I just saw that the official number of CDs that VOLBEAT sold of "Rock The Rebel/Metal The Devil" in Denmark in 2007 was: 49.000 (in comparison Britney Spears sold 15.000 copies here in Denmark in '07).
Life of Agony + Mistfits + latter era Social Distortion =
VOLBEAT!
oddly enough, I normally wouldn't get into this type of band, but I have been listening to RTR/MTD non-stock for weeks. There is something very unique and catchy about these guys that I've latched onto, and there is just enough of a metallic edge alongside the rockabilly hooks to catch my ear.
Of all the bands annoucend so far, I am really looking forward to seeing these guys. Odd ball band? yes... but a band that is sure to be the festival sleeper, and quite possibly convert many new fans.