Perched on his shoulder is a raven that acts as his eyes. When the Hangman finds a sinner, he sends the raven to knock on their door as a final summons.
While much of the Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies album draws on real historical figures like Doc Holliday and Mary Jane Kelly , "The Hangman’s Body Count" is a ghost story straight from the imagination of frontman Michael Poulsen. The Hangman's Body Count
The song was produced by the band alongside Jacob Hansen and Rob Caggiano (formerly of Anthrax), whose arrival helped define the album's signature sound. Perched on his shoulder is a raven that acts as his eyes
If you’ve ever cranked up Volbeat’s 2013 anthem "The Hangman’s Body Count," you know it hits with the force of a runaway steam engine. Released as the second single from their hit album Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies , the track quickly became a fan favorite, eventually anchoring the band’s record-breaking headline show in Denmark where they played to over 37,000 people. The song was produced by the band alongside
Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering their "rock-a-billy heavy metal" style, this track remains a definitive example of why Volbeat is one of the most unique voices in modern rock. Volbeat – The Hangman's Body Count Lyrics - Genius
It followed in the footsteps of "Cape of Our Hero" and helped solidify Volbeat as a powerhouse on the rock charts.
The song depicts a blind Hangman who wanders through a desert valley, judging the souls of the living.