VOLBEAT Cancels First Week Of U.K. Dates

November 23, 2010

Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT have released the following statement:

"After a strenuous sold-out tour across main land Europe and Scandinavia, VOLBEAT are regrettably forced to cancel their first week of scheduled U.K. shows. The band did personally not want to cancel this tour, but, unfortunately, [guitarist/vocalist] Michael Poulsen was ordered by doctors not to fly or travel until his medical condition is stabilized to their satisfaction. At this moment Michael Poulsen is under doctor’s supervision and a full recovery is expected within time to be able to pursue engagements from December 1 and onwards."

"Heaven Nor Hell", the new video from VOLBEAT, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's fourth album, "Beyond Hell/Above Heaven", which was released digitally in the U.S. on November 9 and will be made available as a physical CD on December 15.

"Beyond Hell/Above Heaven" was released in Germany on September 10 and in most parts of Europe on September 13 via Vertigo/Universal. The CD was once again recorded at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen. The cover artwork was created by illustrator Karsten Wrysand and can be viewed below.

"Beyond Hell/Above Heaven" features guest appearances by MERCYFUL FATE guitarist Michael Denner, NAPALM DEATH's Mark "Barney" Greenway and KREATOR's Mille Petrozza. Additionally, Jacob Oelund of the Copenhagen rockabilly outfit TAGGY TONES and songwriter Hanrik Hall swung by the studio to lay down some seriously swinging double bass and harmonica.

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