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Peter Baltes
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Peter Baltes is a German bassist, known for his role in the heavy metal band Accept.

Origin
Allemagne
Active since
1958

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Biography

Story

Born in 1958 in Germany, Peter Baltes is an influential bassist in the heavy metal scene. He co-founded the band Accept, which made a significant mark on the genre with iconic albums like "Balls to the Wall" and "Metal Heart". His musical style, blending heavy metal, speed metal, and hard rock, has played a crucial role in shaping the sound of the European metal scene during the 1980s and 1990s.

  1. 01

    Co-founded the band Accept in 1976.

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    Contributed to iconic albums like "Balls to the Wall".

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    Pioneer of European heavy metal in the 1980s.

02

Selection

Discography

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  • Accept
    1979

    Accept

  • I'm a Rebel
    1980

    I'm a Rebel

  • Breaker
    1981

    Breaker

  • Restless and Wild
    1982

    Restless and Wild

  • Balls to the Wall
    1984

    Balls to the Wall

  • Metal Heart
    1985

    Metal Heart

  • Russian Roulette
    1986

    Russian Roulette

  • Eat the Heat
    1989

    Eat the Heat

  • Objection Overruled
    1993

    Objection Overruled

  • Death Row
    1994

    Death Row

  • Predator
    1996

    Predator

  • Blood of the Nations
    2010

    Blood of the Nations

  • Stalingrad
    2012

    Stalingrad

  • Blind Rage
    2014

    Blind Rage

  • The Rise of Chaos
    2017

    The Rise of Chaos

  • Up from the Ashes
    1990

    Up from the Ashes

  • Face The Truth
    1992

    Face The Truth

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FAQ

About the artist

Q01How old is Peter Baltes?+

Born in 1958.

Q02Where is Peter Baltes from?+

Germany.

Q03What is Peter Baltes' role?+

Bassist.

Q04What musical genres does he play?+

Heavy metal, speed metal, power metal, hard rock.

Q05What are his notable albums?+

Accept, Balls to the Wall, Metal Heart, among others.

Q06How long has he been active?+

Since 1976.

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