This song is about Avenged Sevenfold's drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, who was found dead on December 28, 2009. It tells of how his passing has impacted on the band and speaks of the immense pain that the group members have experienced due to their loss.
@@DrNighti he also wrote the lyrics for "fiction" and that song is about him passing so it probably is tbf In some interveiws with matt he stated that when Jimmy came in with fiction he said it was the final song for the album, and it seemed like Jimmy "knew" he was going to pass away soon.
The guitar parts were done by 3 guys - Zacky, Syn and Syns dad - papa Gates 😂 Also ignore the butthurt comments like "how dare you rate my favorite song so low". I mean, it's one one of mine as well, yet, it's nothing ground breaking. Emotional, if you know the backstory, yes. I guess that's what's getting the fan boy panties twisted, I guess. Good, unbiased review. Cheers. P.S. thank you for butchering my name, gave me a giggle 😂
I don't know about everyone else, but I like playing a game of, "Guess David's score" each time I watch. Lately getting fairly close. I guess that means I've been watching enough.
if you listen to songs and just count.... it will always become boring. This song rocks, it has an idea, it sticks to it, and it never feels old. One of the best longer A7X songs.
Id like to know what you said, because reading with your spelling you say the song isn't enjoyable, even if you analyze it. I get the opinion, but why are you here? Respectfully, stop ruining others perception of the band. I'd argue the song is great even from a completely objective standpoint. Give me an arguement againt it, or you should go somewhere else.@@Kramer8
As an avid A7X fan, I'll take the 8.4 rating. It's a very good rating imo. Don't know why all these others in the comment are hurt by your rating..😂 Keep the honest review up man. Gonna watch more of your reviews 🤟🏻
As far as the getting old what else can you do thing, perhaps start checking out their new album. It's so vastly different and out of left field that alot of people hated it. The first half of the album they were like we love alice in chains and system of a down, second half of the album they said fuck it we love daft punk, funk, and frank sinatra too. Not just sprinkled into their music, but full on switching up genres throughout songs and the album.
Isn't it interesting that Mike Portnoy joined the band to record this album? My thoughts are that throughout that process Mike was inspiring them to do something different. That's why the next album Hail to the King was so simple and straight forward. They were probably practicing and learning new musical theories in order to write The Stage, and then Life Is But a Dream. But that's just IMO.
Most, if not every song in the nightmare album was already done (at least the demos), Portnoy has said multiple times that he kept the drums almost note for note except for some fills and embellishments.
I'm not a big fan of Avenged Sevenfold. This is a great song though. Glad I got to experience it with you, David. Your analysis allows me to see the song in a way that I just can't, and I appreciate it. Fantastic reaction.
I agree with other commenters that you should def check out their 2 newest album, which are VASTLY different from all other albums. They've been moving towards a more progressive metal sound, and I think you'd find it interesting at the very least.
What's your opinion on The Wicked End and both parts of I won't see you tonight from City of Evil and Waking the fallen respectively, supposing u already heard them? Also, respect for the honest review.
Probably my 2 favorite albums from Avenged Sevenfold, with Waking The Fallen being my #1 favorite. I enjoy listening to I Won't See You Tonight, but I have to say I like listening to part 2 more than part 1. I think it's because it's shorter, but then again the argument could be made if part 2 was really even needed. I can see that argument being made, and to some extent I'm not disagreeing with that argument. The Wicked End, not the most memorable track of City Of Evil, however it is a very well written and well constructed song. It's well thought-out, with the instrumental interludes not being overly done or overly extended. I love the play on feel between the straight time and the half time feels. Between I Won't See You Tonight (both parts) and The Wicked End, I like The Wicked End more than I Won't See You Tonight.
You’re so worried about the tempo you missed her saying she’d love you to kiss her neck. Dude music isn’t numbers you’re well old enough to know better.
Just a thought... this isnt a song that they wanted to show of their musical talents with... this is a song that they wanted to tell a story with... and wanted you to pay attention to the story not just what the insturments are doing... you should know this if you claim to know A7X... Sinister Gates can go crazy if he wants to... this makes me want you not to react to Daddy by Korn because you'll probably ignore those lyrics to...
Man i wish portnoy didn't have all the DT drama surrounding him at the time..... there would've been a much better chance of them keeping him on. It would've been fitting considering the heavy influence he had on the Rev. That said, can never tell if it's for sure if it's gonna be a good or great score, but once you start counting a lot we at least know you somewhat enjoyed it. Lol
8,4 wtf!! lol.. well its your score, and thats nice, however i think this one surely belongs in the 9´s, its a top 3 A7X song, a masterpiece, i do respect your score, im just in shock..lol
Saw them live in Chicago last night and dude, I so wish they played this, their energy an stage presence is unmatched.
I saw them in Atlanta about a month ago. If they would’ve played this and not ready to die, it wouldve been by far the best concert I’ve ever been to
Best bit of song writing of all time in my opinion, I'm generally not an A7X fan but this one really stands out for me
This song is about Avenged Sevenfold's drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, who was found dead on December 28, 2009. It tells of how his passing has impacted on the band and speaks of the immense pain that the group members have experienced due to their loss.
that is only kinda true. the song was written bevore the rev died.
jimmy even wrote part of the lyrics!
@@DrNighti he also wrote the lyrics for "fiction" and that song is about him passing so it probably is tbf
In some interveiws with matt he stated that when Jimmy came in with fiction he said it was the final song for the album, and it seemed like Jimmy "knew" he was going to pass away soon.
This is the longest song on Avenged sevenfold Album Nightmare And It is one of my favourite Album Closers
The guitar parts were done by 3 guys - Zacky, Syn and Syns dad - papa Gates 😂
Also ignore the butthurt comments like "how dare you rate my favorite song so low". I mean, it's one one of mine as well, yet, it's nothing ground breaking. Emotional, if you know the backstory, yes. I guess that's what's getting the fan boy panties twisted, I guess. Good, unbiased review. Cheers.
P.S. thank you for butchering my name, gave me a giggle 😂
I don't know about everyone else, but I like playing a game of, "Guess David's score" each time I watch. Lately getting fairly close. I guess that means I've been watching enough.
if you listen to songs and just count.... it will always become boring. This song rocks, it has an idea, it sticks to it, and it never feels old. One of the best longer A7X songs.
That's ur opinion.
@@viking_nor opinion is all each of us have got, i respect yours and i hope you respect mine
Yeah, I don't get the point.
It doesn't enjoyable at all even in analytical perpective
Id like to know what you said, because reading with your spelling you say the song isn't enjoyable, even if you analyze it. I get the opinion, but why are you here? Respectfully, stop ruining others perception of the band. I'd argue the song is great even from a completely objective standpoint. Give me an arguement againt it, or you should go somewhere else.@@Kramer8
As an avid A7X fan, I'll take the 8.4 rating. It's a very good rating imo. Don't know why all these others in the comment are hurt by your rating..😂
Keep the honest review up man. Gonna watch more of your reviews 🤟🏻
As far as the getting old what else can you do thing, perhaps start checking out their new album. It's so vastly different and out of left field that alot of people hated it. The first half of the album they were like we love alice in chains and system of a down, second half of the album they said fuck it we love daft punk, funk, and frank sinatra too. Not just sprinkled into their music, but full on switching up genres throughout songs and the album.
Isn't it interesting that Mike Portnoy joined the band to record this album? My thoughts are that throughout that process Mike was inspiring them to do something different. That's why the next album Hail to the King was so simple and straight forward. They were probably practicing and learning new musical theories in order to write The Stage, and then Life Is But a Dream. But that's just IMO.
Most, if not every song in the nightmare album was already done (at least the demos), Portnoy has said multiple times that he kept the drums almost note for note except for some fills and embellishments.
You hit the nail on the head, David! This song is off the Nightmare album and Portnoy recorded the drums on that album.
My number one favorite song of all time🤘🏻💔
this is my favorite song of theirs:)
This song has Feeling with a capital F. That’s why I’d rank this higher.
3:34 was jimmy btw
damn, now I check and see if he's done anything from the new album
I'm not a big fan of Avenged Sevenfold. This is a great song though. Glad I got to experience it with you, David. Your analysis allows me to see the song in a way that I just can't, and I appreciate it. Fantastic reaction.
I agree with other commenters that you should def check out their 2 newest album, which are VASTLY different from all other albums. They've been moving towards a more progressive metal sound, and I think you'd find it interesting at the very least.
As a former Jazz guy I gravitate more towards the triplet fill in 4 times I guess that's the way my brain got wired
What's your opinion on The Wicked End and both parts of I won't see you tonight from City of Evil and Waking the fallen respectively, supposing u already heard them? Also, respect for the honest review.
Probably my 2 favorite albums from Avenged Sevenfold, with Waking The Fallen being my #1 favorite.
I enjoy listening to I Won't See You Tonight, but I have to say I like listening to part 2 more than part 1. I think it's because it's shorter, but then again the argument could be made if part 2 was really even needed. I can see that argument being made, and to some extent I'm not disagreeing with that argument.
The Wicked End, not the most memorable track of City Of Evil, however it is a very well written and well constructed song. It's well thought-out, with the instrumental interludes not being overly done or overly extended. I love the play on feel between the straight time and the half time feels.
Between I Won't See You Tonight (both parts) and The Wicked End, I like The Wicked End more than I Won't See You Tonight.
@@THEDavidHeretic I see. Thanks for ur take! What would u consider your top 5 avenged sevenfold songs?
@@Cotoletta967 Second Heartbeat, Unholy Confessions, Trashed And Scattered, Chapter Four, and Burn It Down.
@@THEDavidHeretic good choices! I like remenissions aswell.
Great song Great video
dream theater - glass prison or the count of tuscany or a change of seasons ! same drummer
Isn’t the drummer doing both time signatures at the same time too? The crash symbol is being hit 3/3 while the kick is and stare are doing 4/4
You’re so worried about the tempo you missed her saying she’d love you to kiss her neck. Dude music isn’t numbers you’re well old enough to know better.
And it is Portnoy on the drums
and jimmy wrote how to play it and Portnoy "improvised" the last part (the Tonight we all die young part)
Just a thought... this isnt a song that they wanted to show of their musical talents with... this is a song that they wanted to tell a story with... and wanted you to pay attention to the story not just what the insturments are doing... you should know this if you claim to know A7X... Sinister Gates can go crazy if he wants to... this makes me want you not to react to Daddy by Korn because you'll probably ignore those lyrics to...
Rip the rev
I miss him
Man i wish portnoy didn't have all the DT drama surrounding him at the time..... there would've been a much better chance of them keeping him on. It would've been fitting considering the heavy influence he had on the Rev.
That said, can never tell if it's for sure if it's gonna be a good or great score, but once you start counting a lot we at least know you somewhat enjoyed it. Lol
It was off Nightmare
double vs straight cause Mike Portnoy on the drumms
Great
The rev died bro.
They probably never got to the point where they finished it.
'At least the ending was interesting'' - seriously?
Did I stutter?
The stage plz
Can u do Heretic by AVENGED SEVENFOLD
Already done. th-cam.com/video/gJvpQbQjYs8/w-d-xo.html
it just feels odd to go through whole song and talking about is it 4/4 or 6/8 or whatever
He is a musician, they count. And if he is not a fan of the band it doesn't matter what the song is about.
@@viking_nor I don't see any other musician reactors spamming this count thing.
Atleast talking about something else
As much as I love this song, it could also be called "Mike Portnoy isn't as good of a drummer as he think he is".
8,4 wtf!! lol.. well its your score, and thats nice, however i think this one surely belongs in the 9´s, its a top 3 A7X song, a masterpiece, i do respect your score, im just in shock..lol
What else can you do? Dude this is a technically incredible song and musically. If you wanted a shit ton of time changes listen to prog.