Rob Caggiano Joins Volbeat!

Yes, it’s true. Former Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano has joined Denmark’s rebel rockers Volbeat. He went into the studio as Volbeat’s producer and left as their guitarist. Leaving Anthrax for Volbeat will probably leave many fans baffled. We here at Metal Delirium are a little bewildered, but we kinda like it! I think Matt put it best, “I’m scratching my head, but like referee Mills Lane says, ‘I’ll allow it!’” The new Volbeat album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies will be released on April 8th, 2013. It’ll be cool to hear what the new material is like and how Caggiano’s input affects the band’s sound.

Volbeat singer and guitarist Michael Poulsen remarked on the their new addition:

“The band is very proud and happy to announce that he will also be the new guitar player in Volbeat. The collaboration with Rob in the studio was so inspiring and in good spirit that we the decided to keep him. Basically we went into the studio as a three piece and came out as a whole band!”

Rob Caggiano had a good deal to say on the matter:

“Wow! I have to say I’m completely blown away by the turn of events over the last few weeks here in Denmark and at this point an update is definitely in order. To start with, I came to Denmark about a month ago to produce the new Volbeat record which in and of itself has been an incredibly exciting adventure from a producer’s perspective thus far. However, I’m extremely happy to say my relationship with these guys will not end there as it turns out……it’s just beginning! Michael had asked me on the phone before I got out here if I would play some guest solos on the new album in addition to my other duties and of course I was thrilled about that and agreed to do so. When I actually got to Denmark and started going through the material, this turned out to be so much more than that. After weeks of collaboration between Michael and I it became quite clear that we had an amazing creative chemistry together and a huge mutual respect for one another. It’s so refreshing and inspiring to be creative again on a songwriting level that words can’t even describe it and the vibe between Anders, Jon, Michael and I is just awesome. I’d say an artistic relationship like this one is very rare and it’s also something I don’t take for granted. When the guys asked me if I was interested in joining Volbeat the other day, my jaw just about hit the floor! It actually didn’t even register in my brain properly until the next morning but I gotta say, it also didn’t take me long to decide. It really isn’t the way I envisioned the rest of my year to play out but at the same time, THIS feels more “right” to me than anything I could have possibly imagined and I’m going for it! To all my fans, family, friends and overall supporters that have reached out to me over this last month wondering if I’m ever gonna play guitar again or what I’m up to in general etc……..See you all soon my friends and get ready for a wild ride!!!”

Now, if only the supposed Michael Poulsen and Jon Schaffer(Iced Earth) collaboration could see the light of day! We’re still waiting.