Volbeat - Still Counting - Guitar Lesson

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Volbeat - Still Counting - Guitar Lesson

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Still Counting


"Still Counting" is a song by Danish rock band Volbeat, originally released on their 2008 album Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood. The track later appeared as a bonus on select editions of Beyond Hell/Above Heaven. Blending Volbeat's signature mix of rockabilly, heavy metal, and hard rock, it offers electric guitarists an engaging study in tight rhythm work, melodic riffing, and the band's distinctive genre-crossing style.

  • "Still Counting" first appeared on Volbeat's 2008 album Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood, one of the band's breakthrough records.
  • The song was later included as a bonus track on certain editions of Volbeat's Beyond Hell/Above Heaven album.
  • Volbeat are a Danish rock band known for blending rockabilly, punk, and heavy metal, making their guitar parts stylistically diverse to learn.
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Standard

While Poulsen primarily favors the Custom model, the Les Paul Standard offers similar weight and sustain for Volbeat's heavy tunings and expressive lead work. Its slightly warmer stock tone complements his neck pickup preference, though aftermarket EMG pickups are typically installed to match his signature tight low-end response.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

Poulsen's primary choice for its superior weight, sustain, and hardware quality that handles heavy tunings with clarity. The Les Paul Custom's thick body supports his warm, compressed neck pickup tone while delivering the articulation and note definition essential to Volbeat's syncopated rhythmic style.