Volbeat
Formed: 2001
From:
Copenhagen,
Denmark
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Volbeat News
Below is our complete Volbeat news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Monster Energy Aftershock Fest Details Announced
The second annual Monster Energy Aftershock Festival has expanded to a full weekend in 2013. The fest will take place September 14th and 15th at Discovery Park near downtown Sacramento, CA.
The Aftershock Festival will feature two main stages, with headlining appearances from Avenged Sevenfold and Korn, as well as a special additional headliner to be announced on July 1st.
The lineup also includes Shinedown, Megadeth, Papa Roach, Volbeat, A Day To Remember, HIM, Skillet, Buckcherry, Halestorm, Asking Alexandria, In This Moment, All That Remains, Falling In Reverse, Device, Steel Panther, P.O.D., Pop Evil, Otherwise, Airbourne, SOiL, Heaven's Basement, Nothing More, and many others.
Visit this location for the most up-to-date festival information. More...
Volbeat And King Diamond Offering Free Song
Volbeat's latest album, "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies," features a guest appearance from the legendary King Diamond.
Today, King Diamond and Volbeat are pleased to release the Jacob Hansen mastered version of this track, titled "Room 24", as a FREE download gift to the fans. Get the song at this location.
The track "Room 24" features a massive coup for Volbeat with the guest appearance from King Diamond, the legendary front man of Danish metal pioneers Mercyful Fate, and one of Poulsen's musical idols. Volbeat reveals, "I'm a huge fan of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. Having King on the record is a huge privilege. Normally, it's not something he does. He wrote his own lines, and it is half my lyrics and half his. It's a weird, scary story, and he's the perfect person for it." More...
Rock On The Range Band Lineup Announced
American rock festival Rock On The Range - which has expanded to three days this year - will hit hard with performances from some of rock’s biggest names. Pre-sale tickets are available at this location.
The 2013 line-up features Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn, Bush, Stone Sour, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, Cheap Trick, Bullet For My Valentine, Volbeat, Lamb Of God, Skillet, A Day To Remember, Buckcherry, Halestorm, Hollywood Undead, All That Remains, Device (with David Draiman), Steel Panther, Sevendust, Sick Puppies, Asking Alexandria, Pop Evil, In Flames, Clutch, In This Moment, Black Veil Brides, The Sword, Ghost, Motionless In White, Red, Deuce, Middle Class Rut, Big Wreck, Oleander, Otherwise, Red Line Chemistry, Young Guns, Thousand Foot Krutch, Mindset Evolution, Tracer, Beware Of Darkness, Heaven's Basement, American Fangs, Love And Death, Gemini Syndrome, and more.
“We're really looking forward to returning to Rock On The Range with a batch of brand new killer Alice tunes to play for everyone!” says Jerry Cantrell, Alice In Chains.
“Head is back!!,” says Korn’s Jonathan Davis. “Rock On The Range is going to start it all off!! Get ready, we are going to hit it hard!!”
“Bush are thrilled to be playing Rock On The Range with such great bands,” says Bush’s Gavin Rosdale. “We look forward to seeing you all out there.” More...
Volbeat Recording New Album
Danish metal band Volbeat has revealed the band is in the studio recording a new album for release in Spring, 2013. Titled Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies, the sessions are being produced by Rob Caggiano, alongside Jacob Hansen, who has a long history with Volbeat having produced and mixed the band's prior four releases. Caggiano's producer credits include The Damned Things, Bleeding Through and Anthrax amongst others. "Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies" will be released this spring on Vertigo / Republic Records.
Front man Michael Poulsen reveals; “We’re back in the studio, this time breaking some of our old habits and this sometimes means leaving our comfort zone. We are recording in a new environment, producing with a new set up breaking new sonic ground and it’s exciting! Together with our long time collaborator Jacob Hansen we also have the honor of having producer Rob Caggiano on board in the producer’s seat. Expect lots of surprises and some of our most rocking heavy songs to date. We feel more than ever that we are taking the Volbeat sound to another level without changing what we’re all about. Can’t wait for it to get out there!”
The band returns to North America in March, with the following dates confirmed. Danko Jones will serve as main support through 4/11/13. More...
Volbeat Announces 2013 Spring Tour Dates
Danish metal band Volbeat has announced a Spring, 2013 tour of North America. Following two #1 hits on Active Rock radio with "A Warrior's Call" and "Still Counting" from the band's fourth studio album "Beyond Hell / Above Heaven," their return in the New Year is one of the most anticipated in rock. Details on the band's fifth studio album will be shared in the coming weeks.
On March 6, Volbeat's North American run will begin in Dallas, TX with direct support on all dates from Danko Jones. The current itinerary includes appearances in:
3/06 Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
3/07 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
3/09 San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
3/10 El Paso, TX @ Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
3/11 Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Pavilion
3/12 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
3/14 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues at Mandalay Bay
3/15 Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
3/16 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
3/17 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
3/19 Boise, ID @ Revolution Center
3/20 Missoula, MT @ The Wilma Theater
3/22 Seattle, WA @ Showbox At The Market
3/23 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
3/24 Calgary, AB @ MacEwen Hall
3/25 Prince George, BC @ CN Centre
3/27 Dawson Creek, BC @ EnCana Events Centre
3/28 Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference Centre
3/30 Regina, SA @ Brandt Centre
4/01 Saskatoon, SA @ Credit Union Center
4/02 Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
4/06 Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's
4/09 New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre
4/10 Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head
4/11 Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
Iced Earth Posts Tour Footage
Iced Earth has launched a second video webisode online chronicling the band's time on tour with Volbeat and Hellyeah, which can be viewed below. For even more Iced Earth, you can also watch a recently posted video interview with Jon Schaffer over at this location.
Iced Earth to Begin North American Tour
Heavy metal legends Iced Earth will be touring North America starting next week, hitting the road with Volbeat, Hellyeah and The Sixxis for an extensive 5-week trek. The group will be touring in support of their 10th studio album "Dystopia."
In regards to this upcoming tour, Jon Schaffer (rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars/backing vocals) comments: "I'm completely stoked, Volbeat is one of my all-time favorite bands, and Michael and the boys are great people. There is a lot of mutual respect and admiration, and I think we are in for a hell of a good time! This will be a package that won't soon be forgotten, I'm sure of that." More...
Volbeat Posts Gigantour Recap
Volbeat has issued the following post-Gigantour recap:
"We are now back home from the GIGANTOUR for a short break. We had such a good good run, and we’d like to thank all the fans and people who supported us on the tour.
"Your dedication and support is amazing, we had such a good time. It was cool to hang out with the fans at the meet & greets and in the streets.
"Your support means everything, and we can’t wait to get back. Thanks to all the Danish and European fans who travelled the long way to support us - you guys rock!
"We’re looking forward to getting back to you very soon (don’t forget WACKEN!). Again, thanks to the listeners/fans and radio stations for all the kind words on our #1 song 'A WARRIOR’S CALL' on the Billboard Active Radio Charts. That was Crazy!!!
"We’d also like to thank King Diamond for hanging out and supporting us in Dallas, Texas. You truly are the kding of Heavy Metal, and we can’t wait for you to get back on stage. Thanks to MEGADETH, MOTORHEAD, LACUNA COIL and their crews for a great tour, see you all soon out there..."
Rocklahoma Fest 2012 Lineup Announced
The full lineup has now been announced for Rocklahoma, which takes place May 25-27 at “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK. The Rocklahoma lineup is as follows:
Rob Zombie, Chickenfoot, Creed, Megadeth, Slash, Queensrÿche, Chevelle, Jackyl, Theory of a Deadman, Hellyeah, Puddle of Mudd, P.O.D., Volbeat, The Darkness, 10 Years, Cavo, Adelitas Way, Black Stone Cherry, Pop Evil, Trivium, Red, Redlight King, Art of Dying, Aranda, Janus, New Medicine, James Durbin, Eve to Adam, Falling In Reverse, Rival Sons, Anti Mortem, Gypsy Pistoleros, Lillian Axe, Wildstreet, Firstryke, Black Tora, Sunset Riot, The Glitter Boys, Fist of Rage, Switchblade, Scarlett, S.E.X. Department, Ragdoll, Down & Dirty, Hessler, Lynam, Diemonds, Ruff Justice, Soulicit, Rocker Lips, Mine Enemies Fall, Echo Vendetta, A Good Fight, Sweatin’ Bullets, Through the Thorns, Absence of Ink, For the Broken, EchoFuzz, Shotgun Rebels, Stun, Dagger, Unwritten Rulz, Desi & Cody, David Castro Band, McCuin, We the Ghost, Tiranico, Baron Von Swagger, TwoFold, Aformatic, Delay the Day, and Jamco Industries. More...
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Gigantour 2012: At Least The Music Was Good
It’s hardly necessary to point out why Gigantour, the recurring metal mini-festival on wheels led by Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, is such an – ahem – gigantic draw. My last time seeing the band perform was for the tour’s third incarnation in April 2008, with support from In Flames, Children Of Bodom, Job For A Cowboy, and High On Fire. Round four boasts a package at once further streamlined and brawnier in industry clout, making this show a no-brainer for any heavy music fan within reasonable driving distance. With this firmly in mind, my photographer Tanya J. Kawecki and I set out for Lowell, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 29th. Our destination: UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Center, named – in the words of my colorful colleague Matt Dasher – “for the guy who famously didn’t become President in 1992.” More...
VolBeat Recruits Hank Shermann For Gigantour
Danish band Volbeat announced that Mercyful Fate guitarist Hank Shermann will stand in for recently departed guitarist Thomas Bredahl for the upcoming Gigantour with Megadeth in the U.S. commencing in January 2012.
Frontman Michael Poulsen had the following comments on recruiting Hank Shermann: "It’s a true honor getting to work with Hank, whose guitar work has inspired all three band members long before Volbeat was formed. I’m very thankful that Hank has the time to join us on Gigantour in his busy schedule."
The Gigantour tour with Megadeth, Motörhead, VolBeat and Lacuna Coil is confirmed for the following dates: More...
Volbeat Video Interview Available
Das Musik Magazine has posted a video interview online with Volbeat drummer Jon Larsen from a concert in Oberhausen, Germany on November 12th, 2011.
In other recent Volbeat news, the band announced its split with guitarist Thomas Bredahl and plans to take a break from live shows until January.
Volbeat Parts Ways With Guitarist
Danish heavy metal/rock and roll outfit Volbeat has announced that they have parted company with guitarist Thomas Bredahl. A message from the group reads as follows:
"Volbeat has decided to part ways with Thomas Bredahl. Being in a band is in many ways similar to a marriage with ups and downs. At times you can work it out and sometimes you need to go separate ways...
"We want to thank him for the work he has put in for Volbeat and we wish him all the best in the future. Volbeat will play all shows as announced, either as a trio or with a replacement guitarist.
"Right now we’ll take a well deserved break and we will be back on the road in January, ready to rock the Gigantour and Wacken."
Black Friday Heavy Metal Deals Revealed
Looking for some quality metal for yourself or as a gift this holiday season? Many bands, labels, and music retailers currently have Black Friday and holiday sales going online for a variety of metal bands. Here's this year's roundup of Black Friday heavy metal and hard rock deals:
Instrumental metal act Odyssey is offering the "Schematics" EP as a free download Wednesday and Thursday only. Snag the digital download of the EP via the Odyssey Bandcamp page.
Savage Messiah has made the new album "Plague of Conscience" available online for free download. Download the album through Earache Records.
Mudvayne is offering a deal on merch through this location that lets fans order any three t-shirts for $40.
From today through this coming Sunday (11/20), Crucial Blast is offering a 10% off discount for any order placed through here or here over $25.00 by using discount code NOVCOMINGFIRE.
Hells Headbangers has a variety of special offers running, such as 10 CDs for $50 or three CDs for $15 on select titles. Check out the deals running right now at this location.
Throughout the month of November, Amazon is offering select MP3 albums for $5. While most of the titles aren't from metal bands, there are a handful of releases that may be of interest for metal fans, such as albums from In Flames, Volbeat, Suicide Silence, and more. See what's available by clicking here.
Xtreem Music has a deal running through the end of the month where all black metal cassette and CD titles available are 20% off. Check out the list of available titles here.
Every weekday until December 2nd, Relapse Records is offering one album for a mere .21 cents (with the purchase of an additional regular priced album). The album changes each day, and the offer today (Wednesday) is for Mastadon's "Leviathan." Head over to Relapse.com to check out each day's offer. More...
Volbeat Posts "A Warrior's Call" Video
Danish act Volbeat has posted a new music video online for the song "A Warrior's Call." The video was directed by Matt Wignall and can be viewed below. You can check out more information on Volbeat by heading over to the band's official website at this location.
Megadeth Announces Gigantour 2012 Dates
Gigantour, the travelling festival headlined by American thrash metal legends Megadeth, will be hitting the road once again in January. Megadeth will be joined on the trek by British metal icons Motorhead, as well as Danish rock and roller Volbeat and Italian gothic metal outfit Lacuna Coil.
The initial tour dates are as follows: More...
Megadeth To Re-Launch Gigantour With Motorhead
American thrash metal legends Megadeth has announced that they will be bringing back their Gigantour touring package for early next year. Megadeth will headline the event, with British icons Motorhead also on the bill, as well as Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil and Danish rock and roll outfit Volbeat. No dates have been confirmed as of yet but it is expected to kick off in January and conclude in March.
Megadeth's new studio album, "Th1rt3en" will be released through Roadrunner Records on October 31st in Europe and November 1st in North America.
Volbeat Announces Live DVD Release
Volbeat has checked in with the following announcement about releasing a live DVD:
"Finally Volbeat are very excited to announce the release of: Live From Beyond Hell/Above Heaven. With engines revving, Volbeat takes Live From Beyond Hell/Above Heaven into over drive and jacks up their musical ride with footage from their sold out show in front of 10,000 fervent fans at the Forum in Copenhagen, to the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA and the Rock am Ring show in Germany. It's Volbeat conquering performance territory Stateside and across Europe, showing fans that the band is just as comfortable, charged and throttled in front of an audience as intimate as 1100 or as vast as 80,000.
"Filmed on 11 cameras, leaving no musical stone unturned, this is as close to a back stage pass as you can get. And joined by such musical greats as Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano of Anthrax/The Damned Things, Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate), Mille Petrozza (Kreator), Jacob Øelund, and L.G. (Entombed), viewers also witness Volbeat in a rock and metal Hall of Fame."
"Live From Beyond Hell/Above Heaven" will be released in Europe on November 21st via Vertigo/Universal on double DVD, Blu-Ray, limited double DVD + audio CD, CD, digital download and VOD. The track listing and American/Canadian release dates will be announced soon.
Clutch To Support Volbeat On Euroepan Tour
Volbeat has checked in with the following announcement about receiving support from Clutch on upcoming European shows in October and November:
"Volbeat is honored to get support from Clutch on our mainland European shows this fall. See the tour dates here. Please note, that four of the shows are already sold out.
"Clutch delivers a groovy, potent rock 'n' roll in a sonic crock-pot of chugging blues riffs, punk rock grit, bombastic funk beats and raw, infectious vocals. (Read more about the band on Clutch's homepage) We're happy to invite these hard rockers on our mainland Europe Tour 2011!"
Volbeat Announces U.K. Shows
Volbeat has issued the following announcement about heading to the U.K. in October to make up canceled tour dates from last year:
"Last year, we unfortunately had to cancel our entire UK Tour. We hate to disappoint our fans, so please let us make it up to you by coming back in October of this year!
"We'll be at the Dublin Academy on October 22 and continue to Belfast, Glasgow, Sheffield, Birmingham, Manchester and London. These shows will be kick starting a massive tour through Europe in November, including gigs in Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and Holland.
"Tickets for the UK and Ireland dates will be on sale this Friday, July 1. Tickets for mainland Europe are already on sale. Thank you for your patience and we hope to give you an amazing experience - you deserve it!"
Volbeat also recently announced headlining North American dates. You can find full details by heading over to this location.
