Balls to the Wall

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"Balls to the Wall" is a song by German heavy metal band Accept. The song was released as the lead single from their 1983 fifth studio album of the same name. The anthemic title track is the album's best known song, and became Accept's signature song, for which a music video was shot that received American airplay on MTV.


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1990
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Accept

Accept is a German heavy metal band from the town of Solingen, originally assembled by former vocalist Udo Dirkschneider, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and bassist Peter Baltes. Their beginnings can be traced back to the late 1960s. The band played an important role in the development of speed metal, being part of the German heavy metal scene, which emerged in the early to mid 1980s. more »

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Release Year
"Balls to the Wall" was released in 1983. This song came out as part of Accept's album which took the same title.
Significance
The song "Balls to the Wall" is considered Accept's signature song and has come to define their musical style.
Chart Performance
The song was a significant success, peaking at number 38 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1984.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Balls to the Wall" are open to interpretation, but many suggest that they contain themes of rebellion and resistance to oppression.
Film Appearance
"Balls to the Wall" has been used in the soundtracks of several films including "Bad Moments in History" and "The Wrestler".
Songwriters
The song was written by four members of the band: Peter Baltes, Udo Dirkschneider, Wolf Hoffmann, and Stefan Kaufmann.
Album Success
"Balls to the Wall" album was Accept's most successful American album, going Gold in 1990.
Music Video
The music video for the song was shot in January 1984 at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and directed by David Mallet.
Covers
Several other bands and musicians have covered "Balls to the Wall", reinforcing its popularity and influence. The song has been covered by artists/bands like U.D.O., Amon Amarth, and Fozzy.
Live Performances
"Balls to the Wall" is a staple of Accept's live performances and is typically played as the last song of their live shows.

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