KiLl3R Mem3StAR and in some sense,a7x did embrace that. Because you look at songs like planets, acid rain and the entire stage album and they have a proggy feel.
There is another documentary of the band just before they went to record the self titled somewhere on youtube and the rev is as crazy as ever in that xD
The Mystical Emerald Listen to requiem. No way in hell that song isn't metal. Probably the heaviest you can get before you have to start adding growls and 8 string guitars.
***** ehhh I don't know about that. Nobody really knows what they were 15 years ago because they pretty much started the whole screamo/hardcore/punk thing. They definitely don't have the same thrashy punk sound anymore. Sounding the Seventh Trumpet was hardcore, Waking the Fallen was just really melodic and progressive metalcore, City of Evil was hard rock with many classic metal vibes to it, only God knows wtf the white album was, nightmare was more metal than anything but there was some metalcore in there, and HTTK was definitely heavy metal. But, those are just my opinions.
Actually for me personally I found Waking the Falling is one of their best work ever, it has that emotionally calm taste but at the same time its pure evil. I love it.
Jessie 11 Same man, same man. This band is just to good. Everyday I'm in school one song just pops in my head and I sing it in my head the whole period. XD
Well he still wrote a lot in the songs! But never a whole song alone before self titeld.. wich is kinda sad cause he truly was a mastermind in writing and making music!
He also wrote parts in songs? but he never wrote an entire song before the white album.. So no he did contribute more than just drums in songs! Just search it up! :)
I may be wrong but to me, it seems like Avenged is the Metallica of our generation. They've pretty much made hard rock/metal popular. They're easily one of the biggest rock bands around right now. Just like how Metallica was in the 80s and 90s. That's just my opinion
+Justin Sane they have more talented guys than metallica they had the rev a very talented drummer and a song writer and synyster gates is just wow adding matt shadows the best vocalist today
yeah seriously. soooo many people would have never really heard this type of music and have been so attracted to it. they made metal attractive again for a long long time. it was unique but they didn't even NEED to be unique like a korn or a slipknot or something. they could make songs like hail to the king or nightmare or afterlife or something that can be pretty generic but still just kills because of their group chemistry. THE metal band of the 2000's. and the 2010's too kinda. it needs a refresher on their level.
Man, I'd do anything to travel back in time just to see these guys live in their early days. Wasn't even born at the point where they started, but still. I'm so proud I got the chance to see them last year. They're awesome.
Wasn't even born yet... This blows me away. The sheer adrenaline as the fog machines filled the room and we lost our minds in anticipation in a small room in Orlando. Time do keep on slippin.
I saw them in '03 in a little club in Iowa for $12. They played with Opiate for the Masses, The Red Chord and Alexisonfire. Absolutely changed my life watching Syn play the solo to Second Heartbeat right in from of my face. And they played I won't See You Tonight part 1 and 2!
Would've liked to hear them dust some of these songs off in honor of the anniversary... I'd give anything to hear Remenissions, Desecrate Through Reverance, Clairvoyant Disease, and pretty much the rest of the album live! I know they brought back Eternal Rest for a little, but I want more! haha
Ya they don't play anything other than Ch.4 and Unholy Confessions from that album anymore. It pisses me off cause A7X is one of my favorite bands, but they only play the greatest hits at every show anymore.
Dustin Nelson Oh I know. Their setlists have been boring as fuck for the last few years. It's all singles and hits. Nothing in the set left for the real fans, unless you want to listen to "Critical Acclaim" and "Welcome to the Family" a dozen more times hoping that you might catch a show where they play "Second Heartbeat" or "Eternal Rest" or anything interesting at all... How do these guys go up night after night and still have fun playing "Afterlife" "Nightmare" and "Buried Alive." Bands would kill to have their discography, and Avenged lets it go to waste. They stopped catering to the die-hards when they started to become an arena band. They changed the setlist up every single night on the "City of Evil" tours. The self-titled tour was the start of the strict "one setlist per tour" routine, but even then they managed to sneak in "Remenissions" and "I Won't See You Tonight, Part 1." "Nightmare" on has been a snooze. I've been seeing this band live for over a decade now, and 30 something shows later, I decided to skip my first one last year (Mayhem Fest) because I couldn't honestly sit through that setlist again. They cater to fairweather radio fans only, and it's a shame. They really need a small club tour with an exciting setlist to wake them up. Watch a live video from 2014 and watch one from 2004. They're complete statues on stage now.
Tom Whaley Oh my God man you just summed up everything I've been feeling lately. I wish they could see this thread and take note of the fans who have been around for more than 5 years.
Dustin Nelson haha yeah, it's a shame. Even the audience and atmosphere at the shows has completely changed over the last few years. It's just weirdly not as fun as it used to be. Kids in camo hats wearing "Welcome to the Family" shirts and cheering during "Nightmare," and then standing completely still during "Second Heartbeat." It just doesn't feel like Avenged Sevenfold anymore.
***** Yeah! That was a great touring year for them! They had tons of energy, had some pretty cool setlist additions, like "Brompton Cocktail" and "Remenissions." Actually, "Remenissions" was 2007... Same touring cycle though haha
Can you go back to not knowing what you were doing? Hahahaha... I miss the intensity, passion, and grit that shown brightly in this record. Hands down one of my favorite albums.
Is it weird that I feel super proud of them? I mean, I've been listening to this band for so long, and seeing where they are now and how far they've come gives me a sense of pride similar to seeing a close friend or relative succeed. I love them so much.
They touched on something in this I've come to regard as an inescapable truth of the universe. One on the scale of Newton's laws of gravity, or that all life must end- The fact that Avenged Sevenfold fans are the best fans in music. It's a postulation that is undeniable. In my lifetime I've seen a lot of wildly popular bands come along with their huge fanbases-Metallica, Guns N Roses, Nirvana, Tool, etc.-but there is nothing like an Avenged Sevenfold fan. The passion we have for this band just means so much more to us than it does to anyone else. The shared devotion between band and fans alike is valued equally, and is reciprocated by both parties. I don't know if it's because the overall Rock/Metal genre is unfortunately becoming a fossil these days and A7X is now the last great American giant carrying the banner for the entire genre, or what the extra incentive is within this unique dynamic. But the intensity within an Avenged fan is a phenomena on a whole 'nother level comparatively. It's inexplicable. Yes, music itself is universally loved by humans everywhere, but for some reason it's just loved and valued a little more within the heart of an Avenged fan. There's nothing else quite like it in music nowadays. It truly is a rare phenomenon that only comes along once in a generation. Treasure and appreciate it while you still can folks- because sadly, we may never see it happen again.
Baris Gurel Dude, I don't even know who the hell Opeth is, or any of those other obscure bands no one gives a damn about. Who in the hell cares about Norwegian and Danish metal? (Also, are you really going to say that you consider all rock bands who do drugs are automatically shitty bands? There'd be no one left to listen to if you subscribe to that theory) .... You obviously didn't pay attention to this video because if you had, you'd have seen the dedication and intensity of A7X fans way before any "mainstream success" was ever achieved. Besides, do you realize how illogical your argument is? Of course Avenged Sevenfold's fanbase swelled with their mainstream exposure and success within the industry. That's because every successful musician/band gains more fans that way! The better you are, the more fans you're going to attract. That's how it works- it's common sense. No band starts off as a nightclub circuit act with millions of followers worldwide on day 1.
a7x is one of my all time favorites. your passion is really cool, but there are plenty of bands or famous people that have rabid fans. its not really fair to compare that.
Britton Thompson How on earth is it an undeniable fact? Please show me the official chart that shows how great the fans of all the bands in the world are. I love A7X, but it's ridiculous to claim that they objectively have the best fanbase. Also, I don't see why it matters how great their fanbase is. I'd rather a band be incredible and have 3 half-fans than be horrendous and have 3.6 billion die-hard fans.
Dude, I agree wholly with you until you called Opeth an obscure band that nobody cares about. I love me some Avenged, but putting out statements like "Who in the hell cares about Norwegian and Danish metal?" truly turns me off. Chances are, Avenged are huge fans of Scandinavian metal, I'd bet my entire life savings on it. Aside from that, I do agree Avenged fans are truly a commendably dedicated bunch. Rock on!
For my 16th birthday, all I wanted was the A7X discography. I grew up listening to A7X, through middle school, into high school, even now. I've seen the band progress into something amazing. And recently, I started watching all of the behind the scenes footage on TH-cam, and I have to say you guys are my inspiration in its entirety! I truly believe that you guys are the "Metallica" of my generation, because in 20 years I will be jamming your songs with my daughter's saying, "This was daddy's JAM when I was your age!" Zack and Syn, you are both my fav guitarists and my idols! Keep shredding, keep doing what you guys do best, and stay together as long as the tread hits the pavement! I love you guys, every album, and every moment you have been in my life! #A7X4LIFE
I'm in the same situation right now. My band plays small shows but nothing too big right now but I think we can do it. Best of luck to you my friend! I hope to listen to your records someday!
Man i can believe it's been ten years, i remember getting the cd when i was a little kid and i was instantly in love. I know my parents hated it but i didnt care. I knew you guys were gonna go far and im glad to see you have. A7X foREVer.
Even though Jimmy’s been gone for 10 years now. I still expect to see him in avenged videos like this and music videos. And not just a video of him. Miss you Jimmy 🤘🏻
Jimmy's monstrous drumming makes WTF a great album. And knowing he did all of it in one take since they didn't have enough money to record it properly with high tech etc and all only makes it crazier. It had punk, rock, metal and all kinds of complex yet melodic drumming magic. A master of speeding it up and slowing it down to let the songs speak. He was a genius artist. Not just a drummer. A candle that burns hundred times faster than the rest. I was 10 when i first hear them and that was it. Jimmy made me a drummer and a writer. Channelling my pain in a positive way and really changed a huge part of my adolescent years. Miss you foREVer buddy. Miss you like a close friend although I live halfway across the planet from USA. It's strange but wholly beautiful.
Thanks for uploading this bro, such an amazing album. I was expecting some videos of the recording part, but I'm agree with this. Hope they start playing more songs of this album live.
Avenged Sevenfold UK Thanks, but I had seen it before :), I was talking about seeing Matt singing the screaming parts or some Syn solos, but thanks anyways, cheers!
This was a big album for me when I first started playing guitar about 14 years ago. Recently I've been going back to older songs and re-learning them and stumbled across a bunch of Avenged stuff I used to jam with a drummer friend of mine that was a ton of fun. Playing them brings back great memories from a way better time in my life. Thanks to this band for all the great memories
This video inspired me a lot. Thank u Avenged sevenfold, tbh they helped me a lot in getting through my tough times, listening to their songs always makes me feel better. I can proudly say I own all of a7x's albums and records and I knew every single lyrics and songs :)
I just love their energy at their shows when they first started, all of them headbanging but now its rare to see that from them but still, they are amazing!
Damn. Can't believe its been this long already and look how far they have come, I remember listening to WTF when i was 13 and thinking holy crap there's nothing better than this, but with every new album its just spot on, they never stray far away from their original, true sound and I love it.
Read: My first song, heard by A7X was in February 3, 2009 When I was 5. It was Nightmare. My friend, Justin, showed it to me. These were his EXACT words: "You should hear this. This is my favorite band" I listened to it, I go home, remembering the name of the Band. I never listened to them, because I forgot the name of the song. I go back to Justin's house, We played the Wii (not a fan) then, I asked "What was the name of that song, yesterday?" He said: "Um....Nightmare." I'm like "Thank you, so much!!!!" So, that's when I started listening to A7X, on February 3, 2009. You're probably saying: "Well, I think he's lying, because he's only 10! Ten year old's don't listen to Heavy Metal & they can't spell that good!' Well, you don't have to believe me, but it's true. You can go ahead & think: "He's a Pedophile! Keep away! Block him! Ect, Ect." Yeah, yeah. Blah-Blah. O.K....well, I'm just a 10 year old who has an interest in Avenged Sevenfold. :D See ya!
Ary Alejandro Salas Herrera No he just simply wants to type, and post a story that doesn't force you to read. He has very exceptional grammar considering his age, so please; keep your rude comments to yourself.
martin hernandez Pude traducirlo en portugués , porque lo hablo . Pero yo no hablo español puedo entender lo que su diciendo I could translate it in portuguese, because I speak it . But i dont speak spanish i can understand what your saying
I miss Jimmy so much, it was so unreal when he passed...I didnt believe it for a few days... They definitely changed after Rev passed, but they're still good. I can only imagine what they'd sound like if Rev were still here. foREVer
I used to question why old metal heads used to get angry when one of the big 80s bands would release a remastered classic album. My newer ears would think it sounds better, but their veteran ears would hate it. I never understood it until I heard Lamb of God's "As the Palaces Burn" remastered. I listened to it for 10 minutes before I just thought "what the hell am I listening to?" It's not even bad or awful, it just sounds bizarre. Like someone was doing a really good cover, but a cover none the less. So with that said, I'm glad this wasn't remastered.
MrJv123jv Jesus, why would it be? Even 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet' sounded amazing, in terms production. But Waking The Fallen sounded even better! So there was no need to remaster it, as it was pretty awesome since the release.
Back when I was 15…20 years ago…2006-ish…I saw the video for Unholy Confession on The channel Fuse. The guitar part at the end gave me chills. Anyways, there was no way to ever see the video except on TV. Before social media. So I would get up at 3 am, on a school night, knowing whatever Fuse tv show was on that late, and I’d watch the Unholy Confession video. I think I finally recorded it onto a VHS tape. My emo self neverrrrrrrrr would’ve figured they would become such an insanely popular band. I kind of liked them better. I preferred Matt screaming. I just couldn’t get into the Metallica sound. Waking the Fallen will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart.
Derek073182 you are absolutely right. They are dead to me after there first two albums. I too have an a7x tat on my forearm. every time I look at it I remember how they sold out to money and left there original fans. those who loved there music from the beginning no longer feel the same.
but they sold out on the first two albums by singing pre'wrote lyrics city of evil was there first album that they made themselves if anything i respect them for it
Waking is truly Avenged Sevenfold. The songs in this album are never to be compared to others, all unique in their own way. They were so young, but created a masterpiece. Proud of being a fan. (Please put Diamonds in the Rough on Spotify you hear me???)
They've been my all-time favorite band for over a decade. I discovered them when I heard blind didn't chains on need for speed most wanted. They were already signed to a major record label but this video makes me wish I could travel to the past and see them live during their beginnings. Oh well. Glad they're around anyway
I feel like a Les Paul is too "small" for him. Like how any guitar is too "small" for Mick Thomson from Slipknot. Syn's Schecters suit him well and look badass
5:58 Wow, I have a photo with Synyster Gates with that exact hat on from Warp Tour SF 03. Funny I saw them play behind a bowling alley in Salinas before then. I’ve always known then A7X would become great. Crazy 20yrs later and I’m still listening to them.
I didn't become a fan of A7X until I heard one song. Nightmare, I loved how it sounded and started off, instantly hooked since that day. My buddy had the self titled album that he let me borrow and I loved that cd as well. I've been fortunate enough to seem them play twice. Both times without the rev though.
Snakeyes11123 I actually started with Dear God back in 4th or 5th grade, then forgotten about them until 7th grade, somehow. During that tims, i grew tired with the overrated pop songs that sounds very shallow and repetitive. The name Avenged Sevenfold suddenly poped to my head despite only knowing them for some metal band that plays Dear God and one of the member being dead (R.I.P The Rev). Nightmare was the first song that I listened to since Dear God and i immediately got hooked to the song. Then I listened to the usuals (Afterlife, Unholy Confessions, Bat Country, Second Heartbeat, etc.)and heard Carry On in the Black Ops 2 ending and started becoming a mild fan of them. Due to being a recently pubertized confused teenager at the time, I re-grow my liking of a few pop songs, but still manage to keep my status as a mild A7X fan. It was only untik the start of the 10th grade I lost my interest at pop songs again and blasted A7X in every speaker I can find. This time, I learned the heavy shit of A7X that is the 1st album, every song in WTF oher than Unholy Confessions, Beast and the Harlot, A Little Piece of Heaven, M.I.A, etc, and for a period, I only listen to these motherfuckers before trying out other metal and rock bands. Needless to say, A7X is the only band that I can say to be my number 1 band, and the only band that I practically know every basic thing of
The perfect friends with the perfect abilities making music at the perfect time capturing a perfect feeling. The fans were all experiencing this same weird time and experiences. This album spoke to us perfectly. And we'll all recognize each other forever. How bizarre
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Our fearless leader Johnny Christ
Too sad Jimmy was already gone before this documentary exist. I would love to see some of his comments and stories from his point of views.
Yeah this sucks i can't imagine how the bamd would be now with him still alive
predat0r178 looking at nightmare gives you a pretty good idea what direction the Rev would've taken the band
KiLl3R Mem3StAR and in some sense,a7x did embrace that. Because you look at songs like planets, acid rain and the entire stage album and they have a proggy feel.
@@rokaanalzeer exactly
There is another documentary of the band just before they went to record the self titled somewhere on youtube and the rev is as crazy as ever in that xD
"Waltzing down the street, smokin cigarettes, he must've been 4 years old at the time" Lmao
Bryson Freytag haaahahahaha
Bryson Freytag that's when they knew he had to be their leader
Valmaxian Elven God You mean he had to be their "mascot", right?
WALTZING TROUGH THE CANDYLAND OF OUR DESIIIIIIREEEES
He was a few months shy of 15 when he started rehearsal crashing. He joined at 17.
What makes this band so great is the chemistry between them.
they are best friends
@@gallfield7337 They're family
It's a big piece of the puzzle
they have so much chemistry that even though they were each interviewed separately you can still feel it
Yeah, I agree. I’ve really learned to appreciate that aspect over time.
"And I didn't understand the concept of, guitars being in tune"
LOL
A7X is the best modern heavy metal band
They're not heavy metal
The Mystical Emerald Listen to requiem. No way in hell that song isn't metal. Probably the heaviest you can get before you have to start adding growls and 8 string guitars.
Aidan Miller He didn't said they were no metal. They're metal, but not heavy metal. They started with Trash Metal and they're Metalcore now
***** ehhh I don't know about that. Nobody really knows what they were 15 years ago because they pretty much started the whole screamo/hardcore/punk thing. They definitely don't have the same thrashy punk sound anymore. Sounding the Seventh Trumpet was hardcore, Waking the Fallen was just really melodic and progressive metalcore, City of Evil was hard rock with many classic metal vibes to it, only God knows wtf the white album was, nightmare was more metal than anything but there was some metalcore in there, and HTTK was definitely heavy metal. But, those are just my opinions.
Yeah, HTTK was absolutely Heavy Metal. Then my information was incorrect, thanks man.
Actually for me personally I found Waking the Falling is one of their best work ever, it has that emotionally calm taste but at the same time its pure evil. I love it.
And it's their best sounding album, the guitars are so fucking heavy it smokes City of Evil and the white album.
***** C o E has sidewinder the wicked end and strength of the world on it tho
Nolan Brown Yeah but the guitar sound isn't as bold as it is on Waking the Fallen.
***** yeah city of evil was super over the top layered everything was kinda smothered
Timeless record.. one of the best modern metal albums from start to finish.
I'm supposed to be studying for my christmas exams but i'm just watching avenged sevenfold documentaries.
what'd you ever get for Christmas
I like your profile pic
I like your profile pic
Still educational tho XD
Jessie 11 Same man, same man. This band is just to good. Everyday I'm in school one song just pops in my head and I sing it in my head the whole period. XD
it hurts to see and realise that REV isn't there in this video, afterall it was his masterpiece too.....
miss you REV 😖..
the rev dident actualy start writing for a7x untill selftiteld(writing whole songs i mean)
Well he still wrote a lot in the songs! But never a whole song alone before self titeld.. wich is kinda sad cause he truly was a mastermind in writing and making music!
fucky0urmorals !! He wrote all the drum tracks on other albums, self titled was the first time he contributed more than drums
He also wrote parts in songs? but he never wrote an entire song before the white album.. So no he did contribute more than just drums in songs! Just search it up! :)
KiLl3R Mem3StAR you dont 'wrote' drum parts..you just play what fits guitar and bass riffs...atleast i dont..i've playing 20+years...
Miss that old sound . That chaos that they were going through in the formative years produced some raw gold. You can feel the punk element.
+Riles McGuiles agreed
Agreed!!
agreed
YUP!!! Even up until "Nightmare" you could always hear the punk rock chord progressions... "Afterlife" has the rhythm of a Bad Religion song...
"Lost" really has that Fat Wreck feel in the rhythm instruments.... It's even got the Smelly drum sound in it...
We miss you Jimmy
I may be wrong but to me, it seems like Avenged is the Metallica of our generation. They've pretty much made hard rock/metal popular. They're easily one of the biggest rock bands around right now. Just like how Metallica was in the 80s and 90s. That's just my opinion
+Justin Sane they have more talented guys than metallica they had the rev a very talented drummer and a song writer and synyster gates is just wow adding matt shadows the best vocalist today
true man i dont like metallica
I always consider "Hail to The King" Their Metallica Album.
yeah seriously. soooo many people would have never really heard this type of music and have been so attracted to it. they made metal attractive again for a long long time. it was unique but they didn't even NEED to be unique like a korn or a slipknot or something. they could make songs like hail to the king or nightmare or afterlife or something that can be pretty generic but still just kills because of their group chemistry. THE metal band of the 2000's. and the 2010's too kinda. it needs a refresher on their level.
Justin Sane i respect your opinion guys...but you guys are wrong sorry
forREVer jimmy's dreams came true it makes so happy when I hear that. He died to young.
Waking the Fallen is probably my favorite album ever from any genre.
You Know? - Johnny Christ
Puncake095 I think that "you know" mannerism is more like Zack's habit. Just like the "YEAH" of Syn.
"I won't see you tonight pt. 1" is my favorite song from Avenged Sevenfold, together with "Save me".
holy fuck i just realised Waking The Fallen shortened is WTF
+DevILX7 me too 0.0 lol
XD
+DevILX7 XD RAWR NUZZLEZ OKIEEZ :* CX
+DevILX7 why the face
+Stephen Guzman Rawr xD *~* Nuzzles xD ;-;
there's no words for this band:RESPECT!
Man, I'd do anything to travel back in time just to see these guys live in their early days. Wasn't even born at the point where they started, but still. I'm so proud I got the chance to see them last year. They're awesome.
Wasn't even born yet... This blows me away. The sheer adrenaline as the fog machines filled the room and we lost our minds in anticipation in a small room in Orlando. Time do keep on slippin.
I saw them in '03 in a little club in Iowa for $12. They played with Opiate for the Masses, The Red Chord and Alexisonfire. Absolutely changed my life watching Syn play the solo to Second Heartbeat right in from of my face. And they played I won't See You Tonight part 1 and 2!
Would've liked to hear them dust some of these songs off in honor of the anniversary... I'd give anything to hear Remenissions, Desecrate Through Reverance, Clairvoyant Disease, and pretty much the rest of the album live! I know they brought back Eternal Rest for a little, but I want more! haha
Ya they don't play anything other than Ch.4 and Unholy Confessions from that album anymore. It pisses me off cause A7X is one of my favorite bands, but they only play the greatest hits at every show anymore.
Dustin Nelson Oh I know. Their setlists have been boring as fuck for the last few years. It's all singles and hits. Nothing in the set left for the real fans, unless you want to listen to "Critical Acclaim" and "Welcome to the Family" a dozen more times hoping that you might catch a show where they play "Second Heartbeat" or "Eternal Rest" or anything interesting at all... How do these guys go up night after night and still have fun playing "Afterlife" "Nightmare" and "Buried Alive." Bands would kill to have their discography, and Avenged lets it go to waste. They stopped catering to the die-hards when they started to become an arena band. They changed the setlist up every single night on the "City of Evil" tours. The self-titled tour was the start of the strict "one setlist per tour" routine, but even then they managed to sneak in "Remenissions" and "I Won't See You Tonight, Part 1." "Nightmare" on has been a snooze. I've been seeing this band live for over a decade now, and 30 something shows later, I decided to skip my first one last year (Mayhem Fest) because I couldn't honestly sit through that setlist again. They cater to fairweather radio fans only, and it's a shame. They really need a small club tour with an exciting setlist to wake them up. Watch a live video from 2014 and watch one from 2004. They're complete statues on stage now.
Tom Whaley
Oh my God man you just summed up everything I've been feeling lately. I wish they could see this thread and take note of the fans who have been around for more than 5 years.
Dustin Nelson haha yeah, it's a shame. Even the audience and atmosphere at the shows has completely changed over the last few years. It's just weirdly not as fun as it used to be. Kids in camo hats wearing "Welcome to the Family" shirts and cheering during "Nightmare," and then standing completely still during "Second Heartbeat." It just doesn't feel like Avenged Sevenfold anymore.
***** Yeah! That was a great touring year for them! They had tons of energy, had some pretty cool setlist additions, like "Brompton Cocktail" and "Remenissions." Actually, "Remenissions" was 2007... Same touring cycle though haha
Everytime I watch this documentary, it's always super inspriring makes me wanna go and do the same, anyone agree?
Yeap I just want to form a band and play shows
Benjamyn Foxcroft agreed heavily. syn makes me wanna pick up a guitar.
I just keep writing songs and never learning any instruments or taking any actual steps toward being in a band
thats exactly why I came here, inspiration... I wanna be able to play with a7x one day
Benjamyn Foxcroft FUCK YEA I WANT TO START A BAND. i am johnny
Can you go back to not knowing what you were doing? Hahahaha... I miss the intensity, passion, and grit that shown brightly in this record. Hands down one of my favorite albums.
This band means so much to me. Thank you a7x
Unholy confessions was the first A7X Song I heard and ever since then I’ve been in love with the band and everything they do.
Is it weird that I feel super proud of them? I mean, I've been listening to this band for so long, and seeing where they are now and how far they've come gives me a sense of pride similar to seeing a close friend or relative succeed. I love them so much.
They touched on something in this I've come to regard as an inescapable truth of the universe. One on the scale of Newton's laws of gravity, or that all life must end- The fact that Avenged Sevenfold fans are the best fans in music. It's a postulation that is undeniable. In my lifetime I've seen a lot of wildly popular bands come along with their huge fanbases-Metallica, Guns N Roses, Nirvana, Tool, etc.-but there is nothing like an Avenged Sevenfold fan. The passion we have for this band just means so much more to us than it does to anyone else. The shared devotion between band and fans alike is valued equally, and is reciprocated by both parties. I don't know if it's because the overall Rock/Metal genre is unfortunately becoming a fossil these days and A7X is now the last great American giant carrying the banner for the entire genre, or what the extra incentive is within this unique dynamic. But the intensity within an Avenged fan is a phenomena on a whole 'nother level comparatively. It's inexplicable.
Yes, music itself is universally loved by humans everywhere, but for some reason it's just loved and valued a little more within the heart of an Avenged fan. There's nothing else quite like it in music nowadays. It truly is a rare phenomenon that only comes along once in a generation. Treasure and appreciate it while you still can folks- because sadly, we may never see it happen again.
Baris Gurel Dude, I don't even know who the hell Opeth is, or any of those other obscure bands no one gives a damn about. Who in the hell cares about Norwegian and Danish metal? (Also, are you really going to say that you consider all rock bands who do drugs are automatically shitty bands? There'd be no one left to listen to if you subscribe to that theory) ....
You obviously didn't pay attention to this video because if you had, you'd have seen the dedication and intensity of A7X fans way before any "mainstream success" was ever achieved. Besides, do you realize how illogical your argument is? Of course Avenged Sevenfold's fanbase swelled with their mainstream exposure and success within the industry. That's because every successful musician/band gains more fans that way! The better you are, the more fans you're going to attract. That's how it works- it's common sense. No band starts off as a nightclub circuit act with millions of followers worldwide on day 1.
Britton Thompson I hope you have a wonderful day, thank you for saying this, it was beautiful.
a7x is one of my all time favorites. your passion is really cool, but there are plenty of bands or famous people that have rabid fans. its not really fair to compare that.
Britton Thompson How on earth is it an undeniable fact? Please show me the official chart that shows how great the fans of all the bands in the world are. I love A7X, but it's ridiculous to claim that they objectively have the best fanbase. Also, I don't see why it matters how great their fanbase is. I'd rather a band be incredible and have 3 half-fans than be horrendous and have 3.6 billion die-hard fans.
Dude, I agree wholly with you until you called Opeth an obscure band that nobody cares about. I love me some Avenged, but putting out statements like "Who in the hell cares about Norwegian and Danish metal?" truly turns me off. Chances are, Avenged are huge fans of Scandinavian metal, I'd bet my entire life savings on it. Aside from that, I do agree Avenged fans are truly a commendably dedicated bunch. Rock on!
Raise your head and taste the courage, the one of light. Fall from grace, unholy night.
For my 16th birthday, all I wanted was the A7X discography. I grew up listening to A7X, through middle school, into high school, even now.
I've seen the band progress into something amazing. And recently, I started watching all of the behind the scenes footage on TH-cam, and I have to say you guys are my inspiration in its entirety!
I truly believe that you guys are the "Metallica" of my generation, because in 20 years I will be jamming your songs with my daughter's saying, "This was daddy's JAM when I was your age!"
Zack and Syn, you are both my fav guitarists and my idols! Keep shredding, keep doing what you guys do best, and stay together as long as the tread hits the pavement! I love you guys, every album, and every moment you have been in my life!
#A7X4LIFE
Best band on the world!!
*in the world
But yeah
I wish 'An Epic of Time Wasted' had slid down to Waking The Fallen. That song is heavy a f*ck.
It’s really is
God these guys are so inspiring, I can't wait till my band starts playing small shows and slowly grows
Good luck to you bro!!!
I'm in the same situation right now. My band plays small shows but nothing too big right now but I think we can do it. Best of luck to you my friend! I hope to listen to your records someday!
+Clayton Heibert good luck to you too!
+Darth Pothead thank ya my man!
How’s the band doing?
Waking the fallen is by far my favorite avenged sevenfold record I love how dark it is
Man i can believe it's been ten years, i remember getting the cd when i was a little kid and i was instantly in love. I know my parents hated it but i didnt care. I knew you guys were gonna go far and im glad to see you have. A7X foREVer.
Can't wait for the live DVD!
Even though Jimmy’s been gone for 10 years now. I still expect to see him in avenged videos like this and music videos. And not just a video of him. Miss you Jimmy 🤘🏻
In Loving memory of Jimmy "The Rev"Sullivan
Jimmy's monstrous drumming makes WTF a great album. And knowing he did all of it in one take since they didn't have enough money to record it properly with high tech etc and all only makes it crazier. It had punk, rock, metal and all kinds of complex yet melodic drumming magic. A master of speeding it up and slowing it down to let the songs speak.
He was a genius artist. Not just a drummer. A candle that burns hundred times faster than the rest.
I was 10 when i first hear them and that was it. Jimmy made me a drummer and a writer. Channelling my pain in a positive way and really changed a huge part of my adolescent years.
Miss you foREVer buddy. Miss you like a close friend although I live halfway across the planet from USA. It's strange but wholly beautiful.
Loved this so very interesting, I would love to see more documentaries on them I find them very intriguing. One of my favorite bands of all times. 🖤🤘🤟
Love you, Rev.
Thanks for uploading this bro, such an amazing album. I was expecting some videos of the recording part, but I'm agree with this. Hope they start playing more songs of this album live.
Your welcome, btw here is some of the recording watch?v=Xkco3T9oTiw
Avenged Sevenfold UK Thanks, but I had seen it before :), I was talking about seeing Matt singing the screaming parts or some Syn solos, but thanks anyways, cheers!
Lul I agree, I was expecting music videos, but instead I got inspired to learn guitar even more xD
This was a big album for me when I first started playing guitar about 14 years ago. Recently I've been going back to older songs and re-learning them and stumbled across a bunch of Avenged stuff I used to jam with a drummer friend of mine that was a ton of fun. Playing them brings back great memories from a way better time in my life. Thanks to this band for all the great memories
Great documentary, truly showcases a band that made metalcore what it is today
This video inspired me a lot. Thank u Avenged sevenfold, tbh they helped me a lot in getting through my tough times, listening to their songs always makes me feel better. I can proudly say I own all of a7x's albums and records and I knew every single lyrics and songs :)
Since I discovered A7X, they were my favorite band. They could offer a song for any situation I needed.
Now I know why they took this spot so quickly.
Thank you for waking me so long ago 🖤
I just love their energy at their shows when they first started, all of them headbanging but now its rare to see that from them but still, they are amazing!
Damn. Can't believe its been this long already and look how far they have come, I remember listening to WTF when i was 13 and thinking holy crap there's nothing better than this, but with every new album its just spot on, they never stray far away from their original, true sound and I love it.
Happy to say I bought this record the week it came out. Been a fan ever since.
seeing Jimmy's name at the end makes me tear up every time.
Read:
My first song, heard by A7X was in February 3, 2009 When I was 5. It was Nightmare. My friend, Justin, showed it to me. These were his EXACT words: "You should hear this. This is my favorite band" I listened to it, I go home, remembering the name of the Band. I never listened to them, because I forgot the name of the song. I go back to Justin's house, We played the Wii (not a fan) then, I asked "What was the name of that song, yesterday?" He said: "Um....Nightmare." I'm like "Thank you, so much!!!!" So, that's when I started listening to A7X, on February 3, 2009.
You're probably saying: "Well, I think he's lying, because he's only 10! Ten year old's don't listen to Heavy Metal & they can't spell that good!' Well, you don't have to believe me, but it's true. You can go ahead & think: "He's a Pedophile! Keep away! Block him! Ect, Ect." Yeah, yeah. Blah-Blah. O.K....well, I'm just a 10 year old who has an interest in Avenged Sevenfold. :D
See ya!
Sooo you want a cookie?
Ary Alejandro Salas Herrera No he just simply wants to type, and post a story that doesn't force you to read. He has very exceptional grammar considering his age, so please; keep your rude comments to yourself.
Isaac Martinez95 That's nice of you to say. :)
The song Nightmare came out in May 2010.
No it didn't the Album came out in 2010.
Este es el unico video del.documental que encontre, gracias :)
Quiero encontrarlo con subtitulos al español:(
Carlos López Yo le entiendo algunas cosas pero siento que hablan muy rápido y no le entiendo otras cosas :(
martin hernandez Pude traducirlo en portugués , porque lo hablo . Pero yo no hablo español puedo entender lo que su diciendo
I could translate it in portuguese, because I speak it . But i dont speak spanish i can understand what your saying
"Justin Sane had some issues."
Yeah that's one way of putting it.
I miss Jimmy so much, it was so unreal when he passed...I didnt believe it for a few days... They definitely changed after Rev passed, but they're still good. I can only imagine what they'd sound like if Rev were still here. foREVer
They definitely changed when i left 😞
I used to question why old metal heads used to get angry when one of the big 80s bands would release a remastered classic album. My newer ears would think it sounds better, but their veteran ears would hate it. I never understood it until I heard Lamb of God's "As the Palaces Burn" remastered. I listened to it for 10 minutes before I just thought "what the hell am I listening to?" It's not even bad or awful, it just sounds bizarre. Like someone was doing a really good cover, but a cover none the less. So with that said, I'm glad this wasn't remastered.
MrJv123jv Jesus, why would it be? Even 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet' sounded amazing, in terms production. But Waking The Fallen sounded even better! So there was no need to remaster it, as it was pretty awesome since the release.
+Tony McCrea I wish they would remaster City of Evil and Nightmare. Especially Buried Alive, the sound quality sucks on Buried Alive.
@@drewjohnson4794 Try getting better ears, because there's nothing wrong with the mastering of those albums.
@@drewjohnson4794 What? their albums have been sounding awesome and clean since City of Evil. Alright well maybe since the white album
@@drewjohnson4794CoE is handsdown their coolest and most unique sounding album. Also I think most of you are confusing mastering with mixing
Waking the Fallen is the only album i listen to from beginning to end and never get tired of it! Every song on there is pure gold
Back when I was 15…20 years ago…2006-ish…I saw the video for Unholy Confession on The channel Fuse. The guitar part at the end gave me chills.
Anyways, there was no way to ever see the video except on TV. Before social media. So I would get up at 3 am, on a school night, knowing whatever Fuse tv show was on that late, and I’d watch the Unholy Confession video. I think I finally recorded it onto a VHS tape.
My emo self neverrrrrrrrr would’ve figured they would become such an insanely popular band.
I kind of liked them better. I preferred Matt screaming. I just couldn’t get into the Metallica sound.
Waking the Fallen will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart.
im straight but syn looks really good looking in these performances
The Lonely Stoner I know
Bahahahah straight??? Yeahhhhhh sure you are champ .
I love waking the fallen A7X rocks!!
RIP JIMMY!
the ending gave me so much chills and feels :(
I love this band to death..Zak & Syn Is the reason I'm a guitar player..R.I.P Revv
An album that changed my life. Very cool they paid such tribute to it! They've never forgotten where they came from. :)
D Scott Except STST
Im so ready for the return!! :) 😎
I like watching stuff like this. I wish most bands would do this every once in awhile
people who disliked this video are bieber's fans
sleepy listener...or they are the pre-sellout avenged fans...
Derek073182 you are absolutely right. They are dead to me after there first two albums. I too have an a7x tat on my forearm. every time I look at it I remember how they sold out to money and left there original fans. those who loved there music from the beginning no longer feel the same.
sleepy listener I'm surprised Justin Bieber even has fans 👀
but they sold out on the first two albums by singing pre'wrote lyrics city of evil was there first album that they made themselves if anything i respect them for it
Really? One change up with their music (which btw wasnt bad at all, in fact it was great) and they've sold out? Where's the logic in that?
Pra mim é a melhor banda, com seu estilo único. The Rev Sullivan forever!
It breaks my fucking heart to realise that Jimmy isn't here to talk about Waking the Fallen
Waking is truly Avenged Sevenfold. The songs in this album are never to be compared to others, all unique in their own way. They were so young, but created a masterpiece. Proud of being a fan.
(Please put Diamonds in the Rough on Spotify you hear me???)
Waking the Fallen is a masterpiece straight up. It's my favorite by FAR.
i've grown up with them since i first listened to their music. i miss their original line ups. God bless Avenged Sevenfold👊
my favorite album is waking the fallen i think this is the best they ever made
My fave album…..whenever I listen it brings me back to great time in my life ❤
I love this band so much, as it has helped me a lot in the worst moments :')
Johnny Christ has always been the odd one out for me when it comes to this band.
A7X foREVer
They've been my all-time favorite band for over a decade. I discovered them when I heard blind didn't chains on need for speed most wanted. They were already signed to a major record label but this video makes me wish I could travel to the past and see them live during their beginnings. Oh well. Glad they're around anyway
Hearing these guys talk about those days makes me hope that they decide to do a biopic movie
My favourite albums by A7X is waking of the fallen and the self named one
"Those songs were even crazier on the demos"
Over 20 years now and it’s still a great album
so weird seeing syn with a les Paul shape
Florian Fahle i think it suits him more tbh
I feel like a Les Paul is too "small" for him. Like how any guitar is too "small" for Mick Thomson from Slipknot. Syn's Schecters suit him well and look badass
Watching this in 2020 really missing my teen yrs.. saw A7x 6 times
5:58 Wow, I have a photo with Synyster Gates with that exact hat on from Warp Tour SF 03. Funny I saw them play behind a bowling alley in Salinas before then. I’ve always known then A7X would become great. Crazy 20yrs later and I’m still listening to them.
ESPECTACULAR VER TODO SU RECORRIDO VIVIDO JUNTO A THE REV !!
this is gold!!!
Waking the fallen will forever be my favourite a7x album🥲
My favorite band of all time been a fan since 2009 when they came out with nighttime
I didn't become a fan of A7X until I heard one song. Nightmare, I loved how it sounded and started off, instantly hooked since that day. My buddy had the self titled album that he let me borrow and I loved that cd as well. I've been fortunate enough to seem them play twice. Both times without the rev though.
Snakeyes11123 I actually started with Dear God back in 4th or 5th grade, then forgotten about them until 7th grade, somehow. During that tims, i grew tired with the overrated pop songs that sounds very shallow and repetitive. The name Avenged Sevenfold suddenly poped to my head despite only knowing them for some metal band that plays Dear God and one of the member being dead (R.I.P The Rev). Nightmare was the first song that I listened to since Dear God and i immediately got hooked to the song. Then I listened to the usuals (Afterlife, Unholy Confessions, Bat Country, Second Heartbeat, etc.)and heard Carry On in the Black Ops 2 ending and started becoming a mild fan of them. Due to being a recently pubertized confused teenager at the time, I re-grow my liking of a few pop songs, but still manage to keep my status as a mild A7X fan. It was only untik the start of the 10th grade I lost my interest at pop songs again and blasted A7X in every speaker I can find. This time, I learned the heavy shit of A7X that is the 1st album, every song in WTF oher than Unholy Confessions, Beast and the Harlot, A Little Piece of Heaven, M.I.A, etc, and for a period, I only listen to these motherfuckers before trying out other metal and rock bands. Needless to say, A7X is the only band that I can say to be my number 1 band, and the only band that I practically know every basic thing of
This group of men are by far the most talented metal musicians today. Excellent businessmen also. xoxo + loooooveeee their work!! old and new!!!!
*rock musicians
Heavy rock and rock* they are not consider heavy metal probably alternative metal but not heavy
I personally love all songs and all albums by Avenged Sevenfold.
The perfect friends with the perfect abilities making music at the perfect time capturing a perfect feeling. The fans were all experiencing this same weird time and experiences. This album spoke to us perfectly. And we'll all recognize each other forever. How bizarre
God damn, this band has been my biggest inspiration since I was 9 years old. Fuck. I love them so much.
damn girl
when i was 9 even JB and 1DIRECTION was hard/heavy to me
Been a fan since Waking the Fallen. The best album for me by far. Unholy Confessions was the first song I listened to.
Had tears in my eyes at the end when Jimmy's name was shown....may he rest in peace!
Still the best A7X album they ever made (and I love many of them but WtF was the absolute masterpiece).
First two albums just awesome
Impressive band with impressive music..
The rev has too be one of the best drummers ever and syn is a great guitar player they are the best metal band around today
jimmy always manages to look cool on camera. maybe in general too
Sending mails to labels TO Most famous modern metal band in the world!
NEVER GIVE UP!