This adaptation would prove to be successful with the band garnering major, major success in their homeland Denmark with the rest of Europe catching on and finally America with Revolver Magazine spotlighting these guys. Fortunately for all involved this quick shift would go on and perceive Volbeat as a recognizable name in the world music scene. This new musical transformation fused punk, country, rockabilly and early heavy metal with southern tinged rock n roll in a decidedly brave if not reckless decision. In case you aren’t already familiar with this act, Volbeat started off as a typical extreme metal band before abruptly walking down the left hand path. I wasn’t thinking too much about whether I needed a rockabilly song or a metal song or a country song… it was more about getting into the essence of Volbeat.Review Summary: Danish rockabilly/metal fiends Volbeat unleash another scorching blast of Elvis metal onto the scene.Īfter the very successful Rock the Rebel/Metal The Devil the almighty Volbeat have returned one year later bringing another robust offering to the table. “I took my time to get the details right and just followed what I had in my heart. “I decided to stay at home for half a year and write,” he explains. So with Caggiano now firmly in the fold, fans wondered if new album, Seal The Deal & Let’s Boogie, might continue the heavier vibe that’s brought them global success, but singer/guitarist Michael Poulsen wasn’t sweating expectations for album six - he just took his time. I took my time to get the details right and just followed what I had in my heartĬlearly, yes - …Shady Ladies was a hit, reaching the top 10 in the US album charts (the first Danish act since Aqua, no less) while the album track Room 24 was even nominated for a Grammy award. When Volbeat announced that Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano would not just be producing their fifth album, 2013’s Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies, but joining the band, eyebrows were raised.ĭid the shredding, ESP-wielding beanie aficionado fit with a band whose stock in trade is fusing metal with 50s rock ’n’ roll and rockabilly?
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