![]() ![]() Rob: Once we got started, it was a lot of fun. LRI: You got to be a part of Michael’s writing circle. Rob, Michael and Anders live in Madison Wi, photo by Todd Reicher for LRI It turned out really cool with Sarah’s contribution and there are a lot of different components of that song that I think work really well together. That is definitely a song I’m really proud of and thank you for saying that. That was the first tune we worked on but it just grew from there. With that song we kind of established a chemistry there and a vibe that continued. “Lonesome Rider” really turned things around in terms of what this album became and my role in all of this. It was literally one of the first ones that came out when we sat down together in the studio. Rob: That song in particular is one of the ones that I co wrote with Michael (Poulson, singer/guitarist) when I first got to Copenhagen. It is catchy as hell and features a great duet with Sarah Blackwood but it would still be cool to see you guys attempt it live. LRI: One of the songs on “Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladies” that immediately caught my attention was “Lonesome Rider”. Volbeat took the Damned Things out on tour a few years back which is where I met the guys originally and when I first heard their music. It’s been a while but ever since they took my other band out on the road. Rob: Oh I’ve definitely been a fan of the band for a long time. LRI: For those who might not be aware, how far back do you go with Michael’s music and songwriting or with being a fan of the band? It totally came about naturally but it’s probably something that happens naturally on every album with Volbeat although you can definitely hear it on this record… there’s probably something for everyone like you said. Do you think that’s fair to say and did that just kind of come about naturally during the course of writing material? The heavy stuff seems heavier and the more melodic stuff feels more melodic. ![]() LRI: There are a lot more moods on this album then maybe on albums in the past from the band. It was definitely cool and we had a good thing going on there between all of us. Rob: It was totally great working with Jacob. LRI: What was it like working with Jacob in the studio? Rob and longtime Volbeat producer Jacob Hansen It just totally grew from there and was an amazing experience in the studio. He originally called me to see if I would produce, I said yes, then he asked me if I would contribute and play a couple solos on the record and I said yeah. I flew to Copenhagen a couple days later and we just got the ball rolling. It took me all of about two seconds to say yeah (laughs) and that’s pretty much how it went down. Rob: When I left Anthrax I put a press release out and Michael called me right away to see if I’d be interested in working on the new Volbeat record. LRI: Volbeat have always worked with Jacob Hansen producing and I was anxious to hear what your production would bring to the new album how did you wind up getting involved this time around? Rob: Right… there is no bad blood we both played that same night and we hung out and everything was fun. LRI: We saw you in Chicago and it was amazing as always, Anthrax was in town so it was a tough decision! There were people thing that there was bad blood between you and the Anthrax guys but that is proving to be bullshit… Anders, Jon and Michael and I seem to have a great working chemistry. I can’t wait to play every night on this tour. the shows have been insane the crowds have been insane. ![]() ![]() Rob Caggiano: The tour has been a blast so far…. Legendary Rock Interviews: Thanks for talking to me Rob…how have the shows been going? We’ve had drummer Jon Larsen on LRI a couple times but were stoked to talk with Rob about the new album and how he’s enjoying the touring cycle, read on…. I’ve caught Rob and Volbeat a couple times on tour since he co-produced and performed on the amazing new “Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladies” album and it definitely seems like both Rob and Volbeat are complete. As a fan of Rob in Anthrax, I was a little disappointed until I heard he would be a fulltime member of one of my other all-time favorite bands. This record is limited to 1000 copies worldwide and only available on their current tour.Some time ago we all heard the “bad news/good news” that guitarist Rob Caggiano would be leaving Anthrax and joining Volbeat. The band has just released the title track "Plagues of Babylon" as Lyric Video video (in Co-operation wiht ROCK HARD Germany).Įverybody who can´t wait for January can already afford the limited "The Plagues Ep" 12inch Vinyl. But there is also a lot going on regarding their upcoming album. Iced Earth are currently on European tour as main support of Volbeat. ![]()
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