Avenged Sevenfold - Chapter Four (Pianist Continues His Exploration Of Heavy Metal)

[@The_KlaVra]

RIP The Rev Sullivan, drummer, backup singer, main writer, he played also piano, gone too early. Avenged Sevenfold will always be in my favorite bands, haters can say whatever, I really like them from the earlier days to the newer stuff.

[@TheSadistNat1on]

As more of a heavier metal person, waking the fallen was one of my introductions and an album that would hold top albums ever to me, of any band. Waking the Fallen is their masterpiece where the song writing as a whole is just amazing, untouchable. love it

[@puppetmaster8551]

He was not the main writer, that can only really be said on self titled and some of nightmare, he only played drums on STST/WTF/COE, he didn’t even start writing stuff for the band until self titled so no he absolutely was not the main writer. WTF and COE are considered by many to be their best albums and he just did drums on that album. The rev was an amazing musician and songwriter but ppl gotta stop posting shit like he wrote all their music or some shit. The only album that released when he was alive that he wrote on was self titled

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@TheSadistNat1on waking the fallen rules, absolute classic and one of the most iconic metalcore albums ever. The Rev only played drums on that album tho

[@medzwelshy13]

Has Judson heard the piano solo song at the end of LIBAD? Would love to see his take.

[@skullium]

@10:00 Richard thinking "Damn this sounds a lot like Warmness on the Soul"

[@102ndsmirnov7]

It does sound eerily like it

[@imopen2]

100% sounds like warmers on the soul and I’ve never put that together before

[@BattleBean762]

This was awesome, he really needs to hear some of the new stuff. The Stage is a wonderful album and the newest one, LIBAD is also really fun. Those 2 albums in particular show a ton of growth for the band. Also, I would love to hear his take on the title track of the newest album, it's all piano! City of Evil would also be cool for him to react to. I could see him being intrigued by Strength of the World, especially with the orchestral parts. Avenged has massive range and a lot to offer that isn't "main stream."

[@pranavnnair5]

I think you should introduce Judson to some songs on "City of Evil." I have a feeling that he might actually enjoy them, considering they have some of Synyster Gates's best guitar work across their entire discography. I understand that the vocals are not everyone's cup of tea but the instrumentation on that album is nothing short of spectacular.

[@SIRebrum]

@@pranavnnair5 💯 The Guitar Work on that Album is 1 of the Best I've ever heard in Metal/Rock in General I'd say, not just *A7X's* disco.

[@Palavalve]

The progressions in the guitars are definitely my favorite of all their albums. Syn's work specifically, I can't judge against the other albums because I feel like he always brings his best. But yeah, City of Evil will, personally, go down as one of the most cohesively coherent metal albums of all time.

[@mike2590rrr]

Finally more A7x, and Waking The Fallen at that, too. Need a Judson breakdown of Save Me soon!

[@aykohd5658]

City of Evil had some bangers though!!! Sidewinder is one of my favs on that album!

[@danielmegow966]

Ohhh a fellow Sindwinder enjoyer!

[@joeymarvin9559]

Sidewinder is the best song on that album. The traded acoustic solos between Syn and his dad are fucking excellent.

[@shadowzanzibar2941]

Your all's banter and relationship is fun and awesome.

[@cantstopthebeat17]

Forgot about this song! Always love Judson’s piano moments 🖤

[@a7xdunc72]

Often wonder if that’s how I’d have felt but for me, city of evil was the release where I started getting into metal and avenged and from then it became my favourite album and favourite and still both are to this day despite everything else I’ve gone on to listen to.

[@TheSadistNat1on]

BEST FCKN ALBUM by A7X..and one of the best albums of general of all time. No other A7X album did this for me, as I'm more of a metal metal person..granted loved the 1st abum, city of evil, and gave more recently tried all the others. But this album holds something no other album may ever do. Top 3 for me amongst all bands ever. crazy

[@puppetmaster8551]

You should listen to the stage if you haven’t, that’s a great prog metal album

[@rand0m.u5er]

Pretty bright here! And nothing burns, the grounding is good.🎶

[@SuperDoomspoon]

Judson….its NOT CRAP!!!👍🤟

[@SuperDoomspoon]

Richard,Dare u to play/show Judson Save Me from Nightmare Album,or The Stage from said album….,or Nobody and COSMiC from Life is But a Dream!👍🤟🙏

[@mocha7024]

these guys are literally the Rhett and Link of the music side of music haha Love it!!

[@joeymarvin9559]

My absolute favorite song by these guys. Despite the lack of a super shreddy solo. Shit just hits.

[@95_nishanraisulkarim62]

Avenged sevenfold - Second heartbeat next!

[@theugliestmonster]

I completely agree with everything Richard said about them, I was obsessed with their first two albums and the whole metalcore/post hardcore vibe they had going on and then city of evil came out and I was equally disappointed. I probably need to revisit it because I’m sure it’s a good album I just really wanted more heavy A7X

[@destructskater]

I felt the same exact way when it came out. And now it’s my favorite album of theirs. Check out the wicked end, burn it down or blinded in chains first if you go back to it!

[@mikaelakerfeldt27]

finally some Avenged Sevenfold again 👆🏽👆🏽 can’t wait to see Judson react to new Opeth album especially Paragraph-4

[@Franciscohoo]

I've been recently listening to "In Mourning", a Swedish melo/death (black?) band, I think both of you would like it. My fav song so far it's "a vow to conquer the ocean". Have a wonderful day everybody.

[@RustinRoark]

This was my stepping stone into metal back in 2004- then it was Oncoming Storm by Unearth and then Silent Circus by Between the Buried and Me

[@bumblefluff79]

That's my favourite I've heard of theirs by far. Vocals were definitely less annoying

[@Wilbur58]

U guys should do acid rain, or the wicked end, or I won’t see you tonight by a7x … take it from me

[@s.e.gutierrez]

"All confessions are unholy, that's why you're confessing." - Judson The Wise, 2024

[@DonteKeys]

I remember hearing this song on one of the old Madden games, loved it. Eventually found it on Kazaa or the like and gave the whole album a listen. Still by far my favorite A7X album. A shame that Shadows jacked his voice up during the touring for this album, I think he has continued to have vocal issues off and on. I do like some of their music still, but it's very hit or miss to me. While Waking the Fallen was solid top to bottom.

[@nartkankozok482]

maudlin of the Well 🥺(or Kayo Dot?) love the videos btw

[@TobbeBoll]

Yes, finally another A7X reaction, it's been 78 years...... 🤘 Next has to be something from City of evil 🙂 Wicked End, Burn it down, something from the deep cut. A7X for life, forever. ❤🔥🤘

[@chairmanofthebored6860]

Strength of the World!

[@brianwhorrall1769]

I understand city of evil is jarring coming from the previous two album, but I personally think it’s one of the best metal albums ever written

[@SIRebrum]

Make sure Every Time You do *A7X,* it better be some Song with a Sinister ass Guitar Solo 🔥

[@cheeser164]

Do the bootstraps!

[@defox9721]

You should do M.I.A.

[@troysmithfr]

Day 22 of requesting Diablo Swing Orchestra. "Balrog Boogie?"

[@KuBaYa87]

Waking the Fallen is A7X's best album by far, in my opinion

[@primushimself604]

Have him react to Obscura.

[@Olivia_Neumann]

That improv sounds perhaps somewhat inspired by Nirvana’s Something In The Way, no? Either way, ‘twas dope.

[@jocaa666]

So far away?

[@deminybs]

fakkin youtube, not giving me notifications 😡

[@dwightwilhelm7052]

Where's stand on bullet? I can't remember if you've done any of their stuff or not lol. Feels like he'd like it. Anyways keep it up Dooooooods

[@Anderwalius]

Judson's intro sounded a bit like The Cranberries - Zombie, no?

[@DraganaSDjuric]

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[@destructskater]

Gotta go with a City of Evil song next. That’s their true masterpiece album. I know his voices are a little nasally, but it’s a top 100 metal album ever. It’s definitely not crap haha. I had the exact same experience as Richard, where I was let down at first because I was obsessed with WTF, but it really is their best work. I’d love to see Richard try giving it another go as well and Let’s see what Judson thinks! The Wicked End is the perfect song to try out! 🤘🏻

[@TheSadistNat1on]

eh, thats a great album, but nothing beats this thing. Its heavier, best song writing..it has the vibe. i love city of evil, but waking the fallen is one of the best albums of all time in general

[@destructskater]

@thesadistnat1on I LOVE waking the fallen. But I think that COE is their peak writing. Both amazing albums. Either way, I think Judson would really appreciate COE if he gave it a chance.

[@TheSadistNat1on]

​@@destructskater Ya I think Bradley Hall said it perfect when he ranked their albums. As dude said here, he doesnt like it at all haha. I love it, 2nd favorite. But waking the Fallen the song writing is just too perfect, the flow of the album. Nothing over the top and just sits perfect. City of Evil gets a lil jerky at times. love it, but it aint waking the fallen, and even the vocals are 10x better on this album too, so theres that fact haha.

[@destructskater]

@@TheSadistNat1on 100% the Vocals are better. That’s really my only gripe of COE. But songs like the wicked end, I really do love his vocals. That song is just perfection for me. The Rev and Syn were also far superior song writers on COE as well. Idk, both great albums. Respect your opinion and the convo! 🤘🏻

[@destructskater]

@@TheSadistNat1on also, link me Bradley’s halls rankings when you get the chance!

[@jefffitzgerald8410]

Downloaded illegally? Kazaa, Frostwire back then? lol

[@eggwaffle]

This gives me flashbacks of learning this song on guitar on holiday when I was like 12. I’ve long since outgrown this music though, it sucks! Haha Edit: Interestingly, City Of Evil is the only thing of theirs I’d ever go consider going back and listening to. It was pretty inspired.

[@DeanLogan-j5i]

city of evil and the stage are my two that I listen to occasionally

[@Tsureiki]

Same, love City of Evil.

[@sinisterkate5308]

lol...band maid has more balls than this band. still waiting on crypta...there a new concert recording from europe tour. small gig, says a lot about these girls. let the cupcake watch the last two songs of the concert...watch the hair grow on his chest. ahhhhh hhhhhhhaaaaaa.

[@sinisterkate5308]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4KZXoaYarSsmbM concert

[@puppetmaster8551]

Such a good album, this and city of evil are pretty much flawless albums front to back, no weak songs in either