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Rob Caggiano on Leaving Anthrax + Joining Volbeat: 'I'm Just Following My Heart'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:34:38 +0000

Guitarist Rob Caggiano's exit from Anthrax has been a confusing one. At first, Caggiano chalked up his departure as wanting to focus primarily as an in-studio producer, specifically with Volbeat, but exactly one month after leaving Anthrax, Caggiano joined Volbeat as a full-time guitarist. The reactions of Anthrax band members have been mixed, but now Caggiano has gone further in-depth as to why he chose to leave the thrash legends.

Volbeat Take Flight With 'Cape of Our Hero' Video

Chad Childers — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:31:48 +0000

With a title like ‘Cape of Our Hero,’ you’d expect something pretty inspiring, and Volbeat definitely deliver with the clip for their latest single. The track, which is featured on their upcoming ‘Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies’ album, just debuted and the video has arrived, as well (watch below). In the clip, the story is [...]

Volbeat Welcome Former Anthrax Guitarist Rob Caggiano Into Band, Reveal Details For New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:44:52 +0000

Danish rockers Volbeat have a ton of captivating news to offer fans. Along with unveiling the title, release date an cover artwork of their upcoming fifth studio album, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies,' Volbeat have also announced that former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano has joined the group as a full-time member.

Volbeat's Michael Poulsen Crashes Iced Earth Performance Dressed as Guitarist Jon Schaffer

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:26:41 +0000

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer has a distinct and very metal look. When a fan pictures Schaffer, they see a black shirt or tank top, a denim or leather vest, a bandana and an angry metal face. In a hilarious doppleganger moment, Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen joined Iced Earth onstage dressed exactly like Schaffer as the band played their classic namesake track, ‘Iced Earth.’

Volbeat Frontman Michael Poulsen Talks Success in the U.S., Upcoming Album + More

Sandman — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:00:03 +0000

Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen will be the guest on Loudwire Radio this weekend. In his interview with host Mike ‘Sandman’ Sanders, the singer-guitarist talks about the Danish band’s U.S. hits, touring and their upcoming album. Tune in this weekend to Loudwire Radio to catch Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen on the show, but in the meantime check out a preview of the interview below:

Volbeat Potentially Eyeing Late 2012 Start for New Album

Chad Childers — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:00:02 +0000
Volbeat just keep chugging along and tearing up rock radio with songs like ‘A Warrior’s Call’ and ‘Still Counting,’ which begs the question of when we might see them move on to a new disc. At present, the band shows little sign of slowing down and they’ve moved up to headliners for a bill that [...]

Volbeat – The Fillmore in Detroit 6/19/12 [PICS]

Tony LaBrie — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:38:42 +0000

Volbeat rolled into Detroit last night along with Hellyeah and rocked out The Fillmore. Minty was on hand to get these awesome pictures.

Volbeat Announce 2012 North American Tour Dates With HellYeah

Tree Riddle — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:13:08 +0000
Danish rockers Volbeat will showcase their groove metal meets rockabilly sound throughout North America on the ‘Live From Beyond Hell / Above Heaven’ summer tour featuring support from Hellyeah. Volbeat’s stock is finally on the rise in the United States — they’ve already been giants in their native Denmark for years. After grinding it out on [...]

Volbeat Vs. A Day To Remember – Cockfight

Tree Riddle — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:41:25 +0000
Volbeat attempt to stop the Cockfighting juggernaut that is A Day to Remember. Weekend Cockfight rules are as follows — Rule #1: You can vote once a day until the poll closes Sunday night at 10p ET. Rule #2: Don't talk about The Cockfight. 'Still Counting' Volbeat Volbeat return with the follow-up to [...]

Volbeat – Gigantour 2/9/12

Tony LaBrie — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:29:12 +0000

Banana 101.5 favorites Volbeat joined Megadeth, Motorhead and Lacuna Coil at The Palace of Auburn Hills for Gigantour 2012. Minty was at the show and managed to take these awesome photos.

Win Gigantour Tix And Influence Our Playlist With Rate The Rock

Tree Riddle — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:23:20 +0000
Give us your opinion on what music you love and/or hate with Rate the Rock. Your answers on this quick survey help us decide what gets played and qualifies you for tickets to Gigantour 2012 featuring Megadeth, Motorhead, Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil. Our listeners are always very vocal about the songs they love and especially [...]

Volbeat Announces Split With Guitarist Thomas Bredahl

Tree Riddle — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:54:16 +0000
Danish rockers Volbeat join the growing list of bands with lineup changes this month — yesterday they announced that guitarist Thomas Bredahl was no longer a member of the band. Volbeat themselves broke the news of their guitarists departure, posting the following statement regarding the seemingly mutual split between the band and their guitarist of [...]

Megadeth Set 2012 'Gigantour' Dates With Motorhead, Lacuna Coil, And Volbeat

Tree Riddle — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:59:33 +0000
After being on the biggest metal bill of this year with The Big 4, Megadeth will embark on what could the biggest of 2012 with ‘Gigantour’. Megadeth have been very forward about their plans for next year’s ‘Gigantour,’ announcing their intent to tour with Motorhead, Lacuna Coil, and Volbeat very casually during an interview — [...]

Motorhead, Volbeat, And Lacuna Coil To Join Megadeth For Gigantour

Tree Riddle — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:00:04 +0000

The man behind Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, says that this year's Gigantour is going to include Motorhead, Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil. Dave also talks the new album and almost losing David Ellefson to Metallica in this video interview.

Mastodon Vs. Volbeat – Cockfight

Tree Riddle — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:49:23 +0000

This Cockfight is gonna be brutal! Volbeat returns to defend their crown against psychedelic prog-metal's current "it" band, Mastodon. Volbeat is going for their fourth win but tonight they have their work cut out for them, 'Curl of the Burl' may not make much sense to me, but it's a kick-ass tune! Tune in at 9 to see what happens, but you can hear the songs and vote right now.

Black Tide Vs. Volbeat – Cockfight

Tree Riddle — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:15:47 +0000

Volbeat have held stood tall in The Cockfight this week with 'A Warrior's Call'. Maybe because their new single is exactly the type of track you'd want to hear going in to a fight, maybe because they're an awesome band, maybe both. They narrowly defeated Rev Theory's 'The Fire' last night and will once agai

Rev Theory Vs. Volbeat – Cockfight

Tree Riddle — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:53:49 +0000

Rev Theory made everyone say 'Hell Yeah!' (or 'Hey Yeah' if you had the 'Madden 09' edit) a few years ago. They're hoping they can repeat the success of that hit with their new single 'The Fire'. Standing in their way are returning champions Volbeat with their second single entitled 'A Warrior'

Volbeat At The Machine Shop 8/15/11 – Concert Review

Tree Riddle — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:43:36 +0000

Danish rock band Volbeat rolled through Flint, Michigan Monday night to play a gig at The Machine Shop. For those of you not familiar with the band -- imagine James Hetfield singing 'Whiskey in the Jar' and early Glenn Danzig's vocals combined, add in the guitars of Green Day, Queens of the Stone Age, mix in helicopter-like thrash metal rhythms and a splash of rockabilly and you almost have an idea what the band sounds like.

Volbeat – The Machine Shop 8/15/11

Tony LaBrie — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:47:13 +0000

Only Two Days Left To Qualify For The Summer School Of Rock!

Chris Monroe — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:59:30 +0000

We will announce the winner on Friday to see who wins the trip for 2 to LA to see Volbeat and Cold! The grand prize winner will also receive a pair of passes to Disneyland and tickets to see the following shows:

Sublime & 311

Slayer & Rob Zombie

Dirtfest 2011

The Rockstar Mayhem Festival

Foo Fighters & Rise Against

Incubus

Find out how to qualify after the jump.