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Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold · 2007

53 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal ยท progressive metal ยท metalcore

A fusion of heavy metal and melodic elements, blending aggressive riffs with intricate harmonies and poignant narratives.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and builds
Context
By 2007, Avenged Sevenfold had established themselves as a leading force in metal with their previous album, 'City of Evil,' achieving significant commercial success. This self-titled album marked their first release after the tragic passing of drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan, showcasing a blend of their signature sound and new influences.
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heavy metal, progressive metal, metalcore

Avenged Sevenfold is an album by Avenged Sevenfold, released in 2007. A fusion of heavy metal and melodic elements, blending aggressive riffs with intricate harmonies and poignant narratives. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and solidified Avenged Sevenfold's reputation within the mainstream metal scene. Its experimental nature, particularly with tracks like 'Dear God,' which features country influences, showcased their willingness to push genre boundaries and attracted both critical acclaim and a diverse fanbase. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Avenged Sevenfold sound like?

A fusion of heavy metal and melodic elements, blending aggressive riffs with intricate harmonies and poignant narratives. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal.

What makes Avenged Sevenfold by Avenged Sevenfold notable?

The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and solidified Avenged Sevenfold's reputation within the mainstream metal scene. Its experimental nature, particularly with tracks like 'Dear God,' which features country influences, showcased their willingness to push genre boundaries and attracted both critical acclaim and a diverse fanbase. By 2007, Avenged Sevenfold had established themselves as a leading force in metal with their previous album, 'City of Evil,' achieving significant commercial success. This self-titled album marked their first release after the tragic passing of drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan, showcasing a blend of their signature sound and new influences.

Who is Avenged Sevenfold for?

Avenged Sevenfold works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and builds.

How many songs are on Avenged Sevenfold?

Avenged Sevenfold has 10 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·53:04

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Critical Acclaim 5:14
  • 2 Almost Easy 3:54
  • 3 Scream 4:48
  • 4 Afterlife Standout 5:53
  • 5 Gunslinger 4:11
  • 6 Unbound (The Wild Ride) 5:11
  • 7 Brompton Cocktail 4:13
  • 8 Lost 5:02
  • 9 A Little Piece of Heaven Standout 8:00
  • 10 Dear God Standout 6:33

Release Date

October 26, 2007

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

53 min 4 sec