Waking the Fallen
Avenged Sevenfold · 2003
69 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · metalcore
A blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive vocals that showcases the band's metalcore prowess.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and builds
- Context
- Released on August 26, 2003, 'Waking the Fallen' was Avenged Sevenfold's second studio album, following their debut 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet'. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from local California heroes to a national presence in the metal scene, setting the stage for their later mainstream success.
- If you like
- heavy metal, progressive metal, metalcore
Waking the Fallen is an album by Avenged Sevenfold, released in 2003. A blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive vocals that showcases the band's metalcore prowess. 'Waking the Fallen' is significant for its commercial breakthrough, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard 200. The album helped establish Avenged Sevenfold as a key player in the metalcore genre and influenced subsequent bands with its melodic approach and complex musical arrangements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Waking the Fallen sound like?
A blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive vocals that showcases the band's metalcore prowess. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal.
What makes Waking the Fallen by Avenged Sevenfold notable?
'Waking the Fallen' is significant for its commercial breakthrough, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard 200. The album helped establish Avenged Sevenfold as a key player in the metalcore genre and influenced subsequent bands with its melodic approach and complex musical arrangements. Released on August 26, 2003, 'Waking the Fallen' was Avenged Sevenfold's second studio album, following their debut 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet'. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from local California heroes to a national presence in the metal scene, setting the stage for their later mainstream success.
Who is Waking the Fallen for?
Waking the Fallen works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and builds.
How many songs are on Waking the Fallen?
Waking the Fallen has 12 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waking the Fallen 1:44
- 2 Unholy Confessions Standout 4:45
- 3 Chapter Four Standout 5:44
- 4 Remenissions 6:08
- 5 Desecrate Through Reverence 5:40
- 6 Eternal Rest 5:14
- 7 Second Heartbeat 7:02
- 8 Radiant Eclipse 6:11
- 9 I Won't See You Tonight, Part 1 Standout 9:00
- 10 I Won't See You Tonight, Part 2 4:46
- 11 Clairvoyant Disease 5:01
- 12 And All Things Will End 7:40
Release Date
August 26, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
69 min 2 sec
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