Dominus was said to be Denmark's pride of metal. The tour included dates in Baltimore, Toronto, Detroit, Billings, Boston, Tempe, San Francisco, and Weyburn and Lazerfest in Boone, IA and in June, Orion Music Festival, headlined by Metallica, at Bader Field in Atlantic City, New Jersey.Volbeat was formed in October 2001 by Michael Poulsen, who had previously split up the Danish metal band Dominus.

On their North American Summer tour, which began in June 2012, Iced Earthand Hellyeah were the supporting acts. On the tour, Hank Shermann(Mercyful Fate) filled in as the guitarist for Volbeat. The tour started in Camden, New Jersey and culminated on 28 February 2012 in Denver, CO at The Fillmore Auditorium. On 26 January 2012, Volbeat joined Megadeth, Motörhead, andLacuna Coil on Gigantour. Volbeat committed to playing all 2011-2012 as scheduled either as a trio, or with a replacement guitarist. On 28 November 2011, Volbeat announced the departure of Bredahl via their website. Volbeat co-headlined this tour with rock powerhouse Cold on all U.S. The tour began in Toronto, Ontario on 24 July at Heavy T.O., and concluded with a two-night stand on 3 & 4 September at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. The band also announced their 'Beyond Hell/Above Heaven Live 2010' tour. In 2011, Volbeat announced their Grand Summer Tour across North America. Join Metallica, Megadeth,Anthrax, Slayer and others in the 'Big Four' show at Sonisphere Switzerland. It was also announced that the new album, Beyond Hell/Above Heaven was to be released on 10 September 2010. It was also confirmed that Volbeat were to In regard to the album and its title in particular Poulsen said, “The album title refers to the overall theme of the album, and it continues the storyline from where 'Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood' left off…”. On 25 January 2010, it was confirmed that Volbeat would be performing at Download Festival in June 2010. Volbeat had announced they were working on a new album called Beyond Hell/Above Heaven.

Volbeat album names