Michael Poulsen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Poulsen
Occupation	Metal Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 1, 1975(1975-04-01)
Age	49
Birthplace	Slagelse
Country	Denmark
Horoscope	Aries

Michael Poulsen Biography

Michael Poulsen is one of the most popular and richest Metal Singer who was born on April 1, 1975 in Slagelse, Denmark. Singer-songwriter, founder member of Volbeat, a Danish rockabilly and heavy metal band. The group is best known for songs such as “Maybelenne i Hofteholder.”

He grew up in Copenhagen, listening to his parents’ country music and rock ‘n roll.

In 2006, Poulsen was nominated in the categories Singer of the Year and Composer of the Year at the annual Steppeulven awards. Two years later, he was nominated in the category Best Singer at the Danish Music Awards.

Dominus released four records between 1994 and 2000. The band split-up a year later as Poulsen was fed up with death metal music and the death metal scene. He wrote new songs with a more rock’n’roll approach and established Volbeat. After releasing two demos, their debut album The Strength / The Sound / The Songs reached number 18 in the Danish charts and became the first album of a Danish metal band in 20 years to enter the top 20. On 22 April 2006, Poulsen performed with some of Elvis Presley’s studio musicians in Copenhagen. Volbeat’s sophomore record Rock the Rebel / Metal the Devil and their third effort Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood went straight to number 1 in the Danish charts.

He wed his fiance Lena at Graceland, where He married his fiance Lena in Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley in 2010. The couple split in 2015. was born in 2010. They split in 2015.

Michael Poulsen Net Worth

Michael Poulsen is one of the richest Metal Singer from Denmark. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Poulsen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was in the death-metal band Dominus but became tired of it and left to form Volbeat with some of its members.

He was inspired by classic rock ‘n’ roll and received wide acclaim. Volbeat’s five first records were Gold-certified.

Michael Schøn Poulsen (born 1 April 1975) is a Danish vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. He is currently the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter of the band Volbeat.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Michael Poulsen Dating?

According to our records, Michael Poulsen married to Lina Poulsen. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Poulsen’s is not dating anyone.

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Poulsen primarily plays Gibson SG guitars. At first he used a Tony Iommi signature model, but later switched to a GT-model with Seymour Duncan pickups, as of 2019 he is seen playing a Gibson Firebird Custom. His amp of choice is a Marshall JCM800 2210 model. He sometimes plays an ESP Eclipse and a Gibson Les Paul Goldtop. The effects Poulsen uses are an Ibanez Tube Screamer, a noise suppressor, a vintage equalizer and a maximizer pedal.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Metal Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Denmark. Michael Poulsen celebrates birthday on April 1 of every year.

Top Facts about Michael Poulsen

1. Michael Poulsen is the lead vocalist and guitarist of Volbeat.
2. He was born on April 1, 1975 in Ringsted, Denmark.
3. Poulsen formed Volbeat in Copenhagen in 2001.
4. The band has released seven studio albums to date.
5. Their album “Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies” reached #9 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
6. Poulsen has collaborated with artists such as Metallica and Hank Shermann.
7. He cites Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash as major influences.
8. Poulsen won the Danish Music Award for Best Songwriter in 2010.
9. He is married with two children and resides in Denmark.
10. Poulsen’s net worth is estimated at $14 million USD (as of 2021).

Is Michael Poulsen still married?

Poulsen was married at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee to his wife Lina in March 2010. They divorced in 2015. After marriage, he accepted the new middle name Schøn. He has a daughter born in 2017.

Why did Michael Poulsen collapse on stage?

Leading up to Sunday’s gig, Poulsen was struggling with the flu. He performed regardless, and even informed the audience at the start of the concert that he was feeling ill. After he collapsed, the rest of the show was canceled. In a statement on the band’s Web site, Poulsen says he’s doing fine.

Who is the vocalist of Volbeat?

Michael Poulsen

How old is Michael Poulsen?

47 years (April 1, 1975)

Where is Michael Poulsen from?

Slagelse, Denmark