Danish rock band Volbeat will release its seventh studio album “Rewind, Replay, Rebound,” on Aug. 2 via Republic Records. The—Michael Poulsen (guitars/vocals), Rob Caggiano (guitars), Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass) and Jon Larsen (drums)—builds on it distinct, psychobilly, punk-tinged rock ‘n’ roll sound it is known for, while reaching for new creative summits.
“The whole point for us going into the studio is because you still have something to prove—not just for the fans, but mostly for yourself,” Poulsen said. “We would not be able to do this record if it wasn’t for the work we have done in the past. No matter how old the band gets or how many records we do, there is always going to be that signature sound.”
“Rewind, Replay, Rebound” is available for pre-order on all formats here, including a 2-CD deluxe edition, a special deluxe edition box set, and transparent and blue colored vinyl, numbered and limited to 1,000 copies each.
Volbeat also has shared the music video for “Leviathan.”
At this point in its already storied career, Volbeat has opened for Metallica, Motorhead and Slipknot, garnered a 2014 Best Metal Performance Grammy nomination for “Room 24” and won multiple Danish Music Awards. For this album, the band mines its own personal history and that of its genre: “Last Day Under the Sun” lyrics are inspired by a book about Johnny Cash.
“When I read his book,” Poulsen said, “he went through tough times with alcohol and drugs … He walked into a cave to lay down to die. But he wakes up and feels like he has been given a second chance …”
“When We Were Kids” finds Volbeat ruminating on immortality and innocence we all naively experience in our youth, while “Rewind the Exit” and “Die to Live” each explore how the pursuit of perfection can be a hollow goal.
“Rewind, Replay, Rebound” was produced by longtime collaborator Jacob Hansen and co-produced by Rob Caggiano and Michael Poulsen. This marks the first studio album with Kaspar Boye Larsen on bass.
To achieve the album’s sound, the band also drew upon myriad guests. In addition to again working with backing vocalist Mia Maja on several tracks, Volbeat also reunited with the Harlem Gospel Choir. 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. Raynier Jacob Jacildo (piano) and Doug Corocran (saxophone) of JD McPherson’s band also lend their talents to the song. “Cheapside Sloggers” features a ripping guitar solo by Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt.
The band also announce the first leg of the “Rewind, Replay, Rebound” world tour, with support from Baroness and Danko Jones. This tour will find the band performing in cities including London, Madrid, Berlin, Hamburg and Stockholm (full dates below), and tickets for all dates will go on sale here Friday, May 24.
Volbeat previously announced it will join Slipknot on the extensive Knotfest Roadshow North American Tour as special guests, alongside Gojira and Behemoth. The 29-date tour will kick off July 26 in Mountain View, California, with additional stops in Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Austin (full dates below). Tickets for these dates are on sale now here.
“Rewind, Replay, Rebound” track listing:
Standard CD/2LP:
1. Last Day Under the Sun
2. Pelvis on Fire
3. Rewind the Exit
4. Die to Live (featuring Neil Fallon)
5. When We Were Kids
6. Sorry Sack of Bones
7. Cloud 9
8. Cheapside Sloggers
9. Maybe I Believe
10. Parasite
11. Leviathan
12. The Awakening of Bonnie Parker
13. The Everlasting
14. 7:24
Deluxe 2CD/Digital
Disc 1:
1. Last Day Under the Sun
2. Pelvis on Fire
3. Rewind the Exit
4. Die to Live (featuring Neil Fallon)
5. When We Were Kids
6. Sorry Sack of Bones
7. Cloud 9
8. Cheapside Sloggers
9. Maybe I Believe
10. Parasite
11. Leviathan
12. The Awakening of Bonnie Parker
13. The Everlasting
14. 7:24
Disc 2:
1. Under the Influence
2. Immortal but Destructible
3. Die to Live
4. Last Day Under the Sun (Demo)
5. Rewind the Exit (Demo)
6. When We Were Kids (Demo)
7. Maybe I Believe (Demo)
8. Leviathan (Demo)
Volbeat tour dates:
June 28 /// Oslo, Norway /// Tons of Rock Festival
June 29 /// Aarhus, Denmark /// Ceres Park
July 26 /// Mountain View, CA /// Shoreline Amphitheater*
July 27 /// San Bernardino, CA /// Glen Helen Amphitheatre*
July 30 /// Auburn, WA/// White River Amphitheatre*
August 1 /// Salt Lake City, UT /// USANA Amphitheatre*
August 3 /// Albuquerque, NM /// Isleta Amphitheater*
August 4 /// Phoenix, AZ /// Ak-Chin Pavilion*
August 6 /// Denver, CO /// Pepsi Center*
August 8 /// Lincoln, NE /// Pinnacle Bank Arena*
August 9 /// Sturgis, SD /// Sturgis Buffalo Chip Rally
August 11 /// Tinley Park, IL /// Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*
August 12 /// Clarkston, MI /// DTE Energy Music Theatre*
August 14 /// Virginia Beach, VA /// Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater*
August 16 /// Noblesville, IN /// Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center*
August 17 /// Bonner Springs, KS /// Providence Medical Center Amphitheater*
August 18 /// Maryland Heights, MO /// Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*
August 20 /// Toronto, ON /// Budweiser Stage*
August 21 /// Saratoga Springs, NY /// Saratoga Performing Arts Center*
August 23 /// Burgettstown, PA /// KeyBank Pavilion*
August 24 /// Scranton, PA /// The Pavilion at Montage Mountain*
August 25 /// Darien Center, NY /// Darien Lake Amphitheater*
August 27 /// Mansfield, MA /// Xfinity Center*
August 28 /// Wantagh, NY /// Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater*
August 30 /// Holmdel, NJ /// PNC Bank Arts Center*
August 31 /// Camden, NJ /// BB&T Pavilion*
September 1 /// Bristow, VA /// Jiffy Lube Live*
September 3 /// Alpharetta, GA /// Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
September 4 /// Tampa, FL /// MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre*
September 6 /// Austin, TX /// Austin 360 Amphitheater*
September 7 /// Dallas, TX /// Dos Equis Pavilion*
September 8 /// The Woodlands, TX /// Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman*
September 23 /// Newcastle, UK /// O2 Academy
September 24 /// Glasgow, UK /// O2 Academy
September 26 /// London, UK /// O2 Academy Brixton
September 28 /// Bristol, UK /// O2 Academy
September 30 /// Birmingham, UK /// O2 Academy
October 1 /// Manchester, UK /// O2 Apollo
October 3 /// Belfast, UK /// Ulster Hall
October 4 /// Dublin, IE /// Olympia Theatre
October 6 /// Paris, FR /// L’Olympia
October 7 /// Luxembourg, LU /// Rockhal
October 9 /// Madrid, ES /// La Riviera
October 10 /// Lisbon, PT /// Coliseum
October 12 /// Barcelona, ES /// Razzmatazz
October 14 /// Milan, IT /// Fabrique
October 29 /// Warsaw, PL /// Torwar Arena
October 31 /// Prague, CZ /// O2 Universum
November 1 /// Berlin, DE /// Mercedes-Benz Arena
November 3 /// Stuttgart, DE /// Schleyerhalle
November 5 /// Zurich, CH /// Hallenstadion
November 7 /// Frankfurt, DE /// Festhalle
November 8 /// Munich, DE /// Olympiahalle
November 10 /// Leipzig, DE /// Arena Leipzig
November 11 /// Hamburg, DE /// Barclaycard Arena
November 14 /// Cologne, DE /// Lanxess Arena
November 17 /// Vienna, AT /// Stadhalle
November 19 /// Amsterdam, NL /// Ziggo Dome
November 21 /// Antwerp, BE /// Lotto Arena
November 27 /// Helsinki, FI /// Hartwall Arena
November 29 /// Stockholm, SE /// Tele2 Arena
* Knotfest Roadshow w/ Slipknot, Gojira and Behemoth
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