Let's Shake Some Dust May 2026

While Volbeat had always flirted with "Elvis-metal," "Let's Shake Some Dust" signaled a deeper dive into American Western lore. By the time the dust settled and the heavy riffs of "Pearl Hart" and "Lola Montez" kicked in, the band had successfully married the spirit of Ennio Morricone with the crunch of Metallica.

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This era saw the permanent addition of lead guitarist Rob Caggiano (formerly of Anthrax), whose technical precision added a new layer of polish to Michael Poulsen’s grit. While Volbeat had always flirted with "Elvis-metal," "Let's