AVENGED SEVENFOLD - "BAT COUNTRY" - CITY OF EVIL *REACTION*

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#devingibson

[@DevinGibson]

Insert "ABOUT D@MN TIME" comments....🤣

[@alexmethvin8876]

Should've been the first brother. But glad you made it here. Bless.

[@joshuatinney1059]

You gotta react to Scream next! It’s off their title album. Definitely a banger 🤘🤘

[@user-tk9lf6ul3p]

Eternal rest next

[@anugrahfirmanruliyansyah4166]

ABOUT D@MN TIME

[@DahCaliber]

I was in madden 05 or 06. The one with Donavan McNab

[@UltraViolent21]

This is the song that put them on the map. foREVer.

[@masterbeattie973]

Waking the Fallen is still, by and far, their best album hands down but City of Evil is definitely a high quality album. Their newer stuff is pretty meh for the most part in my opinion

[@UltraViolent21]

@@masterbeattie973 Unholy Confessions is a song that is on the Waking the Fallen album. Don’t try to tell me about A7X. On the same stage with them and signed my name by theirs in the green room.

[@masterbeattie973]

@@UltraViolent21 well excuse the fuck out of me for getting a track name mixed up with the album name

[@scarytheundead7916]

Unholy Confessions put them on the map. This song is what launched them in the stratosphere

[@TimeoutKB]

@@UltraViolent21 chill out mick Thompson

[@ding1r]

Can't believe you didn't checked this one yet, the guitar solo is amazing!

[@thelonewolf7443]

100% agree, Syn did an absolute masterpiece with his guitar solo in Bat Country and it’s one of my favorites of all time.

[@WSlopeAggie]

you can't not talk about the fucking drumming too, Jimmy absolutely murdered the drums in this song and the rest of the entire album

[@OSENERO]

You should watch the actual music video. It's based on "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", a movie starring Johnny Depp and even a small cameo by Tobey Maguire. But the guitar solo is basically all hammer-ons and bends. Synyster Gates (age 19 at the time iirc) won best guitarist that year at the metal awards. Some even pegged him as going down as one of the greatest back then. A neat thing about "Sidewinder" is the acoustic guitar part that is a "call and echo" where one side plays and then the other side (left speaker, right speaker) replies. It's actually two guitarists for that part, and it's not between Synyster Gates and Zachy Vengeance. It's Synyster Gates and his dad, dubbed "Papa Gates". You might also recognize him as "Guitar Guy" from Jeff Dunham's standup.

[@noahsoto6905]

I knew he’d love this. Listen to Crossroads or Lost it All by A7X. They got this same energy

[@eb_fishing2074]

Most definitely crossroads that song is Legit 🤘🏼

[@titanslunar7705]

Agreed

[@michaellambert23]

Yes!!! Crossroads!! I’ve been requesting this song for a very long time!!

[@heartstomper1868]

Definitely Crossroads

[@mariamorais3870]

Finally someone reminds these songs

[@johnpaulst.hilaire4835]

The dual lead guitar solos on this album are so satisfying 🔥🔥

[@kylec8950]

oh the days of Madden 06, when they had good music and Madden was a good game.

[@CallingInThicc]

People liked madden 06 so much they haven't changed it since.

[@Bull3th3ad64]

The song was in NHL 06

[@johnwray393]

@@Bull3th3ad64 and "blinded in chains" was in "need for speed" if I remember right.

[@Bull3th3ad64]

@John wray yes blinded in chains was in NFS most wanted and almost easy in NFS pro street!

[@samkutz9090]

Madden 06 introduced me to A7X, Disturbed, Godsmack, BFMV, Finch, Fall Out Boy, Tech 9, and Chamillionaire and it’s my favorite soundtrack to this day.

[@xen5450]

React to "Thrashed and Scattered" from the same album

[@StolenProductions1320]

Still awakitong that, like no one has ever reacted to it i swear

[@winiciussuzzi2399]

Gibby, you have to do Eternal Rest, Clairvoyant Disease, Radiant Eclipse, And All Things Will End and Desecrate Through Reverence, it's sooo damn good, you won't regret it.

[@sharkongaming5340]

Dammn yeahh

[@cjroberts2566]

Yessss

[@unicorn_phoenix]

so essentially do the entire waking the fallen album lol

[@michaelsmoak6267]

Eternal rest is good but the other waking the fallen songs are much better than the others that u out on here

[@jackoberheim5308]

Eternal rest I asked that to

[@thelonewolf7443]

One of two songs that got me into music and now my favorite band of all time, the other is Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden (which they’re awesome as well). Get ready to headbang until it hurts! 🤘

[@andyv2209]

The song is based on the book/movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vagas by hunter s thompson.

[@UltraViolent21]

A7X and Fear and Loathing AND City of Evil? I’m in.

[@coreymcdaniel2759]

Masterpiece of a record. The things they did in this song are unreal. I love this band so much. FoREVer!

[@face77776]

love how d-gibs scared his dogs in the intro

[@andrewk8175]

Do a reaction to A7x- Eternal Rest! Very different than the rest of their music! But an absolute banger guarantee

[@lopezjrmario3832]

CAN YOU DO "A7X GIRL I KNOW" NEXT!

[@Tyler-hr8hj]

Your reaction to when Syn comes in with the solo is me every time I listen to this band 🤘

[@user-dt8el9jy7x]

I remember listening to this solo for the 1st time ever, the amount of confusion i was in during the harmony, have in mind i never heard a harmony before as i didnt grow up with rock or metal, i could not make sense of it as how 2 guitars can be playing leads at the same time, so when i learnt to play guitar i learnt both harmonies and the satisfaction of it was and is my favorite to this day 2nd place learning panic attack from dream theater but for other reasons.

[@fudgeboy2165]

Plz do 4:AM by Avenged Sevenfold. It was gonna be on the Nightmare album but Welcome to the Family replaced the song. Best song by them!!!

[@mariamorais3870]

I do love 4am as well!

[@fudgeboy2165]

@@mariamorais3870 yeah. It’s SO underrated!

[@michaellambert23]

Check out Crossroads by Avenged Sevenfold!!! You’re awesome GIBBY! God Bless you brother.

[@zaneliddle7597]

watching you react to songs i’ve heard 1000 times over makes me appreciate them so much more and vibe with it even more than i already did. you gotta do unbound next! you will love it

[@rourkeness]

The timing when Syn dive bombs the solo and Ginny rotates the chair was epic

[@rahmatrahmat1507]

Next Avenged Sevenfold - paradigm Avenged sevenfold - Planets Avenged Sevenfold - Crossroads

[@StolenProductions1320]

No, Trashed and scattered

[@aldinho023]

Awesome reactions to all Avenged Sevenfold songs man! Seen you like some of their patriotic songs. Try Hero of War by Rise Against. Not a crazy beat song just curious about your input on it. God bless man keep up the good vibes!

[@weignerleigner3037]

Just got back into this band. Remember when this came out in high school I’d never heard anything like it before

[@proudeccentric]

A7X BURN IT DOWN let's get the City of Evil album finished!🔥🔥🔥

[@jakedull2553]

Yes at last you've done almost all their hit but this one thank you

[@waleedawan5454]

Hey gibby just to give you an update that A7X went live on instagram and they teased their new album stuff in studio and its soo good!

[@RollTideRising]

They what

[@gamingandmemes1498]

Yo that’s lit

[@waleedawan5454]

thanks to fans that they recorded the video and its on KZbin also

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@RollTideRising Yep! They went live on instagram of them in the studio and we got to here a teaser of the new stuff!

[@RollTideRising]

Can’t wait to see it

[@SoupSultan]

Finally a reactor that doesn't react to the music video so he gets the full cut of the song.

[@UltraViolent21]

I got this album the day it came out. I’ve bought 3 more copies because I wore the others out. I love this album.

[@mrfishy6807]

You should react to “Requiem” or “ Radiant Eclipse” by Avenged Sevenfold

[@joemama858]

Those songs hits hard.

[@chrislopez8224]

Radiant Eclipse first

[@bamTubeDude]

Long awaited such an incredible journey you’ve been through man, glad to have you apart of this fanbase keep up the grind man much respect.

[@chrismurcray3914]

Dude I literally got chills when you said you love how they slow it down like that because I absolutely LOVE that part. Been listening to this song for years. Love it.

[@connorzimmermann2450]

Eternal Rest next for sure

[@-EndlessHorizon]

The guitar solo is amazing but the rhythm guitar riff during the solo is so badass! That riff is so fucking heavy and the beat so goood

[@johnnymac42069]

It’s by far my favorite song by them, it has been for a long ass time. Heard this song the first time in 07 and my god I was blown away.

[@RD24LFG]

It's true. This is a case where their moat popular song is truly their beat song. And that's no knock on the band. This song is just such a fucking banger.

[@AlexHawk-xq4kj]

@@RD24LFGthere most popular song now is hail to the king and it’s definitely by far not there best song

[@AlexHawk-xq4kj]

Like httk is not there best song I mean

[@nUmBskulLL]

Watch (or read) Fear and loathing in Las Vegas It's what inspired this song "We can't stop here, this is bat country" " He who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man"

[@daryl4841]

Sometimes the big radio hit songs of bands I like are the ones I eventually get sick of. This isn't one of those. This song is and always will be amazing. 11 out of 10.

[@brianallie3572]

When my man's said "is this in madden?" Idk why but I geeked Love ur channel bruv

[@chardeemacdennis3852]

Bat country is what drew me in... a guitar solo on radio in 2004?.. been my group since

[@Khloey_Lawson29]

06'

[@jannik2640]

This song made it in the NHL 2005 game and i guess 10 years ago me and my family Player this game and it Was our first time hearing this Band and we loved it. The Song fits 100% to a video game because the energy of the Song is pushing you up❤🔥

[@demongrunt7]

Have you ever read/watched the book/movie this song is based on, Fear and loathing in Las Vegas? Amazing especially the movie!

[@gregwjohnson1986]

Love the advice at the end. It's refreshing seeing someone spreading the true message which is LOVE

[@bamadondon0495]

R.I.P The REV!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never be another like him.... 🤘🤘☝️ Plus if u got SYNYSTER GATES playing guitar too..... Sheeeesh 🥺🥺

[@nhlstars1]

”This Means War” next!!!

[@jman823833]

This song is fire

[@90fif]

THIS SONG/VIDEO HAD ME WAKING UP EARLY WHEN IT PLAYED IN 11-12TH GRADE LOL.....TV STAYED ON MUSIC CHANNEL WHEN SLEEPING IF NOT RADIO BUT HAD TO BE MTV OR VH1 AT THE TIME LOL

[@sayurimmiranda]

this last speech is one of your best yet ngl

[@jaxjagsa7x]

You're correct that this was in Madden. I don't remember which one but I think it was 07 or 09. I think when Vince Young was on the cover. Or Peyton Hillis. Idk one of those one hit wonders haha. I really am shocked this is the first time you listened to this song. I don't pay much attention to it because I played this song on repeat for a year straight. Downloaded it on limewire on dial up internet. Took all night but I put it on my little mp3 player and had it on repeat on the bus. This should seriously be considered as a timeless metal song.

[@Khloey_Lawson29]

I like dis song because of Saints row 2

[@j_rod_52]

Radiant Eclipse is a must

[@sych4785]

Tension by Avenged Sevenfold

[@afroninja1301]

It was on Madden 06’ you exactly right, it’s exactly where i got this song from 😂

[@hotroderdk]

You getting up and moving around was hilarious!!!! Too good!!!

[@T.Maximus]

I love it man..your excitement is gold.

[@TheHeath68]

Definitely was in Madden lol, once i seen the title i was like, hes had to of heard it lol

[@deliathorja442]

Orbit Culture - Nensha, one day,one day 😎,i'll be watching.

[@Zombie911killer]

You got to see the behind the scenes on how they make the songs.

[@mulletking7184]

Love this song from them. Gotta check out stuff from their sounding the seventh trumpet album

[@josec1323]

Yes sir!!! I’ve been waiting for this reaction for so long 🙏 you’re almost done with the CoE album, next should be “Burn It Down” by A7X off of City of Evil 🤘

[@ronileigh5682]

Man... You should hear this live 🔥

[@hazardgaminghg122]

Avenged Sevenfold- Until The End!

[@Killerpeanut]

5:45 same reaction I had hearing this song for the first time when I was 16

[@Khloey_Lawson29]

Fun fact about this song it was on Saints row 2 on the Krunch 102.6 the heavy rock radio station

[@kevdoesit55]

Yo that beard cut looks dope asf🔥🤟🏻

[@chrisrayner162]

Have you done Eternal Rest yet?

[@andrewk8175]

I would love to see an Eternal Rest reaction!

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

You did a gibby-waltz to the guitar solo and we’re all the better for it. We also knew it would happen. Syn’s solos are pretty banging.

[@MoisesAB]

It was on NHL 06 plus it was one of their not played songs at the time next song go with lost from the white album 🙂you’ll love it

[@sells0seven458]

Eternal Rest next!!! Its one of their more faster and heavier songs and it's an absolute banger!!!!

[@malefikgamer5446]

One of the OG Avenged songs and still bangs!

[@Khloey_Lawson29]

Not to mention that it was on Saints row 2

[@Khloey_Lawson29]

And ya damn right it bangs

[@biggesthater6]

@D-Gibby You came out with this on my birthday, they were the first band to get me into metal back in 2005-2006. Coincidence, doubt it! Im now 29. Mad respect for Avenged Sevenfold foREVer & and love your reactions. Keep pumping out content, I'll be here for the ride!

[@finniganmcasscrackin373]

Gibby...you should be an inspirational speaker, like my god I feel so uplifted after hearing you talk at the end...awesome reaction by the way I love this song

[@aureliorojas720]

the live version of this song is heaven

[@EliteFalconV2]

You nailed it bro 😂 this song was in madden 06

[@codyerwin2120]

As I Lay Dying- My Own Grave

[@subazh9667]

This song makes me so happy

[@danielprudhoe647]

Not watched one of your vids for a while (my bad), but you're looking good my man. Hope all is well with you - and this song was the first song by A7X I ever listened to and got me hooked on them back in my high school days!

[@joefilipelli3867]

Banger shades engaged!!!

[@Khloey_Lawson29]

Btw it was 06 and it was in Saints row 2 on the Krunch 107.6 rock radio station

[@dhimazhpradityahendrayansy5679]

Yeeaaah🔥🔥🔥

[@nazrielsetiadi6949]

Trash and scaterd plis

[@jmstang66]

Read the book, watch the movie, then this...all tied together and one of their greatest!

[@DeadWirePromotions]

This song & video is based off Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. He died shortly after this was released. “He who makes a beast of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man” is actually a quote from the book.

[@linda27254]

You need to watch Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, makes this whole song and the official vid have a lot more context

[@Godspeedil]

Dude you nailed it for madden 06 lmao

[@waldo3448]

that Beautiful speech at the end, god bless!

[@joshuabrunner7474]

Dogs in the intro... 🤣🤣🤣

[@Killerpeanut]

Has he heard beast and the harlot yet? 😈 lol

[@markitzero12]

Check out Project 86 "Fall, Goliath, Fall" it starts slow then gets going

[@syngates6]

Gibby I love your videos, you are so up lifting and encouraging which is refreshing in this day and age! Thank you for your content.

[@mendyrckz76]

🦋 I thoroughly was entertained during this reaction. You certainly made this girl a happy viewer today.

[@ronarkom1611]

Much love my brotha. It's great to hear you spread the gospel! Amen. How can others find their way if they can't see the light. Much of metal music, as this song does, attempts to illustrate the darkness, however, not for the purpose of embracing it but to channel it and expel it constructively.

[@jasonfraser316]

Gibby, you're missing the boat on "Scream" trust me! Cheers from your Canadian Neighbor 🇨🇦🤙 Respect!

[@kriswituhk]

First time I heard this was on Saints Row 2 on one of the radio stations

[@ldmb1966]

Your energy man. I love it

[@matthunt7011]

They had a song called chapter four in madden as well

[@ilikefartjokes]

cant help but notice that you're on team liquid cooled. me too man. me too

[@huhme3855]

He scared his dogs in his intro😂

[@DanielDiaz-ve5yb]

Hell yeah🤘🏻 you read my comment! You should do Sidewinder

[@TheHunter77632]

He’s getting close of being my favorite youtuber

[@michaelsmoak6267]

FINALLY LESSS GOOOO