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
The Devil's Bleeding Crown
Volbeat Lyrics
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Drenching the soil with blood, baptized in the fire hole
The devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The devil's bleeding crown
Take him to Astaroth, Inanna's temple of Uruk
The devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The devil's bleeding crown
They gathered all the children outside the church
And never would they know what went on in there
Close the door and hear all the angels scream
"Oh mercy, mercy, mercy, oh mercy, please"
Down, down, down
Down below you can hear his hoof digging through the ground
Oh lord, lord, lord
The horned one is back and he wants his crown
The devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The devil's bleeding crown
The Devil's Bleeding Crown by Volbeat is a dark and ominous song that speaks about the rise of the Devil and the fall of the angels. The lyrics talk about how the Devil's spawn is no longer breathing and how the Devil's crown is bleeding. The song opens with a vivid image of the angels being cast out from the heavens and falling from the sky. These angels are drenching the soil with blood and are being baptized in the fire hole. As the song progresses, the listeners are urged to call upon the Devil's father and bless the goat, which is a symbol of the Devil in many cultures. The song then takes the listeners on a journey to Uruk, which is one of the oldest cities in the world and was known for its association with the goddess Inanna. In the city, the Devil's spawn no longer breathes, and the descending angels and fallen kings raise their hands in honor of the Devil's bleeding crown.
In the second half of the song, the lyrics take a more sinister turn as the devil takes control of the children outside the church who never knew what went on inside. The devil is back, and he wants his crown, and his return is marked by his hooves that can be heard digging through the ground. The imagery of the Devil's return and the chaos that ensues is both captivating and frightening. The entire song is a nod to the lasting mythos of the Devil and the way that evil lurks just below the surface of our everyday lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling from the sky, they're cast out from the heaven's light
When someone has fallen from the grace, they are no longer favored by the divine power.
Drenching the soil with blood, baptized in the fire hole
A violent act that justifies or celebrates one's belief, even if the process is sacrilegious.
The Devil's spawn no longer breathes
The person who is possessed or influenced by the devil has lost his sanity and free will.
Descending angels and fallen kings
The act of falling from power and losing control, for those who were given great authority and responsibility.
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
What is it that you possess or cherish, that defines your identity or purpose in the world?
The Devil's bleeding crown!
Symbolizes the power, control, and authority that the devil holds over those who have been corrupted by evil deeds.
Call upon it's Father, bless the goat, the womanizer
Invoking the devil's father, and performing rituals that honor or worship the devil's power and influence.
Take him to Astaroth, Inanna's temple of Uruk
Seeking the devil's guidance and enlightenment, in a place where ancient deities and entities are revered and respected.
They gathered all the children outside the church
The innocence that is lost, and the destruction that is inevitable, when corrupt individuals are allowed to prey on the vulnerable.
And never would they know what went on in there
The deception and secrecy that are often used to conceal immoral acts, and the lack of awareness or understanding among the innocent and the uninformed.
Close the door and hear all the angels scream
The moment of revelation and reckoning, as the truth is uncovered and the consequences become apparent.
"Oh mercy, mercy, mercy, oh mercy, please!"
The plea for forgiveness, compassion, and redemption, as the realization of wrongdoing sets in.
Down, down, down
The descent into darkness, despair, and moral decay, as one becomes consumed by the devil's power.
Down below you can hear his hoof digging through the ground
The ominous and foreboding presence of the devil, as he prepares to claim his latest victim and assert his power.
Oh Lord, Lord, Lord
The recognition and acknowledgement of a higher power, and the realization that one has strayed from the path of righteousness and goodness.
The horned one is back and he wants his crown
The return of the devil, and his determination to regain his control and influence over those who have been corrupted by their own desires and sins.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Michael Poulsen
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@aymyn4341
Lyrics
Falling from the sky, they're cast out from the heaven's light
Drenching the soil with blood, baptized in the fire hole
The devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The devil's bleeding crown
Call upon it's father, bless the goat, the womanizer
Take him to Astaroth, Inanna's temple of Uruk
The devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The devil's bleeding crown
They gathered all the children outside the church
And never would they know what went on in there
Close the door and hear all the angels scream
"Oh mercy, mercy, mercy, oh mercy, please"
Down, down, down
Down below you can hear his hoof digging through the ground
Oh lord, lord, lord
The horned one is back and he wants his crown
The devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The devil's bleeding crown
@noah_75856
Falling from the sky, they're cast out from the heaven's light
Drenching the soil with blood, baptized in the fire hole
The Devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The Devil's bleeding crown!
Call upon it's Father, bless the goat, the womanizer
Take him to Astaroth, Inanna's temple of Uruk
The Devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The Devil's bleeding crown!
They gathered all the children outside the church
And never would they know what went on in there
Close the door and hear all the angels scream
"Oh mercy, mercy, mercy, oh mercy, please!"
Down, down, down
Down below you can hear his hoof digging through the ground
Oh Lord, Lord, Lord
The horned one is back and he wants his crown
The Devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The Devil's bleeding crown
@afleckparr418
The Devil's Bleeding Crown
Lyrics
Falling from the sky, they're cast out from the heaven's light
Drenching the soil with blood, baptized in the fire hole
The Devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The Devil's bleeding crown!
Call upon it's Father, bless the goat, the womanizer
Take him to Astaroth, Inanna's temple of Uruk
The Devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The Devil's bleeding crown!
They gathered all the children outside the church
And never would they know what went on in there
Close the door and hear all the angels scream
"Oh mercy, mercy, mercy, oh mercy, please!"
Down, down, down
Down below you can hear his hoof digging through the ground
Oh Lord, Lord, Lord
The horned one is back and he wants his crown
The Devil's spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The Devil's bleeding crown
Written by Michael Schon Poulsen • Copyright © BMG Rights Management US, LLC
@jeremyguiles
I can't think of another band that has so many songs that make me feel 10 feet tall and invincible. Volbeat is legit.
@linbr4298
This is the best song keep it up
@lauracampagne-gregorits2648
YES!!
@wendideleoncampbell4174
Yep 👍
@jippe334
Pp
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@Stuey1221
That sums this band up perfectly.
@danhodges9513
I'm almost 61 years old. a couple of days ago my 14 year old grandson and I were driving to the local Lowe's. The devils bleeding crown came on the radio and Conner said to me "papa I heard this song the other day and I thought you would like it. this freaking group is awesome and my new go to group. I guess he's paid me back for turning him on to Pink Floyd.
@mackdaddy8739
Dan Hodges Great stuff Dan...
@randiensign1883
🖤 this
@juanramirezgonzalez2213
Hells Yeah Pops ;) !