The aforementioned album opener 'Temple Of Ekur' returns to the ancient themes explored in past songs such as 'The Gates Of Babylon', while the epic album closer 'Lasse's Birgita' explores the story of the first witch burnings to occur in Sweden in 1471. He is on a mission, speaking to darker forces and fallen angels.' Meanwhile, 'The Devil Rages On' looks at the idea of the devil taking human form. 'The Sacred Stones' tells the story of 'an earthly being who has committed himself to the dark side. Other songs on the album weave intricate and fascinating tales. Previously released single 'Shotgun Blues' is an anthemic track in which Poulsen explores the ghostly events he recently experienced upon moving into a new home. The album also includes the 'double barrel' of summer songs the band released this past June: 'Wait A Minute My Girl' and 'Dagen Før' (featuring Stine Bramsen), the former of which became the band's ninth number one single on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. If you go back to the first record and compare it to where we are now, you can hear how the band has developed its style, while keeping the signature sound.'

'I wrote the whole album in three months,' recalls Poulsen, 'I was in a good place and mood while at home, and had a captive audience of myself… There are a lot of VOLBEAT signatures in it. The track is taken from the band's eighth studio album, 'Servant Of The Mind', which is being made available today (Friday, December 3) via Republic Records.įor 'Servant Of The Mind', the band, which consists of Michael Poulsen (guitars/vocals), Jon Larsen (drums), Rob Caggiano (guitars) and Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass) took their signature heavy metal, psychobilly and punk 'n' roll sound up a notch while showcasing Poulsen's keen ability for songwriting and storytelling.

Danish/American rock and rollers VOLBEAT have released a lyric video for the song 'Temple Of Ekur'.

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