ACCEPT announced this Thursday, the 25th, the departure of guitarist Uwe Lulis , who joined the band a decade ago as a replacement for veteran Herman Frank .
The band made the announcement via social media, stating that they will return to their traditional two-guitarist lineup. Read the full statement below:
“After careful deliberation, ACCEPT will return to its traditional two-guitarist lineup and has parted ways with German guitarist Uwe Lulis. This decision was based solely on logistical challenges, without any personal or musical disagreements. Uwe and ACCEPT maintain an excellent relationship and remain good friends, Metal Brothers in Arms, and will continue to be.”
“We had a fantastic decade together, creating incredible music and bringing metal to the biggest stages in the world. We wish him all the best and celebrate our time together with honor and the utmost respect. Uwe is a very successful metal producer and has his own UWE LULIS PROJECT , which we invite you all to check out and follow! Onwards and upwards, brother!! We salute you and every moment you were with us!”
Prior to the release of the album Too Mean To Die in 2021, the band's lineup was expanded with the addition of a third guitarist, Philip Shouse, who originally filled in for Lulis during the Symphonic Terror before being invited to join ACCEPT permanently.
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