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Volbeat's Michael Poulsen addresses the unorthodox approach they took on their latest album, 'God of Angels Trust,' with Full Metal Jackie.

Some of the class of 2005 became huge bands still thriving today, while others flashed briefly before things took a downward turn.

Mikkel Kessler, the Danish boxing champ who inspired 'A Warrior's Call,' helped get Volbeat singer Michael Poulsen back into better shape.

Bring Me the Horizon, The Offspring, Volbeat and Testament lead this week's new tour announcements. What will you be seeing?

'For me, that was just the essence of how I wanted death metal to sound like,' says the singer.

Going deep, but you're still listening.

There's some good news and bad news depending on how you view it.

See what he said.

See what they said.

Has time offered any new perspectives?