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It’s not always recognized in today’s “I want it all now” world, but patience is a virtue. And Huntington Beach, California rockers Avenged Sevenfold are being rewarded for remembering that golden rule. After releasing two highly successful albums on an indie label (Sounding The Seventh Trumpet and Waking The Fallen), the quintet is set to unleash its major label debut, City Of Evil, on Warner Bros. Records. City Of Evil, co-produced by Avenged Sevenfold, reunites the group with producer Mudrock (Waking The Fall).

“We’re at the point now where we’ve come into our own,” vocalist M. Shadows says of the ambitious City Of Evil, an 11-song collection that gives a middle finger to the idea of categorization, bridging the sonic guitar assault of Iron Maiden with the frenetic pace of Bad Religion and the musicianship of Dream Theater. “In Southern California you’re really brought up in the whole punk world. At the same time, we were growing up listening to Pantera, Megadeath, Metallica and Slayer records,” Shadows recalls. “So then you think, ‘I want to play in that kind of band, but I want to play in this kind of band.’ Then you pass that point and all of a sudden you’re just writing music and it comes out naturally. But that’s what happens cause of all the different influences we have. And we’re definitely not afraid to put anything in our songs if we think it calls for it.”

Yes, Avenged Sevenfold can rock, as the band recently did at a sold-out show at Hollywood’s Music Box Theater, where they turned the intensity of the new tunes up from 11 to about a 20, but these are musicians as well. However, as the group evidenced during the orchestral interlude in “The Wicked End,” a perfect metal moment live complemented by a boys choir and 14-piece string section, Avenged Sevenfold, in the tradition of Zeppelin, Queen, and Guns ‘N’ Roses’ “November Rain,” meld their intensity with a musical daring their hard rock forefathers would be proud of.

Those looking primarily for a cathartic release live, as so many of the kids moshing their brains out at the Music Box were, need only turn to the ferocious energy of “Bat Country,” a song written for Hunter S. Thompson about the band’s own adventures in Vegas, and the Maiden-esque guitar and Shadows’ perfect caterwaul of the line “city of evil” (where the album’s title stems from) in the opening “Beast & The Harlot.”

And while Avenged, whose influences range from Maiden, Pantera, and Guns ‘N’ Roses (Shadows calls Use Your Illusions 1 and 2 his favorite albums of all time) to Billy Joel, Queen, and Elvis Costello, may not be your typical hard rock band musically, they can hang with the best of them. Epic nights of late night fun have followed this band around the country, and it’s something all of the members freely acknowledge. They like to party, and they like to drink: and plenty. Additionally, and fitting with their chosen lifestyle, the members of Avenged could write the A7X equivalent of the Zagut guide to strip clubs in America.

“Strippers and bands have this bond,” Vengeance says. “They totally do. The band walks in and it’s like special treatment,” Shadows adds. So, what makes a good strip club? “I like strip clubs that are out of control,” he says, citing Vegas, New York and New Orleans (“It’s fucking Bourbon Street. It better be crazy,” he says) as home to some of the better establishments they’ve frequented.

Reflecting the complex personalities though that can lead a hard rock band to throw in a beautiful Flamenco guitar solo near the end of the new album’s savage “Sidewinder,” Avenged Sevenfold is far from just a party band, and it shows on City Of Evil. The album is bursting with displays of their virtuoso musicianship, from the intricate tempo changes of “Burn It Down” to the tender acoustic intro into a Spaghetti Western mixed with classical melody that provides the calm before the storm in the savage “Strength Of The World.”

The group has learned a great deal having spent the last three summers as part of the Warped tour. Shadows got some valuable advice from Fat Mike of NOFX, besides how to play Texas Hold ‘Em. “He’s like, ‘You know what, if you do this stuff long enough, you gotta fucking have fun. If you can’t have fun on tour then you’ll never last,’” Shadows recalls. “I think that’s a really important thing.”

Additionally, the quintet, which started on a Warped side stage, graduated to the second stage, and then made the move last year to main stage, a spot they’ll be returning to this year, learned a lot by the gradual progression. “We’ve seen bands that we started out with that got a little bit of a head start or an early break and they’re done. We’ve learned so much more doing it from the ground up. We’ve got so many more stories than other bands will have; so many more good times, bad times. It has made us stronger as a band too,” Vengeance says.

Hard work is what also accounts for the band’s fiercely loyal following, according to Shadows. “It’s rewarding ‘cause you know you have this really solid core fan base that has been through a lot and they believe in the band now as more than a band, it’s like a lifestyle,” he says. “If anything happens we don’t ever fall, it’s like they’re holding us up. We’re not on the radio, but everywhere we go we always have this rabid group of fans. We would’ve never had that if we had some lucky break and just jumped to the point we’re at now. I hope it gradually keeps going up. The slower you go the more I think it builds underneath you and we’re grateful for that. They can’t just get pulled out from underneath us. There’s nothing you can grab to pull; it’s fans that love that band. So, it’s very gratifying to be at this place now.”

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A7X For Freaking Life | Reviewer: Angel | 7/15/09

This band.............
I started listening to them about a year ago, and now I can easily say they're my favorite band. I love the music, I love the lyrics, and I love the guys. (Uh, who doesn't?) They're talented, good looking, and they send great messages.
The deathbat logo is amazing. I plan on getting a tattoo of it in a few years. :)
My favorite CD is Waking the Fallen. So, yeah, I like the older stuff. But the new stuff is great too.
Of course, the fact that the guys are hilarious is just an added plus. :D
Love them or hate them, they don't care. You can't deny they are five of the most awesome people in the world.

Avenged 7x | Reviewer: NaTasha | 3/24/09

I just started listening to this group not to long ago. I think that they totally rock. Now I can say that if you thoroughly listen to the lyrics...reviewer:fgsfdg; then you'd understand what they're talking about. For those who agree with me thanks and if you listen to Good Charlotte's "The River" than you would really know what Avenged Sevenfold is all about.

Stupid People | Reviewer: A7X4LIFETILIDIE | 3/1/09

A7X isnt satanic. Dude, there are such things as metaphors. Its stupid ignorant people that misinterpret the lyrics that give A7X a bad rep. I read the bible today. Specifically Genesis Chapter 4. Thats where they get the name of the band from. You cant truly understand the band if you dont understand the religious background. No, they may not be a christian band, but they do use religion as a source of inspiration in their music. A7X is its own category of music. Instead of good vs. evil, it is both a protagonist and an antagonist (go back to english if you dont know what those words mean). They are a musical masterpiece. And I am saying this as a christian with a firm faith in god. They have a blend of all things music and they are very smart people, although they dont act like it sometimes haha but they cant be perfect. And for all of you who chastise them cuz you dont like them, they dont scream anymore, or for whatever reason, STOP. Let them live their lives and pursue their dreams. If you dont like it, dont listen to it. Complaining doesnt get you anywhere. Go get a life. Stop being negative. And Get off your lazy asses and step outside!!!! You cant live on an effing computer!

that was a mis representation | Reviewer: darren | 1/30/09

first off just because you curse in a song doesn't make it a satanic band, Beast and the harlot is a comparison to Los Vegas which is definitely called sin city for a reason, I am in a christian band and i use curse words when i need to put exclaimation on something, a7x is and has a lot of religious background in there songs, their first album is entitled sounding the seventh trumpet which if you have even picked up revelation you know what that means, also a lot of there songs pertain to Cain and Abel (see chapter four)

dumb | Reviewer: fgsfdg | 10/23/08

okay Avenged Sevenfold is'nt a christian band. 1 they cuss in some of there songs and 2 some of the songs are satanic. like Beast And The Harlot. Half of the ppl posting in here dnt even know the true meaning of that song. at the end of the song it says "Now if you wanna serve above or be a king below with us your
Welcome to the city where your future is set forever."
That basically means they want to go to hell and they are satanists even if they wont admit it. but i do have to say that the band rox even if i dnt like the lyrics

i love a7x, and they are my inspiration | Reviewer: jess | 7/6/08

i fucking love avenged sevenfold, they inspire me with their creativity and the fact that they arent scared to do they're own thing.

like with Dear God, how they werent scared to make a country sounding song.
idk, i love them, they fucking taught me to not be afraid to live and that theres no point in regretting, and idk, they inspired me to chase my dream and they are all so gifted and some of the most amazing musicians that are alive today. and i have a very strong feeling that they are going to be one of the biggest bands yet, i think maybe they'll be the new Beatles.
haha.
they are truly amazingly talented, Matt has one of the most amazing voices ive ever heard, it is truly unique, synyster is one of the greatest guitar players in the world, and definitely my favorite, along with zacky, Rev is one of the most amazing drummers and hes just awesome, and so is johnny, hes an amazing bassist.
i hope they're around for years to come.
and Avenged Sevenfold is my favorite cd, so far, and i cant wait to see what they come up with next, i bet it'll be even better because their talent just keeps growing.

<3 u guys so much!!! | Reviewer: Natasha | 5/26/08

meiiin Avenged is the best band ever! Especially M. Shadows sexxxeh no fuck voice, it's so unique and like scratchy u know? lol My fav. song from their new album is Afterlife. but hey i love all the songs i just tend to liten to that one more than all the others...and yeah i agree they will become a HUGE band someday like Guns N roses, they're just so awesome!....LOVE YOU SYNYSTER!!!!! (never stop wearin ur sexc hat :P)

Zakkie Vengeance | Reviewer: Dark | 4/17/08

I love this band so much, I thank my sister for telling me about them, I'm a huge fan or M.Shadows, Zakkie Vengeance, and Synester Gates.
their songs "Beast and the Harlot" "Seize The Day" "almost Easy" "Bat Country" "A Little Piece Of Heaven" "Reminissions" and "Second HeartBeat" make my life worth living.

N. shadows | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/4/08

I luv them soooo much..they're perfect..they made 4 each other...they all talented..they all fit...
M. Shdows the most beautiful respectful man on earth
I just love him..he sings from the depth of his heart..XO

~~~~best ever !! heart to a7x~~~ | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/18/08

i love them there the best band ever it doesnt matter about the grene its all bout them so if u hate there is like a thousand ppl that love them so your input really does matter does it ??? ... nope

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