Avenged Sevenfold: "The Stage" Studio Sessions - "Higher"

The Making of "The Stage" - "Higher"
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[@acalleros927]

Brooks' has a permanent look of thoughtfulness

[@clarkbalte0329]

i just want to say that brooks is a perfect fit

[@XpSAN]

hands down for him!

[@jessicacarrier9298]

He sure is!!.. 🥁🦇

[@ElaborateTiger]

That drum beat at the beginning made me immediately fall in love with this song the first time I heard it.

[@flightgravity7483]

ElaborateTiger Absolutely. Such a solid groove with just the right amount of technical prowess without being too showy.

[@Droxcy]

He made that drum part look so effortless at the end holy shit

[@antonioespinosa6809]

I know right? He looks chill AF.

[@jwspitz35]

Dude I fucking love Brooks as their drummer! He's unbelievably talented, and I think he's helping them to make the complex songs they used to write like on City of Evil

[@prestongehrig2824]

difference between brooks and the rev is the rev could play a lot faster, but brooks can a lot more complex

[@auto_5]

@@prestongehrig2824oh I’m not so sure about that. I was also hesitant about brooks, but he is capable of near the same speed(or maybe just as fast) and is way more technical. He just doesn’t have the showmanship(high cymbals etc.) that the rev did not the super flamboyant personality, but his drumming skills are insane. And he was able to continue the A7X signature drum sound without screwing it up. Portnoy was also wayyyy able but just not willing(no hostility).

[@catrichbillay1506]

So glad Brooks is apart of the band. Living legend, in my eyes.

[@tyler_bt3326]

Stephen Sturgis he just needs to ditch that damned hairstyle

[@catrichbillay1506]

Tyler Brooke-Thomas Haha in certain photos his hair reminds me of Leon from Resident Evil.

[@Kneel2ThaCrown]

0:51... Not only did they achieve greatness, they made a MASTERPIECE with The Stage! Brooks' drumming is on another level!

[@rokaanalzeer]

Kneel2ThaCrown brooks is a natural fit with the band.

[@TrueCanadianGamerThe]

Ever since Jimmy's passing, I've seen Nightmare on as different phases of the band. Nightmare was the legacy, Hail to the King was the start of the recovery, and The Stage is regrowth into how the band was before. I can't wait to see you guys live with Brooks. Never got the opportunity with Jimmy, and I never had a chance with Arin. But next time you're around where I live, I'll be the first to buy tickets.

[@evilthoughts8763]

TrueCanadianGamer Not if I buy them first (? Good comment, you read my mind..

[@FikriAlfathan]

Can you help me out a little bit? English is not my first and second language, it's my third actually. I'm a little confused about something that you wrote. I realized that you use the words "chance" and "opportunity" in different sentences and implying that they meant different. What are the differences? Sorry for this.

[@UnkowingBrother]

Fikri Alfathan they mean almost the same thing really. It just gives the sentence a different emotion when you read it. Otherwise using the same word (chance/opportunity) wouldn’t give you a sense of understanding where he/she is coming from. Just my two cents.

[@FikriAlfathan]

UnkowingBrother Thanks, mate! It does give a different emotion when I read it. Cheers!

[@davidday9967]

@@FikriAlfathan any better at English or any other languages now? I'm curious and exploring the depths of youtube comments here in 20 20 😬

[@FakeJesseJuarez]

I closed my eyes while Brooks was playing in the last clip and I could picture The Rev playing that. Perfect choice.

[@tyler_bt3326]

Jesse Juarez I just love the way brooks is playing this amazing drum section, then when he finishes he just says "yep" and walks off xD

[@nativeforte]

Reading this comment made me think in my head, Brook is like a reincarnation of the REV 💯

[@TheJerseyNinja]

VOID SPARKZ except he’s older than Jimmy would be and Jimmy IDOLIZED Brooks. He said he thought he was the best drummer in the world. Awesome that he’s now the one to take his place

[@woodenhoe]

Jimmy has a mix of playing style of Brooks and Portnoy, both are his biggest influences

[@Diegox441star]

I'm in love with this song, for me, the best of the album.

[@b.s.879]

Diego Sullivan I like stage but it is to long so I like this one more

[@UPtheIRONS52]

TreZ Lightning You must fucking despise Exist

[@DL500316]

+Giant Squid he probably does

[@b.s.879]

Giant Squid I was making a point. After a while of listening to them I got used to shorter songs. I don't dislike but it will take some getting used to

[@emythelast8683]

"He's also his own person, he's an amazing drummer with a great feel and a great instinct to do the right thing" this is exactly how every drummer should be. So glad they handpicked this guy!

[@nikenyx]

We need an instrumental version of the album!

[@alexl.4362]

Nicolas Sedepski Homer

[@ugiustuskeiserus8066]

Nicolas Sedepski I want one for all their albums, they've created amazing music

[@EduardoGarcia-rd7vb]

Nicolas Sedepski yeah

[@poutineqc9263]

Nicolas Sedepski ahahahahah im happy to know that im not the only one that has realize that matt fuckt the hole albums 😂

[@maitogai1995]

I want the drum version. It's so catchy

[@Mvinifeijo]

This drummer is amazing! We will never forget The Rev, but Brooks does his job fucking right!

[@MichaelKhaimraj]

The ending bit with Brooks solo'd was jaw dropping

[@MsPonderthat1]

I'm so happy Brooks is with A7X! When i hear his drumming, I hear Jimmy

[@bretcollinstdm]

MsPonderthat1 Well, Jimmy looked up to Brooks and was an inspiration to him.

[@Bushheadmonster]

Arguably one of the best songs on the album!

[@clonetrooper576]

Brooks saved Avenged Sevenfold!

[@matyaskubicek3184]

Clonetrooper576 And killed Bad religion 😢😂

[@jaidynheadford5710]

Clonetrooper576 yes indeed this guy is going pretty damn good glad he saved the band hope he stays in and fits in too

[@Jason-ow6xo]

Clonetrooper576 not like they needed to be saved but I get what you meant.

[@AlexJasso100]

EQ-smoove Metronymic?

[@heyitgeg]

Zachary Ariston Yeah hail to the king was definitely not as bad as people say it was but it wasn't great either.

[@handler803]

I love the fact that when it comes to choosing drummers, the guys always make sure that the drummer they work with carry a bit of the Rev's memory in them. Portnoy and Wackerman were Rev's influences whereas Ilejay is influenced by The Rev.

[@1027corbie]

"Higher" is my favorite song on the album. Such a beautiful song!

[@UPtheIRONS52]

I'm trying to play the guitar but this one song keeps kicking my ass

[@UPtheIRONS52]

Xenofere It's a song called "the legend27"

[@bambamboyles]

Brooks' drums on 'Higher' just resonate in my ear in the best of ways, i love that song so much.

[@rhatalos1997]

To me this is the coolest drum rhythm i've heard. I can't get it out of my head - which is good.

[@SnubieZ]

Every time I get into my car I'm happy. It doesn't matter where I'm heading. This album kicks in and I get lost in it. I've been listening to A7X since the beginning and this record takes me some place different: back, but forward at the same time. These guys just JAM! Every time I listen to this album, I feel like I'm watching one of those old movies with no words and only music. I hear a story. Epic, epic album. *edit* Also.. More studio shit please! It's really rad to see how you guys think and work together. KZbin / social media are the new information mediums *edit2* Drummer kicks ass.

[@NehRotMG10]

The fact that this song is named Higher and this video is 4:20 long

[@TheDB1345]

Neh-6 Haaaaaaaaaa Just noticed that 😂😂😂

[@seahawks14680]

sorry i'm french, i didn't understand what you mean. what is the link between higher and 4:20 ?

[@zacharystrouse2038]

Neh-6 It's 4:19 minutes long.

[@philippelambert1475]

actually the song higher from the album is 6:28

[@TheDB1345]

Phil Lambert U missed the joke

[@tylerwilson4951]

I think the thing I admire about Brooks the most is that he can play such technical pieces with so much feel.

[@CR1M5ONOM3N]

Hopefully Brooks will stay as a lifelong member of the band.

[@iamyourgreatgreatgreatgrea6291]

+CR1M5ON OM3N Agreed! I mean, it's not like I disliked Arin in any way but I honestly think Brooks is the perfect fit for this band.

[@GAFVM]

I love these studio session videos.

[@Jesse_Drake]

Brooks is a fantastic addition to the band!

[@johnkirk7979]

Easily my favorite on the album along with Paradigm and Fermi Paradox.

[@danielchristensen3657]

John Kirk paradigm baby

[@martinmcguire8598]

Jimmy is irreplaceable They know that We know that (FoREVer) However Brooks Wackerman has a really creative style of drumming that compliments the band in a really exciting way It's like they are now the best they can be again without Jimmy Brooks' drumming on this album it's incredible. I believe Jimmy will be watching over the band with immense pride now they have Brooks. Arin was a good drummer and had the ability to play the complexed drums from their back catalogue but in terms of creativity to write the drums for an Avenged Sevenfold record it was evident that he wasn't on the same page as the rest of the band. I'm really impressed with the band for having the courage and strength to make the decision to find a drummer that fits in with their style and compliments them in the best way possible Brooks has made Avenged Sevenfold the nearest they'll ever be to complete again. I'm excited to hear what they'll come up with next with Brooks

[@framar601]

The stage is their best project i hope they go more in this direction, it was fresh and thrilling. A masterpiece.

[@vomitoriumbassist]

This album is incredible! Welcome back A7X!! Ive missed you all so much! Cannot stop listening to this album!

[@jstephen1]

Brooks plays everything so casually, he makes it all look easy

[@aaronrocs]

Love that album, and this song in particular is fantastic.

[@ZephyrusAsmodeus]

I absolutely love the way Brooks sounds both like Jimmy and has his own sound, Jimmy had that perfect way of filling, that punch, and Brooks brings that and has this great tempo and structured, choriographed and sycopated feel to it, it's fantastic

[@asamann1738]

Damn brooks layed down such sick grooves and signature sounds with his cymbals and kit selection.

[@fawfox480]

I really love this kind of videos. We really see what you normally don't see in the making of an album.

[@alexl.4362]

Farfox Fallout

[@etgohome1343]

You guys did so well with this album! This is easily my second favorite album of yours (Behind City of Evil). Keep it up dudes!

[@marcelltoth6183]

This song is one of their greatest masterpieces, which is no small feat. Fantastic.

[@AbaySeventeen]

Brooks Wackerman is a powerful drummer. NICE!

[@timofcent1]

Brooks is probably the best thing to happen to A7X since Syn joined.

[@amea1533]

My favorite song from the album, so amazing! 💜

[@theposhdrummer772]

I appreciate how the video is exactly 4:20 and it’s named HIGH-er

[@helco2856]

This song is so fun to play on drums

[@kev23dk]

This is what you call "a band". A true band.

[@johannestempest874]

I always find funny when I look at the band pictures of Avenged with Brooks- he doesn't look like he plays in A7X. But the way that he plays, and how he approaches each part, it's as he was already in the band since long ago.

[@The_Real_Kilo_G]

He looks like an ex skater that is going to his 6th graders chorus concert. Really doesnt fit the look of the band, but they make great music together.

[@thedailydiego6368]

The Stage is a masterpiece. No pause or skip button is allowed in my truck when this album starts.

[@Karla-ge2qd]

Brooks what a monster! One of my favorite tracks

[@owenharris1826]

Please do a part 2 of this video where they actually talk about Higher and show some of the recording processes. Matt's vocals on this song are the best they've ever been, and I wanted to see him in the recording booth singing it. Its just too good not to see. When he reaches the high note in the verse, I get goosebumps every time. He hasn't hit that note since City of Evil.

[@PetrucciFever]

Brooks is awesome & you delivered a masterpiece! THANKS

[@wastelanda7x]

I love this band so much.. theyve been there for me for so many years always bringing joy to my life with the incredible amount of complexity and thought that they poor into their work. playing endless shows and always giving %100 professionalism to the music has inspired me in both my pursuit of music as well as many other aspects of my life. thank you for working so hard and setting a great example for me during my teenage years into my early 20s. I feel like I wouldn't be who I am without the music you've made and the career model you have. merry Christmas.

[@FB0102]

I was blown away by the drums on this song

[@armin6928]

i really love this song, its amazing, so much fellings in it, and the album is great in my opinion, love a7x

[@K-Dub159]

Never heard of Brooks before but damn am I'm glad he's with the band now. Long live A7X!!!

[@Rampagedd]

You guys are the best, keep going. Don't stop. Loving your work Brooks. Thank you for the music!!!

[@rabidbwah3430]

4:02 brooks dancing with his instrument, AWESOME!

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Brooks, FIGGEN PHENOM!!!!! Like a glove!!!!!!

[@edwardgabriel6924]

This video brings me tears of joy 😭

[@LivScarfi]

ONE OF MY TOP FAVORITES OFF THE ALBUM

[@vozebateria]

PLEASE A7X, release a Making Of DVD of this album.. and the old ones too!!!

[@Marta1Buck]

honestly I love jimmy's voice more than his drum play.

[@vgc3545]

Ahmad Vawaid Sulthon agree. Ive never heard anything come close to his voice.

[@abadtime3319]

Fantastic song, fantastic album.

[@tkuvma4372]

No one can replace Jimmy... But, when you have Brooks, you're pretty close 👌🏻🔥

[@Upsetkiller456]

Best song off the album for sure which is funny since, I HATED this song when I first heard it.

[@sandymuhammadramdhan9133]

This. Me too lmao

[@elena79rus]

One of my favorite songs on the album.

[@fuhtehangzo1465]

As Matt had said 'the ablum is a grower, not a shower' it just gets better when you listen to it again and again

[@svenskakrigare9543]

Word. I hated many of the songs the first time I heard them. Especially Higher and Simulation

[@starpaladinnelaj]

@@fuhtehangzo1465 Interesting how right he was. I hated the Stage, Simulation, & Paradigm when I first heard them, but now there some of my favorite songs

[@kareemb0]

Brooks is amazing. Such a creative drummer and a perfect fit/successor to Jimmy if you ask me.

[@anthonydichiera6638]

Freed of the world, Shed of the weight, Onward to see you, my friend meet me in the stars tonight, there you'll find me, drifting in the ether within the lull.. foREVer

[@erikbudrow1255]

Brooks is like the Rev in stable form.

[@vermilion272]

i really like this brooks guy, he always seems so zen

[@dansands6363]

Hahahaha Brian's dad in the background at the end!!!

[@dansands6363]

Hey Avenged, tell him to star writing more songs! They never get old

[@alexl.4362]

Danny Sands Papa Gates always the jokester

[@Upsetkiller456]

He did the outro solo on Angels.

[@dansands6363]

Domenick boucher how do you know this?

[@Phantom-kc9ly]

Danny Sands it's called google

[@cole4700]

These guys are absolute geniuses!

[@BrejetyKirby]

After listening to just the instrumental of this song made me appreciate it more actually

[@johannacox3267]

I really like Matt he's so well spoken.

[@vladimirstroganoff4404]

I love this song

[@anamara3237]

muito bom ver essa banda se esforçando.pra mim essa e a melhor banda de todos os tempos ou umas das melhores.(ancioso) It's very good to see this band striving for me. This is the best band of all time or one of the best.

[@MrJelibin]

Promising news! Excited for the new album!!

[@iamyourgreatgreatgreatgrea6291]

Have you still not listened to the album? It's amazing :D!' A little warning though, it might not grow on you until you've listened to it at least like 3 times or so, they intentionally did the album so it wouldn't grow easily on a person :D

[@Brendini27]

It came out a month ago...

[@sarudedandorm1452]

I wish all upcoming A7X song will have its own instrumental track. Or even if it comes in a separate copy of the album. Because sometimes you just wanna savor the sound of the instruments. Especially when youre playing online games, driving, where you still wanna hear what youre doing and the people around you. :)

[@rascal512479]

Love these videos so much

[@cmillivol98]

If y'all don't play this live...

[@maitogai1995]

cmilliVOL still waiting for them to perform this live!!!!

[@darkestspawn5471]

MightGuyyy They played it in Evansville last month

[@prodbytdash4013]

Simply brilliant

[@abdultaylor6571]

I think the Stage is their best album . It's a work of art. Higher is the song that I skip to before playing the entire album all the way through. It's incredible.

[@camerondavis8213]

I absolutely love this album!!!!

[@agent_sickx444]

Best piece on the record !

[@astrasolaris1016]

Favourite track from the album.

[@reachingbeyond7065]

This is my favorite song on the album

[@jpizzlestreet06]

Definetely my favorite song on the album

[@jaggerbatia]

You guys this is truly beautiful and I cannot wait to see you guys when you come to Mississippi, it would be my dream to be able to reach out to you guys for some questions so I hope you read this!

[@sassysudz1]

Matt was conducting the choir at the end... so cool

[@JCVenomous]

I understand a lot more now where Sunny Disposition came from. Thanks guys, I’m still trying to get it.

[@mr.jarvis8976]

I don't know how Brooks able to keep his chill and flat face while he is playing crazy drum part.

[@Kpop_Metalhead]

Thanks for letting us know, I was curious as to what happened with your previous drummer. Next time can we see the ladies who were singing in the background? That would be cool...

[@OneMadLad11]

LingKiin pretty sure she's talking about Arin Ilejay

[@christopherhorton7657]

The original drummer pasted away a few years ago. The Rev was an amazing drummer and song writer

[@KHALID47]

amazing song i love it

[@pv1794]

Yes they return!!!! Love these!

[@epicbrofist6531]

I need them to perform Natural Born Killer live someday.

[@evilthoughts8763]

Epic Brofist I would love to see that

[@DamnImSoBored123]

What a great drummer and musician Brooks is... And on top of that he's cute too, lol im in love with him

[@troytree123]

The Albums sounds damn GoOD!!!!! Brooks is the MAN!!! love the line up!

[@tacoshells5632]

love you guys

[@sx7335]

Great album! I miss The REV, my drummer idol and all that he could represent as a human being. Even his back vocals were unique. But the new drummer seems to be nice too and he's got an awesome groove. Gotta stay strong and keep the good work. A7X are reborn finally! Thank you for the influences.

[@russ4moose]

Brooks is my favorite drummer. And yes, he did save A7x.

[@mustangman5891]

favorite track on the album

[@ThePanzerFreak5]

This song singlehandedly got me into Muse.