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I was so pleasantly surprised to see Ghost have backup singers, which is always a good look since most bands have backing vocal tracks.
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Papa Emeritus IV, costume changes and all, knows how to entertain a crowd. They upped the production budget, in the best way possible. So, I was looking forward to this performance since it was announced they were coming back to Nebraska. Though I have seen them once before, the last time they came to Nebraska in 2018, I had a flat tire on the way to the concert and sadly, had to miss them. Volbeat was meant to play arenas, so it’s always a treat to see them live in this capacity.įinally, it was Ghost’s turn to take the stage. Their hooks are catchy as hell and the riffs are heavy as ever. They played all the hits, which have earned them recently the most chart toppers on Billboard Mainstream Rock by a non-US act.
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Lead singer and guitarist Michael Poulsen has this swagger to him that no one comes close to replicating, obviously other than Elvis and Johnny Cash. And their video production was phenomenal, I thought I was watching a concert film. I was surprised that they played six songs from their new album that came out a couple of months ago, Servant of the Mind, meaning they are truly proud of this album they made while in lockdown. That being said, I had a great time with them. I have seen these guys a couple of times, so I’m familiar with their live show. Volbeat was the first of the co-headline.
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You wouldn’t think they would fit into a show like this, but they were perfect for the bill. And they sounded great, featuring a backing band quartet featuring saxophone, piano, bass, and drums. Lead singer Alexandra James and her husband, guitarist Zachary James, had a showmanship and stage presence like no other. They were so much fun! The confidence and attitude they all had been very unique. I honestly didn’t know what I was going to expect from them. Los Angeles’s own satanic doo-wop group, Twin Temple, opened the concert. It was a match made in hell and Nebraska was ready for it, especially being a Friday night. On February 4, Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE was invaded by two of the biggest rock bands in the world who just happen to be from Scandinavia in a co-headline, Ghost from Sweden and Volbeat from Denmark. I would also recommend the Deluxe version of this album featuring the extra track “Slaytan” which is a clear nod to Caggiano’s ex band.REVIEW BY DAVID TAYLOR and PHOTOS BY ROBERT A CHADWICK | Go Venue Magazine To bring you nicely back down to earth is a well-needed superb cover of the classic Georgia Satellites’ track “Battleship Chains”.Īnother particular highlight on this album is “The Loa’s Crossroad” which has an excellent bagpipe solo and trust me – as a Scot living away from home this was a welcome sound.
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I played this track four times in a row at full volume before continuing with the rest of the album. The crowning glory of this album is “ Seal the Deal” featuring fast guitars, sing-along lyrics and at 2:25 into the song a blistering guitar solo with primeval undertones. This is followed up with the slower paced “Marie Laveau” which, although it feels like a revisiting of “Lola Montez” from their previous album, is certainly not unwelcome. This 13 track punch-in-the-face of an album kicks off in style with “The Devil’s Bleeding Heart” which, with its thumping bass drum and catchy opening guitar riff, is guaranteed to get the whole crowd jumping. Don’t let that put you off though because this album is a clearly intended to be enjoyed loud, with hands in the air and side by side with the rest of the Rock Tribe. There is however a slightly different feel to this album, with some tracks shining far above the others and a mix of old school Volbeat alongside a desire to open up to a new audience. On the 3rd of June Volbeat released their latest album via Republic Records, Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie and despite some line-up changes in recent years this is the Volbeat we know and love. Since the 2013 release of Volbeat’s fifth and brilliant album, Outlaw Gentleman and Shady Ladies, the first with new guitarist and former Anthrax member Rob Caggiano, I have been waiting to hear if the sixth lives up to my expectations. The mix of Hard Rock, Metal, Rockabilly and unmistakable vocals of Michael Poulson (the heavy metal Elvis) is what sets this Danish band apart from the crowd. Let’s get this out of the way at the very start: Volbeat are one of my favourite bands at the moment.