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

[@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 😂🤣

[@jacobkohl9315]

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

[@westernocclusion]

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 🤘

[@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

[@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

[@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 😂😂😂

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@metalpunk]

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

[@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..!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@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

[@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.

[@NilsHedstrom]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@rexgd777]

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

[@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

[@CactusJack_AWE]

..What

[@svartsjokolade]

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

[@Roessler6661]

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

[@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!!

[@daggersquadops1148]

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

[@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

[@rebeccabrotherston7883]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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

[@tamaram.7094]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@arwaa_bby]

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

[@CoCoKwispy]

So weird but also refreshing and encouraging to hear syn talk about how he struggled to play his own parts back in the day.

[@daniboi271]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@AceElementYT]

Man, Syn talking about how he used to have trouble with solos back in the day is so humble. Because watching him live you'd swear what he does with his guitar is just inhuman talent.

[@toxicink72]

These episodes are literally so awesome. Keep them coming

[@jlr177]

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

[@sirisakintarawisat9541]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@Markjameslee]

Such an amazing chemistry between you two

[@av-bg2hr]

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

[@shaunlooksdead2205]

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

[@pamelajoy3495]

OMG, Synyster Gates My mind and heart are blown Away by You. I can hear you talk and play until eternity.... Thank you All for your Genius contributions to the Music world... I adore you all......

[@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

[@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.

[@solarwinds5114]

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

[@ruterrodrigues]

This made me even more willing to play this song. Avenges Sevenfold are the best band ever. Syn is the best guitarrist in the world and my biggest inspiration.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@juventusfc0520]

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

[@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

[@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

[@stugeh]

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

[@chadvitale1567]

It was such a blessing to see these guys play this with the Rev when the album just came out. I remember the Rev with his tie, syn with the fadora, Johnnys black and white spiked hair and a giant american flag in the background. Seeing those guys and how Well they performed back then made me realize, this is my generations Guns N' Roses. Incredible.

[@aliont]

Would love to see a breakdown of Gunslinger 🙂

[@DiablitoKawaii]

I love so much the texture Syns talk about its actually hard to find but it feel like a cold shadow embracce on a warm summer

[@jeffreydean5112]

City of Evil was their most musically elite album. Every instrument was at its best

[@mob1235]

the rhythm guitar is so awesome in this song

[@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 😂😂

[@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.

[@Pelleministeri]

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

[@camiii8032]

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

[@Synismyhero]

This was the beginning of my life. City of Evil changed my life. I was 13 years old. Also I bought syns red sweater, it's beautiful.

[@AlilBitAlexxis]

Dude same. There I was a little 8th grader watching MTV not knowing I was gonna love this band forever lol

[@GeorgeD519]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@weedzmusic5503]

EVERY THE WHOLE WORLD WANTS TO WATCH MORE OF THE REV!!!

[@EpicTweety]

So glad they brought these back!

[@ethanwhite5194]

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

[@Maverick-hf1pe]

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

[@paulussusngi8161]

I miss you all,can't wait to see your upcoming songs

[@5mellycheeze144]

I would love to see a breakdown of Blinded in Chains, and especially Dancing Dead. That is one of my favorite songs that I don't hear many people talk about.

[@rustilldown7]

Blinded in chains was my first A7X song.

[@Darkhalo314]

@@rustilldown7 Need For Speed Most Wanted 2005? That's where I heard my first avenged sevenfold song. Blinded In Chains!

[@rustilldown7]

@@Darkhalo314 no my brother told me his friend listened to them and recommended that one.

[@unrandomcualquiera...1122]

Sidewinder is a underrated song with a good guitar solo

[@sebaaalecha1294]

Please upload all separate tracks to the internet! vocals, drums, everything!

[@LuckyxTension700]

I love you Avenged Sevenfold! 🤘❤😎 The Best Band what i hear in this World,I love Beast and The Harlot and Almost Easy 🤘 R.I.P Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan,The Best Drummer of All Time 😢😭

[@LukeDatema]

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

[@matheusdksan]

i just love these, keep doing it please

[@richardsmith7322]

I agree 100% Save Me would be a trip to hear!

[@paparockstar3362]

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

[@mandygraham3027]

I'll never forget staying up late for when Westwood One radio did a live recording for Bad For Good , I think the show was at The Rainbow ...so so good ...Brooks is the man !

[@jyllianrodriguez2509]

I would pay some good money to hear break down of St.James and Second Heartbeat and then also a little piece of heaven and lastly Welcome to the family

[@aher1560]

brooks looks like cool music teacher who loves all kind of music, the? way he listen to the song is awesome

[@Shane-lc5do]

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

[@MelTheMisfit]

Beast and the Harlot was the first song I ever heard and it was the song that got me into A7X back when I was in middle school. I'm glad they did a breakdown episode for it ^-^

[@jessiemongeon2258]

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

[@kurthicks72]

One of the best albums!! I miss the creativity in the songs like this album featured. It seemed as if each song was its own album... so good!

[@520cuber8]

A million people are recommending SAVE ME! I'm one of those people. It is the best, and I mean THE BEST A7X song you guys have ever created! Now just get it over with and do Save Me!!!