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.
Justice in the Old West: Unpacking Volbeat’s "The Hangman’s Body Count" The Hangman's Body Count
At its core, "The Hangman’s Body Count" captures the "spirit of the road"—the idea of a lonely figure traveling by his own rules. It’s a reminder that in the world of Volbeat, the line between heaven and hell is often blurred, and everyone eventually has to face their own "final dirt". Perched on his shoulder is a raven that acts as his eyes