Avenged Sevenfold Presents Breakdown: "Beast and the Harlot" - Part 01 of 03

Breakdown is back and we're throwing it back to the "City of Evil" days with "Beast and the Harlot."
Directed & Edited by Rafa Alcantara
Produced by Alex Reese
& TWENTYFOURCORE Productions

[@AnotherBagOfChips]

You can tell that Brooks has immense respect for The Rev. It's absolutely incredible.

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hey

[@matthewroreilly]

What the rev did basically being homeless after high school, keeping touch with drumming and having passion, the fact he did most of the writing and back up vocals, and I mean the good back up vocals… is just god given talent

[@EnergeticSpark63]

@@matthewroreilly hey

[@jacobkohl9315]

I would pay some good money to hear Save Me on this

[@killedzinn4132]

Fuck yeah! Can't wait

[@SimonFlames]

Save me would need like 7 parts 😂

[@TayNez63]

In my dreams, not sure if they'll do it

[@eaches1]

One the best and longest loved that song wish we could have heard rev play same me instead of Mike portnoy on nightmare album

[@MrDanixto]

Oh yeah dude! I can't fucking wait 🤘

[@benjamincolvin8267]

love how honest syn is when he says that he used to have trouble playing solos back in 2004 its amazing to see how he progressed and how he got better at performing live..

[@m.naufalrandhika2546]

agree

[@haxonut]

Yep. Humble as he is.

[@zackakai5173]

It's true, compare one of his live solos from like 2005 to one from today and listen to how much more clean he plays.

[@joerotter2873]

That's because Patron not feating them now

[@mikethered4864]

Yeah splicing is the metal community's version of cheating on your wife. It's the ultimate sin, but so many people do it, just hardly anyone dares admit it 😂🤣

[@sailstone]

I really like how Syn is honest about having trouble playing his own material back in the early days. Gives the rest of us hope

[@mikehoncho2900]

Then he comes out with the solo on nobody

[@wilmertillberg-ui4fv]

this made me laugh XD so true @@mikehoncho2900

[@force83x]

@@mikehoncho2900 🤣🔥🔥

[@NicholasAnthony-jm3xt]

@@mikehoncho2900i spread my ass cheeks on playgirl as mike honcho

[@JSkeleton]

City of Evil was such an amazing record! I mean, every A7X one is, but City of Evil was really something crazy! Great episode!

[@sergeyp1280]

My favorite record of the band! Drums, guitars, vocals, everything is so amazing there!

[@pamsharwrock4475]

I feel that too!! The sound of this album was super crazy!!!!! I fucking love it. My favorite band ever, Avenged sevenfold!!!

[@stephendre2902]

JSkeleton I remember it losing almost their entire fan base but gaining all of Metallica and guns and roses fan base....

[@amelie4890]

It was one of the first album I bought with my own money. I was about 10 years old. I still listen to it to this day.

[@AbhijeetSingh-ed3lw]

@@chemical.christ The stage is their best record hands down

[@DesmondMoeller]

Would love to see a breakdown of Sidewinder.

[@XxonebeutyxX]

O dude fuck yeah that would be awesome to hear

[@will.7]

Up

[@adrianbusto9102]

Would love to see it live....

[@MrErikwade]

Right... papa gates has some guitar tracks in it..

[@jayhill2193]

Desmond Moeller Hosted by Syn and Papa Gates

[@l3rendd]

Man, Syn really hasn't aged at all

[@andrewpappas9311]

He still looks like he’s in his 20s

[@TheCrashx]

He's debuffed, but by no means aged

[@sashingopaul3111]

vampire confirmed

[@dimaszulri4438]

Not Syn only, all of member to

[@dimaszulri4438]

Not Syn only, all of member too

[@rickard7031]

The Rev breakdown with Wackerman? I don't think I have seen this excited for anything ever.

[@AlexPastel]

Except that he didn't, lol. Unless this was just a preview...

[@thekillingmachine4967]

@@AlexPastel At the start it says "Episode 7 pt 1 of 3" so it will come.

[@AugustShaman]

@@AlexPastel 2 hours

[@rickard7031]

@@AlexPastel I'm talking about the tease they did at around 1:50 .

[@unknowngamer9566]

Rickard Thuresson but Brooke’s sucks ass

[@namansingh7341]

Damn Syn is so humble about his skills

[@shredgod6394]

Naman Singh It’s hard not to be. The world doesn’t see him when he practices things he’s not yet good at. They only see the things he’s already worked on. It’s hard to be cocky when there are so many other players constantly innovating

[@haxonut]

Yeah. Pretty much all of them are. Uh, maybe zacky not so much. But I'd love to meet them all.

[@namansingh7341]

@@haxonut yeah, what I wouldn't give to meet them, they seem so nice

[@iliketrains3495]

The fact a great guitarist like Syn couldn't tell if his own riff was 8th or 16th notes just gave me so much self-esteem 😂😂😂

[@adityatitokristuaji]

I love Brooks Wackerman, he is humble man❤

[@sethdayton8076]

I have you seen the reading hate comments with them brooks just goes off and is probably the most vulgar out of them all

[@rebeccabrotherston7883]

Brilliant episode, thanks for bringing back the breakdown episodes, please do M.I.A next. I would love it if you start doing play through videos like the one you did for Bat Country. And, Brooks is right that is an amazing solo Syn!

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hey

[@StewPiffy]

We NEED a breakdown of A Little Piece Of Heaven!

[@lshadap7044]

Yes😎

[@geovannadomingues5395]

FOR SURE 😍😍😍😍

[@tatianagois4865]

YES YES YES

[@ahmedbawazier4098]

now we talking

[@shittymcshittingson7125]

It's just gonna be a bunch of cool dudes in a room maniacally laughing their asses off lol

[@Roessler6661]

why is brian look like he was telling his father about a song that he made with the band😁😂

[@RaelAnanda]

Her?

[@bildom]

Azrul Biersack I think that was intentional lol

[@Big_Sierra]

..What

[@svartsjokolade]

His actual father is in there at 7:43 ;)

[@Roessler6661]

@@svartsjokolade oh yeah, i already know it, that's papa gates :)

[@MadrugaFan]

Great episode. Just can't appreciate City of Evil enough. Gimme "The Wicked End" pl0x

[@kylendmiller]

Blinded in Chains is the goat

[@MadrugaFan]

That'd be great Breakdown material too. @Kyle Miller

[@R-Josephs]

Or Strength of The World, Sidewinder, Blinded in Chains, Betrayed, M.I.A

[@MumblerapSucksTrump]

Lamar Ceosen Blinded in chains is amazing

[@xdeadlyx71]

fuck it just breakdown the whole album its too good not to

[@TheTrace008]

I swear Syn could be Loki’s brother.

[@jamestindol9706]

TheTrace008 like Alex Turner, Loki, and Jack White had a love child

[@annabethrosa9335]

But what is syn played Loki in a movie

[@unrandomcualquiera...1122]

@@annabethrosa9335 nop he looks like Loki xD

[@cedriccote8576]

he already has one and he's called Thor

[@elistnsn2128]

Brooks looks like that one child that never wanted to be involved in music but his parents wanted him to.

[@ShadowKiller571]

Why?

[@98izzark69]

@@ShadowKiller571 I would think appearance and overall demeaner. Usually you can look at a person and tell that they're eithr really into that realm (arts type shit) or if you look like an accountant like Brook(e)s does.

[@tominthetux]

I remember slaving away at my guitar to learn that solo long long ago and to hear this now is like a weight lifted off my shoulders!

[@haydendupree8032]

When I hear the band talk about the older albums like City or Evil and Waking the Fallen, I get the sense that they have no desire to go back to that era. I totally understand the evolution musicians go through, but it is bittersweet. I’m excited for the future of Avenged Sevenfold but at the same time I want to keep hearing music that sounds like those older records.

[@MultiBigAndy]

I honestly can't dig the most recent albumor even much of Hail to the King (except for like 2 songs).. Nightmare was really their last "good" one.

[@BloodCat22]

@Grandma to Oliver&Lila nah I'm only 21 and have been listening to them since I was 12, I love their older stuff so much. Also super nostalgic.

[@christoffersjostrom4555]

I don't know for me no A7X has had a sound that was reminiscent of a previous album. They always try new stuff while still being A7X. The only album that didn't feel A7X for me was Hail to the King as it was much more basic than their other creations and felt only like a tribute album to old metal bands. But it was still a new sound for them. But I can't argue against City of Evil being one of their best together with the self-titled album.

[@BawlBag]

They can't.

[@ShrubPlays]

@Grandma to Oliver&Lila You mean to tell me The Stage sounds like Hail to the King? HttK is straight-forward heavy metal and classical influence. The Stage is a musical masterpiece with all kinds of crazy different things from any album they've done.

[@huda1957]

Next Second Heartbeat, Please ! Do You Agree?

[@uraharakisuke101]

Ohhhh Plzzzzzzz Fuuuuucccck Yeessssss

[@davidbarnhart6228]

Yes, I do! Love that song!!!

[@dakotahjg]

Yesssss that would be amazing

[@MuhammadFaizFilms]

HUDA TV YESSSSSS

[@99visionefootball]

ALL SONG IS YESS..!!!

[@thearbitersteven6503]

What about Trashed And Scattered, the song is super complex and all over the place.

[@downwardtumble4451]

all over the place? you mean *scattered*?

[@IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts]

@@downwardtumble4451 buh dum tiss 😂

[@facelessghoul-michaelsambe6663]

i did not thought that syn would breakdown his least favorite a7x song xD

[@captainedscythe]

They didn't do Strength of the World... I think that's his REAL "least favorite."

[@TaylorChristy]

@@captainedscythe Did he say he doesn't like Strength of the World?

[@captainedscythe]

@@TaylorChristy Oh yes, definitely. Mostly he beats on the chorus section, but he's probably the reason they never play that one live (in fact, I'm not sure they EVER have)

[@alexbaribeault]

@@captainedscythe They have.

[@soaringbullet]

Why is it his least favourite I've heard that he doesn't like it because he is glued to the mic

[@andrewpappas9311]

First song I ever heard by these guys from _Rock Band 3,_ I was immediately floored by Brian’s playing and Jimmy’s drum solo and Harlot still remains one of my favourite A7X songs

[@beef6958]

Holy shit. Matt's vocals + his harmonies at 6:10 made audibly gasp and raise my eyebrows lmao I've never really noticed them but God they're pretty

[@jakes4670]

Gets a copyright strike for playing audio of Beast and the Harlot

[@americanmetalhead7318]

Jake Strong lol, Article 13

[@sbentsen2714]

for their own song

[@St_Mindless]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@metalpunk]

Okay, but can we just take a moment to appreciate how clean and precise the Rev's drumming is? Like wow

[@BlueFlameBird]

"I've learned to play this live" Yeah so much so that you hate it now, syn 😂😂

[@YuxinZhou13]

while I can't even play it at home...

[@Gonnasifaherpewarts]

I wondered for so long why he hated the song. It's a weight off my shoulders to finally know. I'll sleep soundly tonight.

[@samurai6331]

Kyle Knapp A year late, but if I remember correctly. He hated playing it because he was co-leading on vocals and leading guitarist, and on live shows with how fast this song is must be hard to do but.

[@lizs8944]

"I'm a storyteller... I bring the Bob Dylan aspect to Avenged Sevenfold." HAHA, love Syn and A7X, thanks for bringing back this series!!

[@lokurachito]

Brooks was like: "I don't know what to say, I wasn't there at that time, why am I here, I want to go home" the whole video.

[@KarlstadDrums]

Hahaha true! It would make more sense to have him on tracks from the stage were he was involved in the songwriting

[@soham4741]

UnIdiota Mas nope . He was taking mental notes when syn was doing jimmy’s breakdown.

[@LesGaming511]

I don't think that was his attitude... Even though he only came in on stage but he is part of the band. They could of said fuck you you're not gonna be here when we do this

[@eva-vs1zu]

UnIdiota Mas no I think he was very interested in it

[@dudeman3929]

That’s funny bro, looks like he’s got no personality either, I’m sure he’s cool though

[@tamaram.7094]

All these breakdowns are awesome, thank you for doing these! 🤘

[@rebeccabrotherston7883]

Yeah, just noticed the is part 1 of 3!!! 😯 Hope it gets released soon

[@HatchedGeneration]

Finally Brooks! He's so quiet. I love it. Hope to see more of him. Songs i'd like to see this season. Sunny Disposition Angels The Wicked End Blinded in Chains MIA Second Heartbeat

[@lebvyh6859]

And acid rain*

[@JE-bq2vh]

@@lebvyh6859 they already did Acid Rain

[@Amber-wb7qt]

Save me

[@frankallister5538]

Save me and warmness on the soul

[@jacobnelsen2786]

@@frankallister5538 And Unholy Confessions

[@vl3005]

4:24 I knew he was gonna bring James into this... my thoughts exactly. I can't believe Syn was actually singing this song live.... Crazy. Chorus okay, but harmonizing in the verses too?? Sick.

[@SerpaTCB]

I love love love these. I grew up listening to these at like 5/6 time and now I’m a recording engineer , producer , and aspiring artist. Synyster was and still is one of my biggest inspirations. You guys forever rock , these are absolutely eye opening to see these sessions and know what’s shown! Stay rockin.

[@daggersquadops1148]

"Crazy crazy drums" I could see the pain in his face saying it.

[@av-bg2hr]

Love all of the old video clips. These breakdowns are amazing!!! Keep them coming!!

[@daniboi271]

Wow i really admire how Syn can be so honest about the solo..

[@toxicink72]

These episodes are literally so awesome. Keep them coming

[@Aztek91]

Any chance on possibly making an episode of I wont see you tonight pt. 1

[@fernando76661]

Yesss

[@ShrubPlays]

Or just both parts in general. It might be a decent 15-20 minute video but would be nice.

[@MegaJared2]

@@ShrubPlays dude they could make it an hour long with 20 ads and I'd still watch it

[@raniakjs]

YES

[@geovannadomingues5395]

PLEAAAASE

[@brandonstafford4054]

Love the early access to this. Cant wait for the next part of the breakdown for this. More City of Evil and Waking the Fallen!

[@kendraray]

Still my top A7X album. I love the vignette-like instrumentals and I always imagined being able to transpose this album into some type of theatrical rock opera.

[@konsuno8143]

i thought the scream in the beginning was a fry scream but its literally something anyone can do when their parents are sleeping in the other room without waking them up

[@arwaa_bby]

This will FOREVER hold such a big place in my heart! ♥

[@christianbeaty8274]

i hope that one day they release the raw final mix of their albums, that would so cool to be able to sit down and either mix down their stuff in your own ears or even just mentally breakdown what’s going on behind the scenes. i know there’s an instrumental version of nightmare floating around, but to be able to have the final project files in wav format would be absolutely amazing. honestly this applies to all the bands i listen to, but definitely these guys! i’ve always wanted to be able to actually isolate certain components and be able to take in what’s actually going on, especially on solos and fills

[@ExternusArmy]

There’s instrumental albums of Waking the Fallen, self-titled, and Nightmare. There’s a few instrumentals for City of Evil but these are pretty elusive. Listen to the isolated tracks from Rock Band that are available.

[@jeom0498]

@@ExternusArmy where can i find any of this? I would love to listen to their raw tracks

[@ExternusArmy]

JEOM 049, you can find all the instrumental albums on KZbin. City of Evil only has a few tracks sadly. The isolated tracks for songs that were in Rock Band are also available on KZbin. Just search up the song name you want followed by the track you want to hear (i.e., Nightmare guitar track) and it’ll show up if they’ve released it.

[@jeom0498]

@@ExternusArmy thank you!

[@slakker321]

First song I got introduced to A7X way back when... childhood shit right here. Thanks for the content guys, really appreciate it.

[@mattmcsherry761]

Same. GH2. This song introduced me to A7X.

[@dawnworth9392]

God Damn love these...for real! So cool to hear all the different elements broke down that you otherwise can't hear in the completed song. Keep em coming!!! ❤️🤘❤️ #foREVer

[@music2boot247]

Thanks for bringing this series back. :) Please, for myself and other aspiring musicians inspired by your band, keep these videos coming. These are extremely insightful in learning how to write and produce music.

[@lexigold5346]

So we just not gonna talk about that Zacky picked his nose and ate it 😂😂❤️

[@aghisnaghiyasalmustaghisat2554]

Its funny because a second before i was picked my nose and then i saw zacky did it too lol

[@JordyFern]

At what point ? How do you pick that out? Hehehehe!

[@fayfayyooou]

8:23 😂😂

[@rexgd777]

The day I get to meet Brian, my life will be complete. Abslute beast, my greatest inspiration on guitar playing.

[@Pelleministeri]

Thank you so much! You guys are amazing! Greetings from Finland to everybody

[@JZJ7777]

Absolutely love this song. The riffs and drums are amazing, and the singing? Five stars like always. Ya’ll did a great job on it.

[@jlr177]

Hell yeah. As someone just getting into writing music, I LOOOVE these breakdown episodes. They are so helpful in learning how to arrange.

[@joeyc_yeet6207]

I feel like syn is the kind of guy that doesn’t talk much but once he warms up to you he’s a great person to have a conversation with

[@matheusdksan]

i just love these, keep doing it please

[@LukeDatema]

Such a masterpiece. So awesome to watch them break it down.

[@cheesymusicofficial]

It is so cool to get an insight to the writing and recording process of these amazing songs. Thanks for sharing

[@kfr5018]

City of evil. Hands down my favorite song structures by them.

[@areaof]

Wow you guys just relieved my guilt of splicing takes in the studio

[@johnathanmclane1468]

You guys have been my inspiration since I was in middle school. Crazy to think im 25 now and still always thought your writing method was flawless. And this series has gotten me inspired to hit the studio again 😎🤘 keep it real, boys

[@Markjameslee]

Such an amazing chemistry between you two

[@shaunlooksdead2205]

They should’ve brung the Rev back to life to breakdown this song

[@aliont]

Would love to see a breakdown of Gunslinger 🙂

[@GeorgeD519]

These uploads are fn wicked thanks guys appreciated , RIP REV , cheers to Avenged

[@Jkorn]

Love these breakdowns 💯

[@enogsiepoh6645]

Truly thank you. You have helped me like many others through I tough times. Please continue to grow and show us your unique talents. I have one band tattoo and that's the batwing. I don't regret it. Thank you for making me a better husband and father

[@JokerGamerThe]

We're incredibly privileged to have access to this kind of material from our fav band. I was thinking in the guys of the 80's ... dude, these guys just listened to the songs and that's it. We need to thank all of this

[@mrdelirivm]

FINALLY! WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! 🤘🏼

[@josephrosenbaum3343]

aw helllll yeah. been waiting for a breakdown for BOTH

[@TheReverendTholomewP]

PLEASE FOR THE SWEETEST LOVE OF REV RELEASE THE JIMMY BREAKDOWN WITH BROOKS!!! TOO MUCH GENIALITY INTO ONE VIDEO!!!

[@rize3168]

If only the rev wasn't dead rest in peace my friend rest in peace

[@hazardgaminghg122]

@@rize3168 kinda rude just to say it like that.

[@rize3168]

Its isn't rude how was that rude I said I wish he wasnt dead he was the greatest drummer like why would I disrespect a person that I deeply respect

[@sirisakintarawisat9541]

Avenged Sevenfold​ We love you 'Jimmy' 🤘😢 -Thailand 🇹🇭

[@skaffen]

I love these breakdowns, it's really interesting, keep doing more :)

[@ianbarcelos]

Oh man, I love this series. Please never stop this one guys!

[@benr41kil]

So no one gonna talk about zacky picking his nose and licking his finger😂

[@Shane-lc5do]

Awesome breakdown of one of my favourite Avenged songs, can you do a breakdown of Save Me? Definitely an underrated masterpiece..

[@cyberyoda0]

I could watch an hour of breakdown for this fantastic 5m 40s song. So much nuance and detail, every time I listen I hear something new.

[@Brianpedrozaofficial]

This is my favorite video series. I wish you guys would make more.

[@camiii8032]

¡¡BASTA!! LOS AMO DEMASIADO. Hagan el álbum completo de City Of Evil

[@GisGlam]

i know this song is not Syn favorite, but that guitar solo , is AMAZING , my favorite so far!

[@blackshadow8082]

i love Avenged sevenfold but this song not my fav too😅

[@GisGlam]

@@blackshadow8082 😅😅

[@JZJ7777]

I love that one too, it’s hella amazing.

[@freightdog611]

I freaking love these Breakdown videos.

[@iamgodbringmecake]

This is really cool! Keep doing these!!!!

[@ExtraLongHonkers]

city of evil is my favorite album. i know others are more polished but i just love the insane song structures all perfectly backboned by my fav drummer

[@stugeh]

Ah thank you Brian for making me feel abit better about not being able to play most of his solos.

[@pmedic523]

I love how they're are breaking down the break downs! This is sick!

[@bamboozledelia8079]

for real, you guys were the one who led me into this kind of genre

[@solarwinds5114]

City of Evil is such a masterpiece. Easily in my top 5 albums

[@melodica5407]

8:00 😂 I always knew that most syn's city of evil stuffs aren't really one take. He wasn't sober enough to play clean 😂

[@ethanwhite5194]

Oh my God a Jimmy breakdown 😱 😱 I haven't been this excited in a while

[@christianlgrey_]

i really appreciate the honesty with punching in parts of the solo, to hear sevenfold recorded like that makes me feel, i dont know, happy? Really brings things to a level playing field because though syn's talents are FAR beyond mine, when I would punch in certain technical riffs/leads part of me felt weird like "Im not good enough" while I though of myself as a decent player, when it came to recording I felt like I was a terrible player haha. Though I'd practice it enough to pull it off live, it's just really cool to be able to hear this from syn himself. Absolutely love these breakdown episodes!

[@paparockstar3362]

Would love to see a breakdown of Radiant Eclipse. Seeing that I can rest in peace.

[@marlaheifner5353]

i have watched this vid so many times i just love these vids

[@givenspade]

I'm so excited for part 2!

[@OHADG10]

A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN!!!

[@jessiemongeon2258]

Brooks wearing the headphones and drumming at 9:11 looked just like Jimmy

[@juventusfc0520]

Just brought me back to when this came out and when I was listening to it. Good memories.

[@woohooivan]

I love videos like these. Well done boys.

[@Maverick-hf1pe]

They knew exactly what they were doing putting Syn on this one

[@thesilentcartographer5273]

4:11 "SYN-copated"

[@frozzard8048]

Thank you two, very cool!

[@VitaEx]

Love this anything off city of evil or or nightmare wild lovvvve to see buried alive such a masterpiece much respect to all the guys so much talent and hard work put into each album !!! Much love guys

[@EpicTweety]

So glad they brought these back!