Michael: I guess I can go back to the question before, why it is working over here from Denmark. Toddstar: Speaking of that, Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies came out in 2013, it's still predominantly on the radio as with “A Warrior's Call,” what about that album do you think that carries itself for a couple of years now? We're just happy that some of our more heavy songs have a chance in the radio. We have some few number one hits in Denmark too, but that was more of some of our softer songs, but it seems like it's taking off real crazy in the States. Also when you talk to bands, you even have festivals that's very much controlled by radio stations.

Toddstar: Do you have any idea why the U.S. Toddstar: That being said, your singles have predominantly done better in the States than even in your homeland. We know that when Volbeat is or bands get out to a lot of different listeners the radio is a keyword, so we're very proud of that. That's something we're very thankful for. I think we're still trying to actually, have a feeling that it's real. We never really chased the radio stations, but we are definitely aware of that all the amazing work they have been doing playing our songs. When we heard that we had a good spot in American radio, that was really something. It's just not that type of song in Europe that will make it to the radio.

We could not even foresee that it had a chance on the radio. Toddstar: First off, let me congratulate you, “A Warrior's Call” just went gold in the U.S. How good does that feel? Thank you so much for taking the time out of your schedule. Toddstar: Well, we have Michael from Volbeat here with us for a few minutes. Since the first time I heard that voice over the killer rock riffs, I had to learn more about these rockers from Denmark - and then I was given the opportunity to sit down and chat with Michael earlier in the day before they destroyed Detroit on their co-headlining tour with Five Finger Death Punch. Some artists are on the must speak to list because you dig the music THAT much!!! For me, Michael Poulsen of Volbeat is one of those artists. October 2014 interview by Todd Jolicoeur, photos by

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