Top tracks — play these first
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The Mirror and the Ripper Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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A Warrior’s Call — This track serves as a rallying anthem with its infectious chorus and driving energy, embodying Volbeat's signature blend of rockabilly flair and heavy metal power.
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Still Counting — As one of the standout tracks, it combines catchy hooks with introspective lyrics about perseverance and reflection, resonating deeply with fans.
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Heaven nor Hell — This song showcases a dynamic range, transitioning between melodic verses and explosive choruses, highlighting the band’s ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock with rockabilly influences, showcasing strong craft but with some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied tempos.
- Several songs incorporate rockabilly rhythms, particularly in the guitar work and vocal delivery, distinguishing them from typical hard rock.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its energetic sound and cohesive style in Volbeat's catalog.
- Career context
- Released on September 7, 2010, Beyond Hell/Above Heaven marked Volbeat's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 2008's Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood. At this point, the band had solidified their distinctive sound and fanbase, combining heavy metal with rockabilly influences that defined their trajectory in the European music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Five Finger Death Punch· Halestorm· Avenged Sevenfold
Tracklist
- 1 The Mirror and the Ripper Start here 4:00
- 2 Heaven nor Hell 5:22
- 3 Who They Are 3:42
- 4 Fallen 5:00
- 5 A Better Believer 3:24
- 6 7 Shots 4:44
- 7 A New Day 4:06
- 8 16 Dollars 2:48
- 9 A Warrior’s Call 4:23
- 10 Magic Zone 3:51
- 11 Evelyn 3:29
- 12 Being 1 2:21
- 13 Thanks 3:42
- 14 Still Counting 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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