When we heard that we had a good spot in American radio, that was really something. It's just not that type of song in Europe that will make it to the radio. We could not even foresee that it had a chance on the radio. Toddstar: First off, let me congratulate you, “A Warrior's Call” just went gold in the U.S. How good does that feel? Thank you so much for taking the time out of your schedule. Toddstar: Well, we have Michael from Volbeat here with us for a few minutes. Since the first time I heard that voice over the killer rock riffs, I had to learn more about these rockers from Denmark - and then I was given the opportunity to sit down and chat with Michael earlier in the day before they destroyed Detroit on their co-headlining tour with Five Finger Death Punch. Some artists are on the must speak to list because you dig the music THAT much!!! For me, Michael Poulsen of Volbeat is one of those artists. It’s that which keeps them hungry – and musically honest on the new album.October 2014 interview by Todd Jolicoeur, photos by
Ultimately, VOLBEAT have not lost their passion to create and progress. “Die To Live” is right up my alley because it’s a straight no chaser rock and roller.” Raynier Jacob Jacildo (piano) and Doug Corocran (saxophone) of JD McPherson’s band also lend their talents to the song. Fallon comments, “A few months back, totally out of the blue, I got an email from Michael asking if I’d be interested in singing on a new Volbeat track. I was really surprised and even more so flattered. I gave it a listen and was sold. Clutch vocalist Neil Fallon is featured on “Die To Live,” the result of touring together and a love for the singer’s gruff and powerful style. “Cheapside Sloggers” features a ripping guitar solo by Exodus and Slayer guitarist, Gary Holt. In addition to again working with backing vocalist Mia Maja on several tracks, they also reunited with the Harlem Gospel Choir. To achieve the album’s sound, the band also drew upon a myriad of guests. This marks the first studio album with Kaspar Boye Larsen on bass. ‘Rewind, Replay, Rebound’ was produced by long-time collaborator Jacob Hansen and co-produced by Rob Caggiano and Michael Poulsen.
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