This album " I'm a Rebel" is the second album by the German heavy metal band Accept, recorded in 1979 and released in 1980 It was the first of three consecutive Accept records to utilize Dirk Steffens as producer.
Heavy Metal ( Germany )
BRAIN 0060.389
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
1980 Made in Germany
Dirk Steffens for Delta Studio Productions
Dirk Steffens is a notable figure in the German music industry as a record producer. He has worked with several prominent bands and artists, particularly in the hard rock and heavy metal genres. Here are some details about Dirk Steffens and the artists and recordings he has produced:
1. Accept: Dirk Steffens collaborated with the German heavy metal band Accept, which rose to fame in the 1980s. He produced their albums "Breaker" (1981) and "Restless and Wild" (1982). These albums are considered influential in the development of the speed metal and power metal genres.
2. Running Wild: Dirk Steffens worked with the German pirate metal band Running Wild. He produced their album "Branded and Exiled" (1985), which is known for its energetic and aggressive sound.
3. Pink Cream 69: Dirk Steffens collaborated with the German hard rock band Pink Cream 69. He produced their self-titled debut album "Pink Cream 69" (1989), which helped establish the band's melodic hard rock sound.
4. Sinner: Sinner is a German heavy metal band, and Dirk Steffens has produced some of their albums. While I couldn't find specific details about the albums he produced for Sinner, his involvement likely contributed to the band's sound and production quality.
5. Zed Yago: Dirk Steffens also worked with the German heavy metal band Zed Yago.
It's worth noting that Dirk Steffens' production work was mainly active during the late 1970s and onwards, as you mentioned. He played a significant role in shaping the sound of various German heavy metal and hard rock acts during that era.
Christophe Bonno - Sound Engineer
Manfred Schunke - Sound Engineer
Rene TInner - Sound Mix Engineer
Recorded at Delta Studio, Wilster
Udo Dirkschneider a German heavy metal singer, best known as the former lead vocalist of the German heavy metal band Accept. He was born on 7 April 1952 in Wuppertal, Germany.
Dirkschneider joined Accept in 1976 and was the lead singer for the band until 1987. During his time with the band, he was known for his powerful and distinctive voice, which helped to establish Accept's sound and cement their place as one of the leading bands of the German heavy metal scene.
After leaving Accept, Dirkschneider formed his own band, U.D.O., which he has fronted ever since. U.D.O. has released several albums and toured extensively, and Dirkschneider continues to be an active and respected figure in the heavy metal community.
Throughout his career, Dirkschneider has been widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal singers of all time, and his contributions to the genre are widely celebrated. He is considered a true legend of the heavy metal world and continues to inspire and influence musicians and fans around the world.
Dirkschneider has also worked as a producer. In addition to his work as a singer and performer, Dirkschneider has produced several albums for both Accept and U.D.O., his current band. As a producer, he has been involved in the recording, mixing, and mastering of many of the albums he has appeared on, and his contributions to these albums have been widely praised.
Accept is a German heavy metal band that was formed in 1976. The band is considered to be one of the pioneers of the German heavy metal scene and has had a significant impact on the development of the power metal genre.
Accept's early work was characterized by fast-paced, aggressive riffs and energetic performances. Over the years, the band's sound evolved to include more melodic elements and more sophisticated song structures, making them one of the most influential heavy metal bands of their time.
Some of Accept's most popular songs include "Balls to the Wall," "Fast as a Shark," and "Metal Heart." The band has undergone several lineup changes over the years, but has remained active and continues to tour and record new music to this day.
Accept has been widely regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time, and their music continues to inspire and influence musicians and fans around the world.
Accept had several lead singers over the course of their career. The band's most well-known and iconic lead singer is Udo Dirkschneider, who fronted the band from 1976 to 1987 and again from 1992 to 1997. Dirkschneider's powerful and distinctive voice became
BRAIN 0060.188 , 1979 , Germany
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RCA PL 70186 / LC 0316 , 1983 , Germany
"Balls To The Walle" is the fifth album by the German metal band Accept. It is the band's best known and highest-selling album, selling about two million copies worldwide
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Brain 811 994 , 1983 , Germany
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Brain Records 0060.390 , 1981 , Germany
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RCA PL74083 , 1989 , Made in Germany
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Metronome Music GmbH 831 077-1 , 1977 , Made in Uk ( United Kingdom )
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BRAIN 0060.389 , 1980 , Made in Germany
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RCA NG70941 , 1985 , Made in Germany
Accept's 'Kaizoku-Ban' is a live mini album that unleashes a sonic storm of heavy metal energy. Recorded in Nagoya, Japan in 1985, this genuine 1st issue vinyl LP captures the raw power of a legendary performance. Udo Dirkschneider's commanding vocals, Wolf Hoffmann's scorching guitars, and a relentless rhythm section create an electrifying experience.
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RCA PL 70638 , 1985 , Made in Germany
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RCA PL 70638 , 1985 , Made in Germany
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Venus Records / Polydor 810 987 , 1983 , Made in France
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BRAIN 0060.513 , 1982 , Germany
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RCA PL 70972 / LC 0316 , 1986 , Made in Germany
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RCA NL74720, BMG Ariola Hamburg , 1990 , Germany
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