Volbeat was formed in 2001 after frontman Michael Poulsen split up his former band, Dominus. Volbeat plays a fusion of heavy metal and rockabilly. They are inspired by the rock n' roll legends Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. No other Danish heavy rock band Volbeat has been able to get to position 18 at the Danish Top 100 for CD sales in over 10 years. This milestone was reached after their concert at the Roskilde Festival 2006.
Critics have generally been positive towards The Strength / The Sound / The Songs. The German hard rock magazine RockHard gave it 10/10 in a review.
Volbeat is also praised for its live performances. Their concert at Roskilde Festival 2006 received a 6/6 stars review in the Danish newspaper BT.
In week 8 of 2007, the record Rock The Rebel / Metal The Devil debuted as #1 in the Danish Top 40 for CD-sales and at the same time The Strength / The Sound / The Songs re-entered the chart at #21. Recently, the album achieved gold status for sales in Denmark.
Volbeat opened the Roskilde Festival in 2007. Volbeat also supported Metallica together with Mnemic at their concert on Denmark July 13 of that year.
More recently, Volbeat was announced to do a seven-date European spring tour and to support legendary speed metal act Megadeth in Finland and in their home town, Copenhagen. They have also already announced a few festival appearances for the summer 2008.
Volbeat has a large range of influences, which can be clearly heard in their music. On their official MySpace site Volbeat lists their influences in their own recognizable way:
"Everything from Elvis Presley to Napalm Death .. hail: Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Ramones, Social Distortion, Motörhead, Black Sabbath, Dio, Megadeth, Metallica, Manic Street Preachers, Iron Maiden and bla bla bla bla..."
Volbeat's lyrics usually revolve around love, failed love or the power of a twisted mind. They thereby distance themselves from stereotypical heavy metal lyrics, although many of their most popular songs have very dark or sincere themes and plots.
Their first single was the cover version of Dusty Springfield's evergreen "I Only Wanna Be With You". The song doesn't differ much from the original with regard to the lyrics, but the accompanying music video is quite typical of Volbeat. In it, the band is seen with a classic microphone on top of a city roof.
Another popular feature of the band's lyrics are the returning "series" of songs. This is best represented with the songs "Danny & Lucy (11 pm)" and "Fire Song" from The Strength/The Sound/The Songs followed by "Mr. & Mrs. Ness" on Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil. The story is about the two desperate lovers, Danny and Lucy, who are killed in a car crash after Lucy runs away from her family.
"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ness, I'm so sorry to bring you this - We believe we found your girl in an old burning car way up the hill"
In the successor, "Mr. & Mrs. Ness", Lucy's mother commits suicide and the father is suspected for the murder:
"The old man is crying and he's lying - The blood on his hands' from his wife yeah"
The story is followed further by "Mary Ann's Place" from Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood, and was concluded with "You Will Know" off 2016's Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie.
Lineup
Michael Poulsen - Vocals, guitar (ex-Dominus)
Rob Caggiano - Guitar (ex-Anthrax)
Kaspar Boye Larsen - Bass
Jon Larsen - Drums
Former members:
Teddy Vang - Guitar
Franz Gottschalk - Guitar
Thomas Bredahl - Guitar
Anders Kjølholm - Bass
Official homepage : www.volbeat.dk
Being 1
Volbeat Lyrics
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And suddenly we're stronger than we ever could imagine
A bond that can cut through the fire of hell
Sharing one mind one heart forever
I've been holding you for a year or two
You're the reason why I'm holding up
And our love's gonna last forever
I hate every sec every minute you're gone
For so long we been talking and sharing the dirt
Been laughing at the fools who couldn't hear us
Getting stronger together and falling in love
And nothing in the world can separate us
In this section of Volbeat's song Being 1, the lyrics convey a message of unity and unwavering love between two people. The first line, "One word took the other" symbolizes the start of a conversation or connection between two individuals leading to a strengthened bond. The subsequent line, "And suddenly we're stronger than we ever could imagine" speaks to the transformative power of love, which can make individuals feel invincible together.
The next line, "A bond that can cut through the fire of hell" speaks to the durability of their relationship, and how it can endure even in the most challenging circumstances. The final line, "Sharing one mind one heart forever" speaks to the depth of their connection, that they are in harmony in their thoughts and emotions, and their love will be unchanging and constant.
The verse, "I've been holding you for a year or two, You're the reason why I'm holding up" conveys the concept of support in a relationship. The person singing is saying that their partner is their reason for being able to keep going. The following line, "And our love's gonna last forever, we'll be dancing the streets again in Memphis" is an optimistic view of their future together, and how their love will endure for eternity. The final line of the section, "I hate every sec, every minute you're gone" highlights the intensity of their connection, as it becomes difficult for the singer to be away from their significant other.
Overall, this section of Volbeat's song Being 1 speaks to the power of love, and the unyielding nature of a deep connection between two individuals. It conveys a strong message of support, endurance, and the idea that together, they are stronger than anything that could be thrown their way.
Line by Line Meaning
One word took the other
Our conversation started with a single word and continued on with ease
And suddenly we're stronger than we ever could imagine
Our bond grew stronger quickly, beyond what we initially thought was possible
A bond that can cut through the fire of hell
Our bond is unbreakable even in the toughest of situations
Sharing one mind one heart forever
We connect on a deep level, our thoughts and emotions intertwined
I've been holding you for a year or two
We've been together for a while now and I've been there for you through it all
You're the reason why I'm holding up
You've been my source of strength, helping me through tough times
And our love's gonna last forever
Our love is eternal and will never die
We'll be dancing the streets again in Memphis
We will celebrate our love and happiness by dancing on the streets of Memphis again
I hate every sec every minute you're gone
I miss you terribly when you're not with me
For so long we been talking and sharing the dirt
We have been communicating and confiding in each other for a long time
Been laughing at the fools who couldn't hear us
We find humor in those who don't understand our connection or don't believe it's real
Getting stronger together and falling in love
Our bond is growing stronger and we are falling deeper in love
And nothing in the world can separate us
No obstacle or challenge can ever break our unbreakable bond
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL POULSEN
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