Frontman Michael Poulsen also curated a playlist of his favorite and most influential heavy songs, allowing for his own interpretation of what fits that description. Album opener Temple of Ekur returns to the ancient themes explored in past songs such as The Gates of Babylon, while the epic album closer Lasses Birgita explores the story of the first witch burnings to occur in Sweden in 1471.For veteran Danish metal band Volbeat, contributing a faithful cover of “Don’t Tread on Me” to the Metallica Blacklist project-a genre-spanning collection of Black Album covers in honor of the landmark album’s 30th anniversary-was only the start of their tribute.

He is on a mission, speaking to darker forces and fallen angels.' Meanwhile, 'The Devil Rages On' looks at the idea of the devil taking human form.

'The Sacred Stones' tells the story of an earthly being who has committed himself to the dark side.

Other songs on the album weave intricate and fascinating tales. The former of which became the bands ninth number one single on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. The album also includes the double barrel of Summer songs the band released this past June: Wait A Minute My Girl and Dagen Fr (feat. Weird stuff happens when I move into a house it's very otherworldly.' Every time you move into a house, you bring dead people with you, he explains. To coincide with the album announcement, the band has released the new single Shotgun Blues, an anthemic track in which Poulsen explores the ghostly events he recently experienced upon moving into a new home. Volbeat announce the release of their eighth studio album, Servant Of The Mind, out December 3rd.įor Servant of the Mind, the band took their signature heavy metal, psychobilly and punk n roll sound up a notch while showcasing Michael Poulsens keen ability for songwriting and storytelling. Single CD, jewelcase, 13 tracks, 20 pages booklet, matt varnish.

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