Volbeat
Danish rock band
Volbeat are a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen in 2001. They are best known for their fusion of rock and roll and heavy metal. Their current line-up consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, drummer Jon Larsen, bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen, and guitarist Flemming C. Lund. The band is currently signed to Dutch label Mascot Records, and has released nine studio albums, and one DVD.
Volbeat's debut studio album, The Strength/The Sound/The Songs was released in 2005. The band's second album Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil (2007) received platinum status. Their third album, Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood (2008) peaked at number 1 on the Danish album chart 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, 5× Gold in Germany, and gold in both Finland and the United States. Since then, they have released five more albums, Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies (2013), Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie (2016), Rewind, Replay, Rebound (2019), Servant of the Mind (2021), and their most recent album, God of Angels Trust, was released in 2025.
History
Early years (2001–2009)
Singer Michael Poulsen's first band was death metal act, Dominus. In 2000, Poulsen became fed up with the death metal music scene, causing Dominus to break up. In 2001, Poulsen went on to form a new band with some friends and other former Dominus members.
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