Avenged Sevenfold Presents Breakdown: "Shepherd of Fire"

[@SanicStudios]

"This is classic rock at it's best" ~Johnny Christ listening to his own bass track.

[@charmychong-zz1tu]

fucking amazing

[@alessandrozetti8657]

4:30 Johnny: "Ahahahahah it sounds so funny without the guitars" Matt: "..." Johnny slowly stops laughing

[@illiazo]

I felt it deep inside

[@Devmess7799]

F

[@corekidkyle7028]

Lol I feel like Shads and Johnny don’t vibe well but idk that’s just me

[@stareye_1062]

@@corekidkyle7028 please stfu..

[@beyzaakinci2514]

@@corekidkyle7028 I think Matt was just so focused on controlling everything on the computer lol

[@yamiymikxxo2794]

I love how these are turning into a weekly thing

[@Shepard_AU]

And even better that it's just the band members explaining it and no annoying presenters.

[@Seveniosity]

@@Shepard_AU They're fucking adorable too. Its sweet to see them get all embarrassed when they strip the song down haha

[@paradigmshiftz7]

Way to jinx it, because now they've stopped for some reason... maybe because they're working on a new album? Who knows.

[@thebestdoggo9512]

@@paradigmshiftz7 oh sweet summer child i wish they were about to release an album

[@dimmyjeams7489]

@@thebestdoggo9512 should be releasing this year

[@evilthoughts8763]

Jimmy is still part of the recording

[@oliviaarlene-nh5wc]

Evil Thoughts yessir🙏

[@user-it8kw3wy2y]

Matt with long hair : metal Jesus Johnny with hair and beard: prophet

[@RegionalRadioShackManager]

The intro fits perfectly for Origins. I remember hearing it in the intro and when the guitar kicks in you can imagine the band in the destroyed church playing in the background

[@ralphlorenzperolino3054]

Not until Dempsey coming down from a tank, shoots zombies with the MG08, knifing zombies, and punches even more. Nikolai and his juicy axe, with the Olympia equipped. Takeo, making a huge entrance, slicing the zombies with his katana, and in tune to the song.

[@chrisrodsa210]

This is why this band stands out to me, these guys are proficient song writers and inspiration comes from everywhere.

[@synysterjazmyngates]

4:31 Johnny cracks a joke about the song sounding funny without guitars. Matt in his mode, not hearing a word Johnny is saying. I lol’d

[@a.j.mcalister6772]

The three types of "bell intros" on my phone's playlist: "For Whom The Bell Tolls"- Metallica "Hell's Bells"-ACDC "Shepherd of Fire"-Avenged Sevenfold But the day I hit shuffle and each of them play in a row is a good day

[@reidgowan2670]

You could add Black Sabbath to that list too

[@reidgowan2670]

@JBL Black Sabbath

[@kym6844]

Unsainted by slipknot would be awesome too

[@frog12390]

hallowed be thy name by iron maiden would be a good addition

[@ThotdFan127]

4:36, The look on Matts face when Johnny makes fun of his vocals HAAHAH man I love these guys!

[@JZJ7777]

I know! That was hilarious.

[@hernanyrocha8110]

Who whants "save me"on the next breakdown enjoy my comments.🤘🤘🤘

[@brentkirkland3597]

I!!

[@bra_malvadeza]

SAVE ME

[@likelytofollowin4thgear314]

Me!

[@sindycares]

FUCK YEA

[@fayfayyooou]

You want it, you got it!

[@Catarinampms]

Buried alive. It still gives me the shivers everytime I listen to it.

[@danielsnyder832]

A7X actually are friends ,20 years,that is rare in rock and roll, if the rev was alive, it would be the same thing! Great band and love this series!

[@pascalschulz4092]

Yeah, that's what I love about this band. You can see and feel their friendship in their interactions with eachother, whereas a lot of other bands claim to be good friends yet sometimes seem to just do it for the camera. Sure helps when you start a band with your childhood friends and actually stick together instead of bringing in some dude because he may share you musical vision or is the player you're looking for in that moment without knowing him as a person, which I'd say was the case with Arin. Didn't look as comfortable as the rest because after all he was some guy that didn't grow up with them. Brooks on the other hand seems to fit in perfect.

[@wuilberromero4671]

Natural Born Killer HAS to be broken down, it is criminally underrated

[@benjaminjones2956]

I can't find a live version anywhere :'(

[@AA-fi8bz]

You can buy andy wallace’s course on mix with the masters where he re-mixes natural born killer Thats obviously if you are into music production and are willing to spend 80/90 bucks

[@BenRankinYT]

@@benjaminjones2956 NBK is one of the three songs from Nightmare that has never been played live, along with Victim and Tonight the World Dies.

[@SpareThe3rd-sd5wi]

I've been listening to it so much lately

[@BaioWithMayo]

hate premiers, absolutely adore this series its some of the best content I have seen in years

[@mrourke]

Shepard of fire is what got me into avenged sevenfold when I loaded up origins for the first time I immediately looked it up on KZbin, and started looking through their discography

[@JohnFaulkner56]

What would you say is one of you favorite a7x songs today?

[@tomfoulk]

Please do Dear God soon, I feel like it’s one of the bands most underrated songs, but listening to the song with lyrics it’s one of the most beautiful songs in your catalog. I know there’s the making of the song out there, but a further breakdown would be even better, and something I would personally love to watch.

[@amandawright1372]

Tom Foulk Couldn’t agree more. I absolutely adore that song. It’s one of my favourites. I love to play it when I’m driving as it completely relaxes me when I’m feeling stressed out.

[@hugoparadis6641]

Underrated ? I think it has 80m views lmao

[@hugoparadis6641]

My bad... 100M VIEWS

[@Murloc26]

"underrated", lol

[@dokterajuzzz25]

Underrated? The song is so famous here in Indonesia, so famous that make it is the only song from A7X that loved by teenagers and they claim theirself as "sevenfoldism", but their ears get hurt when they hear Bat Country

[@kravercramel]

the drum tone on this album is the best they had. imagine that tone with the rev playing... wow

[@mattbarth3205]

waking the fallen and self title have wayyyyy better drum tone

[@w122ArD]

​@mattbarth3205 I have to disagree there. HTTK overall sound engineering and production are way better. The sound is massive on the drums and the guitar tone and sound are to die for. One thing is for you to prefer the writing, instrumentation and style of earlier albums, but you can't deny that HTTK production and sound is impressive and massive. I recommend listening to the CD version on a good sound system with the base turned up a little. It sounds amazing. One of the best sounding albums I've heard. 👌

[@JZJ7777]

I’ve thought about it, and I think the drums would’ve been exactly the same if Jimmy was still alive. Matt and Syn were in charge, and they told him not to try anything too crazy.

[@cyansaint]

Sidewinder next come on. Or even desecrate through reverance. I want to hear about the underrated stuff

[@thepleiades6992]

These songs are pure gold man !

[@Blake12804]

Yes

[@thepleiades6992]

@@Blake12804 aha

[@epic690sucks]

sup jdog

[@joshuamaltez4704]

Especially the last part of the song. Purely amazing

[@heleaven_music]

I love that M is not like any other vocalist, he knows the things in the song and is chill af to breakdown

[@lishtins]

Damit I clicked it immediately thinking it would start

[@felipebraga4859]

Jimmy never leave their hearts. They always do stuff thinking what he would like and that is one of the things (outta lot ones) about A7X that makes me love them

[@nolanclarke23]

it began long ago on the battlefields of the great war ......two german scientists sought to harness dark and mysterious forces buried for centuries.......they believed their discoveries would ensure germany’s ultimate victory.......but they could have never imagined what else there reasurch would unearth

[@Behdad47]

And then Zombies happened

[@peaceowl1479]

Brings me to the feel

[@lucyvirostko6385]

XD I LOVE THIS

[@isyaboigenji2483]

Nolanisraccon I miss those days man,origins was fucking awesome

[@maximilorsumshit6034]

Have you seen the bo2 secret campaign ending look it up they do carry on

[@deuce4931]

DUDE i didnt even realize there was a harmony with the softer vocals i absolutely love them i wish they were louder

[@speedosm0redps505]

Keep It going with these song breakdowns A7X foREVer

[@antdankz]

speedos m0redps R.I.P in peace Rev

[@azmodayus3712]

So Jimmy helped write this song. Legend!!! haha

[@chatty2164]

That was his last song

[@chaiseerickson9856]

Chatty216 No, Fiction was the last one he wrote for them.

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@chatty2164 Fiction was his last song he wrote.

[@X_Jam]

HazardGamingHG no wonder why I always feel sad when ever that song plays

[@joshlips9661]

dude if Jimmy was still alive he would have made a drumline so complexed but it would sound simplistic that's what I loved about him. We miss you fam hope you're resting well!

[@mattmcsherry761]

A lot of people weren't big fans of this album. Personally, I think this album is amazing all the way through.

[@cotopaximusic]

Right there with you

[@JZJ7777]

I love this album too.

[@justawiltingheadofcabbage]

I own this album as a vinyl record. I have the pictured version and I love it

[@datboi_gee]

I'm glad they mentioned the simplicity of the drums. It was what I initially didn't like about this album, having grown up in the post-hardcore / metalcore scenes where the drumming is much more technical. Even the earlier Avenged records, Jimmy would fucking kill it on his kit. So the simplicity caught me off guard. But as I spent time with it, the old school vibe really rubbed off on me and I could appreciate the hell out of the "boot stomping" style of drumming that's found all over this record. Now the groove on songs like this, Heretic, Planets, and Requiem are up there in some of my favorite tracks Avenged has ever produced. Love these behind the scenes videos.

[@Mythiqoeatsbreadladdd]

Buried Alive or A Little Piece Of Heaven next!

[@Lambyyy]

Any chance you's could do "Not Ready to Die" next? Really interested to hear how they created it in 4 days!

[@beaver1152]

Same

[@anonyblah2788]

Id be VERY interested to see/hear that!

[@MrPinhead71]

Damn 4 days? The song that got me into them and metal was made in 4 days, that's art

[@danielbadger4985]

Love that one

[@partyboyoc]

To me it sounds a lot like almost easy (drums)

[@Elxmentt]

Hope they soon do "Tonight The World Dies"

[@jakbec3588]

TheElementOf115 great song.

[@01YoichiHiruma]

Yeah that song is insane. Hope they’ll do a breakdown of it

[@hazardgaminghg122]

That song is great. Agreed.

[@attentionlabel]

It's so lovely seeing the dynamic all the A7X guys have in such a laid-back situation.

[@ackstalus]

5:14 DAMN MATT'S VOICE IS JUST AMAZING!

[@JordyFern]

The fact that they did all these breakdowns is fuuuuuucking amazing. Makes up for the lack of new music in these past few years.

[@aidanlarose6901]

PLEASE DO GOD HATES US

[@gavenwilson6312]

Aidan Lyons agreed

[@EconomicBearish]

GOOOD GAATEES UUS AAALLL!!!

[@mastertij975]

Yes

[@gavenwilson6312]

Andres Marquez TOTAL NIGHTMARE!

[@TheRockFX]

GOD SAVES US ALL!

[@AVENUENIGHTS]

From an audio production standpoint these videos are super classy. It gives A7X genuine transparency. Keep it up gents and cheers from Oxnard Cali! X A X

[@JUANSE256]

some stuff from waking the fallen

[@ElaborateTiger]

Second Heartbeat for sure. Still their best song imo.

[@GJBedrin]

@@ElaborateTiger yeah was definitely my favorite for the longest time. I think Exist has since dethroned it but I still rank it as their second best right ahead of Strength of the World

[@brianjr9113]

And all things will end!Such an underrated masterpiece

[@Tarkess]

I have to wonder if they still have the masters for that since it's been a while, and probably on a different label.

[@Mothfood3]

@@brianjr9113 I love you.

[@TheArc37]

I appreciate the shit out of you guys doing this. Thanks for the years of entertainment, smiles, laughs, tears (Jimmy), and all the moments I've felt something from your music. Thanks!

[@w3lcom39]

I love how shadows mentioned that the intro was supposed to signify that they were in hell. It’s something that didn’t jump out at me but now that I heard it here I can’t look past it.

[@Shepard_AU]

I'm loving these breakdown videos. More so that it's JUST the band members describing it, not some random presenter asking all the questions and getting in the way.

[@Silentknight1171]

This is a great series of videos. Its always fun to see the process different bands go through to write and record the stuff I listen to everyday. Keep it up guys!

[@tobiasfuchs7440]

"we never repeat ourselves" what a great premise to have as a band

[@ethanmcleathan8021]

Please do Save Me or Paradigm

[@cindyatho9951]

Ethan McLeathan save me definitely!

[@paradigmshiftz7]

You called it dude; Paradigm came next

[@hazardgaminghg122]

They did Paradigm, you called it, nice

[@JZJ7777]

I loved this song so much. It was so great. I love a solo from Syn, ofc, but I also loved how good Arin was. He did a great job creating a rhythm. He was pounding his heart out on those drums during the recording and the actual music video and it’s honestly incredible to watch. I’m glad you guys still talk good stuff about what he did so long after he left.

[@Halomanyeetusthefeetust]

Second heartbeat lol a little piece of heaven is also amazing.

[@IlNamelessKinglI]

They already made an analysis of A Little Piece of Heaven. Its called the making of ALPOH

[@Halomanyeetusthefeetust]

It wasn't much of a break down. More of why and what Jimmy did

[@ahtishammalik7238]

I love how they came up with Hail to the King them putting the chords backwards for Shepherd of Fire over some​ drinks on Jimmy's Birthday. Show's how everything they do not just lyrically but in their overall music is and will be dedicated to him. foREVer ❤️

[@Mxrcxl.]

Please do 4:00 am next!!! Its such an interesting song, i want to know the reason behind it and why it didnt make it to the album! :D

[@akmalhadhri3733]

Marcel Heidstra insterestingly, i just found this song a few days ago

[@joshlips9661]

Okay Matt... I always thought you were a decent singer, but just watching your knowledge and your passion for the craft of music is absolutely amazing. Always been a big fan but now I'm a bigger fan rock on guys

[@ItsRazorlol]

Keep these coming guys, it’s great to hear from your perspectives as musicians and dedicated fans.

[@synysterjazmyngates]

Matt has such a gentle and sweet speaking voice. The you hear him sing...Whole other story there.

[@hoevid-1934]

Strength of the World next!

[@superthot8870]

Underrated song

[@zfin87]

It’s Criminally Underrated, and It’s a masterpiece. It deserves it!

[@vitorpassos9965]

UP

[@broheimbrewing1111]

What a breakdown that would be! Save Me and Second Heartbeat after that.

[@reyhorton4379]

The Rev will always be the drummer that help.put them.on the radar. He was a solid bottom and a driving force of their music. Im a professional drummer 27 yrs and I respect his talent. RIP JIMMY SULLIVAN

[@N20154]

How come no body is talking about syn with a beard at 0:35

[@paolomusso5109]

Exactly what I was thinking about!!

[@Altroante]

Because everybody wants to forget ever seeing that

[@Alex-lk7qy]

Because we don't talk about it...

[@eanalbe3525]

Syn beard is not *heavy* as he play his guitar.

[@Testament127]

@@eanalbe3525 what

[@mnrs1327]

cool to see them showing johnny some love He hella underappreciated

[@0rl4nd0gg]

Pls do Save Me!!

[@ironfour8276]

i love these videos so much

[@markvngnz_894]

We need some waking the fallen breakdowns!

[@TobbeBoll]

I never would have known that the riff was "Hail to the king" backwards, I feel a little fooled. :) Think I need to start listen to every song backwards after this. :) This also teached that on Jimmy's birthday after a few beers, music magic happens, thanks Jimmy for still helping create awesome music.

[@monserratramos1138]

Please do a breakdown of scream

[@lethalpenguin61]

monserrat Ramos Alemán no that’s one of their worst songs

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@lethalpenguin61 no it isn't, that's one of their best songs.

[@gamingmetal4826]

@@lethalpenguin61 that's just your opinion bro😂

[@Devmess7799]

@@lethalpenguin61 su

[@joshuamaltez4704]

YOU WASTED ALL YOUR TIMEEEEEEEEEE

[@ashleygash3087]

Love this, I've been a fan since I was in 6th grade, I'm now 26. Forever love you guys🖤 Thank you for your music!

[@kriglet9639]

foREVer

[@kaijudd4036]

Just completely full of pieces pulled together to be blown out and then in again, made it completely fuller!!!

[@loveisloudermusicfan]

Speaking of “Nightmare”..... y’all should break down “Nightmare” next 😉

[@zachenglish309]

I was listening to this song all day and then got the notification and was instantly hyped

[@bearrock9237]

next episode: breakdown "EXIST"

[@linkmclaughlin6174]

Junne P lol if they did exist it would be an hour long 😂😂

[@bearrock9237]

Link McLaughlin its worth watching lol

[@linkmclaughlin6174]

Junne P yeah for real, I'll watch anything they put out. Bit of a fanboy >_

[@bearrock9237]

Link McLaughlin lol same here ✋

[@leeonray4447]

Junne P that’s a long ass song but it would be worth it

[@vitorhugocastellaovieira8279]

It's so cute they still celebrate Jimmy's birthday, He was such a genius musician

[@haryaldi8834]

Next put johnny and syn together, it would be funny hahah

[@seankkg]

5+ years later and I never thought of Nightmare until you brought it up, Matt.

[@eCroz_8611]

Love this album. Would love an instrumental version too

[@Seveniosity]

That clear space at 5:20 is one of my favourite elements of this song. I never associated that with 'another Nightmare' cause it just lets the vocals really come through past the backing. Always gives me shivers.

[@flying_houseboat8668]

Strength of the World would be extremely badass

[@kilgored02]

Please keep doing these, I love this kind of stuff.

[@kriglet9639]

Fiction next please!

[@A7X_Alyssa_04]

Omg yes!

[@richiewolfson3871]

Unfortunately a breakdown won't be possible of that song without Jimmy. He wrote everything and recorded everything himself at first. Of course each musician played their own instruments for the actual track but Jimmy wrote it by himself almost secretly. Nobody knows how he came up with everything except him

[@kriglet9639]

@@richiewolfson3871 that's a fair point, may Jimmy rest in piece, foREVer

[@JZJ7777]

I don’t think they would be able to do that as it would probably make them too emotional. I mean, it was the last song Jimmy wrote. There’s even a video of them playing that song live and they couldn’t keep it together. That might also be hard since Jimmy’s, you know, not there.

[@sebas-chan5498]

Instead of asking **insert favourite music** I'll say the obvious thing that this song was great and after all this time this breakdown episode was entertaining Thanks for this

[@002_dewan4]

CARRY ON

[@tonystark-sl2qj]

I would love to see them break down a little piece of heaven... so many layers to that song and i feel like i discover something new every time i listen

[@Gabrilos505]

I Won't See you Tonight Exist Save Me Oh boy this is good

[@jamesdavid9894]

"Most people aren't gonna hear that" WE WILL NOW, JOHNNY!! 5:05

[@kaijudd4036]

I'm sorry 'Sheapherd' is just one of those songs that follows great influence all around; to me anyways, but to me, the song is supported to the mix and it's such a heavy, uplifting influence as well. I just love this one!!! I JUST CANT HELP BUT LOVE THIS ONE!!!

[@yannimohamed2349]

I love these guys and how simple, down to earth and friendly they are in these vids. Amazing songwriters and a great band fam. Respect to you guys and what you do. A7X rocks.

[@rajdeepganguli2274]

I want a Save Me premiere, where only Syn and Christ demonstrate.

[@Annsrrone]

I love the arrangement in this song. Everyone play their part and it really sounds great. 👍🏻 i believe a lot of effort is going on..

[@lucakeltie2491]

I would love to see hail to the king

[@luisjin9]

This song put me into metal music. I can just thank you for that.

[@alansolorio3463]

A Little Piece of Heaven?

[@user-ju5pr1cp6q]

Already done

[@LpJunior537]

@@user-ju5pr1cp6q they did The Stage, Mad hatter, almost easy and Shepard of fire

[@phil4244]

@@LpJunior537 watch their DVD about making self-titled album.

[@LpJunior537]

@@phil4244 I have it. but since they did almost easy on here ALPOH is still a possibility

[@JamesNeriNBrito]

Please do Little piece of heaven

[@josephlowry4320]

It's really cool seeing the band of how they made the "Hail To The King" album.

[@mikehawkisb1g]

Do something from Waking The Fallen next!! Maybe Second Heartbeat or Chapter 4?

[@deminybs]

or and all things will end? or clairvoyant disease? etc ;p

[@thepleiades6992]

100%

[@theheavenlyfire]

Chapter 4!!!

[@xXRogueFloppersXx]

These are some of the best videos on youtube.

[@connordelano7945]

Nobody notices that they’re in a studio? They could be doin a Lil bit of stuff for next record

[@guitarbattleslive1274]

they have studios in their houses though, at least shadows and syn do.

[@killerz7889]

It's coming 2019 supposedly for the new album

[@hazardgaminghg122]

They are coming out with a new album in 2019-2020, look it up, its confirmed.

[@maggotsxcl7403]

HazardGamingHG apparently it’s 2020 now I’m excited for it

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@guitarbattleslive1274 how do you know?

[@Jacob-xx8cd]

Man, these breakdown videos are legit

[@miniguitarv]

Do A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN!!!!! A7x forREVer

[@SRG1131]

I don't care what song you guys do next, just please keep doing more! Loving this series

[@MrC33412]

I'd love to see Buried Alive!

[@hazardgaminghg122]

Same!

[@BirdBoundENT]

Such a great song. Gonna be one of my favorites for a long time

[@Blink-xc7fx]

this song for me is one of the best by A7X... i mostly love the drumming and Guitar work here ❤️❤️🎸🙏

[@randomuser-vs3oe]

I would love to hear M.I.A. That song is so dynamic and awesome.

[@Xxmathis17xX]

Scream for next please !! Or Second heartbeat would be cool too. Love from France ;)

[@katielowry9448]

These two are the absolute best. They keep me laughing. Most entertaining breakdown ever.

[@rendyshadows]

Please breakdown "Darkness Surrounding". It's my favorite ringtone.

[@jcselement]

feargm hey

[@rendyshadows]

@feargm maybe they hate their own old stuff

[@rendyshadows]

@feargm where can i find that words? any link?

[@rendyshadows]

@feargm so sad. i dont know why they dont realized that it's great masterpiece. listen on clean vocal part like "smells in the burning ember" in darkness surrounding or "clouds swallows the moon" in we came out at night, it's so original and classy. i hope they remake itu on clean vocal version or at least bring that one song to live.

[@AscensionUSA]

Shepherd of fire has to hands down be the best song to begin a concert with... They had the stage all blacked out, and all you could see was the light from some flames, which went perfectly with the ominous bells at the beginning, then everything just explodes when everyone comes out and starts playing. The hail to the king tour was amazing. Don't get me wrong, the stage tour starts each show really cool too, but this song just got the audience soo hyped.