The best Songs by Volbeat are contained in the heavy metal band’s many albums over the cause of their career that started in 2001. The Danish band started as the replacement of a death metal band, Dominus which was also started by Michael Poulsen, the lead vocalist.
Throughout its existence, Volbeat has lined up many successful songs and 8 studio albums, three video albums, and two live albums that sold beyond the shores of Denmark. Here are the best songs by Volbeat and other intriguing details about the band.
Top Best Songs By Volbeat
1. Goodbye Forever
- Album: Seal the Deal & Lets Boogie
- Release Date: 2016
- Songwriter: Michael Puolsen
- Producer: Jacob Hansen, Michael Puolsen, Rob Caggiano
Lyrics:
Did you say the thing you wanted?
Have you ever felt in love?
A moment where no problems would ever get you down
This Volbeat song makes it to the top of this list for its near perfection as a magnet to fans. While it honors the works of iconic musicians, it also gives new meaning to the works of others.
Notably, Goodbye Forever is all about reliving the past and bidding it goodbye while enjoying the moment. The song also features the Harlem Gospel Choir.
2. Soulweeper
- Album:The Strength/The Sound/ The Songs
- Release Date: 2003
- Songwriters: Michael Puolsen
- Producer: Jacob Hansen
Lyrics:
Well I found you girl, and see how it turned
I’m so sorry that I put your heart on fire
But I love you too
Released as part of their first album. The song embraces touches of an oldies compilation mix that makes it hard to resist.
3. Lola Montez
- Album: Outlaw Gentleman and Shady ladies
- Release Date: 2013
- Songwriters: Michael Puolsen
- Producer: Rob Caggiano, Jacob Hansen
Lyrics:
Feel the fire where she walks
Lola Montez, so beautiful
Shady and a tempered dame
This classic song about the life of Eliza Rosanna Gilbert is another heartfelt rendition about the countess of Landsfeld and a great dancer. Lola Montez made it to the first spot on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts.
Many Volbeat fans agree that this upbeat song raises one’s mood whether while having a workout or driving alone.
4. Fallen
- Album: Beyond Hell/Above Heaven
- Release Date: 2010
- Songwriters: Thomas Bredahl, Michael Puolsen
- Producer: Jacob Hansen
Lyrics:
Feel a sadness burning in my heart
You left too early, father love
So many things I should have said
The major theme of this song is something that many people identify with. The lyrics explain deeply having a father that instills love and respect in their sons. The loss of such a figure in the life of anyone is quite painful
5. The Devils Bleeding Crown
- Album: Seal the Deal& Lets Boogie
- Release Date:2016
- Songwriters: Michael Puolsen
- Producers: Jacob Hansen, Michael Puolsen, Rob Caggiano
Lyrics:
The Devil’s spawn no longer breathes
Descending angels and fallen kings
Raise your hands, what do you hold?
The Devil’s bleeding crown!
Many think of this song as satanic prose. Yet, the beautifu song also symbolises knowlegde and a call to reason.
6. Evelyn
- Album: Beyond Hell/Above Heaven
- Release Date: 2010
- Songwriters: Michael Poulsen, Jon Larsen
- Producer: Jacob Hansen
Get off my shoulder I told you to stay away you’re still a big part of me
Dance with delusional angels of sin
Kill false demons you might kill false angels too
This song is well-liked among Volveat fans yet like most songs by the band, Evelyn is interpreted in many ways. Some of the meanings capture the theme of losing someone in a love relationship while many claims it is a move to do away with religion.
Despite its many interpretations, it remains a great song.
7. For Evigt
- Album: Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie
- Release Date: 2016
- Songwriters: Michael Poulsen
- Producer: Jacob Hansen
Lyrics:
Memory, your lamplight is burning holes
Recover the damage
Bring it all home
The term For Evigt is Danish and it translates as Forever in English. It remains one of the band’s best songs ever since it broke the charts at the 3rd top spot in 2016. Lyrically it resonates with a deep desire for one’s wishes to hold something or someone forever.
Many music lovers consider it a great love song
8. Still Counting
- Album: Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood
- Release Date: 2008
- Songwriters: Michael Poulsen, Thomas Bredakl, Anders Kjolholm, Jon Larson
- Producer: Jacob Hansen
Lyrics:
Counting all the assholes in the room
Well, I’m definitely not alone, well, I’m not alone
You’re a liar, you’re a cheater, you’re fool
This powerful song means alot of things including referral to judgemental people who end up screwing up. It also refers to deep emotions coming from betrayal of trust.
This unique Volbeat song did so well in the US and Canada. Infact, Still Counting reached No.24 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs while certified 2 times Platinum in Canada.
9. The Garden’s Tale
- Album: Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil
- Release Date: 2006
- Songwriters: Michael Poulsen
- Producer: Jacob Hansen
Lyrics:
Time keeps painting my darling
Ripped all the flowers in the garden
Oh baby, come home
This Volbeat song centers on tragic love that is moving since most people can relate with such a feeling.
10. A Warrior’s Call
- Album: Beyon Hell/Above Heaven
- Release Date: 2010
- Songwriter: Michael Poulsen
- Producer: Jacob Hansen
Lyrics:
Feel the fire, he’s entering the ring,
His mindset only knows how to win,
This Danish fighter will break you in two,
This song is a must listen on any playlist on days that our spirit is cheerful. While it is about the life of the Danish boxer Mikkel Kessier who had a flourishing career, Mikkel also provided the fight fight fight chants in the background.
Other Fascinating Facts About Songs by Volbeat
1. The Band Originated in Denmark
Volbeat is a rock band and has moved ahead by fusing different musical styles like rock and roll, and heavy metal. The sensational band started in Copenhagen, Denmark before moving out to other markets.
2. The Band Got its name from Dominus’s Third Album
Volbeat has a nice ring to the name and it’s quite interesting to know how such a name came about. First, Paulsen, the frontman of the band, and some of its original lineup were once part of a death metal band known as Dominus. After they left Paulsen left to form Volbeat, he carried a special part of his former band.
He and his friends decided to start a new band that is a bit different from death metal, they chose a name for their band from the third album of Dominus, Vol. Beat. Ever since Volbeat retained the name.
3. The Danish Band has won many Awards and Recognitions
Volbeat is an award-winning band with accreditations across Europe and the US. So far, the best songs by Volbeat are a collection spread across eight Studio albums. Some of their works like the second studio album are platinum records. Here are some of Volbeat’s awards:
Danish Metal Awards
- The Strength/The Sound/The Songs: Metal Debut Album of the Year (2005)
- Metal Live Band of the Year(2006)
- Rock the Rebel/ Metal the Devil: Metal Album of the Year(2007)
- Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood: Metal Album of the Year(2008)
- Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood: Metal Production of the Year
Danish Music Award
- Best Danish Band of the Year(2013)
- Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies(2013)
4. Why Did Anders Kjolholm Leave the Band?
While the band witnessed changes in its lineup over the years, it is interesting to note that it emphasized how Kjolholm left in 2015. Kjolholm was an original bass guitarist and vocalist for the band but later left.
The band made the announcement on its site and emphasized they parted on good terms. Notably, at the time he left, the band was in the studio working on their album Seal the Deal and Lets Boogie.
Other members that left the band include Thomas Brehdarl who left earlier in 2011. As of this writing, the band’s line up is made up of;
- Michael Puolsen: Lead vocal, rhythm guitar
- Jon Larsen: Drums
- Rob Caggiano: Lead Guitar, vocals
- Kasper Boye Larsen: Bassist,vocals
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5. Volbeat had Strong Collaborations with Metallica
The Danish band has released some of the most catchy rock songs ever. Yet, they had to collaborate with many others in their rise to the top. One of their closest professional friendship is with the American heavy metal band, Metallica.
Metallica started in 1981 almost two decades before Volbeat was conceived. The two bands have found a common ground to release their sounds and materials. Volbeat supported the band in their 2007 concert. As a result of the good relationship between both bands, Volbeat made a cover of the Metallica song, Don’t Thread on Me as a contribution to the Charity album The Metallica Blacklist.
