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Volbeat
Volbeat are a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen in 2001. They play a fusion of rock and roll, heavy metal, and rockabilly. Their current line-up consists of vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, guitarist Rob Caggiano, drummer Jon Larsen and bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen. The band is signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and has released eight studio albums and one DVD. Their second album ''Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil'' received platinum status, and their 2010 release ''Beyond Hell/Above Heaven'' was subject to widespread international critical acclaim, receiving triple platinum in Denmark and Austria, double platinum in Sweden, platinum in Canada, 5x Gold in Germany, and gold in Finland and the United States. Volbeat's seventh album, ''Rewind, Replay, Rebound'', was released on 2 August 2019. Their eighth album, ''Servant of the Mind'', was released on 3 December 2021. History Early years (2001–2009) Singer Michael Poulsen's first band was death metal act, Dominus. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volbeat Michael Poulsen 2009
Volbeat are a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen in 2001. They play a fusion of rock and roll, heavy metal, and rockabilly. Their current line-up consists of vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, guitarist Rob Caggiano, drummer Jon Larsen and bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen. The band is signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and has released eight studio albums and one DVD. Their second album ''Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil'' received platinum status, and their 2010 release ''Beyond Hell/Above Heaven'' was subject to widespread international critical acclaim, receiving triple platinum in Denmark and Austria, double platinum in Sweden, platinum in Canada, 5x Gold in Germany, and gold in Finland and the United States. Volbeat's seventh album, ''Rewind, Replay, Rebound'', was released on 2 August 2019. Their eighth album, ''Servant of the Mind'', was released on 3 December 2021. History Early years (2001–2009) Singer Michael Poulsen's first band was death metal act, Dominus. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rewind, Replay, Rebound
''Rewind, Replay, Rebound'' is the seventh studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat. The album was released on 2 August 2019. This marks the first studio album with Kaspar Boye Larsen on bass. Singles Prior to the release of ''Rewind, Replay, Rebound'', Volbeat released five singles. A lyric video of "Parasite" was released as a teaser on 10 May 2019. The album's second single, "Leviathan", was released on 15 May 2019, followed by "Last Day Under the Sun" on 13 June 2019, "Cheapside Sloggers" on 18 July 2019, "Pelvis on Fire" on 26 July 2019, and Die To Live on 4 November 2019. Critical reception ''Rewind, Replay, Rebound'' received generally positive reviews. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 based on reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 67 based on four sources. ''Loudwire'' named it one of the 50 best rock albums of 2019. Commercial performance ''Rewind, Replay, Rebound'' debuted at number seven on the UK A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Servant Of The Mind
''Servant of the Mind'' is the eighth studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat. The album was released on 3 December 2021 through Vertigo, Republic, and Universal Records. The album was preceded by four singles: "Wait a Minute My Girl", "Dagen Før" (featuring Stine Bramsen), "Shotgun Blues", and "Becoming". The album marks a return to a heavier sound in comparison to their previous album, ''Rewind, Replay, Rebound''. Like Volbeat's previous albums, it was produced by Jacob Hansen and Michael Poulsen. It was recorded at Hansen Studios (Ribe, Denmark) and Sonic Debris Studio (West Babylon, New York) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background and recording The band had a tour in North American planned for April and May 2020 with the opening acts Clutch and The Picturebooks which had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen, the band used this time to write new songs, as the musicians couldn't do anything else. The album took three months t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond Hell/Above Heaven
''Beyond Hell/Above Heaven'' is the fourth studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat. The album was released on 10 September 2010 on EMI in Denmark, on Vertigo in the rest of Europe, and on Republic in the United States. The title refers to the overall theme of the album, continuing the storyline of ''Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood.'' This was the first Volbeat album to chart on the ''Billboard'' 200, and was certified Gold by the RIAA on 22 March 2016. Background The album, ''Beyond Hell/Above Heaven'' was released on 10 September 2010. Michael Poulsen explained the title of the album stating "...it’s a way telling people that we don’t belong or believe in neither heaven nor hell. So if we go beyond hell, we will make heaven look like hell, and if we go above heaven, we will make hell look like heaven. Heaven and hell is something we create in our minds and personal self-created demons come out of that." Featured on the album is previously released track, "A Warrior's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Strength/The Sound/The Songs
''The Strength / The Sound / The Songs'' is the debut studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat. Released in 2005, the album initially failed to chart. However, in July 2006 the album entered the Danish Charts, peaking at number 18. The album would stay on that chart for 21 non-consecutive weeks. Volbeat's label at the time, Mascot Records, had only a limited distribution deal in the United States, meaning that the album went largely unnoticed in that country. Volbeat would not breakthrough in the United States until 2010 with their fourth album, ''Beyond Hell/Above Heaven''. Two of the album's songs, "Danny & Lucy (11PM)" and "Fire Song" form a story which is continued on Volbeat's second album, Rock The Rebel/Metal The Devil with the song "Mr. & Mrs. Ness", the song "Mary Ann's Place" from the band's third album, ''Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood'', and is concluded on the band's sixth album, ''Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie'' with the song "You Will Know". The songs "Pool of Boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock The Rebel/Metal The Devil
''Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil'' is the second studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat, released in 2007. The album debuted at #1 on the Danish Albums chart in 2007, making it Volbeat's first album to do so. The song "Mr. & Mrs. Ness" continues the story of Danny & Lucy, which began on the bands debut album with the tracks "Fire Song" and "Danny & Lucy (11 PM)". This story is continued on Volbeat's next album, Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood with the song "Mary Ann's Place" and is concluded on the band's 2016 album, Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie, along with the song "You Will Know." The track "The Garden's Tale" was released as a single in Denmark and proved to be a surprise hit for the band in their home country, staying on the Danish Charts for 18 straight weeks and peaking at #18. The music video for the song was also put into heavy rotation on MTV Denmark. Music Videos were also produced for the songs "Sad Man's Tongue" and "Radio Girl", but whether or not they were ever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Poulsen
Michael Schøn Poulsen (born 1 April 1975) is a Danish singer, guitarist and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter of rock band Volbeat. Prior to Volbeat, Poulsen was the vocalist for the death metal band Dominus. Early life Poulsen grew up in Ringsted, Denmark, which is about a from Copenhagen, in a working-class family. He has a twin sister and two older sisters, who are also twins. His parents were big fans of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Chuck Berry. As a teenager, he got in touch with metal music like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Slayer, Whitesnake, Deep Purple, Iced Earth and Black Sabbath. Career At the age of 17, Poulsen moved to Copenhagen and formed his first band Dominus. He stated a major influence during this period was Chuck Schuldiner and his band Death. Dominus released four records between 1994 and 2000. The band split up a year later as Poulsen was fed up with death metal music and the death ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Larsen (Danish Musician)
Jon Larsen (born 13 July 1970) is a Danish musician, best known as the drummer for Volbeat, a Danish rock band. Larsen joined Volbeat after playing drums for several other bands. The Volbeat band was established by Michael Poulsen in October 2001 and was based on his former group, Dominus. Poulsen mobilized various musicians for the group, including Thomas Bredahl, Anders Kjolholm, and Jon Larsen. Volbeat’s success grew gradually, as they gained fame internationally, mainly in Europe and America. Larsen has described the Volbeat brand of music as a fusion of genres, with a dynamic beat that fuses elements of rock and roll with heavy metal. He has also explained that the band’s choice of music is not restricted to a particular genre. In interviews, Larsen has said that their music is based on real-life experiences and is their artistic interpretation of everyday life stories. Career In the 1990s, Larsen was the drummer for death metal bands like Moratorium and The Scent. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anders Kjølholm
Anders Nielsen (born 4 March 1974), known professionally as Anders Kjølholm, is a Danish bassist, best known as the former bassist of the Danish heavy metal band Volbeat. Before Volbeat, he was the bassist in Dominus, which also featured Volbeat founding member Michael Poulsen. He primarily uses Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay basses, but is also seen playing a black Fender Jazz Bass and uses TC Electronic amps. Anders is primarily known for his prolific stage presence during performances. He is well known for antics with crowds and is often seen on all parts of the stage interacting with fans. In November 2015 the band announced that Kjølholm would leave Volbeat. They emphasized, that he left in good terms with the band. Poulsen and Larsen said that "Anders has been a loyal friend and bandmate since 2001. ..We’re very thankful for this and wish Anders all the best in the future." Kjøholm likewise wished all the best for the rest of the band. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franz Gottschalk
Franz Gottschalk is a Danish guitarist and bassist. He played in the death metal band Illdisposed and is a former member of Volbeat, Dominus and Hypodermic. Gottschalk who is known under his nickname "Hellboss" was a member of the band Hypodermic with whom he released a record called "In Between". After Hypodermic split up, he founded the death metal band "Deadly Sins" with friends Lars B.(Koldborn), Rasmus, Huhle and Brian Jensen. In the late 1990s, he joined Dominus and played bass on their final record "Godfallos" in 2000. A year later, Dominus split-up and their singer Michael Poulsen founded Volbeat. Gottschalk joined Volbeat in 2002 replacing their original guitarist Teddy Vang. Gottschalk appeared on the first two Volbeat albums ''The Strength / The Sound / The Songs'' and '' Rock the Rebel / Metal the Devil''. However, after the recordings of the second album were done, Gottschalk was fired "due to different personalities and working methods off stage," according to a stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Caggiano
Robert Caggiano (born November 7, 1976) is an American guitarist and record producer. Since 2013, Caggiano has been the lead guitarist of the rock band Volbeat. He had formerly been guitarist of thrash metal band Anthrax and nu metal band Boiler Room. Career Caggiano's first professional band was Boiler Room that formed in 1996. The band caught the attention of Roadrunner Records after an opening slot for the band Orgy in 1999. After several delays, the band eventually got Tommy Boy Records to release their debut album ''Can't Breathe''. Soon after the release, the band broke up in summer 2000. He initially played with Anthrax from 2001 until 2005, exiting when their ''Among the Living'' lineup reunited, and later returning in 2007 following the end of that reunion. He appears on the albums ''We've Come for You All'' and ''Worship Music'', as well as the '' Greater of Two Evils'' compilation (a live-in-the-studio recording of older material) and the live album '' Music of Mass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Bredahl
Thomas Bredahl (born 2 November 1980) is a Danish music manager, former guitarist and singer. He was lead guitarist of Volbeat and is now the guitarist of Gob Squad. Bredahl joined Volbeat in 2006, and the band announced his departure on November 28, 2011. He was the successor of Franz Gottschalk, who was fired by Volbeat after the recording of their second album '' Rock the Rebel / Metal the Devil'' was completed. After Volbeat he worked again with Gob Squad, where he was the lead singer. In present, he is partner and manager at Heartbeat Management. Discography with Gob Squad * 2004: ''Call For Response'' * 2005: ''Far Beyond Control'' * 2008: ''Watch The Cripple Dance'' with Volbeat * 2008: ''Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood'' * 2010: ''Beyond Hell/Above Heaven ''Beyond Hell/Above Heaven'' is the fourth studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat. The album was released on 10 September 2010 on EMI in Denmark, on Vertigo in the rest of Europe, and on Republic in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
