This features a couple of verses sung by Canadian vocalist Danko Jones. Volbeat first linked up with Jones when he supported them on their 2013 Spring tour. Guitarist Rob Caggiano told TeamRock: "We were working on this song 'Black Rose', and Michael [Poulsen, Volbeat frontman] was singing the verse part, and he was, like, 'Maybe Danko Jones could sing on this one. It sounds like something that he would do.' And it totally does! We could almost hear it before it even happened. When we approached him about doing it, he was totally psyched, and he completely nailed it."
The song itself delves into themes of emotional turmoil, destructive relationships, and the search for redemption, with its lyrics painting a vivid picture of two individuals who are caught in a cycle of self-destruction and pain, longing for a way out. The black rose itself, which is often associated with uniqueness, mystery, and rebirth, is a symbol that, despite its struggles, represents that there is the possibility of finding its place of redemption and growth. With the right care, it can grow; Left alone and it can potentially blossom.
This features a couple of verses sung by Canadian vocalist Danko Jones. Volbeat first linked up with Jones when he supported them on their 2013 Spring tour. Guitarist Rob Caggiano told TeamRock: "We were working on this song 'Black Rose', and Michael [Poulsen, Volbeat frontman] was singing the verse part, and he was, like, 'Maybe Danko Jones could sing on this one. It sounds like something that he would do.' And it totally does! We could almost hear it before it even happened. When we approached him about doing it, he was totally psyched, and he completely nailed it."
The song itself delves into themes of emotional turmoil, destructive relationships, and the search for redemption, with its lyrics painting a vivid picture of two individuals who are caught in a cycle of self-destruction and pain, longing for a way out. The black rose itself, which is often associated with uniqueness, mystery, and rebirth, is a symbol that, despite its struggles, represents that there is the possibility of finding its place of redemption and growth. With the right care, it can grow; Left alone and it can potentially blossom.