Avenged Sevenfold
Band · US · formed 1999
Members
M. Shadowslead vocals, original · 1999current
Zacky Vengeanceguitar, original · 1999current
Synyster Gatesguitar · 2000current- Johnny Christbass guitar · 2002current
Brooks Wackermandrums (drum set) · 2016current- Zachary Bakerguitarcurrent
The Revdrums (drum set), original · 1999–2009- Arin Ilejaydrums (drum set) · 2011–2016
- Justin Saneelectric bass guitar
They cite legendary bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden as major influences on their music.
Avenged Sevenfold is an American metal band known for their dynamic sound and theatrical performances.
The band was formed in 1999, marking the beginning of their influential career in heavy metal.
Biography
Formation
Avenged Sevenfold, an American heavy metal band, was formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach, California. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist M. Shadows, guitarists Zacky Vengeance and Synyster Gates, bassist Matt Wendt, and drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan. The band's name, inspired by the biblical story of Cain and Abel, reflects their artistic vision. They recorded their first demo in October 1999 and played their first show in February 2000, quickly gaining traction in the local music scene.
Breakthrough and Evolution
The band released their debut album, "Sounding the Seventh Trumpet," in 2001, which showcased a metalcore sound. Their follow-up, "Waking the Fallen," released in 2003, marked a shift towards a more melodic style, incorporating clean vocals. The band's third album, "City of Evil," released in 2005, further solidified their reputation, featuring hits like "Bat Country" and "Beast and the Harlot." After the tragic passing of The Rev in 2009, the band continued to evolve, introducing new drummer Brooks Wackerman in 2016 and releasing albums such as "Hail to the King" and "The Stage."
Legacy
Avenged Sevenfold is recognized as a significant force in the new wave of American heavy metal, often referred to as one of the "Big Four of 2000s metal" alongside Slipknot, Lamb of God, and System of a Down. Their ability to blend various genres, from metalcore to progressive metal, has garnered them a diverse fanbase and critical acclaim. M. Shadows has emphasized that the band prioritizes musical expression over genre labels, contributing to their lasting influence in the heavy metal scene.
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Discography
Life Is But a Dream…2023
- 1.Game Over3:47
- 2.Mattel5:30
- 3.Nobody5:54
- 4.We Love You6:15
- 5.Cosmic7:31
- 6.Beautiful Morning6:32
- 7.Easier3:38
- 8.G3:38
- 9.(O)rdinary2:52
- 10.(D)eath3:19
- 11.Life Is but a Dream…4:32
Live in the LBC2020
- 1.Intro0:55
- 2.Critical Acclaim6:06
- 3.Second Heartbeat5:07
- 4.Afterlife7:07
- 5.Beast and the Harlot6:26
- 6.Scream6:24
- 7.Seize the Day7:56
- 8.Walk2:10
- 9.Bat Country6:03
- 10.Almost Easy5:28
- 11.Gunslinger4:37
- 12.Unholy Confessions7:25
- 13.A Little Piece of Heaven10:45
Live at the GRAMMY Museum®2017
- 1.Opening1:13
- 2.Introduction to “As Tears Go By”0:12
- 3.As Tears Go By3:16
- 4.Introduction to “Hail to the King”0:29
- 5.Hail to the King5:51
- 6.Introduction to “Roman Sky”0:22
- 7.Roman Sky5:41
- 8.Introduction to “Exist”0:39
- 9.Exist5:11
- 10.Introduction to “So Far Away”1:46
- 11.So Far Away6:29
The Best of 2005-20132016
- 1.Bat Country5:12
- 2.Beast and the Harlot5:44
- 3.Seize the Day5:34
- 4.Critical Acclaim5:15
- 5.Almost Easy3:54
- 6.Afterlife5:52
- 7.Dear God6:33
- 8.A Little Piece of Heaven8:01
- 9.Nightmare6:14
- 10.Welcome to the Family4:06
- 11.So Far Away5:27
- 12.Hail to the King5:05
- 13.Shepherd of Fire5:23
- 14.Walk5:21
- 15.Flash of the Blade4:01
- 16.Paranoid2:43
- 17.Carry On4:15
- 18.Not Ready to Die7:05
The Stage2016
- 1.The Stage8:33
- 2.Paradigm4:19
- 3.Sunny Disposition6:41
- 4.God Damn3:42
- 5.Creating God5:35
- 6.Angels5:41
- 7.Simulation5:31
- 8.Higher6:29
- 9.Roman Sky5:00
- 10.Fermi Paradox6:31
- 11.Exist15:41
Hail to the King: Deathbat (Original Video Game Soundtrack)2015
- 1.Andronikos Theme4:16
- 2.Nightmare Theme5:04
- 3.Unholy Theme5:10
- 4.Bat Country Theme4:40
- 5.Babylon Theme4:43
- 6.Afterlife Theme4:53
- 7.Heaven Theme4:51
- 8.Wicked End Theme4:31
- 9.Warrior Theme3:26
- 10.Andronikos Theme (8-Bit)1:30
Hail to the King2013
- 1.Shepherd of Fire5:24
- 2.Hail to the King5:05
- 3.Doing Time3:27
- 4.This Means War6:09
- 5.Requiem4:24
- 6.Crimson Day4:57
- 7.Heretic4:55
- 8.Coming Home6:26
- 9.Planets5:56
- 10.Acid Rain6:41
- 11.Hail to the King5:13
- 12.St. James5:01
Nightmare2010
- 1.Nightmare6:14
- 2.Welcome to the Family4:05
- 3.Danger Line5:28
- 4.Buried Alive6:44
- 5.Natural Born Killer5:15
- 6.So Far Away5:26
- 7.God Hates Us5:19
- 8.Victim7:29
- 9.Tonight the World Dies4:41
- 10.Fiction5:07
- 11.Save Me10:56
- 12.Lost It All3:57
Waking the Fallen / Sounding the Seventh Trumpet2009
- 1.To End the Rapture
- 2.Turn the Other Way
- 3.Darkness Surrounding
- 4.The Art of Subconscious Illusion
- 5.We Come Out at Night
- 6.Lips of Deceit
- 7.Warmness on the Soul
- 8.An Epic of Time Wasted
- 9.Breaking Their Hold
- 10.Forgotten Faces
- 11.Thick and Thin
- 12.Streets
- 13.Shattered by Broken Dreams
- 14.Waking the Fallen
- 15.Unholy Confessions
- 16.Chapter Four
- 17.Remenissions
- 18.Desecrate Through Reverence
- 19.Eternal Rest
- 20.Second Heartbeat
- 21.Radiant Eclipse
- 22.I Won’t See You Tonight, Part 1
- 23.I Won’t See You Tonight, Part 2
- 24.Clairvoyant Disease
- 25.And All Things Will End
2008.07.22 Trondheim, Norway2008
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Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough2008
- 1.Almost Easy4:17
- 2.Bat Country6:06
Diamonds in the Rough2008
- 1.Demons6:12
- 2.Girl I Know4:24
- 3.Crossroads4:30
- 4.Flash of the Blade4:02
- 5.Until the End4:45
- 6.Tension4:51
- 7.Walk5:21
- 8.The Fight4:07
- 9.Dancing Dead5:49
- 10.Almost Easy (CLA mix)3:54
- 11.Afterlife (alternate version)5:55
- 12.Almost Easy (Live From Seattle)
- 13.Bat Country (Live From Fresno)
Avenged Sevenfold2007
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2007-11-08 :Summer Sonic Osaka, Japan2007
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City of Evil2005
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Waking the Fallen2003
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Sounding the Seventh Trumpet2001
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Walk2007
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Critical Acclaim2007
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Almost Easy2007
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Beast and the Harlot2006
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Burn It Down2006
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Bat Country2005
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Black Reign2018
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Warmness on the Soul2001
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Label
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Record label
- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Hopeless Records
- Record label
- Warner Music Group
- Record label
- Good Life Recordings
- Record label
- Warner Records Inc.
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: A7X, Avenge Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1999. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist M. Shadows, guitarists Zacky Vengeance and Synyster Gates, bassist Johnny Christ, and drummer Brooks Wackerman.
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