Sikkim-born vocalist Girish Pradhan has been selected by legendary German heavy metal band Accept for their 50th anniversary album Teutonic Titans 1976–2026, scheduled for release on September 4.
Pradhan, who is the frontman of Girish and the Chronicles, will perform Accept’s 1981 classic song “Breaker” on the landmark double album, making him the only Indian artist to feature on the project.
The album brings together more than 50 global heavy metal icons, with Pradhan sharing space alongside artists such as Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Kirk Hammett of Metallica, along with contributors linked to bands like Pantera, Scorpions, and Ghost.
Pradhan’s inclusion in the project followed his professional association with American guitarist Joel Hoekstra, with whom he has collaborated on previous albums under Frontiers Records. Hoekstra is also part of the anniversary album.
Widely regarded as pioneers of speed metal, Accept have played a crucial role in shaping the global heavy metal genre since their formation in 1976. The anniversary album revisits 19 tracks from their catalogue, re-recorded with guest artists from across generations.
For Pradhan, the achievement marks another milestone in taking Indian rock to international audiences. His band has built a growing presence in Europe through tours and releases such as Rock the Highway and Hail to the Heroes, and has previously shared the stage with global acts including Guns N’ Roses.
Industry observers say Pradhan’s feature on the album highlights the rising global recognition of Indian rock artists, placing them alongside some of the most influential names in heavy metal history.
