List of Volbeat members
| Volbeat | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres |
Heavy metal Groove metal Hard rock Rockabilly |
| Years active | 2001 – present |
| Labels |
Rebel Monster Records Mascot Records |
| Website | http://www.volbeat.dk |
| Members |
Michael Poulsen Anders Kjølholm Jon Larsen Rob Caggiano |
| Past members |
Teddy Vang Franz Gottschalk Thomas Bredahl |
Volbeat is a four-piece Danish heavy metal band from Copenhagen. The band was founded by the former Dominus vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen.[1] The first line up was completed by guitarist Teddy Vang, bassist Anders Kjølholm and drummer Jon Larsen.[2] Volbeat recorded a self-titled demo. Guitarist Teddy Vang was replaced by Franz Gottschalk, with whom the band recorded their second demo Beat the Meat and their first two albums The Strength/The Sound/The Songs and Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil. When the recordings for the second album were completed, Gottschalk was forced to leave the band. He was replaced by Thomas Bredahl who made his debut on the band's third album Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood.[2] Bredahl departed the band in 2011 and was replaced by former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano
Current members (2011−present)
- Michael Poulsen
- Active: 2001–present
- Instruments: rhythm guitar, lead vocals
- Release contributions: All Volbeat releases
- Anders Kjølholm
- Active: 2001–present
- Instruments: bass, backing vocals
- Release contributions: All Volbeat releases
- Jon Larsen
- Active: 2001–present
- Instruments: drums
- Release contributions: All Volbeat releases
- Rob Caggiano
- Active: 2013–present
- Instruments: guitar
- Release contributions: Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies
Touring members
- Hank Shermann
- Active: 2012–2013
- Instruments: guitar
Former members
- Teddy Vang
- Active: 2001-2002
- Instruments: guitar
- Release contributions: Volbeat demo
- Franz Gottschalk
- Active: 2002-2006
- Instruments: guitar
- Release contributions: Beat the Meat demo, The Strength/The Sound/The Songs and Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil
- Thomas Bredahl
- Active: 2006–2011
- Instruments: guitar
- Release contributions: Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood, Beyond Hell/Above Heaven
Timeline
Note: Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil was released during Bredahl's tenure, however was recorded with Gottschalk on guitar.
References
- ↑ "Artist info - Volbeat". Mascot Records. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "MTV – Biografie – Volbeat" (in German). MTV. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
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