Volbeat are a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen in 2001. They play a fusion of rock and roll and heavy metal. Their current line-up consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Michael Poulsen, drummer Jon Larsen, and bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen. The band is signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and has released eight studio albums and one DVD.
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 triple platinum in Denmark and Austria, double platinum in Sweden, platinum in Canada, 5x Gold in Germany, and gold in both Finland and the United States. Volbeat's most recent studio album, Servant of the Mind, was released in 2021.
Members:
Michael Poulsen - lead vocals, guitar (2001-present)
Jon Larsen - drums (2001-present)
Kaspar Boye Larsen - bass, backing vocals (2016-present)
Former members:
Anders Kjølholm - bass, backing vocals (2001-2015)
Teddy Vang - guitar (2001-2002)
Franz "Hellboss" Gottschalk - guitar, backing vocals (2002-2006)
Thomas Bredahl - guitar, backing vocals (2006-2011)
Rob Caggiano - guitar, backing vocals (2013-2023), bass (2016)
From: Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre(s):
Heavy metal,
hard rock,
rockabilly,
psychobilly,
groove metal,
rock and roll
Active From: 2001-present