Avenged Sevenfold Live in Iraq- God Hates Us

This is a video of A7X playing God Hates Us in Balad, Iraq. They dedicated the song to my platoon. We got to hang out with some of the guys before the show and pulled our Trucks up to the stage. We had a blast. Video was filmed by Spc. Derek Williams of The Scout Sniper Platoon in HHC 3/156

[@TheMuad20]

one of the underrated A7x songs ...

[@swindle2240]

Muad Tomy idk by whom... this is top shit!

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@swindle2240 That's why it's underrated.

[@swindle2240]

@@hazardgaminghg122 u right lol

[@rockerstreet8743]

I reckon ‘Natural born killer’ is truly underrated

[@newbeginning1510]

I didn’t like how they produced it sounds like the screams were fake. When I heard it live I fell in love and was SO IMPRESSED blown away by Matt’s vocals

[@akshitjha6251]

That's why I fuckin love this band. They lost Jimmy, they were not in a position to tour. Still they did a show for the soldiers.

[@ErickMyers.]

​@CarlosMartinez-fh3zvJimmy died on December 28, 2009, this concert was a few months after Jimmy's death, they were not ready to do a concert, much less a few months after his best friend died and they still did it.

[@TheSarah2ann]

matt's vocals on this are insane!!!too bad there was no moshpit LOL

[@MS-qm3ml]

TheSarah2ann yeah this sounds amazing

[@faridnidzaradnan7300]

only cameras on :/

[@jerrylund5255]

I was there. There was a pit in the middle of the crowd about 30 feet from the stage. Soldiers were in cams or PT gear with M16's/M4's on their backs. one of the best nights of my fucking life. A7X was incredible that evening.

[@thirdwave09]

Matt's vocal...insane :O

[@mochikyugo8819]

yeahhhh.

[@tinobrigatti]

Yeah it sounds insane but its one of the most unhealthiest ways to scream :/

[@kalanispaccarelli8721]

@@tinobrigatti he sings correctly. It's just overuse that changed his voice

[@tinobrigatti]

Kalani Spaccarelli oh sry dude, i was wrong. My bro has just told so

[@kalanispaccarelli8721]

@@tinobrigatti You're good. It is a common misconception

[@DaleEckhardt]

People call A7X emos and shit, but in reality, how many other big named bands would Travel to Iraq and do a concert for our Troops, This is so Respectful in my opinion and thats why I love these guys

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hi

[@AlexJasso100]

I love how they played the clean guitar slower than on the record

[@TigerTOja2]

+AlexJasso100 Hi, can u tell me what MAtt says from "by the way... " at 0:29 I am not good in english :)

[@AlexJasso100]

+Sebastian Bochniak "BTW you gotta KZbin this shit b/c it's the first time we play this song with no mosh pit"

[@TigerTOja2]

big thanx !!

[@unoriginal_name7091]

God Hates Us in IRAQ??? That took balls, guys. I don't care if you fucked up the intro, 5/5

[@christianb5892]

is it bad because its demotivational for the soldiers or good because allah hates them and they're proud of it? both I guess

[@unoriginal_name7091]

Christian B no, just because it's one of those super-religious countries where they kill you in the name of Islam for LOTS of things, and blasphemy is pretty high up there (i'm not religious, but the chorus is technically blasphemy)

[@jonerton67]

many take being an infidel as a fucking badge of honor

[@staystrongjoseph]

@@unoriginal_name7091 dude, you hear people curse at god and muhammed the whole time and never got killed lol. Im from iraq and cursing god here makes u a man in the eyes of ignortants. They are muslims and they make jokes about god the whole time and everywhere. Not in the tv but publicly. God hates us a piece of cake .

[@Jodyjo99]

@@staystrongjoseph you’re straight up lying that’s crazy lol

[@lastserenadeUK]

Playing "God hates us" in Iraq. Got to live avenged sevenfold

[@chrissshenanigans4936]

The rev died in 2008, and this video was posted in 2010 so yeah. R.i.p foREVer

[@nosofpain303]

The rev died in 2009

[@Damo887]

@@nosofpain303 yeh and like late 09, i think like the 24 of december so pretty close to this gig.

[@GuitarGuyMertin]

Just got done hanging with my bro that was in Iraq for this show. He said it was a fucking blast. God bless A7X for what they've done for our troops

[@sniperking1990]

one of the best bands i have ever heard live. PURE ENERGY!

[@ElaborateTiger]

Westboro Baptist church approve this message.

[@numatichades0175]

I get it leel

[@johnmann2955]

Clever !

[@tacticalseven3587]

it's their theam song

[@mrcodyjmiller]

I was on stage to the bottom left (from this view) of the USO sign. Standing on the top step. I've got a video on my channel of the 'Nightmare' intro from up there.

[@Trollgaming1987]

Was it for the u.s military?

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@Trollgaming1987 yes, wasnt that obvious because the US Flag and all the guys in Military uniform?

[@Trollgaming1987]

@@hazardgaminghg122 k

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@Trollgaming1987 Hehe🤷🏻‍♂️

[@opheliablackheart8766]

That scream at 4:41

[@IlhamTauf]

He was doing it whilst walking

[@Coconuthut1]

@@IlhamTaufand the mic was far away from his face. Matt’s a different animal

[@leejk3926]

I looked at the title in suggested videos and looked past it. Then I realised what I read and had to see again lmao. This song in Iraq. Wow that is hilarious.

[@reallyscaryrob2429]

Says you L

[@SubscribeNow-on3ci]

Al QUEDA soldiers watching over hill head banging XDDD

[@Totally_not_hated]

FalkzerundKreig Partei I can see that happening XD

[@jimijamesjowitt]

Subscribe Now They hear it and run, starts a refugee crisis.

[@mathieuniel3309]

Just have A7X charge at them playing this it will scare the shit outta them

[@Trollgaming1987]

@@mathieuniel3309 doesn't seem too far off metallica music is used to torture them

[@wiionmii1111]

What a fucking powerful voice. Gives me shivers, I can only imagine seeing them live

[@Rouveli]

The 12 seconds scream and syns guitar are fking awesome!

[@IlhamTauf]

I think this is the best live of god hates us ever, along with live at rock am ring 2011

[@ronnymarcano1805]

And graspop 2011

[@bluegenderyuji]

This is great of the guys to sing for the troops as always A7X kicks ass foREVer!!!

[@italiandude719]

i wonder what it was like to have a personal concert with a7x like that.. thatd be awesome

[@GraphicMahmood]

A7X played in my country and i dont know that :( damn

[@johnnycash2154]

Mahmood Rock its not open for public

[@lemagnifique1573]

It's only for US army

[@metalgirl9173]

Same I was kid ☹💔

[@Shadows_shade]

@@lemagnifique1573 he just says he didn't know

[@aliskilletman]

💔💔💔💔

[@friendofp.24]

4:40 Even Johnny was stunned by that fucking scream!

[@Mando011]

alqueda listening from a distance. ....

[@georgehurst1058]

I bet the rev was in the crowd

[@arturro545]

Yeah, in heaven lol

[@kalebhickey8599]

The Rev was dead when they did this

[@kalebhickey8599]

In their heart I bet you he was though

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@arturro545 shut the fuck up

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@kalebhickey8599 that's a rude way to say that, shut up

[@lorranlopesgomes7850]

4:51 Shadows final scream with synyster switching from dive bombing to rhythm ITS A REAL BANG WTF THAT GOT ME STUNNED Forgot about this video years ago, 13 years later and aged like wine

[@MS-qm3ml]

This is such a sick version of this song my fave

[@xXUnoriginalNameXx33Meygaera]

Yea can't let any of them get hurt. We need those guys safe and healthy!

[@aneevgurung9190]

SICK AF, I WONDER WHAT A RELIEF THE SOLDIERS MUST HAVE FELT AFTER THEY HEARD THIS SONG LIVE

[@ilovesilviaS14]

After the scream Johnny and Zacky look at each other like holy shit awesome scream!

[@Skol2386]

You can tell that this is Portnoy's song. That cymbal work is insane.

[@bigtommy9715]

I believe jimmy arrangement on the album

[@paulmcghee6160]

More digital cameras than phones. How times have changed so quickly!

[@maggiecoonce9889]

Best show of my life that night. 2nd time to see them. Better every time. And meeting them was awesome fuck the chair force for trying to rush them away when they were chilled. Lol awesome guys in person. Gave me hope when I was tired of the shit.

[@Metallicfusion92]

Omg A7X always put on a good show no matter where they are

[@jakegardner89]

Best show I ever saw, and I was doing security for them in this video! Thanks for coming to Iraq guys!!!!!!

[@geraldnordstrom3243]

SHOW WAS A BLAST

[@1027corbie]

when I saw A7X live they played god hates us but they had a fan come up and took synysters spot on guitar. He didn't do bad.

[@BlackHermit]

Very good song. Thanks A7X.

[@richig761]

I remember that scream at 4:40 VERY well. I heard it all the way in Chicago.

[@TheArrowster]

Os caras tocando para os conterrâneos que estavam lá na guerra do Iraque. Que louco mano!

[@parkerconnor493]

And I was out on fucking convoy to mosul that night!

[@kaganairdropavcısı]

Best band. a7x is life

[@jpanic1382]

That was an awesome night, got to meet and greet them and was about six feet from stage. Pretty sure part of my hearing loss from that year lol

[@Punk1044]

4:40 - 4:52 god damn thats a 12 second scream. holy fuck

[@nathanielzonruiter7165]

Needs more Jimmy :(

[@JohnDoe-zv5jv]

All he would want is for us to move forward and let the band rock on !

[@tacticalseven3587]

+John Doe so true 😭

[@yourmother228]

Dude I was their too! I was in the back on the bleachers though. That was by far the best song of the night. Glad to see some one posted this one! My camera was dead by this song lol.

[@GroggyFive59180]

Hope everyone here is doing okay these days. Be safe and know that people care about you, even if it may not feel like it at times. If you are feeling troubled, maybe professional help is the answer, or talking to a trusted friend about what you are going through. Wish you all the best.

[@gyiyg555]

Hey Man best wishes to you too 😎

[@TheSatanist13]

Hail Iraq, Hail America and Iraq friendship.

[@atornater]

That's the beauty of Syny's sustaniac pickup, he can hold notes and harmonics virtually forever

[@cemartin30]

This is amazing.

[@LanceKlain]

Yoooooo!!!! I was here!!!!

[@mattgreen7692]

God that was an amazing night.

[@rimticketts]

holy fuck that scream at 4:40 is fucking insane. such an amazing vocalist

[@guilhermefernandes9094]

Forget live Rock Am Ring 2011... Matt vocals were Godamn insane in this one.

[@ACM86]

@Sonny bvb.. There were about as many Americans as possible in the crowd... The rest were back home, hoping we would come home safe.

[@jtlappe1]

Amazing!!!! These guys are the best!!!!!!

[@soadfan1016]

The internet always has SOMETHING to argue about lol. Love the vid

[@nickluslifts]

Thanks for sharing and thanks for serving.

[@TheGuardBear]

Lol, Zachy and Synyster's Guitars sound really like off you know what im saying? lol no hate

[@kenan9843]

+The Guard Bear Zacky*

[@frenkie0902]

Zachary ;) but yeah stage name is Zacky :)

[@chevychelios4672]

I think they're improvising the guitar fill

[@ScreamAimFire111]

this is soooooooooo cool!!!!!!!!

[@rafistar4436]

wow....God hates us in iraq???

[@aaronlaughlin2389]

rafi star hell yeah he does

[@infantrynstuff2551]

Considering Islam countries worship satan ya.

[@Twilightgirl54x]

Love how Shadows is like No mosh-pit

[@metalgirl9173]

Omggg I was kid ☹☹💔💔💔💔💔please come again

[@mattiamontato8414]

Amo sempre di più questa band

[@LpJunior537]

yeah! johnny doing the screams during the breakdown

[@thewalkingdeadturkiye6068]

lol they going to indonesia and Irag but no Turkey. Will they go to syria too ? I love A7X but there are many listeners in Turkey too. They should come

[@Trollgaming1987]

Turkeys government is full of Pussys that cant let there civilians do shit like play video games. You expect them to let people play live music?

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@Trollgaming1987 wait, is that true

[@Trollgaming1987]

@@hazardgaminghg122 they made minecraft illegal for some reason

[@BALTDGuitar]

Cant wait to see them but i have to wait till november 19 :-( GRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH

[@ouphenos5749]

4:51 the End for that Scream sound fucking Amazing.

[@Boneless610]

I WAS THERE!!! i flew out for a mission the next morning and couldn't talk on my Mic at all! amazing

[@XzozoX123]

This gives me goose bumps. Fucking amazing!

[@syngates9876]

lol i love how after the solo syn holds the long note as matt is holding the long "nightmare" part

[@16661AsevenX]

Thank You Troops! and now to show our love here is a new one off Nightmare, GOD HATES US!!

[@MobiusRazgriz]

you should never hate the soldiers, they dont choose who to fight but are still willing to fight and die for their country. hate the war, but never the soldiers. also A7X is fucking amazing

[@newbeginning1510]

Got to see them upfront in their prime with the legendary Mike portnoy how epic 🎉

[@msdyrdek7]

Actually Jimmy wrote that song... Mike just recorded it on the album.

[@aliskilletman]

In Iraq!? In my fucking country!! They came to my fucking country before and I just knew about that!!! I'm dead inside💔

[@SitiNurwandini]

They came to Baghdad 2 months before I came :(

[@mayanksari9]

matt the best

[@wutsuptoday]

i would have extended my tour just to have been there for this

[@dtbjjrb]

NIICCCEEE, got to play for the soldiers! :)

[@RIGHT-IN-2]

Great Memorial Day Video.

[@cassiebeaver7814]

And someone said that A7X would never do this... Bullshit, it clearly looks like their doing it... Reason why I absolutely love them.

[@bloodbitchs]

12 seconds of screaming 4:40 - 4:52 M.Shadow is op.

[@ARMYboy513]

It'a called a sustainiac, it takes place of the kneck pick up and gives you infinite sustain

[@Mantapapi]

I think M.shadow is the CAPTAIN

[@duhbou]

fking nice man fking nice that they play for the army

[@thepianoplayer73]

Sad they didn’t play this when I saw them live :( Then again, I saw them in Northern Ireland

[@cottagecreech]

I love that chuckle he does at the end XD

[@cydson]

@F1asco7 non taken they were FUCKING AWESOME!

[@jeniGUNSLINGER]

Hell yes! Love this band. Love the troops. Love the song. This is so full of win, its not even funny. :)

[@BigDaddieOla420]

i like how rock gets shows there appreciation to the solidiers.u dont see rappers going n putting on free concerts

[@AugustMullerVMusic]

Why was there no mosh pit(s)? Did the USO Say no?

[@cydson]

me... them... concert.... tonight.... hope of this song being played, high...

[@ItsLikeFerrari]

This is freaking awesome !! XD

[@hafizjumat]

fuck that whammy bar at the end of that solo..is so fucking sick!!!!

[@00000000MUSIC0000000]

Why wasn't there a moshpit?

[@ManuelGarcia-zv2bi]

They have guns lol

[@00000000MUSIC0000000]

They wouldn't have their guns on them at a concert.

[@ManuelGarcia-zv2bi]

stephanie sebastian it was a joke

[@johnnyglauber4227]

Because it is military policy. No moshing at USO shows. Considering it's a completely free show, we are ok with it. ;)

[@ColtonRene]

I dislike spamming just as much as you do, however make yourself a favor give it a shot *watch?v=kFDMJa_fZt0* Lord that is incredible! Check out the video URL

[@johncenaDX125]

My fav line was "Oh and by the way, you gotta KZbin this shit."

[@richig761]

Same goes for a lot of A7X's stuff. His vocals sound way cooler live, as does the bands sound.

[@BrokenBoulevards]

i put the audio from this video on my ipod. soooo legit

[@sanjeevanan]

same 10 second scream just like in rock am ring 2011. :)

[@Kfcbob21]

@SergeantTitus ermmm well it wasn't meant to be demonic. They say that this song is more about expressing their anger after The Rev's passing and having nothing to do with religion