It’s not easy to stay together in the same lineup for many years. Sometimes it takes time to find the right people to work with, because as people, we change and go different ways and directions. I think it’s very important that you have good chemistry in the music onstage and also when you’re offstage. On how the musical chemistry between Volbeat’s current band members So, that leads you to pick up subjects that you might not pick up if you didn’t have children. You suddenly look at things a little bit differently, and you look at life differently, too. I don’t think it has reflected in the music, but I feel like it definitely changed in the lyrics. It’s a wonderful gift, and I think most parents would agree. On how becoming a father has changed his approach to writing songs for Volbeatįirst of all, I know it sounds like a cliché, but I think becoming a dad is the best thing that has happened in my life. Especially now that I’m a father as of two years ago, I can relive and replay my own childhood, so there’s also something about that in the lyrics and title. In the lyrics, I also go back to my old childhood and many of those good memories. When it comes to the music, there are certain songs that we kind of go back to - some of the older stuff - so it’s kind of rewinding and replaying and rebounding the old songs in a new way for 2019 that makes them stronger. On the meaning behind the title of Volbeat’s new album, Rewind, Replay, Rebound Poulsen checked in with Heavy Consequence during the Knotfest tour kickoff to talk about the new album, the importance of maintaining Volbeat’s unique sound over the years, and how becoming a father has influenced Volbeat’s lyrics. Now, frontman Michael Poulsen and company are back with their seventh studio album, Rewind, Replay, Rebound, and they’re also currently on the “Knotfest Roadshow”, touring North America with Slipknot, Gojira and Behemoth. One of the major rock ‘n’ roll success stories of the past decade has been Volbeat, who have topped the rock and metal charts around the globe, toured extensively with Metallica and became the first Danish band to headline and sell out their massive hometown venue, Telia Parken, which seats more than 48,000. Shotgun Blues (feat.The post Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen on New Album, Fatherhood, Knotfest Roadshow, and More appeared first on Consequence of Sound. In this instance, however, I am steadfast in my Judgement. I’m sure others out there will have their own opinion and, usually, I welcome differing schools of thought when it comes to music. It really is, in my humble opinion, their best record to date. It is a chef’s kiss of a song! I have been trying to pick out a selection of additional tracks to pass comment on, but listening to the album in its entirety makes it next to impossible given that every tune has its own charm and identity (each of which deserves recognition) and I’m not convinced anyone would want to read a beat-by-beat diagnosis of an album that clocks in at almost an hour and twenty minutes over 18 tracks.Īs if you couldn’t tell from the above, I can only praise Volbeat for providing the world with Servant of the Mind. The third track on offer, “The Sacred Stones,” sees Volbeat channelling their inner Metallica with a thrash-heavy intro whilst the rest of the tune pulls elements of other ’80s giants. Thankfully, this is not the case, and the remainder of the album maintains the quality of its opening songs. In all honesty, by the conclusion of “Wait a Minute My Girl,” I wouldn’t even care if the rest of the record’s very generous 16 songs were utter garbage. As soon as the chorus drops though, that’s it! Volbeat has you for the remainder of the record!įollowing on from this fine opening track is “Wait a Minute My Girl,” which turns the experience up to 11! The tempo is increased, the vocals are more intense, and the tune mixes in more styles than I thought possible! Contained within this insanely enjoyable track are elements of rock, metal, thrash, a touch of jazz, and even ’50s honky-tonk-inspired piano notes. This is emphasized further as vocalist Michael Poulsen lets loose his first lyrics. As the tune builds from the opening drum beats into its finger-licking guitar riffs, it becomes clear that this is quintessentially a Volbeat record. Opening with “Temple of Ekur,” a thrash-like, riff-heavy metal headbanger’s daydream. Back with their 8th studio album and follow up to 2019’s Rewind, Replay, Rebound, the Danish masters of a hybrid style of rockabilly and heavy metal are about to unleash to the world Servant of the Mind and it is posed to be their finest record to date! This is no small feat for Volbeat given that they have consistently delivered album after sensational album.
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