Volbeat

Danish rock band, Volbeat are about to release their fifth album, Outlaw Gentleman & Shady Ladies on April 9th via Spinefarm/Universal Music. Earlier this month, former Anthrax guitarist Rob joined Volbeat and he also served as producer on this album alongside longtime production partner Jacob Hansen, who produced and mixed the band's prior four albums.

Lead singer, Michael Poulsen stated, "I know everyone says this, but this is the best album Volbeat has recorded - at least until the next one! I set myself a number of goals for this record, and all of them have been achieved, so I couldn't be happier, and having Rob on board has really worked out well."

Current members of the band include Michael Poulsen (guitar, lead vocals), Anders Kjølholm (bass), Jon Larsen (drums) and Rob Caggiano (guitar). They are signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and have released four 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 status and their 2010 release Beyond Hell/Above Heaven was subject to widespread international critical acclaim, receiving double platinum in Denmark, platinum in Finland and Germany, and gold in Sweden and Austria.

Volbeat will embark on a North American headlining tour in the spring. The trek, which will feature support from Danko Jones, will begin on March 6th in Dallas, Texas.

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