Avenged Sevenfold - Hail To The King (REACTION!)

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  • @LostInVegas
    @LostInVegas  2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    This is an older early access Patreon video guys fyi. Enjoy!

    • @ItsMoody010
      @ItsMoody010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Motionless in white another life

    • @mikeking3507
      @mikeking3507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      th-cam.com/video/YL7gRJRGf0s/w-d-xo.html
      You guys REALLY need to check this band...
      Amazing band and great guys.
      Enjoy

    • @DimiusG
      @DimiusG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Soilwork- Death Diviner
      Thank me later 🤘

    • @robertgrissom4880
      @robertgrissom4880 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will yall review AC/DC song.. Ride on? I would love to see y'alls reaction. Thank you and cheers from the deep south in Mississippi 🍺 Love you guys!

    • @brendanang6570
      @brendanang6570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think you guys should react to some hardcore bands, like Knocked Loose, Counterparts, Every Time I Die, Converge, SeeYouSpaceCowboy etc. that would be dope

  • @JeremyDeWallMusic
    @JeremyDeWallMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +525

    Buried Alive is their "best" song in my opinion. It has the pop sensibilities with all the melody and the breakdown toward the end is as heavy as you could want it to be. But you REALLY gotta do A Little Piece of Heaven. It's IDEAL for a reaction.

    • @christrue6039
      @christrue6039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I love the second half/breakdown on Buried Alive. I just hate having to get through the first part. :P

    • @Xxplosive2323
      @Xxplosive2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      All facts! I know they would love "Buried alive"

    • @samharris3508
      @samharris3508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes Buried Alive

    • @brunosantos1730
      @brunosantos1730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Buried Alive all the way! :D:D:D

    • @lakeshoresubtleties
      @lakeshoresubtleties 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A Little Piece of Heaven seconded.

  • @susanconstable2113
    @susanconstable2113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    What I’ve noticed about his guitar playing is that he truly makes the guitar sing. It’s so clear and blended. I could listen to him play all day

  • @steve-yl5vf
    @steve-yl5vf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    George hasn't heard enough avenged to think they sound different from others. Beast and the harlot, the stage and bunch of other songs are so unique from them that sound like nothing they've heard before

    • @jamesparker7016
      @jamesparker7016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah tbh that’s my issue with their analysis too…they would be best served starting with Sounding the 7th Trumpet and Waking the Fallen
      It’s funny how he’s like “they’re no Metallica” when most Metallica “metal purists” would say that Metallica isn’t Metallica since pre black album

    • @MitchM240
      @MitchM240 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love beast and the harlot.

  • @perosa99
    @perosa99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Bat Country, Almost Easy, Beast and the Harlot, Afterlife. Then, anything else.
    A7X with the Rev Sullivan on drums.
    Deep Purple’s Burn would be a great tune to hear that will catch your attention 👍🏼

    • @egb625able
      @egb625able 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bat country is so fun

    • @zdenkonouzovsky6947
      @zdenkonouzovsky6947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you are absolutely right with Burn

    • @calebhill1516
      @calebhill1516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They've already reacted to Afterlife.

    • @garoupavirgule
      @garoupavirgule 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bat Country!!!!!!!!

  • @djjazzyjeff1232
    @djjazzyjeff1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This song was the Title Track, was the 1st Single, and it's sort of the flagship of the Album. That's why it doesn't stray too far from home. It's really steady, solid, great sounding. There's nothing super crazy or experimental stuff. It's the meat n potatoes.

  • @danielkelley9861
    @danielkelley9861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    City of Evil was their breakout album, that's where you should go next for A7X

    • @BarbarosaNo
      @BarbarosaNo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Seriously, no one started following this band because of Nightmare. It was because we were rocking out to Beast and the Harlot or Bat Country on Guitar Hero.

    • @Blarsen780
      @Blarsen780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      They should start with Bat Country if they haven't heard it. Still one of my favorite solos ever.

    • @failtolawl
      @failtolawl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My favorite song off there is Strength of the World for sure

    • @Atomsk0192
      @Atomsk0192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@failtolawl I like The Wicked End or Betrayed

    • @deminybs
      @deminybs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      First A7x I ever heard was at my aunt's house and I won't see you tonight pt1 and 2 was on some music channel on dish lmao.

  • @hotaurukan
    @hotaurukan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Please do a video for "The Stage." It's a phenomenal song in its own right, and absolutely do it with the video!!! It adds so much to the song. I would say it's mandatory to watch the video at least once to get the most out of the song.

    • @theskatingturtle5332
      @theskatingturtle5332 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I’ve been going ham for them to react to this song for over a year now

    • @JGH
      @JGH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m with you fella’s.

    • @okok-wl9lg
      @okok-wl9lg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Def. Syns greatest work imo

    • @zk3212
      @zk3212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They did it on their Patreon

  • @kal5528
    @kal5528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Bat Country is my favorite Avenged Sevenfold song. It has so much energy. I'm surprised it doesn't get more love in these comments.

    • @theskyisteal8346
      @theskyisteal8346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love Bat Country for the energy but I feel that so many of the other songs that the comments are loving have much more heart.

    • @GabrielOrtiz-
      @GabrielOrtiz- 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theskyisteal8346 I agree as well

    • @OpticLureProductions
      @OpticLureProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. i thought that was their major hit

  • @guitarlicker_
    @guitarlicker_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    Definitely do The Stage by them. They're not part of my regular listening, but their newest album was great

    • @SuicidalTwinkie
      @SuicidalTwinkie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I second that.

    • @janeg6759
      @janeg6759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I 3rd that and add that I love every song. Every song might not be great for everyone but there is something great in every song imo.

    • @vega6773
      @vega6773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@janeg6759 I fourth that

    • @detroitmcpro
      @detroitmcpro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I've been a Sevenfold fan since 05, but The Stage is incredible because it's just damn good music. Top to bottom, they're just playing their asses off and playing a wide variety of styles

    • @WillAmbiance
      @WillAmbiance 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ya their The Stage record is wild, love every song on it except for Simulation. Higher & the guitar playing on Fermi Paradox is sick… Actually all the guitars on that album are wild and Brooks on the drums is hands down technical as I’ve ever heard someone across all genre’s while yet still follows a sense of structure.
      It’s deff my fav next to City Of Evil 😈

  • @elielhudson7378
    @elielhudson7378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    "Blinded in chains" is the best of them
    if you like grooves, listen to the bridge in "the wicked end"

    • @hw982
      @hw982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And all things will end + I won't see you tonight part 1 would be great picks too

    • @RAGINGTomato10
      @RAGINGTomato10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the wicked end is so criminally underrated, and incredible track along with Betrayed

    • @JeremyDeWallMusic
      @JeremyDeWallMusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RAGINGTomato10 Sorry for 2 years later reply but, damn I REALLY like some of their songs and I didn't even know about those ones!

  • @ther3aper561
    @ther3aper561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The beginning of this song hits so hard in the car with a good stereo system

  • @bustercasey2365
    @bustercasey2365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    OK friends. Album: City of Evil. Song: The Beast and the Harlot. Savagest (new word) raw guitar solo, and drum solo. Don't overlook that joint.

    • @lancehenegar8323
      @lancehenegar8323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve been requesting a reaction to that one for years. I still wait……….(im)patiently. 😁

  • @shifty9983
    @shifty9983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You guys should really check put Save Me by Avenged Sevenfold. It's different than what yall have heard from from so far. They really show their musicianship on that one.

  • @bythesea207
    @bythesea207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    The intent of this Avenged album Hail To The King was to pay homage to the earlier, more stripped down sound of the metal music they grew up loving. Metallica being one of their main inspirations. One of A7X's best and most underrated songs is M.I.A.

    • @TomTomTom87
      @TomTomTom87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      love M.I.A.

    • @dennisole457
      @dennisole457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'd even throw in sidewinder from city of evil as well....I can get enough of the last minute or so of that song 🤘🏻

    • @detroitmcpro
      @detroitmcpro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@dennisole457 oh man I keep Sidewinder in heavy rotation even 16 years later

    • @TomTomTom87
      @TomTomTom87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dennisole457 that acoustic ending is soooo good

    • @wvusmc
      @wvusmc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "This Means War" from that album is total Black Album worship.

  • @Brcan19
    @Brcan19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I really liked Ryan’s perspective because it felt so relatable, I think the metal community can be a little bit obsessed with speed and technique at times, and the fact is that as humans most of us don’t have the same mood every single day so it’s ok to have some diversity.
    This comes from a dude that was getting bored with thrash and then upgraded to death metal, it felt good for a few months but I got bored again until I went back to softer genres with a different perspective. You may not appreciate a song’s technique but the production, the lyrics, the story behind it can make your experience with music even more fulfilling.

  • @brooksmelliott
    @brooksmelliott 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Great reaction guys, Shepard of Fire off the same CD is a pretty cool song too.

    • @cburnette358
      @cburnette358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely need to hear that shit

    • @Leon-cd1iy
      @Leon-cd1iy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Origins

  • @jesterdk
    @jesterdk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Avenged Sevenfold has some stuff that's just golllllllllllllld. I'd love to see a reaction to "Chapter Four" someday! The whole album that one came from is my favorite of theirs, but they're a lot less clean vocally in it. Good metal aggression tho

    • @Antonius17
      @Antonius17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm requesting I wont See You Tonight Part 1.

    • @andrewbishop4447
      @andrewbishop4447 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chapter four fersure 👌🏻

  • @chriscrim751
    @chriscrim751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Perfect example of "over produced" is the Def Leppard album Hysteria. Sounds epic because there are dozens of tracks in each song. Layering and over production done to "perfection"

    • @roberthieber1
      @roberthieber1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love that album still.

    • @mnetzer6777
      @mnetzer6777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What has 9 arms and sucks????

    • @jamespell1138
      @jamespell1138 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mnetzer6777 Def leppard by any chance?

    • @mnetzer6777
      @mnetzer6777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamespell1138 Haha, yes sir

  • @JoshDennis56
    @JoshDennis56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The Stage for sure is a piece of art man for sure do that. Synysters guitar work is unmatched.

  • @Cappii
    @Cappii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Burried Alive has my all time favorite breakdown. Would be great to see you guys react to it

    • @jeepersmcgee3466
      @jeepersmcgee3466 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I favor the piano breakdown in Not Ready to Die, but that's because I grew up on Black Ops 1 zombies

  • @murder13love
    @murder13love 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm one of the few that listened to A7X at the start and loved each new album more than the last.. I love their progression

    • @KoryLaBauve
      @KoryLaBauve ปีที่แล้ว

      SuRe YoU aRe...🙄

    • @murder13love
      @murder13love ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KoryLaBauve I was given a CD in 2001 by an ex girlfriend and literally went through a phase of listening to them daily in my teens. Very few people listened to them back then and their music was hard to come by in the uk at the start, by waking the fallen, their sound flooded most teens playlists who were into any sort of metal/rock.. my first tattoo was a batskull on my neck, obsession is an understatement when I look back... a7x got me through alot of shit, for that I'll forever follow their music, just not as obsessively now I'm in my mid 30s 🤫

    • @murder13love
      @murder13love ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KoryLaBauve FYI, by first, I don't mean the first, the first wave of fans that got hooked.. if you know, you know. Why do you think their fan base is so loyal? They did things differently.. but hey, what do I know?

  • @Rob46
    @Rob46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    You guys must do "a little piece of heaven" by Avenged Sevenfold, especially with the video

    • @billybertoniere9476
      @billybertoniere9476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think their finally ready for this......dont think they woulda handled that well in the beginning but now that they got some experience under their belt......their ready

    • @rickrohleder1872
      @rickrohleder1872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They really should it's the best "love" song ever!

    • @ommiohmy
      @ommiohmy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love "Almost Easy"

    • @harmzyz0682
      @harmzyz0682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I still like the song a lot, but after nearly 15 years the video is kinda cringy. That’s coming from a guy wearing an avenged sevenfold sweatshirt as I type this

    • @RomeoEchoBravo
      @RomeoEchoBravo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it's a unique sound these guys want then this is the song!

  • @shadowfrostgaming9394
    @shadowfrostgaming9394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I would highly recommend either The Stage or Scream. A7x is one of my favorite bands and have been a huge inspiration for me to start playing the guitar myself! Love the content guys

  • @kevinpearson8562
    @kevinpearson8562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yall keep jumping around the heavy hitters from Avenged Sevenfold AGHGHGHGH. Beast and the Harlot, Bat Country, A little Piece of Heaven, The Stage

  • @nhlstars1
    @nhlstars1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Check out "Save Me" by them. 11 minute musical masterpiece.

    • @PetterVessel
      @PetterVessel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It may be the best one. Maybe.

    • @stevenwilliams1805
      @stevenwilliams1805 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I can no longer find Save Me on the internet jukeboxes.

  • @eighteen-naked-cowboys
    @eighteen-naked-cowboys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    the hail to the king album is literally an homage to Metallica/Sabbath etc. Their other albums are much more unique and they have their own defined style. Listen to something from Nightmare, the self titled or the Stage.

    • @One_Proud_Papa
      @One_Proud_Papa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The opening riff always reminded me of "Wasted Years" by Maiden, whom they opened for during the summer of 2008 on the "Somewhere Back in Time Tour." A7x were out for their self-titled CD tour.

  • @LuisLopez-xo8rp
    @LuisLopez-xo8rp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Out of all the songs they could've done and they do hail to the king. That's doing this band a HUGE injustice

    • @johnstewart8666
      @johnstewart8666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a good song to start with if you never heard of the

    • @LuisLopez-xo8rp
      @LuisLopez-xo8rp ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnstewart8666 no it isn't. Bat Country is.

  • @ericdebien6640
    @ericdebien6640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Like many of A7X later songs, you can really hear the growth of the band. From the production they have, to the sound that they have. The star of this song, is Syn. Metal/ rock guitarist have a tendency to just really play fast leads, with quick tricks, to give you that wow factor. Syn, actually puts a voice to his guitar. He really gives you that old school slash, sound in a modern sound. I can’t say that every song with these guys is a great, but wow, their catalog is really really good.

  • @Darfaultner
    @Darfaultner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is Avenged Sevenfold at their most placid. Check out "Little Piece of Heaven", "The Stage", "Blinded in Chains", "Buried Alive", "Unholy Confession", "Bat Country".

    • @justinherrera7878
      @justinherrera7878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Completely disagree

    • @Darfaultner
      @Darfaultner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@justinherrera7878 Without an argument, your opinion is dust.

  • @djjazzyjeff1232
    @djjazzyjeff1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Gotta do Little Piece of Heaven. It's sort of an off the wall but it's a song literally designed to be reacted to.

  • @MrKoolaidjam
    @MrKoolaidjam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What I've learned after this years. Give Ryan a simple 4/4 boom bap boom bap beat and he'll like it lol

  • @natehuff4656
    @natehuff4656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yeah need to do song off city of evil. Bat country if you really want to get a feel and lifting feel. Though I like the wicked end, song is sick

  • @srt10viper2
    @srt10viper2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I remember when the City of Evil album dropped and I made my mom take me to Circuit City to buy it lol. Would absolutely love if you guys would review something off City of Evil

  • @mikebiggums1921
    @mikebiggums1921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You guys need to check out Cult Of Luna or Dance Gavin Dance

  • @markroy2458
    @markroy2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This song is more contagious than Covid-19. It just makes your head nod. Check out "Rivers of Nihil - Where owls know my name" for great modern death metal.

    • @caseyl5001
      @caseyl5001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great recommendation that’s a Great song and album. I have listened to it so many times lol.

    • @proletariatbourgeoisie9929
      @proletariatbourgeoisie9929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes to Rivers Of Nihil, but my vote goes to The Silent Life 👍

    • @joeyuzwa891
      @joeyuzwa891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Their only good song

    • @videosimpactantes6238
      @videosimpactantes6238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video is from 5 days ago and your comment comes out that it is from 8 months ago hahahaha

  • @deloreanwaters3455
    @deloreanwaters3455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Avenged Sevenfold got me into the heavy music I love today. They are my number 1 favorite band of all time. Waking the fallen is my favorite album please please dive into that album

  • @Munkydroid
    @Munkydroid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exist, The Stage, Blinded in Chains, Almost Easy, God Damn, Heretic, Not Ready to Die, Strength Of the World and Higher. All amazing. Buried Alive is their “Stairway to Heaven”. These guys have some straight up Fire tunes.

  • @BarbarosaNo
    @BarbarosaNo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ryan complaining about the production in Freewill gives me an idea. I would love to see a marathon style event where they react to a Rush song from every decade. Rush went out on a high note, their last few albums deserve way more respect.
    A7X is great, this song is generic as hell but I still love it.

    • @weirdalok
      @weirdalok 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, it feels like their later stuff gets overlooked much too often.

    • @wavetech_
      @wavetech_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think they've reacted to enough Rush for now imo. There are so many more artists to explore

  • @ProgPro96
    @ProgPro96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cult Of Luna - Nightwalkers
    Lorna Shore - To The Hellfire

  • @at_oussama
    @at_oussama 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Someone tell them to play “Save Me”, that’s one of their masterpieces out there.

  • @Gefardino
    @Gefardino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was trippy. I was just wondering if y'all had covered this song and here it is. Good timing lol

  • @mwright80
    @mwright80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There's music for musicians and music for music lovers. I think this band has something for both.

  • @themonkeyman2547
    @themonkeyman2547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    21 minutes? What a treat guys, can't wait. Makes me really want to see you do a longer metal song like The Sun, The Moon, The Star - Aether Realm or A Whisp of the Atlantic - Soilwork. I'm absolutely obsessed with those songs and bands.

  • @WhenOne8Becomes2Zeroes
    @WhenOne8Becomes2Zeroes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Even though it's old now, I still think Metallica's Black album has one of the best 'produced sounds' of any record ever. The guitars are so chunky, and the acoustic stuff and alternative instruments sound so clear. You should do The Unforgiven off that album at some point boys 🎺🎸

    • @jhamilton1007
      @jhamilton1007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The snare on the Black Album is orgasmic.

    • @SmeagolTheGreat
      @SmeagolTheGreat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree. The perfect blend of a classic natural instrument sound and modern metal sound.

  • @randall4402
    @randall4402 ปีที่แล้ว

    My music appreciation professor in college said " It used to be, music was recorded to emulate the live experience on stage. Now, we try to emulate the recorded experience on stage." And that's the difference.

  • @kyleparsons145
    @kyleparsons145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Guys, you got to react to The Stage by Avenged. It's absolutely incredible

  • @BobHanson
    @BobHanson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m not much of a modern metal guy, more old school. Great song. Could imagine this track with Ronnie James Dio singing it? That’d be bad ass

  • @amado4249
    @amado4249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can relate to fantasizing about playing guitar. That is a sign of a true metalhead! Ryan and George, you guys are metalheads for sure! I can tell you love music. It's my favorite part of the channel: The love of music. Keep it up!
    Calloused Casualty, a sweet name for a metal band! 😂

  • @ryanogden5635
    @ryanogden5635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think you guys would like "The Stage" by these guys.

    • @natehuff4656
      @natehuff4656 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah song is tight. Video is cool too

    • @djjazzyjeff1232
      @djjazzyjeff1232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That have a dozen songs that are better than that one.

    • @christianmcateer410
      @christianmcateer410 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gotta do the music video with that one

  • @grantdotson329
    @grantdotson329 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm not sure if anybody has requested Lorna Shore - To the Hellfire, but it was one of the most brutal songs I've heard in a while and is incredibly interesting on numerous levels.

    • @AT-mv2mr
      @AT-mv2mr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're ok...
      *A Wake In Providence* does it better

  • @sewerslider5226
    @sewerslider5226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hail To The King would not have been in my top 40 songs recommended for A7X. It is definitely more mainstream and easy listening compared to some other shit.

  • @billmedic1995
    @billmedic1995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am a lifelong a X7 fan, and I always thought Nightmare and Afterlife were two of their best songs. But I find myself constantly coming back to listen to Hail to the King more than the other two. Just something about that simple, driving rhythm that I can’t get enough of.

  • @jamiethorning1943
    @jamiethorning1943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buried Alive and Acid Rain are probably two of their best composed songs and provide a good snapshot of their range. Would love to see either of those on your channel!!

  • @jaimeecherivel2927
    @jaimeecherivel2927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m a huge A7X fan but this song is a definite banger. I know Synyster Gates is awesome on this song but Zacky Vengeance rhythm playing really drives this song a whole other level

  • @yearzero6534
    @yearzero6534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Yall really should revist A7x and react to some stuff off their Waking The Fallen album its a masterpiece!

  • @eastcoastoverseer
    @eastcoastoverseer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The Stage is a pretty fantastic track by them with a deep message

  • @JonShawVids
    @JonShawVids 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ryan and George still killing it and bringing us fresh content. Name a better reaction duo on TH-cam! I'll wait.

  • @nicholaswhaley3855
    @nicholaswhaley3855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The Rev, before he passed away, was considered to be one of the best drummers ever as well. Their transitions are one of the best in the industry.

  • @jstack8955
    @jstack8955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so here for this! I'm glad y'all are back to them.

  • @JohnH12321
    @JohnH12321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    George would like some of their earlier stuff--they really went "arena rock" lately.
    Bat Country, Beast and the Harlot, Brompton Cocktail, and if you guys are feeling adventurous: Unholy Confessions, I Won't See You Tonight (1 & 2)

    • @reduxpulse8835
      @reduxpulse8835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The Stage was definitely not arena rock, but that's definitely the vibe I get from Hail to the King

    • @360Pros
      @360Pros 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This gets my upvote

    • @Antonius17
      @Antonius17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@reduxpulse8835 I wont see you tonight Part 1. Beast and the Harlot. Or Exist hah

    • @BR0TH0RITY
      @BR0TH0RITY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember Bat Country being on Madden 06 with McNabb on the cover.

  • @wavetech_
    @wavetech_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    *piditty piditty piditty piditty*

  • @CurtisOnYoutube
    @CurtisOnYoutube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would love to see some more avenged sevenfold fold reactions! Loved the reaction.

  • @samueldesjardins3798
    @samueldesjardins3798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buried Alive, Beast and the Harlot, Bat Country, Unholy Confessions, Second heartbeat, Chapter Four, Save Me... all absolutely fucking amazing songs

    • @samueldesjardins3798
      @samueldesjardins3798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you want Unique, definitely go to their CIty of evil album.. beast and the Harlot / Bat Country two solid, wild classics

  • @davem4765
    @davem4765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If you guys want to really hear Avenged Sevenfold do something older such as “Critical Acclaim” (I guarantee George and Ryan will love this song especially the lyrics) or something from the Waking the Fallen album. You will see a large difference

  • @Jcavis1
    @Jcavis1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You blew your load George lol. I've listened to a shit ton of metal and I think like Ryan. Damn this is a good song, that's it. No reason to deconstruct it. If it's good its good. I love you guys

  • @anarchobaby
    @anarchobaby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I agree with everyone recommending Buried Alive, the breakdown on that song is filthy. I'd also highly suggest Welcome to the Family, incredible song!!

  • @mariealicia275
    @mariealicia275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So Far Away By A7X is close to my heart 4ever... they did the song for The Rev their original drummer after he passed

  • @_alreph
    @_alreph 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If you want something that strays from “sounding like diet everything else metal” you need to check out their album The Stage. An almost complete departure from everything else they’ve done. The stand outs for me were The Stage, Paradigm, Roman Sky, Angels, and Exist.

  • @Superbeast455
    @Superbeast455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn near every song on waking the fallen you'd both enjoy promise

  • @Exile29
    @Exile29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Also if you want true unbridled technicality from A7X, they have a 14 minute song on their newest album called “Exist” featuring a spoken word section by none other than legendary astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson.
    So yeah, please do more reactions to my favorite band in the world! They won’t disappoint 🔥

  • @chello9761
    @chello9761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A perfect example of exactly what this world needs more of.

  • @rune11san
    @rune11san 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    in my opinion, buried alive is the best song they have made. It has it all. i love how avenged sevenfold make songs that strech over 6 minutes. It makes it easier to build up at story in the songs.
    but i would heavily recommend Buried Alive, The Stage and Acid rain. but to be honest most of their songs are really great.

  • @propelledraccoon7185
    @propelledraccoon7185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Syn was doing the power cords, its was Zacky V. that was doing the main riff in the back

  • @weirdalok
    @weirdalok 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rush - Headlong Flight - from their most recent album for that more “modern” mixing :)

    • @olivierpeartnoy
      @olivierpeartnoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great pick. Features their heavier sound which these guys like better than the cheesier "happy" Rush.

  • @dafunkmonster
    @dafunkmonster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think too many metal elitists get fixated on technical prowess, and demand that every song be a virtuosic performance. And when a guitar solo isn’t the most mind-blowing technical performance they’ve ever heard, they pan it as “pedestrian”.
    I dislike that mentality. Mainly because speed isn’t the only metric by which you measure a virtuoso. But also because it reduces the music to a single dimension. There’s more to a guitar solo than shredding speed. Sure, you can go out and try to set records for notes per minute on every solo. But when you start out shredding, there’s nowhere to go from there. There’s no story to tell.
    What I especially like about the guitar solo in this song is that it starts out slow and pretty. He lays out a melody, almost a classical, operatic melody, complete with dramatic glissandos and deep vibrato, even laying back into the tempo for effect. And then he starts sprinkling in the arpeggios, toying with that melodic theme a little faster, and finally builds to shredding scales before hitting the climax of the solo and then resolving with a growling power chord. I love it. It takes you on a little journey. It’s like a little three course meal. A little appetizer, a main course, and topped off with dessert (I don’t usually like a solo that’s just force-feeding you dessert the whole time - it gets old). It’s also a little detour back into classical music that plays off of the driving metal sound and then comes back around.
    Some of the best guitar solos I’ve ever heard - the ones that really punch you in the gut - aren’t anything close to technical marvels. But they are musical marvels. Shredding speed is only one dimension.

  • @AvioftheSand
    @AvioftheSand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    George is a metal elitist, lmao xD

  • @masheltonjoe
    @masheltonjoe ปีที่แล้ว

    That intro though…. My favorite part of that song! That song ROCKS!

  • @RagsLighthouses
    @RagsLighthouses 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Stage is such a good song by them that even the metal elitists like it. Def worth a video

  • @reyno9002
    @reyno9002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought an electronic drum set with my stimmy during the quarantine. While this isn't the most technical song out there. It's (as you put it) a good song to jam to. And this is the first song I learned to play on drums. It's always going to hold a special place in my heart because of that. Thanks for picking this one from a long time fan.

  • @satalan
    @satalan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    please do Bat Country or Save Me next!

  • @raine7814
    @raine7814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fiction is a really good song by them. It was the last song their drummer recorded with them and even sang on the track before he died if I remember correctly. There is something so eerie and beautiful about the song. Also so far away is also about the drummer passing. Rip the rev. And buried alive is just amazing plain and simple.

  • @KK-np6qg
    @KK-np6qg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    If y'all hit a7x again you should do little piece of heaven!

    • @KK-np6qg
      @KK-np6qg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's got everything. Murder, necrophilia, a cute little cartoon music video.

  • @tonyhancock5467
    @tonyhancock5467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A lot of people have already said, any of the first half of the album City of Evil, or one of my favourites off and earlier albums "I won't see you Tonight"

  • @BHRAGE
    @BHRAGE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The song sounds like it would fit in on Metallica’s Black album with Sad But True and Enter Sandman. It’s a catchy tune that never disappoints.

    • @Kanglar
      @Kanglar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol listen to This Means War, a straight Sad But True rip off. The get a lot of shit for being radio friendly Metallica rip offs.

    • @ultima6892
      @ultima6892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Kanglar that entire album is just a homeage to 80's metal that they grew up listening to. The people that complain about it need to look into it more rather than just getting offended over simular riffs.

    • @BHRAGE
      @BHRAGE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea highly influenced 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

    • @alwhawk6574
      @alwhawk6574 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Kanglar Metallica gave them permission to release that, it’s supposed to sound like them cause they were a huge inspiration for a7x

  • @rogergutierrez9730
    @rogergutierrez9730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great reaction as always guys ! Hail to the king is one of their most popular songs, and for sure it's a banger! But you definetly have to react to "A little piece of heaven" that is a completly masterpiece! And if we continue talking about great lyricism, you have to react to "The Stage" or my personal favorite song from their last album "Roman sky".

  • @Jaimeaol09
    @Jaimeaol09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Radiant City - Deftones!! Pleeease i'll keep asking for it till I get it

  • @StudMacher96
    @StudMacher96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not Ready to Die man that one just hits me hard with nostalgia!

  • @jasonokinawa6596
    @jasonokinawa6596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do "what ever" by God Smack!

  • @DuckoftheDraw
    @DuckoftheDraw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The difference between production and HD is that production is a subjective part of the music making process with nearly as much creative control as writing while HD is just a physical technological invention. More pixels = clearer image, there's no room for originality or creativity.

  • @warpig4942
    @warpig4942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Us old timers who grew up in the 80's feel the same way... that decade was the peak and for the most part the stuff since is like the diet version, the simplified version, the dumbed down version. We are sad it went that way but it's very hard for someone to deny that it did.

    • @lakeshoresubtleties
      @lakeshoresubtleties 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Listen to Avenged Sevenfold's first two albums, then.

    • @ShadowKiller571
      @ShadowKiller571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lakeshoresubtleties first 5 really

    • @curtiswilson3569
      @curtiswilson3569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      80s metal was why 90s grunge was necessary.. to get rid of glam and hair CHEESE.

  • @rayzufall8924
    @rayzufall8924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love this song. Its a killer guitar and the lyrics are strong. Wasnt familiar with them until this song. Thank you guys

  • @Frostafarian
    @Frostafarian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Avenged Sevenfold has been around for a long time, and anything after their 2007 album is just a neutered version of who they used to be. Waking the Fallen and City of Evil have some masterpieces on it.

  • @VampyreVladimira
    @VampyreVladimira 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ryan talking about how he likes to fantasize about playing the guitar and everything really makes me feel like I'm FINALLY not alone, because ever since I was a child (I'm 36 now), whenever I listen to music I really like by bands I really enjoy, I'll imagine myself playing the guitar and/or singing the songs. When I was in school, it was at school for like a talent show or something, and since I was bullied in real life, in my fantasy during this, I was adored and loved and everyone was in awe by how awesome I was, and then as I got older, and got out of school, the fantasy became playing as a cover band or whatever in front of people at a bar/club. Lol. ♥

  • @kev25811
    @kev25811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think Avenged Sevenfold gets crapped on a little for a couple reasons:
    1.) Some people don't like the guy's voice... But like... He's basically just doing Axl Rose's voice so... 🤷
    2.) The songs are extremely polished and poppy... But so is literally every Metallica song so... 🤷
    3.) They're making high-level technique and skill songs (not this one, but they've done a ton) that still sound great to a wide audience... But Tool does the same thing for prog metal so... 🤷
    I think that brings us to the real secret for why A7x gets the disrespect they do:
    Girls like this band. Like the 14-24 year old goth girls who are also into My Chemical Romance and Fallout Boy friggin LOVE A7x and that makes a lot of metalheads mad because there's a weird machismo and bro culture to metal that doesn't allow for girls and young women to exist in large numbers.
    Just my two cents based on the shows I've been to and the complaints I've heard.
    If you want to hear these guys doing their more technical stuff, hit up Beast and the Harlot, Welcome to the Family, or even Buried Alive (blues is still high skill)

    • @AvioftheSand
      @AvioftheSand 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I never liked the singer's voice, but it works perfect for this song.

    • @kev25811
      @kev25811 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AvioftheSand I like the singer's voice but get why others don't.
      I just always find it weird when big GnR fans say they hate his voice, it's like... It's the same voice. Lol

  • @jstack8955
    @jstack8955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Hail To The King album will give you a feeling of a lot of older bands that came before them because that was the purpose of this album. It's Avenged Sevenfold but them writing and performing songs in similar styles from that era of rock that paved the way for them.

  • @mattcaldwell12
    @mattcaldwell12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This is one of the most simple & straight forward a7x songs out there, so I get not being crazy about it. Dive a little deeper into their discography and you’ll find much more technicality compared to Metallica, these guys are the real deal, one of the most talented bands ever. Another nice reaction though guys, cheers🤘🏻

    • @matiasquinteros6544
      @matiasquinteros6544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Metallica is the last band i will bring up when talking about technicality... but i get your point

    • @mattcaldwell12
      @mattcaldwell12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@matiasquinteros6544 Absolutely I agree, just wanted to bring them up in comparison since George shows more of a liking towards Metallica

    • @matiasquinteros6544
      @matiasquinteros6544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mattcaldwell12 got you... hope they do more avenged i really like the band

    • @mattcaldwell12
      @mattcaldwell12 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matiasquinteros6544 As do I, hopefully they will. This is easily of the best reaction channels on TH-cam & I think they’d fall in love with a7x if they heard the right stuff.

  • @CraftyKiwiLures
    @CraftyKiwiLures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys need to check them out Live at the LBC which was one of The REVs last shows alive to really appreciate how good this band really is from Shadows vocals to Synaster Gates guitar playing to The Revs drumming, the whole band was on 👌👍🤘🤘

  • @topfloorstudio2684
    @topfloorstudio2684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Shepherd of Fire & This Means War along with this song are my favorite tracks off this album. Check 'em out!

  • @liltarantula2275
    @liltarantula2275 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    today is zacky vengeance's birthday! this is the perfect day to upload this