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VOLBEAT was formed in October 2001 by Michael Poulsen, who had previously split up the Danish metal band DOMINUS. DOMINUS was said to be Denmarks pride of metal. During their 10 years of existence Michael Poulsen and DOMINUS released 4 albums and had their videos shown on both MTV, VIVA. (for further infomation: www.diehardmusic.com). VOLBEAT's musical style is said to be a combination of Metallic Rock'n'roll with a touch of the sixties melodic tunes. As a Swedish Reporter from SLAVESTATE MAG wrote: METALLICA should have hired VOLBEAT as songwriters for their "Load" and "Re-Load" albums. Others have said: This is ELVIS-metal.

VOLBEAT was among the 10 best releases in the year 2005 in DENMARK'S 3 biggest news pappers B.T and POLITIKEN and JYLANDS POSTEN . The band appears on the list together with such Bands as ROLLING STONES, RAMMSTEIN, MOTORHEAD, AUDIOSLAVE, THE DARKNESS, THE WHITE STRIPES, GORILLAZ, RAVEONETTES.

VOLBEAT was nominated in 3 category's in Denmarks most acknowledged and respected Musik Award show called STEPPEULVEN , which took place in VEGA, the 28th of January 2006 in Copenhagen Denmark. Other nominated bands were KASHMIR, MEW, RAVEONETTES, TV-2, L.O.C, MAGTENS KORRIDORER, BIKSTOK RØGSYSTEM and many more. VOLBEAT won the price for the most promising band of the year.

In April 2006 VOLBEAT was playing to the ANTHRAX aftershow in the Netherlands. A big moment since ANTHRAX has been an influence from day one.

The 22th of April 2006.Frontman Michael Poulsen had the honour to perform with some of ELVIS PRESLEY's old studio musicians in Amager bio/ Copenhagen Denmark . Michael Poulsen: This was the greatest moment in my life, I still can't beleive it.

2006 is also the Year where VOLBEAT is playing over 12 Festivals jobs including: ROSKILDE FESTIVAL, SPOT FESTIVAL, SKANDERBORG FESTIVAL, ROCK HARD FESTIVAL, FULL FORCE FESTIVAL, SUMMER BREEZE FESTIVAL.

And after that VOLBEAT is heading for a 2 month Danish tour. And after that one month European Tour with HATESPHERE and RAUNCHY, followed by diffrent gigs around the world. And between all that a Second album is going to be recorded in October 2006 by producer Jacob Hansen .

VOLBEAT is sponsored by VANS and EASTPAK.