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Volbeat, the Danish metal band, is currently touring North America and will be performing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on October 16, 2023. The opening acts joining Volbeat on the tour are Twin Temple and Danko Jones. Volbeat is touring in support of their latest album, Servant of the Mind, which was released in 2021. The show is taking place at Rogers Place in downtown Edmonton.
Volbeat Background
Volbeat is a Danish metal band that was formed in Copenhagen in 2001. The band consists of Michael Poulsen (vocals, guitar), Rob Caggiano (lead guitar), Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass), and Jon Larsen (drums). Volbeat plays a fusion of punk, metal, and rockabilly that they refer to as “Elvis Metal.” Some of their musical influences include Social Distortion, Johnny Cash, Mayhem, and King Diamond.
Volbeat released their first album, The Strength/The Sound/The Songs, in 2005. Since then, they have released seven more studio albums: Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil (2007), Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood (2008), Beyond Hell/Above Heaven (2010), Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies (2013), Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie (2016), Rewind, Replay, Rebound (2019), and Servant of the Mind (2021).
The band is known for hits like “Still Counting,” “Heaven Nor Hell,” “Lola Montez,” “16 Dollars,” “Cape of Our Hero,” “The Devil’s Bleeding Crown,” and “Leviathan.” Over the years, Volbeat has won several Danish Music Awards. They have become one of Denmark’s biggest musical exports.
Twin Temple Background
Twin Temple is an American occult rock band based in Los Angeles. The band was formed in 2016 by Alexandra and Zachary James. Their music style blends Satanic doo-wop with rockabilly and surf rock. Twin Temple describes themselves as “Satan’s house band.”
Some of Twin Temple’s musical influences include Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Bauhaus, The Cramps, and Cliff Richards. Their lyrics explore Satanism and occult topics. In 2019, they released their debut album Twin Temple (Bring You Their Signature Sound…Satanic Doo-Wop) via Rise Above Records.
Twin Temple was chosen as one of Revolver’s Best New Bands in 2019. They were also voted LA Weekly’s Best Hard Rock/Metal Band in 2019. The band has toured alongside artists like Thievery Corporation, King Dude, and Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats.
Danko Jones Background
Danko Jones is a Canadian hard rock band from Toronto, Ontario. The band consists of Danko Jones (vocals, guitar), John Calabrese (bass), and Rich Knox (drums). They were formed in 1996 and are named after frontman Danko Jones.
Danko Jones plays blues-influenced hard rock and garage rock. Some of their musical influences include AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, and Motörhead. Their music often features raw, energetic guitar riffs and an attitude-filled vocal style from frontman Danko Jones.
Over the years, Danko Jones has released ten studio albums, including Born a Lion (2002), Sleep Is the Enemy (2006), Never Too Loud (2008), Below the Belt (2010), Rock and Roll Is Black and Blue (2012), Fire Music (2015), Wild Cat (2017), A Rock Supreme (2019), and Power Trio (2021).
Some of Danko Jones’ most well-known songs include “First Date,” “Code of the Road,” “I Think Bad Thoughts,” “Dance,” “My Love Is Bold,” and “Fists Up High.” The band earned a Juno Award nomination for Rock Album of the Year for their album Never Too Loud in 2009.
About the Edmonton Concert
The concert featuring Volbeat, Twin Temple, and Danko Jones is taking place on October 16, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Rogers Place is a state-of-the-art indoor arena located in downtown Edmonton. It is the home arena for the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers.
This show is part of Volbeat’s 2023 North American tour in support of their latest album Servant of the Mind. They kicked off the tour on September 10th in Portland, Oregon and will conclude on October 22nd in Detroit, Michigan. The tour includes stops in 30 major cities across the United States and Canada.
For the Edmonton show, Twin Temple and Danko Jones are scheduled as the opening support acts. Twin Temple will take the stage first, followed by Danko Jones, before Volbeat headlines. Each band will likely perform an approximately 60 to 90 minute set.
The show has an early start time of 6:00 pm. For concerts at Rogers Place, doors typically open 90 minutes prior to showtime. Therefore, doors for the Volbeat concert will likely open at approximately 4:30 pm. The show is expected go until around 10:30 or 11:00 pm.
Volbeat Setlist Preview
Based on Volbeat’s recent setlists from earlier in the 2023 tour, fans can likely expect to hear a career-spanning setlist featuring old favorites and new material. Some songs Volbeat has been playing on this tour include:
– “Temple of Ekur”
– “Pelvis on Fire”
– “Sad Man’s Tongue”
– “Black Rose”
– “Slaytan”
– “Wait a Minute My Girl”
– “Garden’s Tale”
– “Leviathan”
– “Still Counting”
– “Lola Montez”
– “Seal the Deal”
– “The Devil’s Bleeding Crown”
They have been playing about 20 songs per night, so the Edmonton show will likely feature 18-22 songs. Of course there is always a chance Volbeat throws in some surprises or substitutes different songs into the setlist for variety on certain nights. But their current tour setlist provides a good blueprint of what to expect.
Rogers Place Concert Information
Here are some key details for the show for those attending:
Address and Parking
Rogers Place
104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0H6
There are over 10,000 parking spaces available within a 10 minute walk of Rogers Place for concerts and events. This includes parking at Rogers Place Parkade, City of Edmonton parking, IMPark lots, and private lots. Typical event parking rates are $20 to $40.
COVID-19 Policies
Rogers Place is following Alberta Health Services recommendations and protocols for COVID-19. Masks are not currently mandatory inside the venue, but this is subject to change. Fans are encouraged to stay home if feeling unwell.
Opening Acts Set Times
Twin Temple: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Danko Jones: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Volbeat Set Time
Approximately 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Opening Acts Information
Twin Temple and Danko Jones are fantastic bands that are going to get the crowd warmed up for Volbeat with high energy performances. Take the opportunity to discover their music if you aren’t already familiar with them. Arrive early to catch their full sets!
Merchandise and Drinks
A variety of band merchandise from Volbeat, Twin Temple and Danko Jones will be on sale at the show. Rogers Place also has beer, wine, soft drinks, and food for purchase inside the arena.
Encore Likelihood
Volbeat will very likely perform a 2-3 song encore at the end of their headline set. Leave room for extra cheers and noise to bring them back on stage after the initial set finishes!
Conclusion
The October 16, 2023 concert at Rogers Place in Edmonton featuring the stellar lineup of Volbeat, Twin Temple, and Danko Jones is going to be an epic heavy metal show. Volbeat is an electrifying live act, known for their high energy performances and expansive catalog of great songs. Twin Temple and Danko Jones are excellent supporting acts that perfectly complement the bill and shouldn’t be missed. This is a can’t miss concert for any metal music fan in Alberta. With the helpful concert information provided, attendees can have the best experience possible enjoying this phenomenal show.