Still Counting
2012 single by Volbeat
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"Still Counting" is a song by Danish rock band Volbeat. The song was originally released on the band's 2008 release Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood and was later released as a bonus track on certain editions of Beyond Hell/Above Heaven.
| "Still Counting" | ||||
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| Single by Volbeat | ||||
| from the album Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood | ||||
| Released | 11 May 2012 | |||
| Recorded | Early 2008 | |||
| Studio | Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark | |||
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| Label | Republic, Universal | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Jacob Hansen | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Still Counting" on YouTube | ||||
"Still Counting" was released as a single in 2012, four years after its initial release on Guitar Gangsters. The song was a hit on American rock radio, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, Volbeat's second single to do so.
Critical reception
Metal Hammer ranked the song at number 44 on their "The 100 greatest metal songs of the 21st century" list, praising its mash-up of "rock'n'roll swagger" and "Metallica-esque thrash metal assault," as both fun.[1]
Music video
A live music video was produced for the song and was filmed at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. The music video was directed by Michael Sarna.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Still Counting" (radio edit) | 3:58 |
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Austria (IFPI Austria)[6] | 3× Platinum | 90,000* |
| Canada (Music Canada)[7] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[8] | Platinum | 90,000‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[9] | Gold | 150,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Personnel
- Michael Poulsen – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Thomas Bredahl – lead guitar
- Anders Kjølholm – bass
- Jon Larsen – drums
