AVENGED SEVENFOLD on Ronnie Radke, new album, being an "emo band" & more (M. Shadows interview)

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

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[@TigerTurban]

The whole structure of society is against the heart; it trains the head, it disciplines the head. It educates the head. It neglects and ignores the heart because the heart is dangerous phenomenon. The head is a machine. Machines are never rebellious, they cannot be. They simply follow orders. Machines are good that way - they are obedient, hence the church, the state, the parents, everybody is interested in the head. It is convenient for all. The heart creates inconvenience for the status quo, for established order, for the vested interest. Head functions through logic. It can be convinced. It can be convinced. It can be made Christian, Hindu, Mohammedan, it can be made communist, fascist, socialist. Anything can be done with the head. You just need a clever system of education, a cunning strategy. Exactly the same as we feed the computers, we feed the head. And whatsoever you feed the head it goes on repeating. It can't make anything new, it is never original. The heart lives through love, and love can never be conditioned. It is essentially rebellion. One never knows where love will lead you. It is unpredictable, it is spontaneous, it never repeats the old, it always responds to the present moment. The heart lives in the present, the head lives in the past.; hence the head is always traditional, conventional, and the heart is always revolutionary, rebellious. But you can be victorious only through the heart, through love, not through logic. And the miracle is that when rebel against the crowd psychology, and you become more and more independent, suddenly you start feeling that you are becoming one with the whole, with the universal. Osho

[@nikkijones5019]

Matt’s dimples give me serotonin. I love him.

[@allosanthrwpos542]

M Shadows seems way more down to earth than his stage presence, amazing guy , loved his way of thinking about everything, and I do love every album of theirs. The stage is such an underrated masterpiece , sunny disposition is one of their best weirder songs ever 🤘❤️

[@JShadow6661]

Those weird horn instruments were a great addition 😂😂😂 definitely one of my favorites

[@MIkeFreiley]

Yes!!🔥🔥. My fav song on the record

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

no it is not a masterpiece go listen to Diary of a Madman....

[@fillerepisode5]

Roman Sky and Higher were definitely some of the best

[@knucklez3025]

AMEN 🎉

[@adamzeller7979]

This is refreshing to hear someone who many would consider a professional in his 40's talk about how he's learning and trying new things. This makes me incredibly happy because I was getting salty towards myself recently when I realized that I'm going to be an old man still learning how to do things and that the learning never ends.

[@fillerepisode5]

M Shadows being all about making art and being outside of the box is exactly why I love this band so much, they aren't about the status quo- they're about being themselves and being the definition of what art is. And I also I love how M Shadows is pro-opinion and view, and everyone's allowed to have their own view, effectively being anti-cancel culture. He loves the war just like me and I'm all for it. He's old school.

[@MisterBolticus]

I'm so glad after all the years in the scene, Matt's integrity as a human and a musician has never wavered, only fortified. 12 year old me chose a good role model unknowingly, infinite respect, cannot wait for the record

[@isaacpreseau8974]

I was 10 in 2008 and decided to follow them all as role models, I am 25 now and I still look up to them ❤️

[@Exile29]

Dude I feel the exact same way. 14 years old when I heard Waking The Fallen and declared them my favorite band. Never looked back. I feel like I’ve grown up with them. And Matt is as charismatic a leader and spokesman as ever

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

him openly supporting inferior genre artists is a horrible look , openly saying Kanya put out a great album as he did I believe in his top albums of last year it a giant skidmark about how that bag looks

[@MisterBolticus]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Kanye has put out many great albums, his recent insanity doesn't change the work he did prior, people overlook things all the time but if you wanna be the one to gripe with everything as you go, feel free, it's exhausting. Matt explained his reasoning about FIR pretty succinctly here, not much else to add

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@Mister Bolticus no he hasn't he's an inferior genre artist, raise your standards

[@singleservingfriend2817]

I never been a fan of Avenged Sevenfold, but Matt seems like a wholesome dude. I'd totally would have a beer with him

[@alexhampton2802]

Don't you mean invite him to the Barbecue? What's he bringing?

[@deniselisboa1]

Id invite him to a barbecue.. i dont drink alcohol but i can invite him to drink some orange juice

[@TheXVortexz]

totally, dont like their music at all but what a cool guy

[@CallmeDou]

The night before their concert in Amsterdam many years ago, i walked in a random bar that was literally empty, just one small group, and guess who i drunk beers with xD

[@isaacpreseau8974]

@@CallmeDou IIn Grand Rapids MI, I had a similar situation but the bar was full lol

[@iiitzHimmy]

Amazing interview. Thanks for letting Matt talk his thoughts out. It’s so refreshing to see an interviewer let the interviewee talk

[@whoisjuliano]

It’s so refreshing to see an interviewer let the interviewee talk YES

[@wucebrayne7565]

This is so dope, my favorite band of all time. Absolutely huge for you Finn. Congrats bro.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

they are A leaguers, but they need to stop endorsing laptop users

[@dr.loomis4221]

Nice nice...who's your favorite band?

[@ginnungagap69]

Matban ❤

[@martinmcguire9974]

Avenged Sevenfold have EVERYTHING that you'd look for in a band, creativity, song writing, melody, groove, harmonies, vocal range, guitar playing, tempo, screams, grit, energy, identity, connection, relationships, loyalty, stage presence, live performance and evolution. They're so far out of my usual genre of music that I tried my absolute best not to like them but once you open up to them and listen to them properly, I don't see a way that anyone could not find them innovative and interesting. I found them by the white album and then went backwards and then forwards and I love everything they've done from 'Sounding the seventh trumpet' all the way through to 'the Stage' and the latest single 'Nobody' and I'm certain I'll find the new album just as brilliant as all the rest they've done to date !! I'm A7X through and through now !! Can't get enough of these guys !!

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@martinmcguire9974 what metal bands do not have that.....they have harmonies? not what I could call a band that uses harmonies

[@ThisReactiverse]

What I love most about A7X is their ability to create such a signature theme and sound for each album, and that each album varies so differently but manages to stay under the same umbrella. That is a perfected art form.

[@Kisamehoshigaki777]

Clearly he's been the creative director of this band since day dot. His vision is super underrated.

[@codybischoff1010]

I think he took on that mantle after Jimmy died. Matt always sighted the rev as the main centerpiece of the band

[@GigglebunsUV]

@@codybischoff1010 100%, but of course it was all still collaborative

[@Kisamehoshigaki777]

Yeah, definitely a collaboration. I think it's safe to say he's always been the leader. Brian has always talked about how Matt's got a "alpha male ego" (as a joke)

[@codybischoff1010]

@Chadwick Baker oh for sure, they all contribute in equally. I was just saying early on you can tell they all looked to Jimmy as that big brother figure and the guy steering the ship a little bit. To me every successful band has that one guy that helps put everything together, ya know?

[@idosabamemanuel5163]

It's him and Jimmy.

[@SkisandBeer970]

One of my childhood idols, and still a dude I respect greatly in my late 20s. I love how humble they’ve all stayed despite their success. Great interview Finn glad you got to talk to the man himself!

[@newmystery7753]

You got an avenged sevenfold interview, that’s so amazing

[@angeldimanov3300]

Finn is stoked to be interviewing the singer of one of his favourite bands

[@alejandroramirez4470]

I haven't seen what the band looks like after so long that I'm surprised how he was ever in this band.

[@JonnyCuresd-ki1po]

M. Shadows is the Keanu Reeves of the music industry.

[@felipebraga4859]

I literally LOVE the way Matt thinks. It’s so perfect how he sees music and creating songs… simply incredible

[@Isuckatvideogames210]

Not the biggest Ronnie fan myself but Matt is 100% right. Don’t matter if you don’t like him or if you absolutely adore him let the man do his thing.

[@shawnmarie459]

Not a big Ronnie fan at all but, goddamn, I sure do love listening to Falling in Reverse!! I can understand why people want to "cancel" him but, for me, I just have to compartmentalize his personal views from his work/talent. Maybe that makes me unethical, but I don't want to give up the music I like listening to. But the real reason I'm here: Avenged Sevenfold is my new obsession ❤

[@shotgunrebels]

Killer interview. Even more respect for this dude after hearing this. Really great band.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

they are good, not great, they are A leaguers but not in the upper level with Maiden or mEtallica or Bllizzard of ozz or sabbath

[@darkpk1]

​@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle i mean its just different with every people. Some think they are legend , some think they are not. Same goes with the band you named. Some like megadeath better than metallica etc.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@darkpk people can like a band better, prefer a band, but legend should be objective

[@darkpk1]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle i agree but what im saying is for some people they are legend even tho the mainstream doesnt say they are

[@ronnieradkefaneurope]

Great interview 😊 It's sad that they get hate of doing shows with FIR, but i love how he not giving in to it and that he sticks to facts not rumors made by people online. Is true that he sued someone, and the outcome is that Ronnie won.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

they absolutely should be derided for taking a laptop fraud out on the road especially after that horrible misogynistic rant he had on a woman , I mean that all kinds of cringe.

[@zrizzle19]

​@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle You do know that A7X, as well as most other bands, also use laptops live right? Btw what woman are you refering to? The lying groupie who accused the CTE guy of abuse?

[@Rabidshore]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle laptop fraud? because they use backing tracks? and click? synced with lights and production? you know, like almost everyone else?

[@codymelcher6947]

​@@zrizzle19he's had multiple cases of assault, and I've seen him be unruly live. Ronnie has talent, but his ego is way too big. After I See Stars offered to perform FOR FREE, and he still kicked them out after he told them not to say they were getting paid. It's old news, but it just shows me who he is. He had a tiff with I Prevail too, which is dumb. But, I digress

[@DMAProject]

​@TheRockOracle oh hello Mr. Bach

[@wwomannc4834]

And this is exactly why I’ve been a fan for 20 years!! Matt’s views of not being the follower and never being scared to do something different and actually run towards being different! I feel their fans have always loved that type of music- the kind that he says is like art, makes you really think, shocks you, that doesn’t bore you! ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@tatman5780]

I've been a fan of A7X from the old days. This is the first time hearing Shadows in an interview, let alone letting us into his head and heart. After watching this video, I have gained a massive new respect for M. Shadows. This world has a dire and desperate need for more people of your mindset.

[@Fafafohi]

City of Evil is a top ten album for me. Forever.

[@SANDMANSIERRA]

Top 1 especially for me :)

[@Werdisbond]

Waking the fallen for me

[@Kodak_Zack13]

And this is why avenged sevenfold has always been my favorite band, I love not knowing what the next song or album is gonna sound like. I get so tired of the bands out there where every song they makes sounds like the previous song I listened to

[@lil-vipe13]

This is what I've been saying since they dropped nobody, they're not just making music they're making art! I love it!

[@jamieA7Xfan90]

Nobody isn't classic Avenged but it is a good song. The continuous riff reminds me of Iron Man by Black Sabbath & the rest of the song is kind of all over the place musically but still a banger

[@jayboylesesoteric90]

Very Cool how much M Shadows looked and still looks up to James from 18V. Pretty cool little shoutout for him

[@marknielsbeats]

Dude looked 30 in the 2000s, now looks 20

[@feargm]

word, he's aging so gracefully

[@MakotoKinoSailorJupiter2020]

Aging In Reverse

[@kollinrose]

Yeah I was seeing the same thing!

[@mynameislove1704]

He is good looking af

[@Bohdisattva326]

That’s the gym life man. Good looking man

[@jarmalofamerica]

Killer interview! I know your wife lost her shit when she found out you got this interview lol. The Rev was one of my biggest drumming influences. A7X are legends. Great work Finn, keep ‘em coming.

[@TikkiNikki]

What a trip! Mat has been one of my favorites because he's always had an air of humbleness that many others in his caliber and level dont have. And its never felt forced

[@schectermeister]

This is why Avenged Sevenfold is one of the realest bands out there. I love that he pointed out how music has gone from being an expression of the self into being a tool of commercialism. I respect any band that can stay true to the music and continue to evolve their sound.

[@dragons_red]

It's always had a large element of commercialism, since the 50s at least. That's what separated the "good" bands from the shamed. The problem today is even metal fell into commercialism, and the new kids are playing hyper computerized snap together music. There aren't many organic bands that play with a bit more passion than precision. We don't have a scene that flies in the face of commercialism or the internet based nerd musician culture.

[@zappasmoustache23]

music has been a tool of commercialism since the 50s. It depends entirely on the artist. I don’t know it to be fact but i’d be willing to bet that there are a lot more underground bands than commercial ones.

[@zappasmoustache23]

⁠@@dragons_redthere are most definitely scenes that fly in the face of commercialism. There’s still a healthy diy punk scene in most western countries, the doom/stoner metal scene is about as uncommercial as it’s possible to be. Most people are only exposed to what is presented to them by the mainstream and seem to think that’s the be all end all. If you want something with more substance you have to search for it.

[@gxrdeau5974]

Matt is definitely the forefront for future rock and metal his mentality is very refreshing .

[@zrizzle19]

A7X is a legacy act by now tf do u mean

[@gxrdeau5974]

@@zrizzle19 well maybe the fact m.shadows thinks we should allow newer bands to get attention instead of old bands like Motley Crue play is definitely refreshing.

[@adammtroutman]

THE most influential band of my childhood. I will always fucking love these guys and everything they do. I love that they are looking to take a different direction. M Shadows is the mannn

[@RecklessEnterainment]

I always said if there was a rock star that I would sit down an drink a beer with it would be M. Shadows. He seems so chill. I can’t believe he thinks there’s some misses on nightmare. It’s definitely a sad album but I can listen to it cover to cover and sing along with everything. That was my introduction to A7X and I’ve loved them ever since.

[@steviegreenthumb4720]

Its just musician tings man, we all hate our own work more than our worst haters sometimes aha

[@cudd2287]

I listen to nightmare probably the least of all.their albums , and I'm not sure why

[@RecklessEnterainment]

@@cudd2287 it’s definitely a sad album with it being around the time rev passed. Definitely has a few good jams on it. Natural born killer is probably my favorite from that album.

[@xkinsey3831]

Can't believe you got him at this time right before the album, awesome podcast 🔥

[@ameliasparkles13]

I love your interviews! Great questions, you just really know how to present a question and that’s so important. Thank you M Shadows for all the insightful, heartfelt answers. Respect to you both.

[@milehighgambler]

Avenged Sevenfold was always a hidden masterpiece in my eyes. I heard them back in 2004 when I was only I'm 6th grade and fell in love. Didn't know it was them at the time. Fast forward to 2006-07 and I became a hard-core cultists. These guys will go down as one of the greatest when it's all said and done!!!

[@Richardarbizo]

My sister got me into escape the fate, never shout never, SWS as a kid who only knew paramore and LP. A7X is one of her favorite bands. I'm glad to be able to take her to the forum concert for her birthday. First time going to a concert with her considering she's the main reason I know anything that didn't just play on kroq.

[@chelsearudisill7312]

I hope you and your sister have a great time together! ❤❤❤

[@brentmcdaniel2355]

Escape the fate first 2 records are great!!

[@jefflewis4126]

This dude is so fucking cool, first interview that I've really seen with just him, and he really is so down to earth and just cool and chill as fuck. I've always loved their music, and i really miss the Rev

[@cherry_grove]

I did a double take when I saw the thumbnail for this video. I just couldn't believe you got M. Shadows on the channel! I've never actually seen an interview with him so I'm blown away by how wholesome he is. I've been listening to A7X since my early childhood so this was really cool, especially hearing his perspective on modern social issues and the musical landscape. Thanks Finn!

[@Whatareyouumadeof]

All the talk about M Shadows growing up with punk music reminds me of my biggest “what if” with this band. Way back on Seventh Trumpet, there was a single song - “streets - that straight up sounded like a punk song with metal guitars. It’s one of my favorite A7X songs til this day. I always wondered what could have happened if they’d moved more in that direction later on

[@cudd2287]

It's like a a7x bad religion track , and now they have wackerman , id love an album like that

[@neophobiiia]

This made me so excited for avenged's new album

[@Bjornsguitarspecials]

Same!

[@hazardgaminghg122]

Same bro.!

[@zodiacz3737]

“When you take a genre and cut off its balls, that’s what we have going on now.” That was incredible 😃

[@rebekahcarter8120]

Fantastic chat. Great job, Finn! So much respect for M Shadows & this band. I feel like he's reading my mind sometimes.

[@Papercut559]

Hearing M Shadows talk about wanting to do a festival with Post Malone is amazing. Also, hearing him even know of Lil Uzi Vert is also shows how he keeps up with newer artists & open. M Shadows knows that fans crossover into other genres & that's important. In a perfect world, they would meet together & expand boundaries. Edit: now he mentioned 21 Savave & Drakes' "Her Loss" album. Travis Scott's Astroworld. New Lil Yachty new sound. Kanye Wests 808s & Yeezus. It's just cool to see a huge, successful metal artist respecting other genres & how they are pushing boundaries rather than being hard headed.

[@dominikjachimczuk8397]

I discovered this band in 2004. I don’t even remember how I found them but I did and I fell in love with the music every step of the way.

[@chancewhitlock1327]

Madden 04?...chapter 4?

[@ryanbarber6481]

I discovered them when I was 12-13 (2006-2007). My brother barrowed my MP3 player and put his music on it (deleted like 90% of my songs lmfao) and Waking the Fallen & City of Evil were the albums he put on there and I fell in love. He also put All That Remains 'The Fall of Ideals' album on there.

[@hazardgaminghg122]

​@@ryanbarber6481 Your brother has some good ass tastes bro.

[@moko9hoko]

I strive to have the same amount of chad energy that m shadows has

[@Jorgetime]

You're very good at conducting these interviews, I think you should do a crossover episode with Hardlore with Collin and Bo. I think reddit would shit its pants.

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

Would love to!

[@rossmusic25]

Who?

[@krispykidd69_]

it's so refreshing to see such creative minds who do it raw. mad respect for you both, i love the takes!

[@kalebburgess5088]

Wow, didn't think this interview would blow up like it did after I watched it this morning. Apparently the rock and metal world is very interested in how Shadows feels about Ronnie. 🤣 I love that A7X is standing their ground, and backing Ronnie for being the person he is. Love both those bands, and have since they both came to their respective scenes. Great interview Finn, I'm glad you are getting the recognition you have deserved for so long. 🤘🤘🤘

[@SonOfASpurs2023]

I’m so hyped for this album! Finn you have such a way to present your questions and receive awesome answers. Great interview with M! Can’t wait for what’s next!

[@maximilianwentz5202]

Amazing interview, M Shadows has always been one of my favorite singers ever since I was 11. Great to see all the guys in A7X are chill, cool dudes.

[@GLamb3895]

"Intent matters" These guys will forever be my favorite band. Haven't had the pleasure of meeting them, or even seeing them, but everyone I've talked to that has met them has said over and over how cool and down to earth they are. Each album is different, but there's a time and place for each one, and each on makes me feel different things. Looking forward to LIBAD, Great interview

[@mike3963]

What do you think of LIBAD?

[@ethanstalcup4510]

M. Shadows is one of the most kind people out there. Been a fan since 2007, and still my favorite band to date. Their style changed in tandem with my style preferences, and I love every minute of it! Got one of their limited vinyl ordered the day the announced it and can't wait to play it when it comes in

[@PHEONIX_720]

At 51:52 when Matt was talking about the voice mix I first thought of Tool. So happy to hear him think the same thing

[@greenmatrix30seven]

Loved that

[@dcfromthev]

New song is so good, it just takes 4-5 listens to fully appreciate. Stick it through, it is worth it! And this is coming from a 2004 era fan.

[@amanda7x53]

Great interview Finn! I love how you just let Matt speak his mind, Can’t wait for the new album

[@blacksunshine9995]

I have a portrait of M Shadows tattooed on my inside arm and he has always been the best vocalist/frontman in rock for me for over a decade. And hearing his words about Ronnie and the situation they're in with backlash for bringing him and his band on for some shows is refreshing and inspiring. It shows that he's a class act when it comes to dealing with all the hate from fans, fellow bands in the scene, and even radio stations not talking about their shows coming up. It feels as though he's the only one going "I did my research, talked to Ronnie, and found that nothing he's accused of has been proven true and in fact he's actually sued someone for lying about him" when all of those bands and fans could do the same and find that Ronnie is innocent.

[@scoopskiii]

I love this band. I love that they change their sound with every album because if I want to hear a certain sound from them, I listen to said album. If I want heavy, I go nightmare. If I want prog metal, I go to The Stage. Regardless of the public response to LIBAD, I know I’m going to love it for the creativity and originality.

[@jamieA7Xfan90]

When we want metalcore, we go back to Waking The Fallen & ST7T

[@scoopskiii]

@@jamieA7Xfan90 yessir🤘🏻

[@jaredspears8726]

This dude looks and sounds and acts exactly the same as he did during VIP meet and greets 20 years ago. Crazy down to earth for someone in his position.

[@kirstinleann3341]

A7x was one of the OG bands that ignited my love for rock, metal, metal ore etc. I love them so much and have always respected them so much.

[@war_n_gore]

Man respect to Matt and A7X for doing what they want to do and sticking to it pretty much the way they've done since they started the band and I love Ronnie I can't wait to see them in NC.

[@Nu_Chowe]

Dude this is so cool. I know you've had interviews with bigger artists previously but this seems like the next level. Congrats. I thoroughly enjoyed this

[@The_Director_]

Hail to the king

[@XvXMONSTERXvX]

everyone hates that album but it was a lot better than people give it credit for, sheppard of fire, hail to the king, comming home, st james, this means war, doing time. Those tracks are all anthems, easy to listen too, easy to sing along too, and fun Also the tour stage show, the giant skeleton coming from behind the stage like iron maiden durng hail to the king, god man it looks so badass and I wish I would have gone

[@jamesg8175]

​@@XvXMONSTERXvX I didnt

[@dantecovarrubias9133]

What a great and solid interview by M. Shadows, he is such smart and well prepared guy, an inspiration for us who love music and at the same time analyzers of the current industry.

[@courtneymoore3177]

Since the City of Evil album I have been an Avenged Sevenfold fan no matter what the direction of the songs. They are actual true artist in every single component of the band.

[@LitithsClaptrap]

He is always so real and genuine. I had the biggest obsession with A7X growing up because of the realness and how diverse their music was. I haven't listened to them in recent years, but I think it's a perfect time to jump back in.

[@delix787]

Avenged sevenfold is hated because people can’t stand that they don’t follow the rules and they make music of what they want and not what the fans want. 🤩💙💙💙🖤 I love them!!

[@tomchapman222]

18V were my boys! I loved spending time with those fools. RIP Mick

[@DiegoSnip]

You've got M shadows! Well done Finn, loved the interview, you both showed some nice vibes, I didn't mind to watch the whole hour, it was very entertaining 🎉

[@saiyanwarrior828]

Man i wish more artists were like him and his band. Deep respects m. Shadow

[@n54poppy70]

i love these guys so much man. Everyone in High school used to look at me like i was an Emo kid, i was one of the only African American kids listening to rock/heavy metal. I also played guitar left handed & everyone was like “you play backwards!” As soon as i cut the amp on, Shred some Avenged Sevenfold, everyone’s looking like… “Did he just do that?”

[@WendyWagner-r1w]

I love the fantastically creative and musical talent of this band. I feel lucky to have happened upon them ❤

[@seattlanis00]

As someone who is a pretty young fan of Avenged Sevenfold (I'll never forget when Nightmare the single dropped when I was in like 2nd grade lol) I fuckin love how Matt gives love to like contemporary hip hop and trap and shit that I also grew up knowing and loving. Avenged is honestly one of the few metal bands I listen to nowadays simply because they're so open to experimentation and actually pushing boundaries in their field. So hype for this new album

[@FrankPappacoda]

With The Stage they definitely nailed it on the head to where I felt like I needed to listen to the tracks at least a dozen times before I could really grab on and comprehend what I was listening to. They hit it out of the park every time.

[@canonthomasen3219]

Avenged Sevenfold are modern Legends! 💯 the new song is great and super creative! Can’t wait for the release date.

[@sobaydrummer666]

Waking the Fallen is Avenged's best record. I hope Matts voice is not giving him trouble, looking forward to hearing the rest of the record....hopefully Nobody is as rough as it gets for him (still dug the tune)

[@Dreded100]

I'd suggest looking up a live video of Nobody. I'm not sure why he sounds like that on the music video, but he sounds much more like the M Shadows we're used to when singing live.

[@M4ttM4n20]

Killing it Finn. Thank you for all you do.

[@davidrice5657]

the grill era was dope. keep changing the narrative. my thoughts.

[@alexhampton2802]

Great interview as per usual Finn, Matt seems like a great dude. I can't wait for the new album.

[@ashley54549]

If I didn’t already love Matt, this interview would have sealed it for me. I love his opinions on cancel culture, music changes, the need for rock to evolve, and his support of Ronnie. My husband is a “metal/rock elitist” and struggles to support other genres and sounds. It’s so frustrating at times. Do I love all of the outcomes, nope I do not, but I can appreciate that without risk there is no potential for reward and rock has to do something it will die.

[@JosephRivera588]

Woah this is awesome! Now we just need Jamey Jasta and Ivan Moody to complete the chad-metal trifecta 😎

[@JohnM0rris]

I hope he knows how many are excited to hear what's next!!! I love funk, groove, and r&b so much. Let's gooooo!

[@T.Maximus]

Dude got m shadows, Finn just keeps upping his game! Salute.

[@thedopaminestop2355]

Finn has known Matt since like 2003 I’d bet lmao

[@T.Maximus]

@@thedopaminestop2355 maybe, but either way it's good content.

[@midnighttrain7844]

yeah Oli sykes next up!

[@dannyarmstrong1854]

Been here from 1k subs, brings me such joy to see you have such a big star on your show. You earned your way to the top and are an inspiration to us all. Love from Israel 🖤

[@FinnMckentyPRMBA]

Thank you!

[@5starview]

First Btw 4:18 The way he is talking about how you not allowed to be dangerous anymore. The exact example is Bam Margera. You have a huge show about being crazy and dangerous, while someone being a drug addict is too much to be involved anymore. Blows my mind and it's the same thins Shadows is talking about.

[@XvXMONSTERXvX]

lmao exactly, the image is cool but actually being that is not in the 80s some bands used to pretend to be junkies cause the image was cool but people didn't actually like individuals like that. One example is the cult and how they used to put iced tea in jack daniels bottles that they chugged on stage, many other people did that too but only they seem to have gotten caught for it

[@EZMBRalph]

This interview was highly engaging... I'm a huge fan!! Not only a long-time fan of Avenged Sevenfold, but now also of Finn McKenty!!

[@jonathanmaner1157]

So glad you got to interview!

[@jackstevens8071]

The stage felt like a huge breath of fresh air from A7X. This interview just hyped me up more

[@adara2425]

I never hear people bring up 18 Visions, and it really blows my mind because they're still one of my favorites

[@christopherchuauhang4829]

We were in our emo phase in 2007-2008. We were obsessed with A7X and I introduced a friend to their music. She became literally obsessed and later took her life. She told me her favorite song was “I won’t see you tonight”. A7x will always be special to me.

[@ksnarks]

My oldest sons dad and I loved A7X. I won’t see you tonight part 1 was that song we listened to as loud as possible in the car with all the windows down going 100+ on the interstate. Unfortunately he passed away in a car accident when I was 2 months pregnant. Our son has been raised on avenged and we often listen to that song with our hands out the windows to pay respect to his dad. ❤ A7X will always be a huge band for us.

[@thepixelglitched]

Ill also say on the topic of “New Blood” or mixed genre billing at shows - When I saw *HIM* in 2007, they had Bleeding Through as their opener. That is a pretty wild difference in styles. I gotta tell you, that was a fantastic show. And even better: I was seeing Emo and Goth Kids making friends with Core kids in the crowd. That was a damn cool thing to see. We need more of that in general out there.

[@GoodDealington]

A7X got me into Metal and playing guitar when I was 12. At 23, they’re still Inspiring me to make music today.

[@Guythatlivesaquietlife]

Imagine having m shadows in your podcast. At this point, you get the feeling you're doing something right

[@montikore]

City of Evil is what made me want to be a guitarist. Now I've been playing 16 years and couldn't imagine life another way.

[@MindfulnessGamer]

Been following A7x since 2011 and I’ve always liked M Shadows. Really cool guy in any interview

[@midshipmaniac8406]

Awesome you got to interview him, I'm super excited for the upcoming album

[@TheBowlCombo]

To hear Matt talk about the challenges of Rock and Hip Hop acts touring together, puts into perspective how successful Linkin Park actually was with the Projekt Revolution Tours. Geniuses through and through.

[@JoeyShip]

Also, Bionic Records! Hell yeah. Cypress and Fullerton Bionic shops is where my friends and I got just about all our records from.

[@mattmoehlman7095]

After listening to this, I am convinced a tour with A7X and periphery would break the internet. It needs to happen.

[@dr.loomis4221]

Who cares what "breaks the internet"?

[@morgan-tiffani1006]

@@dr.loomis4221 I think he just means people will love it.

[@ryanhall826]

Love this. Keep it cooking

[@JackAllman]

I had a lot of respect for A7X in general, but listening to Matt talk about art, and life, and redemption...thanks, Finn. Thank you, Matt. I wish more people thought like this.