Top 10 Best Songs by Volbeat

A song about the notorious dancer and courtesan Lola Montez. The guitar lick in the beginning is instantly recognizable and sunny. It's the perfect pop-metal song: danceable, heavy and with a chorus that sticks in your head for days. "Oh, the spider's eyes." It made Volbeat a world act. A modern classic.

A tribute to Johnny Cash, but on Volbeat's own terms. It starts as an acoustic country song and then turns into a metal monster. The riff is heavy and compelling. Poulsen sings with an Elvis-like sigh. It's the ultimate proof that country and metal are family. Tough, sweaty and brilliant.

The spiritual successor to 'The Garden's Tale', again with Johan Olsen. The title means "Forever". The banjo gives it a festive, folk character. The chorus ("For evigt, måske for evigt") is sung by tens of thousands of people, even if they don't speak Danish. It's an anthem of togetherness and euphoria.

Everything about Kill this love is grand. The brass fanfare in the beginning sounds like a war fanfare. The drums are military and bombastic. It's about ending a toxic relationship. The break in the chorus is heavy and industrial. It's a musical explosion designed to shake stadiums.

A brilliant mix of classical music and hip-hop. It samples 'La Campanella' by Paganini. The violin loop is nervous and fast. Over it they layer a heavy beat and boastful lyrics about their success. The contrast between 19th-century violin and modern street language works surprisingly well.

Opens with a traditional Korean instrument (the geomungo), which gives it a unique, bewitching atmosphere. Then it explodes. The chorus is an "anti-drop": instead of getting louder, it gets thinner and meaner. "This that pink venom." It gets under your skin and doesn't let go. Innovative and daring.

The harmonica in the intro sets the tone immediately: this is western-metal. It sounds like a cowboy film on speed. The chorus is incredibly catchy. It's about making your own choices and not living by church or society's rules. Happy, hard and rebellious.

A cover from Beste Zangers. She makes it an intimate, acoustic gem. The cello in the background is beautiful. It's about the sacrifices you make for success and the love of music. Floor sings it with such empathy that Tim Akkerman burst into tears. One of the most beautiful TV moments ever.

A song that starts with a reggae beat and explodes into pure metal halfway through. It's about people who judge others ("Counting all the assholes in the room"). The transition is genius and always brings the crowd to its feet. It's a thick middle finger to critics and followers, wrapped in a fantastic groove.

Written for Danish boxer Mikkel Kessler. "Let's get ready to rumble!" The song is short, fierce and aggressive. The guitar riffs are angular and driving. It's about fighting for your place and not giving up. An energy injection of two minutes that instantly pumps you up.