Black Rose (Volbeat song)

"Black Rose"
Single by Volbeat featuring Danko Jones
from the album Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie
ReleasedMarch 7, 2017[1]
August 25, 2017 (live from Wacken)
Length3:55
5:18 (live version)
Label
Composers
LyricistPoulsen
Producers
Volbeat singles chronology
"Seal the Deal"
(2016) 		"Black Rose"
(2017) 		"Leviathan"
(2019)
Music video
"Black Rose" on YouTube

"Black Rose" is a song by Danish rock band Volbeat featuring Canadian musician Danko Jones. It was released as a single from Volbeat's sixth studio album Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in June 2017.

Background and recording

"Black Rose" was sent to active rock radio stations in the US on 7 March 2017[1] and was released as a single.[2] It features guest vocals from Canadian musician Danko Jones, a friend of the band who had toured with Volbeat on a previous album cycle. Guitarist Rob Caggiano said that while the band was working on the song, Michael Poulsen was singing the verse and remarked that it sounded like something Jones would do. The band then approached Jones, who agreed to take part. Caggiano described him as a "huge music nerd".[3]

Poulsen separately recalled thinking of Jones for the verse while practicing the song in the studio and subsequently inviting him to take part, which he said Jones "nails" on the recording. Poulsen added that the two musicians have known each other for years, having first met after a Danko Jones concert in Copenhagen around the time of the band's debut, and have remained in contact since.[4]

Composition and style

Poulsen said the song "flirts with the punk genre" and incorporates what he described as a "Phil Spector sound".[4]

A review by Loudwire noted that Jones' edgier vocal style contrasts with Poulsen's smoother vocals.[5] Thom Jurek of AllMusic wrote that Jones' edgier, rougher vocals contrast with Poulsen's smoother delivery. He described the backing chorus as combining elements of 1970s glam metal with early-1960s pop, and also highlighted the tight guitar break and crackling riff.[6]

Music video

The official lyric video was released on March 23, 2017, and was directed by Shan Dan Horan.[7]

The animated music video was released on June 12, 2017,[8][9] and was produced and directed by Toon53 Productions.[10][11] The video shows the band performing a concert intercut with scenes including a make-out session, a drag race, and a wrestling match.[2]

Live performances

On August 26, 2017, Volbeat performed "Black Rose" live at Telia Parken during their hometown concert in Copenhagen with guest vocalist Danko Jones joining the band[12] for the second encore.[13] Caggiano highlighted "Black Rose" as one of his favourite songs from the set.[14]

On June 28, 2023, Danko Jones joined Volbeat on stage during their concert in Graz, Austria, performing "Black Rose".[15]

Track listing

Black Rose (Live From Wacken 2017) - by Volbeat single[16]
No.TitleLength
1."Black Rose - Live From Wacken 2017"5:18

Commercial performance

It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on June 24, 2017, their sixth song to do so.[17] Billboard reported that it was the band's sixth No. 1 in less than five years, and Jones acknowledged the chart achievement while on tour in Budapest.[18]

In May 2017, "Black Rose" took part in a Loudwire Cage Match poll against Alter Bridge's "My Champion". It received 18.67% of the votes from fans during the contest.[19]

Personnel

Credits adapted from TIDAL.[20]

Volbeat

Additional credits

  • Danko Jones - guest vocals
  • Jacob Hansen - producer, additional vocals, recording engineer
  • Mia Maja - additional vocals

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[24] Platinum 30,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[25] Gold 40,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[26] Gold 45,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b "Rock Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on February 28, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Aegerter, Karen (June 12, 2017). "Volbeat Release Raucous Animated Video for 'Black Rose'". Loudwire. Archived from the original on November 11, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  3. ^ Stocks, Matt (June 1, 2016). "Rob Caggiano's track by track guide to Volbeat's new album Seal The Deal And Let's Boogie". Metal Hammer. Archived from the original on November 8, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Jung, Marie (June 19, 2016). "Volbeat på vej til Fyn: Rockbæstet bider igen". Fyens.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  5. ^ Bowar, Chad (June 3, 2016). "Volbeat, 'Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie' – Album Review". Loudwire. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  6. ^ Jurek, Thom. "Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie – Volbeat". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 11, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  7. ^ "Volbeat: Official Lyric Video For 'Black Rose' Song Feat. Danko Jones". Blabbermouth. March 23, 2017. Archived from the original on June 15, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  8. ^ "Volbeat Release Animated Video For "Black Rose" Song Featuring Danko Jones". BraveWords. June 12, 2017. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  9. ^ Pasbani, Robert (June 12, 2017). "Volbeat Unveil Animated "Black Rose" Music Video (feat. Danko Jones)". Metal Injection. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  10. ^ "Volbeat Releases 'Black Rose' Animated Video". Blabbermouth. June 12, 2017. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  11. ^ Munro, Scott (June 13, 2017). "Volbeat launch animated video for Black Rose". Classic Rock. Archived from the original on October 7, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  12. ^ "Metallica's Lars Ulrich Joins Volbeat On Stage In Copenhagen (Video)". Blabbermouth. August 27, 2017. Archived from the original on April 12, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  13. ^ Hartmann, Graham (August 28, 2017). "Metallica's Lars Ulrich, Kreator's Mille Petrozza + More Join Volbeat Onstage at Hometown Gig". Loudwire. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  14. ^ Beebee, Steve (December 27, 2018). "Volbeat's 10 Favourite Songs From Their Biggest Show Ever". Kerrang!. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  15. ^ "Danko Jones Joins Volbeat During Graz Show For Performance Of #1 Hit Black Rose (Video)". BraveWords. July 2, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  16. ^ "Black Rose (Live From Wacken 2017) - Single by Volbeat - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  17. ^ a b Rutherford, Kevin (June 15, 2017). "Volbeat lands sixth No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Songs chart with 'Black Rose'". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  18. ^ "Danko Jones Celebrates Hitting #1 In The US With Volbeat's Black Rose – I Can Do The Canadian Thing And Be Humble About It… (Video)". BraveWords. June 20, 2017. Archived from the original on August 7, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  19. ^ Childers, Chad (May 15, 2017). "Alter Bridge VS. Volbeat – Cage Match". Loudwire. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  20. ^ "Black Rose (feat. Danko Jones) – Volbeat". TIDAL.
  21. ^ "Volbeat Chart History: Canada Rock". Billboard Canada. Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  22. ^ "Volbeat Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  23. ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  24. ^ "Austrian single certifications – Volbeat – Black Rose" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  25. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Volbeat – Black Rose". Music Canada. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  26. ^ "Danish single certifications – Volbeat – Black Rose". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
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