The Hangman's Body Count May 2026

The song depicts a blind Hangman who wanders through a desert valley, judging the souls of the living.

Justice in the Old West: Unpacking Volbeat’s "The Hangman’s Body Count" 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. The song depicts a blind Hangman who wanders

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. When the Hangman finds a sinner, he sends

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.

It followed in the footsteps of "Cape of Our Hero" and helped solidify Volbeat as a powerhouse on the rock charts.