered sound, particularly evident in 'Dying Breed' and 'Bloodbath Mastermind'.
The album includes an instrumental track, 'Guitar Solo Wolf', which showcases technical proficiency and serves as a brief interlude.
The final three tracks slow down the pace, providing a contrast to the earlier intensity and allowing for thematic reflection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
relentless energy for workout sessions
headbanging anthems for live shows
soaring vocals that inspire empowerment
wave-like pacing for focused listening

Maybe skip if you

seekers of mellow soundscapes
prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Solidifies Accept's resurgence and popularity in their later career.
Themes: heavy metal resilience· legacy of aggression· post-reformation intensity
Career context: Upon releasing 'Blind Rage' in 2014, Accept was experiencing a resurgence after their reformation in 2009. This album followed the critically acclaimed 'Stalingrad' and solidified their position as stalwarts of the heavy metal genre, showcasing both classic sound and modern sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors: Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Helloween