Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil cover

Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil

Volbeat · 2007

42 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · rockabilly

A dynamic fusion of hard rock and rockabilly, pulsing with infectious energy and gritty storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy
  • infectious sing-along moments
  • gritty storytelling vibes
  • for road trips
  • engaging from start to finish

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • lack of variety in pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 19, 2007, 'Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil' was Volbeat's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'The Strength/The Sound/The Songs'. At this point, the band had solidified their unique sound and were gaining international attention, setting the stage for their rise in the heavy metal scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Human Instrument 4:29
  • 2 Mr. & Mrs. Ness 3:47
  • 3 The Garden’s Tale 4:51
  • 4 Devil or the Blue Cat’s Song 3:15
  • 5 Sad Man’s Tongue 3:05
  • 6 River Queen 3:41
  • 7 Radio Girl 3:45
  • 8 A Moment Forever 3:42
  • 9 Soulweeper #2 4:02
  • 10 You or Them 4:11
  • 11 Boa (JDM) 3:45

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