Volbeat are a Danish
metal band which was formed in
Copenhagen. They play a fusion of
rock and roll,
heavy metal and
rockabilly. They are inspired by classic rock and roll artists such as
Elvis Presley and
Johnny Cash, as well as modern
hard rock,
thrash metal,
heavy metal,
alternative rock and
hardcore groups. Their current line-up consists of
vocalist and
guitarist Michael Poulsen, guitarist
Rob Caggiano (ex-
Anthrax), and drummer
Jon Larsen. The band is signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and has released five studio albums and one
DVD. All of their studio albums have been
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's fifth album entitled
Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies was released worldwide on 9 April 2013.