The Hangman's Body Count
"The Hangman's Body Count" is a song by Danish heavy metal band Volbeat. The song was released as the second single from the band's fifth studio album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies. The song was performed as part of the band's August 1, 2015 show in Odense, Denmark for a crowd of over 37,000 people, the biggest headline show ever by a domestic rock band in Denmark.[1]
| "The Hangman's Body Count" | ||||
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| Single by Volbeat | ||||
| from the album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies | ||||
| Released | 5 April 2013 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Length | 5:15 | |||
| Label | Vertigo, Universal | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Michael Poulsen | |||
| Producer(s) | Rob Caggiano, Volbeat, Jacob Hansen | |||
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Music video
An animated lyric video was created for the song by Yes Equals Yes.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Hangman's Body Count" | 5:15 |
Chart positions
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Alternative Songs[3] | 40 |
| US Mainstream Rock Songs[4] | 1 |
| US Hot Rock Songs[5] | 37 |
Personnel
- Michael Poulsen – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Rob Caggiano – lead guitar
- Anders Kjølholm – bass guitar
- Jon Larsen – drums
References
- Childers, Chad (August 4, 2015). "Volbeat Play Historic Show in Denmark [Photos]". Loudwire. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
- "VOLBEAT: HANGMAN'S BODY COUNT on Vimeo". Vimeo. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
- "Volbeat – Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- "Volbeat – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- "Volbeat – Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
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