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. When the Hangman finds a sinner, he sends the raven to knock on their door as a final summons.

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.

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

Justice in the Old West: Unpacking Volbeat’s "The Hangman’s Body Count"

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.