Avenged Sevenfold is a band of American Hardrock Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1999. The band consists of vocalist M. Shadows, lead guitar Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance rhythm guitar, and bassist Johnny Christ.Avenged Sevenfold came to the metalcore genre on their debut Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, which contains the vocal scream banya. The band changed their style on their third album and major label release, City of Evil, featuring melodic vocals and power ballads. This band continues to explore new sounds with the issue, titled Avenged Sevenfold and continued to enjoy mainstream success before their drummer, James "The Rev" Sullivan, died of heart disease and combined effects of drugs and alcohol in his body in 2009. Although his death, the band went on with the help of then ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy to release and toured in support of the Nightmare, their fifth album in 2010 which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 in the first place.To date, Avenged Sevenfold have released five studio albums, one live album / compilation / DVD, and sixteen singles. The band has received many awards for mainstream success worldwide, and especially those declared as one of the leaders and key bands in the New Wave of American Heavy Metal and emerged as the second place in the top Ultimate Guitar Band Decade's Top Ten.Contents [hide]1 Biography1.1 The beginning (1999-2004)1.2 City of Evil (2005-2007)1.3 Self-titled album (2007-2008)1.4 Nightmare (2010-present)2 Discography3 The death of The Rev and the arrival of Mike Portnoy4 Departure Portnoy and a new drummer (2010-present)5 Characteristics5.1 Genre5.2 The band's name and content of the lyrics5.3 The Deathbat6 Band Members6.1 Timeline7 External links[Edit] Biography[Edit] The beginning (1999-2004)The band was formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach, California with original members M. Shadows, Zacky Vengeance, The Rev. and Matt Wendt. provide a reference band name comes from the story of Cain and Abel from the Bible, however, they are not a religious band. As it forms, each band member is wearing a pseudonym which is also the name of their calls while attending school in Upper Medium School. Before releasing their debut album, the band recorded two demos in 1999 and 2000. Their first album, Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, was recorded when the band members was eighteen years old and still attending high school. This album was originally released by the company their first label, Good Life Records in 2001. After lead guitarist Synyster Gates joined the band in late 1999 entered when he was 18 years old. The track "To End the Rapture" featuring re-recorded with a full band member. The album was later re-released on Hopeless Records in 2002.The band began to receive recognition, they performed with bands such as Mushroomhead and Shadows Fall and playing on the Take Action Tour. After their fourth bassist, Johnny Christ joined permanently, they released the album Waking the Fallen on Hopeless Records in August 2003. The band received recognition by Billboard and The Boston Globe, and also played at the "Vans Warped Tour". In 2004, Avenged Sevenfold toured again in the "Vans Warped Tour" and record a video for the song "Unholy Confessions" which entered the charts on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball. Shortly after the release of Waking the Fallen, Avenged Sevenfold left the Hopeless Records and signed a contract proposed by Warner Bros..[Edit] City of Evil (2005-2007)City of Evil, the band's third album was released on June 7, 2005 and debuted at # 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 30,000 copies in its first week. This is more classic metal album than previous albums that have been grouped into the metalcore genre. Album is also notable for the absence of screaming and growling.M. Shadows worked with vocal coach Ron Anderson, who once had a client like Axl Rose and Chris Cornell, for months before the release of the album to achieve a sound that has "grit while still having the tone". The album received Steller's review of several magazines and websites and is credited for pushing the band into international popularity.After playing at Ozzfest in 2006, Avenged Sevenfold beat R & B singers Rihanna and Chris Brown, Panic! at the Disco, Angels and Airwaves and James Blunt to the title of Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards, thanks in part to the song "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" - which inspired the "Bat Country."They returned to the Vans Warped Tour, this time they were headlining tour and later went on their own "Cities of Evil Tour." In addition, their lead single "Bat Country" reached # 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts, # 6 on Billboard's Modern Rock Charts and accompanying video reached # 1 on MTV's Total Request Live.Encouraged by this success, the album sold well and became Avenged Sevenfold's first gold record. He later went platinum in August 2009.[Edit] Self-titled album (2007-2008)Avenged Sevenfold made their success diundangan to 2006's Ozzfest tour on the main stage, comparable to the famous heavy metal band such as DragonForce, Lacuna Coil, Hatebreed, Disturbed, and System of a Down. In the same year they also completed a worldwide tour, including the United States, United Kingdom (and mainland Europe), Japan, Australia and New Zealand. After touring for sixteen months in the promotion of City of Evil, the band announced that they canceled the tour in 2006 after recording a new album. M. Shadows stated that their fourth album, self-titled and self-production would not be a "City of Evil Part 2" or "Waking the Fallen Part 2," but will incorporate a new grittier sound. To wave the fans, between the emergence of a new album, the band released their first DVD entitled "All Excess" on July 17, 2007. All Excess, which debuted as the # 1 DVD in the United States, including live performances and backstage footage of the band career spanned eight years. Two tribute album, Strung Out on Avenged Sevenfold: Bat Wings and Broken Strings, and Strung Out on Avenged Sevenfold: The String Tribute also was released in October 2007.Avenged Sevenfold, the band's fourth album, was released on October 30, 2007, debuting at # 4 on the Billboard 200 with over 90,000 copies sold. Two singles, "Critical Acclaim" and "Almost Easy" which was released before the debut album. In December 2007, the animated video was made for "A Little Piece of Heaven." Due to the controversial subject matter the song, however, Warner Brothers released only to registered MVI users over the internet. The third single, "Afterlife" and its video was released in January 2008. Their fourth single, "Dear God", was released on September 30, 2008. Despite mixed critical reception in general self-titled debut album sold over 500,000 copies and was awarded "Album of the Year" at the Kerrang! Awards.Headline Avenged Sevenfold at Taste of Chaos tour with Atreyu, Bullet for My Valentine, Blessthefall and Idiot Pilot. They use footage from their last show in Long Beach to Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough, a two-disc B-sides CD and live DVD that was released on 16 September 2008. They also recorded many cover songs, including Pantera's "Walk", Iron Maiden's "Flash Blade" and Black Sabbath's "Paranoid". They will also release a Guitar Tutorial DVD, which includes five tracks, Afterlife, Almost Easy, Bat Country, Beast and the Harlot, and Trashed and Scattered. During the festival sold out show at Leeds and Reading, the band was forced to shorten their Leeds performance and cancel their Reading performance due to vocal strain experienced by M. Shadows. A few days later, the band was forced to announce the cancellation of the remaining September shows, with the tour to resume on October 15.[Edit] Nightmare (2010-present)In January 2009, M. Shadows confirmed that the band is writing a self-titled follow-up, their fourth album in the coming months. They also announced that they will be playing at Rock on the Range, from 16 to 17 May 2009. On April 16, they do versions of Guns N 'Roses' "It's So Easy" on stage with Slash, at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. M. Shadows are the vocals on Slash's solo album on the song "Nothing to Say".They announced that they plan to start writing in June 2009 and recorded in October 2009. M. Shadows also said in an interview with Loveline that the next recording would be a more traditional heavy metal, more rock-oriented record, because the self-titled record was very experimental. He also said it would feature a more progressive, old songs and will be the "largest record Avenged Sevenfold." In addition, he said that they might think about a concept record. On July 15, 2009, their website and MySpace profile has been updated with a statement of M.Shadows implies that work on the next album has begun and they are still "throwing ideas". These updates are on the same day that Waking the Fallen gets Gold in America.On 5 November 2009, Zacky Vengeance posted a message on the official website states that they have returned from their tour and immediately began focusing on the production team up to start recording the album. "We will continue to finish the song until we feel every note you are not good and our justice. We are also in the final stages of strengthening our production team, studios and engineers so that the ax fell and the album is written we will spend days and nights in the studio to finish This album will definitely take you on a journey that is very dark .... "On December 24, 2009 he announced that Avenged Sevenfold has come in second place in the top Ultimate Guitar's Top Ten Bands on Decade, losing the top spot for Metallica. The December 31, 2009 issue of Kerrang! magazine includes an interview with M. Shadows, where the Shadows stated as follows on this album, .."This is a dark note of music is emotionally Our goal is to make each piece in mind, we wanted to evoke a reaction of living and at home. It will have a big rock ballads, big fun stuff, piano, choir, orchestra and all things visual You'd expect but with the vibration, in contrast to moodier. the lyrics, I have been inspired by everything from the way children are raised today, for the schools, economy, religion, war and our government's behavior is all. turned to how kids are very emotional regardless of the real world now. "[Edit] DiscographySounding the Seventh Trumpet (2001)Waking the Fallen (2003)City of Evil (2005)Avenged Sevenfold (2007)Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough (2008)Nightmare (2010)[Edit] Death The Rev and the arrival of Mike PortnoyOn December 28, 2009 drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan was found dead at his home at the age of 28 years. Autopsy results are inconclusive. However, the 9th of June 2010 it was announced that the cause of death was poisoning from the use piskotropika mixed - mixed, often called polydrug use or "cross fading". In a statement from the other band members, they share condolences over the death of The Rev and asked to respect the privacy of his family:It is with great sadness and heavy hearts That we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and we hope That you will respect our privacy during this difficult, Their time.Avenged Sevenfold's official website featuring a message from the Sullivan family thanked fans for their support:"We would like to thank all of Jimmy's fans for the heartfelt comments That have been posted - it is Comforting to know that his genius and antics were appreciated and that 'he was loved so much. Our hearts are broken - he was much too young tofall. og agus go deo Saor (forever young and free) "In addition, comments about the death of Sullivan, the band's manager Larry Jacobson reveals how Sullivan is a man who was so kind to everyone. Jacobson said in the interview:He was expressive. He'd tell you how he felt about you - Because you did not wonder he'd put his arm around you, "he said." He Knew how to tell his friends he loved them.In addition there are 50 more artists Jacobson music that commented on the death of the Rev.On January 6, 2010 the bodies buried in an undisclosed location.Dated January 5, 2010, the magazine Kerrang! write an article about the death of The Rev.Zacky Vegeance shows his feelings about the death of The Rev."Jimmy will always be with me in everything I do. Except sitting at home being sad, so today Im going to try to start living again. Forever."In addition to Jacobson, more than 50 musical artists to comment on Sullivan's death. Kerrang! January 13, 2010 edition featuring an article about the death of The Rev, where fans and stars pay tribute to him. Simultaneously, Zacky Vengeance express his own feelings about passing, stating that "Jimmy will always be with me in everything I do except sit at home forever be sad, so today I will try to start living again ..."In an interview with M. Shadows of the death of The Rev, July release of Shadows confirmed for the fifth album Avenged Sevenfold "I have a lot to talk about but can not find the words so I'll wait until the time that could allow me to find a way to express yourself. As for the rest of us , it has become clear what we need to do We've just finished recording with Jimmy .. I can not promise what the future because right now it is too painful to think about, but we know that we need to record and release this record in honor of Jimmy. He would call me every night to talk about the song and say is this will change the world. "I agree with him, unfortunately I do not know it was going to use this term Please be patient with us because we can not imagine how difficult this would be to qualify, we just knew we had to do to his legacy .. After that, who knows? "In a recent interview conducted by the Huntington Beach Independent newspaper, parents Jimmy Sullivan, Babara and Joseph revealed the following information about the new album Avenged Sevenfold: "Most important to him, Jimmy had just finished writing songs for new album Avenged Sevenfold - he even called it a masterpiece. When he wrote the song, he will record, play piano and drums - then, then when he played it all to me, she will sing the orchestra or guitar that will be added later. I am grateful that I have to tell him how much I love and admire his music. Later, Barbara commented that, "Jimmy writing a few songs are really good I'm very proud of her. and I know that although it would be very difficult for them, the band will do a great job to make their records immediately. Needless to say, this recording 'all Jimmy' is almost impossible for me to hear, but what a blessing to have them. "They plan to dedicate their new album for The Rev.On February 17, 2010, Avenged Sevenfold stated that they have entered the studio, along with drummer denganmantan Dream Theater, Mike Portnoy, to drum for recording, in the Rev "I want our fans to know that with Jimmy in our hearts, our journey to record officially begins. Jimmy helped leave this world a wonderful gift and now it becomes our duty to make sure to deliver a gift to our fans that we ask. Jimmy all time favorite drummer Mike Portnoy to record their own name. Mike said it would be an honor and without questions that would want Jim. Very convenient to us that someone like Mike, who no doubt regarded as one of the best drummers in the world, giving respect and concern for the ability of the Rev's. Although it would not be the same without our brother by our side, the essence it lives in our hearts and through the music he helped create a legend before he was one of the success or it's all nonsense and. we are very pleased to lay this to our fans, and especially for Jimmy. "On 17 April 2010, a short message from Zacky Vengeance has been posted on the official Avenged Sevenfold Twitter: "Tracking is complete No words will ever describe the feeling of listening to this album while driving alone in the house at 4:00 .." The single "Nightmare" was released digitally on May 18, 2010. A preview for the song was released on May 6, 2010 on Amazon.com, but was removed soon after for unknown reasons.On May 12, 2010, M. Shadows and Synyster Gates stopped by the hard drive (radio show) where they explain the details about Nightmare before release:"[...] The new album, Nightmare, is dedicated to The Rev memory and although it's not exactly a concept album, it does center around The Rev. The eeriest thing about it is there is a song on the album called "Fiction" (a nickname The Rev gave Himself) the which started out with the title "Death". And the song was the last song The Rev wrote for the album, and when he handed it in, he said, that's it, that's the last song for this record. And then three days later, he died. ""Mixing for the album was finished in New York City, and the album was finally released worldwide on July 27, 2010. The album received positive reviews from music critics but. Welcomed by fans. Nightmare debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with sales of 163,000 units in its first week.[Edit] Departure and new drummer Portnoy (2010-present)On December 16, 2010, Portnoy announced via Facebook that he no longer will work with Avenged Sevenfold. The band has posted a statement on their website on December 17, 2010 which stated that Mike Portnoy would not be a substitute for the position of The Rev, but there is a new drummer who has been selected for testing during 2011 and showed the potential to become a permanent member.On January 20, 2011, Avenged Sevenfold announced via Facebook Confide former drummer Arin Ilejay be touring with them starting this year but have yet to get a place as a permanent drummer.Avenged Sevenfold will be performing at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festival on December 3-5, 2011 along with other bands like Alter Bridge, System of a Down, and In Flames.[Edit] Characteristics[Edit] GenreAvenged Sevenfold material covering various genres and has developed over the band's career ten years. Initially, the debut album Sounding the Seventh Trumpet consisted almost entirely of metalcore, but there are some deviations to this genre, especially in "Streets" which adopts the style of punk and "Warmness on the Soul," which is a piano ballad-oriented. On Waking the Fallen, metalcore band displayed in a contemporary style once again, but add more extensive clean vocals and musical elements are more mature and complex. In the band's DVD All Excess, producer Andrew Mudrock explained this transition: "When I met the band after Sounding the Seventh Trumpet had come out before they had recorded Waking the Fallen, M. Shadows said to me 'this recording scream. We want to make will be a half- half scream and sing. I do not want to scream again and after that the records will be singing all .. ""In City of Evil, Avenged Sevenfold's third album, the band chose to leave the metalcore genre, developing a harder rock style. Album Avenged Sevenfold's self-titled, again, consists of several deviations to the genre are less consistent and the style of playing hard rock and songs of heavy metal, especially in "Dear God", which adopts a country style, and "A Little Piece of Heaven ", which is circled in the influence of a Broadway show songs, especially the use of brass instruments and friction orchestra to take over part of the role of lead and rhythm guitar. Nightmare contains further irregularities, including a piano ballad called "Fiction" and a brief return to their metalcore roots in the "God Hates Us". The band has changed a lot since their first album, in which during that time they have been characterized as a heavy band with screaming and growling vocal style combined with clean vocals, chugging guitar riffs and the damage that one can expect from the metalcore genre.[Edit] The band's name and content of the lyricsIn an interview for Skratch Magazine M. Shadows says "the name itself comes from the Bible is basically the first murder on Earth between Cain and Abel .. [name is] 'what goes around, comes around' kind of thing. And just so there is no confusion, not the band Avenged Sevenfold religion "section where the name comes from the Bible is Genesis (King James Bible) - specifically Genesis 4:15, where Cain is sentenced to life in exile for killing his brother. "And the Lord said to him, therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him seven times And the LORD set a mark on Cain, that whosoever found him should kill him.". The acronym "A7X" to name their band is the brainchild of guitarist Zacky Vengeance. The title of Avenged Sevenfold's song "Chapter Four" refers to the fourth chapter of Genesis, in which the story of Cain and Abel happen. The subject of the song also appears to this story. "Beast and the Harot", yet another song derived from the Bible, comes from the Book of Revelation was only written in first person and refers to the punishment of Babylon the Great, world empire and seat of false religion.Another biblical reference occurs in the song "The Wicked End". In this song, several times said "dust the apple off, Savor each bite, and deep inside you know Adam was right" making reference to Eve eating the forbidden fruit. Although the title and name of the stage band members' makes reference to religion, Shadows stated in an interview that they are not a religious band. "Anyone who reads the lyrics and really knew nothing about us, they'll know we do not promote," he said."That's one thing about this band that I love that we never really pushed various kinds, such as, political or religious beliefs on people. We only music there to entertain and maybe thought on both sides, but we did not try. Like, really push things into one's throat. There are too many bands are doing it now, I think .. "The band has some songs that are somewhat political in nature like" Critical Acclaim "," Gunslinger "and" Blinded in Chains ". The song "Betrayed" in the album City of Evil tells the story of "Dimebag Darrell's death".[Edit] The DeathbatLogo band known as "Deathbat". It was originally designed by an artistic high school friend of Avenged Sevenfold, Micah Montague, as seen on the band's first DVD, All Excess. The Deathbat has appeared in all the band's album, much was done by Cameron Rackam, a close friend of the band. The Deathbat has grown from just a skull with bat wings, to sometimes appear as a "measure of the" full skeleton with bat wings, as can be seen on the cover of the album City of Evil and Nightmare and the single "Dear God" and "Scream" . On Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, there are pictures of two people (where it looks like Cain and Abel), another angel like a human and semi-opaque Deathbat below, some Deathbat appears on the back cover of the album as well. The Deathbat also appeared on the cover of a number of singles such as "Bat Country", "Warmness on the Soul" and "Critical Acclaim".[Edit] Band MembersThe band members play instruments but occasionally they are the main instruments listed below.Active membersM. Shadows - lead vocals (1999-present)Zacky Vengeance - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1999-present)Synyster Gates - lead guitar, backing vocals (2000-present)Johnny Christ - bass, backing vocals (2003-present)Former MemberThe Rev - drums, vocals (1999-2009)Matt Wendt - bass (1999-2000)Justin Sane - bass (2000-2002)Dameon Ash - bass (2002-2003)Additional members of theMike Portnoy - drums (2010)Arin Ilejay - drums (2010-present)
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