The band name 'Volbeat' was derived from Dominus's third album name, Vol.Beat (read as: Volume Beat). In 2001, Poulsen went on to form a new band with some friends and other former Dominus members. In 2000, Poulsen became fed up with the death metal music scene, causing Dominus to break up. Singer Michael Poulsen's first band was death metal act, Dominus. Michael Poulsen, singer, guitarist and main songwriter of Volbeat Their eighth album, Servant of the Mind, was released on 3 December 2021. Volbeat's seventh album, Rewind, Replay, Rebound, was released on 2 August 2019. Their second album Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil received platinum status, and their 2010 release Beyond Hell/Above Heaven was subject to widespread international critical acclaim, receiving triple platinum in Denmark and Austria, double platinum in Sweden, platinum in Canada, 5x Gold in Germany, and gold in Finland and the United States.

The band is signed to Dutch label Mascot Records and has released eight studio albums and one DVD.

Their current line-up consists of vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, guitarist Rob Caggiano, drummer Jon Larsen and bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen. They play a fusion of rock and roll, heavy metal, and rockabilly. Volbeat are a Danish rock band formed in Copenhagen in 2001.

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