Volbeat
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| Volbeat | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genre(s) | Heavy metal Groove metal Horror punk Psychobilly Gothabilly |
| Years active | 2001 – present |
| Label(s) | Rebel Monster Mascot |
| Website | http://www.volbeat.dk |
| Members | |
| Michael Poulsen Thomas Bredahl Anders Kjølholm Jon Larsen |
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| Franz Gottschalk | |
Volbeat is a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen in 2001. They play a fusion of early rock 'n' roll, heavy metal and rockabilly.[citation needed] They are inspired by the rock 'n' roll legends Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.[citation needed] Their line-up consists of vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, guitarist Thomas Bredahl, bassist Anders Kjølholm and drummer Jon Larsen. The band is signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and has released three studio albums and one DVD. All of their studio albums were certified gold in Denmark. Their second album Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil received platinum. According to Poulsen's stage banter in Ruisrock 2009 Volbeat has sold certified gold only in two countries, Denmark and Finland. Their band name is taken from the album Vol. Beat by Michael Poulsen's former band Dominus. "Vol" stands for volume while "Beat" stands for rhythm.
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[edit] Biography
Volbeat was formed in 2001 after frontman Michael Poulsen split up his former band, Dominus.
Critics have generally been positive towards The Strength / The Sound / The Songs. The German hard rock magazine RockHard gave it 10/10 in a review.[1]
Volbeat is also praised for its live performances. Their concert at Roskilde Festival 2006 received a 6/6 stars review in the Danish newspaper BT.[2]
In week 8 of 2007, the record Rock The Rebel / Metal The Devil debuted as #1 in the Danish Top 40 for CD-sales and at the same time The Strength / The Sound / The Songs re-entered the chart at #21. Recently, the album achieved gold status for sales in Denmark.[citation needed]
Volbeat opened the Roskilde Festival in 2007. Volbeat also supported Metallica together with Mnemic at their concert on Denmark July 13 of that year. They were to support Megadeth in Finland and in their home town, Copenhagen, and to make a few festival appearances for the summer 2008.
Volbeat's album Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood (2008) topped the Finnish Album Chart straight after its publication.[citation needed]
Volbeat will support the popular Symphonic Metal band Nightwish on their U.S tour in May 2009.[1]. They will also support Metallica on their North American tour from October to December 2009.
[edit] Lineup
- Current members
- Michael Poulsen - vocals, guitar
- Thomas Bredahl - guitar (since December 2006)
- Anders Kjølholm - bass
- Jon Larsen - drums
- Former members
- Franz "Hellboss" Gottschalk - guitar (until December 2006)
- Teddy Vang - guitar
[edit] Awards
- The Strength / The Sound / The Songs won the award for the best debut album at the Danish Metal Music Awards 2005.[citation needed]
- Volbeat won the award Steppeulven for hope of the year 2006.[3].
- Volbeat won the award for the best live band at the Danish Metal Music Awards 2006 voted by fans.[citation needed]
- Rock the Rebel / Metal the Devil won the award for best album at the Danish Metal Music Awards 2007.
- Volbeat won the Danish radio award for P3 listenerhit at the P3 Guld-show voted by listeners of P3.[4]
[edit] Discography
- Albums
- The Strength / The Sound / The Songs, 2005
- Rock the Rebel / Metal the Devil, 2007
- Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood, 2008
- Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood (Limited Tour Edition), 2009
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The immediate feeling of Metallica type riffs take this sound Volbeat has created to an entirerly new level in fusion metal.
