M. Shadows Shares the Legendary History of Avenged Sevenfold
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2023
- Ahead of the release of the new Avenged Sevenfold album 'Life Is But A Dream...' we sat down for an exclusive conversation with vocalist M Shadows discussing the band's career and what comes next. Avenged Sevenfold have announced a headlining tour in support of the record.
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I have so much respect for this man. Him and his band are so freaking creative and real, and him as a person is super smart!
And most importantly, humble.
Just nice to know that they're down-to-earth guys. I find myself listening to fiction almost every day lately I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing but one hell of a song.
@@skeptischism1324 it's a beautifully painful track
@@feargm well said couldn't agree more
@@staystrongjoseph 😊
M.Shadows meaning Mullet Shadows of course. Props to him for rocking one regardless of what ppl think! 🤘
I'm rocking a mullet.. but not as majestic as his..
That is one sexy f*ckin mullet!! 😍
It suits him
Aren’t mullets trendy af right now?
@@christophersanzo1833 they've made a comeback, and I'm not mad about it lol
Shadows is one of those people you could sit there and talk to for hours and never get bored. Great interview
M Shadows is a cool ass dude. Doesn’t act or sound like a rock star. Just a typical guy you would see at the grocery store. New album is a masterpiece in my humble opinion. My 15 yr old daughter and I saw them in Austin & Ft. Worth in October. Brilliance! ☠️🦇🔥
That austin show was awesome!
Matt is one of the coolest guys in the scene, it was great to see him getting excited about different things and having a conversation that wasn't just an interview, and he gave real honest answers
I commented prior and will comment again. This is your best interview. Probably Matt's best in modern time. He fully explains so much, in depth as well. Bravo and well done dude.
I agree
The first song I ever heard from them was Afterlife. That was 2007, I was in 7th grade. I’m 29 now and they still are my favorite. Always will be. They NEVER sold out and I respect them for that so much
They write music that they love and are proud to make, and their fans love their music because of that
@@thearchived4823 couldn’t of said it better. They never put out an album for a paycheck. They waited years to release This album and we waited with them patiently
Bro. They sold out after their 2nd album. Never been the same when they went mainstream
@@Adam80m8 it was literally there choice to change from metal core, Warner bros did not want A7x to put most of the songs of city of evil. They went against the studio
@@Captain_Accord Exactly. They did it themselves lol
My bf is not a fan of A7X. He was one of those metal heads in highschool that thought he was too metal for them. He is also musician who gets super passionate about gear and the audience experience so he’s very critical of how musical acts present themselves live and the choices they make for their sound. All this to say, he took me to see A7X bc I love them and I’m a DBC member, and he was very impressed and now has a lot of respect for them. He loved how clear and clean their guitars sounded and loved that we could hear them play authentically (rather than hide behind backing tracks) he also loved the way they’re so casual and funny on stage just enjoying themselves and performing. It meant a lot to me that my bf was able to see that in them bc it reminded me why I’ve stayed a fan so many years. Love them or hate them, they are solid musicians and all around good dudes and that’s why their fans are so loving and dedicated to them.
Wish i could have seen them live when the rev was around man☹️
Wackerman is a perfect fit, not exactly but perfect, the Reverend would approve!
@@georgecoull1883 I bet they would have a great time hanging out with a few beers
I know. I wish I could go to the live in LBC show
@georgecoull1883 hes probably the only person who could match what I think Jimmy would have grown into.
It hurts my heart a little bit cause I just really got into avenged, and I’m still young. I was born in a generation where good music is dying, I’m so glad I found this band
good music isn't dying, music's more diverse than ever, but unless you generalize the entirety of it with radio hits you will always find good music
@@dimitripapadinikolausno real music is definitely dying doucher
its just a lot harder to find, just because music is more diverse doesn't make it better
@@Murraymane never said that, there are lot more artists that you can find now that you could potentially enjoy than there were pre streaming era.
Doesn‘t even take effort, hell i got into metal as a kid through streaming back in 2016.
go for their old stuff, they have a plethora of choice!
Before a7x I was listening to Britney Spears & NSYNC, so this man literally changed my music style overnight. Mad props to the whole band for what they've accomplished. Stoked to hear the record tomorrow.
Hahaha - I can relate!
M. Shadows will always be my favorite frontman and vocalist. He's fuckin' brilliant on top of being an excellent singer. Thanks for doing this Interview Rock Feed, so happy to be seeing A7X in interviews again :D
Nice interview, always a good listen when Shadows is talking. Love Avenged Sevenfold.
Thanks!
My son is in the death bats club and was in L.A. for their event. They were so nice, my son sent me pictures and even a video from Brian for me. I wouldnt expect anything less from a fellow Orange County resident. A7X you rock and the new album is off the charts bad ass! Thanks for being awesome, Nicks Mom Karen.
The first avenged sevenfold song I ever heard was “not ready to die” while playing zombies and at the time I was heavy into linkin park. And I said who is this band I have to listen to them and the next day I found out who they were and downloaded the “white album” and I was hooked instantly and I’ve been a die hard fan ever since. They will remain my favorite band till the day I die. Every single of the band members are extremely talented , extremely humble and just put love and heart into every single song that they make. Love these guys to death.
Such a relatable and cool guy.. as an aspiring musician, it makes me happy to see people like this still exist in the industry
People need to stop hating this man and this album, this guy is a great human being but even a better singer/song writer and this new album is a masterpiece
The musician at the top of my list that I would love to sit and talk with. And probably wouldn’t even talk about music. His look on life, science, reality, etc are exactly where my mind is at.
i remember getting to do game with fame on the xbox 360 with m shadows. Got to play the original MW2 with him. Even played with some of his crew past the game with fame timeframe. Nobody believed me at school when I told them. One of my favorite memories growing up.
Lucky bro
Did my guy bring back the grills? Savage
My fav band ..rest easy Jimmy ✨
dude, shadows explains things so well and brings up interesting thoughts and ideas. i was getting bummed every time he was getting cut off 😂 but i know the interview must go on
I literally got a7x critical acclaim the same way he got his CDs when he was young. That's pretty cool.
He’s still young
His voice is so calming and he seems like such an awesome and interesting guy 👍🤟❤️
My parents bought me a used Madden 06’ back in 2008 for PS2, which was my first sports game. Bat Country was THE FIRST rock song I searched for because I actually enjoyed it, even when I had already been watching wrestling with the rock songs from back in the day. I love this band so much and appreciate them pushing the boundaries to the music they want to create. What a great interview.
Been listening to A7X for almost 20 years. Still by far my favorite band.
Been a fan since their first album but this one is such an amazing piece of art. I understand some people not getting it but if you are into philosophy and topics of existential crisis, suicide and death you will find such a masterpiece in this album. Its simply Beautiful. Take your time with this album!
Love bands like Avenged and Starset that really use technology/ unique methods to create and promote their album, ideology, story, or whatever. Very engaging
Metal was never meant for the masses. I'm grateful for that.
Been listening since waking the fallen, and I somehow never realized what an awesome dude M. Shadows is. Really down to earth.
Love this band and whatever ride they choose to take us on, I've dodged other interviews to watch this one. Great job dude.
Thank you!
His DMT experience was so amazing to hear!! I’ve done it a quite of few times also and it’s just such an incredible experience! Love how he was able to use it as part of their music! Gotta dig into this album! Especially after hearing the Tie ins to it
What would you recommend for a first timer curious about a DMT experience?
So glad avenged sevenfold is back
I can listen to Matt talking for days, such a well thought out guy!
I dont know why I expected him to be bigger, less personable, more gruff... he just seems like such a chill and nice guy
Same 😂
Pleasantly surprised tho. Ya never know what’s behind the voice.
Deftones, Slipknot, Linkin Park, Korn, System of a Down, Disturbed, POD, Limp Bizkit, Puddle of Mud....basically any metal band that incorporated some element of rap or hip hop is what I have always considered "nu metal".
Same
I hate that System of a Down always gets lumped into nu-metal. their music was far more inspired by avant-garde, not hip hop or rap. They just get thrown in cause of some of the chuggier riffs and the time they came out in
It was so refreshing to hear an interviewer say they didn't know enough about a subject to have an opinion on it. That's a message that everyone needs to hear
Can't wait to listen to the album. What a great interview 🔥
Rockville is so good. Danny Wimmer has done such a great job making something so huge that runs smoothly and feels safe. Which is a big deal in these insane times.
Went my fourth time this year, I'm going next year. Can't wait. Got to see them last year. They were amazing
Great interview, loved hearing new stories about the band’s early days. Matt is such a humble and talented guy. Saw avenged for the first time last week and their passion for their new music is obvious, and they looked like they had fun playing the oldies too 🤘
Matt should do a Pinkly Smooth Cover live
The album is incredible
I'm so glad that when he remembers Jimmy "The Rev" that he smiles and laughs at this point.
Met him when he was on tour in Ireland real down to earth guy he let and my brother get photos with him and the band , never felt so blessed. Legends 🤘
God, to be able to sit down and talk philosophy and theology with Matt would be absolutely incredible.
He seems like a really cool guy and easy to get along with.
Fantastic interview! Thank you!!!
So stoked! Ty ❤
maybe one day we will be blessed with m shadows streaming
One of my favorite a7x songs is 2nd heart beat. I'm glad he mentioned it and that it played a pivotal role in them getting their 2nd album recorded.
One of the coolest and most intellectual interviews ever to me
This is HUGE! Thanks for the interview and congrats!
This interview is amazing! Great topics, awesome discussion! Loved every second of it.
I remember when i first heard sounding the seventh trumpet as a 6th grader, to see the band grow and preserve through all the things they have gone through is amazing. They make music they are passionate about and it shows in every album. Definitely one if the best of there generation 🤘💯👑
Love this guy and love avenged, can't wait to see them this year at louder then life! Will be my first concert/festival ever and always wanted to see them,as well as a bunch of the other headliners this year...
Interview hit out of the PARK good! Soo interactive & just genuine down to earth convo. Thank you BOTH. Man. So good
I can't wait for the new album 🦇 Thank you for this interview
What a great interview. Thank you
Love the interview 👌 M Shadows has grown so much as a person, great hearing him discuss existentialism with you.
Thanks for this. What a killer interview!
What a great interview, didn’t know I needed this until I started listening 😊
The first time I knew about A7X was at warped tour in Milwaukee in 2005 when they first appeared. I was so blown away and I have been hooked ever since.
The legend has of mullet Matt continues to grow
AWESOME INTERVIEW
around 10mins in him explaining the music video.. just wow very indepth.
This is such a good interview, loved hearing about the warped tour scene. Great job!
Really appreciate this one. A fascinating guy and a well put together video. Well done @rockfeed and thanks Matt!
This interview was amazing, thank you ❤
This man is so brilliant. I feel like he's reading my mind sometimes too. "I'm ok with not knowing." Yesss! Such a great chat. Great work!! Also, I've followed this channel for a long time, & it's so cool to see you interviewing such legends now.
What an awesome interview. I appreciated hearing Matt’s ideas/thoughts around LIBAD . I LOVE this album-the concepts, how it manifested with their music and the videos behind it! I appreciate hearing his world views. He’s articulate and I appreciate that. So glad I got to hear this interview. Seen them one the first leg of LIBAD in Canada. Will see them coming up in October. This will be #8 show for me.
such a good interview!
Thanks Rock Feed. Love Shadows and A7x 💗🤘
I love every avenged album for each creative experience that they are. Love his insight on a lot of these topics you discussed! Great interview 😊
absolutely loved hearing matt talk about all these topics, what a cool & chill guy! he also looks amazingggg love the mullet so much
This was a great interview. It felt very relaxed like and podcast and had some cool insight on the concepts behind a few songs on the new album. Clicked on it for M Shadows but ended up subscribing for the quality content.
A7X will always be my favorite band. I will be getting a deathbat on my hand pretty soon.
Brilliant, easy, informative, engaging, enjoyable conversation. Well done.
ALBUM DAY LETS GO! Get to see A7X live in Portland in October this year!! been wanting to see these guys since I was 13, I’m 21 now! Been waiting for this concert for years! Super excited! Man hearing M. Shadows live and watching Zacky and Syn play is going to be so amazing especially being a guitarist and a drummer myself. Pure excitement man! Love you guys!!! (rip rev will always be missed and thought about!)❤️❤️❤️
I stayed up, and looked at 12 some'm. Album was getting put up at the time. Listened immediately. It turned out wonderful. Im almost 31. My first show was to see them when I was 16. Let me tell you, you're not gonna forget it. I'm excited for you. M. Shadows voice is some'm else. Also the most outstanding. I'll always love them, though. And the Rev will be missed FoREVer. ^🖤^
@@SevenfoldKidd I loved the new album!!! It was so creative and different from what they usually do! Have you checked out the set list for the tour this year? They’re playing all of their bangers!!! So excited to hear “A little piece of heaven” and “Buried Alive” Live!!! Gonna have a sore neck from all the head banging the next day for sure!!
Bro got the fresh lineup fade
As a French fan, I’m so fuckin happy to see them again ! 🔥
Dudes a legend! All of em! Especially Rev!
This interview is so in depth and truly amazing. Matt has some very cool views and ideas. It’s brilliant!
Such a cool singer/frontman, M Shadows will always be one of my all time favs as a singer myself. A7X will always be one of my fav bands too. Great songs, massive creativity, and here Matt shows that the entire band thinks outside the box, figuring out ways to adapt and re-create the band with every release. Definitely the best interview on the channel! Great stuff!
would love to hear Matt tell the rest of the story of Jimmy playing drums on WTF and learning to play to the click and then going off on City of Evil.
Great interview. I gain more and more respect for these guys after every interview I watch.
I also had no idea City of Evil was bombing initially. That's one of my favorite albums of all time, period. It's a masterpiece.
Dude Matt is the man. These guys have been ahead of the game for so long.
Phenomenal interview!
What a fantastic interview, thanks for your efforts! I’ve been an A7X fan since ‘05, seen them live 3x (amazing btw), and cannot wait for this new record. I love that every album is always different in some way or another. They certainly are creative musicians, and M Shadows is an amazing frontman.
I’ve never been more sad that an interview was over than when this ended
Incredible interview, thanks Matt!
One of my favorite lyricists! I love how complex this band has always been!
Incredible interview
Loved it. I just pre-ordered the album
Loving this interview. He's saying stuff I have been saying for years, but way more eloquently. I'd pay for a block chain verified AI persona, trained by M. Shadows to discuss these things with me and improve my own communication skills and understanding.
Easy to look at too 😊 but one of the best interviews ❤
Chapter 4 was on Madden 04. I remember that vividly
Fantastic interview
Just went to see them play in Pittsburgh and it was amazing I loved it. We took the kids and they enjoyed it too. Especially the guitar rips my son has his signature shecter and he was star struck.
Thanks for doing what you all do your one of my top 3 bands
Great interview!
1:04:51 him mentioning Divine intervention made me quite happy to say the least that is by far my favorite slayer album