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The production surely helps unifying the ambiance but sometimes it also hurts the impact of the songs.

The album is diverse, but strangely enough manages to sound quite uniform. The latter even features a saxophone solo that cleverly switches to guitar midway through.

They even found room for some good old punk on ‘Parasite’ and ‘Die to Live’. His guitar solo is a highlight, and fans of their first two album will certainly rejoice. Casual fans that prefer the ‘radio friendly’ sound of Volbeat will probably prefer the ballad-like ‘When We Were Kids‘ or the catchy ‘Cloud 9’. The metalheads will have fun with a song like ‘Cheapside Sloggers’, a track featuring Gary Holt from Slayer and Exodus. ‘Rewind, Replay, Rebound’ has a little bit of everything for everyone. Filled with big guitar riffs and 1950’s melodies the album doesn’t disappoint even if it feels a bit safe. Their newest offering is once again filled with their unique style of music, often called ‘Elvis Metal’. From their humble beginnings in the clubs of Copenhagen, to playing arenas and festivals around the world, Volbeat has come a long way. ‘Rewind, Replay, Rebound’ is Volbeat’s seventh studio album: it’s crazy to think that this band is almost 20 years old.