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. However, I’m extremely happy to say my relationship with these guys will not end there as it turns out……it’s just beginning! 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. “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. Basically we went into the studio as a three-piece and came out as a whole band!”Ĭaggiano shares Poulsen’s excitement, offering the following explanation as to how he came about joining the group: The collaboration with Rob in the studio was so inspiring and in good spirit that we the decided to keep him. “The band is very proud and happy to announce that he will also be the new guitar player in Volbeat. Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen had the following to say about now calling the former Anthrax guitarist his new bandmate: Now comes word that he’ll be doing a little more than producing, as Caggiano has been announced as the Danish rockabilly metal group’s new guitarist.

Shortly after departing Anthrax, Rob Caggiano revealed that he would be co-producing Volbeat’s new album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies.

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