Making An AVENGED SEVENFOLD Song In 5 Minutes (Speedrun)

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[@NikNocturnal]

I didn't know you were ghost writing the new A7X album

[@TheRedAnvil40]

It's the chromatics bro, the Gates signature style

[@Tigerjunky93]

Flat 5s

[@jheetman]

Ghostwrote, he finished the entire album in 63 minutes

[@rmbartz6549]

hi nick

[@monolithic7739]

Well, this guy has some serious chops and anything is better than Hail to the King,

[@benw4409]

Sevenfold fans are so starved for new music I think we'll just take this as the new album TBH.

[@rossiniogates]

So true I’ve taken the 50 Seconds of into the ether as a new album too 😂

[@dragonslayer6630]

the solo is so damn good

[@Kalebsweeten]

This but unironically

[@rerecroz.]

TRUE

[@joshuakennedy5629]

The solo sounds so good

[@eliteteamkiller319]

All joking aside, this does show how powerful a little music theory knowledge can be.

[@kadegreen5356]

Spent my teenage years trying to reproduce A7X's sound with my mates and this bloke does it in 5 minutes and is spot on. Dayum

[@DodInTheSky]

I mean it clearly was written beforehand but it’s still veeery impressive. Especially getting that drums recorded on a keyboards in 1 take.

[@TheCompyshop]

@@DodInTheSky He didn't write it before hand, why do you think it's called a speedrun?

[@jakemoresea7415]

@@TheCompyshop It may not have been written prior, but he clearly had an idea before the shoot

[@TheCompyshop]

@@jakemoresea7415 Well yea. Bands have a certain pattern that they use as their signature play style. A talented musician can figure what what scales they use and create something in their "sound" with ease. All he needs to do is know what the scale is

[@sleepyblade]

it's easy bro

[@Gabriel_Ax]

Synyster Gates seeing this: "Am I that predictable?"

[@Bobobo-bo-bo-bobobo]

Yes. Yes you are

[@guywholovesmusic4611]

You are, but that isn’t bad, like we all think David Gilmour will play something with lots of feeling, that is awesome

[@bongo_baggins]

A little haha but he doesn't try to fix what ain't broke.

[@HonestFarmerLigue1Fan]

Yes, especially after City of Evil.

[@chrismeadows4216]

* gypsy jazzing intensifies *

[@DavidNwokoye]

Man has no time for bass *AGAIN* , cause he wouldn't stop talking through the run 😂😂😂😂

[@Sir-Thrash]

That bass probably missed being played at this point

[@guywholovesmusic4611]

Bass is the most important one, after all Johnny Christ is the true leader of the band

[@drewharper1891]

@@guywholovesmusic4611 No....🤦‍♂️

[@albutcher9152]

@@guywholovesmusic4611 nice joke

[@guywholovesmusic4611]

@@albutcher9152 you didn’t get the joke very well then

[@luckyxtension700]

"The best motherfuckin' duck song i've ever seen" -Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan

[@jordynpenner9105]

Look at the size of that fucking duck!

[@alexandersmith3989]

Friggin, stallion duck

[@Kr0nK_YT]

"He's not afraid at all, HE'S NOT AFRAID AT ALL"

[@luckyxtension700]

@@Kr0nK_YT Oh yeah motherf*ckers 🤘 foREVer in our hearts

[@michaelcrane85]

STALLION DUCK

[@Lyendith]

"Fine, if they won’t release that goddamn album, I’m gonna make it myself!" Seriously, that intro is spot on. XD

[@VenNoel]

I’m really impressed on how this sounds, not even 80%, not even 90%, but 1000% absolutely like A7X

[@cryptidproductions3160]

If you removed the vocals you could 100% put this on and tell someone it was an isolated instrumental of an obscure b-side and they wouldn't even question it because he got the guitar tone and playing style so spot-on

[@SheetFiber]

@@cryptidproductions3160 😂 someone should try that

[@dylanlapenna8513]

Yeah he perfectly had their sound. The only hard part is replicating the singer since his voice is pretty unique And he’s been through multiple throat surgeries.

[@paulhummell]

Even on the vocals someone could tell me it was m shadows post vocal surgery while being sick and id believe it

[@smokingguitars8404]

1000%

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

i’m angry about how easily you came up with that harmony

[@ali965]

dude is insanely talented

[@benparsons4979]

literally just arpeggios over the chord

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

@@benparsons4979 okay mr music theory it’s still impressive

[@fufc1231]

If u know your chords than going up a third is fairly simple Still cool tho

[@RandomPerson-ui3xv]

havent seen the replies but watch,there's gonna be that smartass who's like "ItS nOt ThAt HaRd JuSt LeArN mUsIc ThEoRy" edit: i was right...kinda

[@matthewswanson8247]

This dude: takes 5 minutes to write a full song Me: Takes 5 minutes to tune to drop D#

[@drpelliper5818]

drop d sharp????

[@matthewswanson8247]

@@drpelliper5818 i play hail to the king in drop d sharp.

[@MakotoIchinose]

@@matthewswanson8247 you mean drop D flat? (Which is C sharp

[@redlikegreenday4825]

@@matthewswanson8247 so, standard?

[@HCkev]

A "full song" is quite a stretch...

[@moocow17]

as a 20 year listener of A7X...i would swear this is one of their songs minus the vocals....the phrasing of the drums and guitar + the harmony is spot on city of evil

[@robo369.]

“Motherfucker bit me” had me dying 🤣

[@Shadows_shade]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@isaachauzel149]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-ip5ny9pq8h]

Other than the lyrics it’s honestly very accurate to what avenged sevenfold sounds like

[@sco0by_d0ob420]

He captured shadows’ mannerisms though. But the laugh sounded like Jared Leto joker

[@HonestFarmerLigue1Fan]

*Very accurate to what 2007 - 2013 Avenged Sevenfold sound like* Because Waking the Fallen and City of Evil sound nothing like this

[@darianruttenberg4035]

@@HonestFarmerLigue1Fan STST?

[@joryjennings7527]

@@darianruttenberg4035 7th trumpet and waking the fallen were much much heavier than city of evil or even self-titled were however hail to the King did kind of bring out a little bit more of the heaviness in avenged sevenfold

[@nicknyethesaxguy894]

@@joryjennings7527 while HTTK is good, I would say it’s more so Metallica than a7x

[@fabianooliveira4367]

HOLLY Vocal= The stage Rhythm= Nightmare Solo= Carry on Drums= Almost Easy

[@laugelarsen912]

Thats pretty off dude

[@BlackMaria]

Drums remind me of Unbound

[@HonestFarmerLigue1Fan]

Nah, it's basically "Carry On" with a bit tweak on the vocal.

[@LivingLikeLu]

@@laugelarsen912 🤣 fr

[@bu1t3rfly71]

YUP

[@DontBlinkk182]

Some people are just an inspiration to begin playing an instrument After watching this video, I have decided to stop playing the guitar

[@kicubu]

Agree 👍 jaja i start to learn French... XD

[@cactustactics]

picking up the bass because you're inspired to use this as a jam track, I can relate

[@JassyPabst]

I love ducks 🦆

[@chancebattenberg8400]

All hail the duck 🦆🦆🦆

[@whosaidthat84]

We love you Jassy😁

[@gejugfeguug5623]

But i dont love duck poo

[@saedt]

WOOOAAAHAHH FEED THE DUUUUCKS

[@riverdunlap5826]

you must be in the order of the quack

[@Dzwonek05]

Even when I'm a huge Avenged Sevenfold super fan I consider this to be true 😆

[@herberthooverfeetpics4595]

Couldn't tell

[@Paleoprimal]

*SHOCKER*

[@avery.a5948]

Had no idea

[@thatoneguynooneknows6310]

A7X IS LIT I LOVE BUT THIS VIDEO MADE IT REAL FUNNY HEHE

[@gabelanz9188]

This has such authentic A7X sound, it's freaking insane!

[@kingatheist7231]

Lmao The vocal adlibs made me laugh myself a sixpack!

[@UncleRJ]

Next challenge: make a Napalm Death song in MORE than 5 minutes.

[@budgetgitarr5351]

Thats called an album

[@Lucas-vd9mz]

Now that's a hard one

[@guitarplayer1495]

you need like 10 seconds to make a napalm death song.

[@UncleRJ]

@@guitarplayer1495 that's the challenge. He needs to do it in 5min instead of 10sec.

[@guitarplayer1495]

@@UncleRJ ohh i see, yeah Olle is right you can make a whole album with 30+ songs on it lmfao

[@iliketurtles999]

Dude this is uncanny as shit, the way the guitars are actually perfect...

[@orsivan5731]

It took him 5s to say dualing guitars, 100% legit A7x.

[@rickrolled1918]

When he said "it was a duuuuuuuuuuuuuck" I felt it😔

[@JaMbizard]

Easily the best speedrun you've done! 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆 (rated 5/5 ducks)

[@michaelcomazzi5047]

Also rating it 5/5 ducks!

[@michaelharris1843]

No invisible watermelon. I'm sorely disappointed, Bradley.

[@DavaHerian]

LMAO Inside jokes I totally understand xD

[@fabio896]

👐🏻

[@LolmgGaming]

its never a complete a7x song without da *Invincible Watermelon*

[@UchihaSumairu]

100% real this was impressive. So accurate and really felt like one of their songs (though for obvious reasons not as polished) NOW. Do falling in reverse so I can see Ronnie react to it and perhaps take it as a personal challenge and make a new song! Honestly a7x should as well though. please.

[@stevenhagen4858]

This is hilarious and impressive at the same time! As an A7X fan I loved it lmao

[@connorcanagon4955]

This honestly sounds like if avenged got drunk during the recording of city of evil amd recorded tjis masterpiece 😂

[@IanGacek]

You get drunk with them towards the end of your comment? Haha

[@connorcanagon4955]

@@IanGacek ngl i probably was when i wrote it 😅

[@6fejmk]

@@connorcanagon4955 no u weren't lol

[@antonyferrarigerevini6518]

I'm 100% sure that even if Beadley made a Tool, RHCP or Primus speedrun, he would still not have time for bass

[@G4sTo0wN]

No bass in a rhcp song would feel so naked 😂

[@themusicthrills9282]

@@G4sTo0wN even the Tool songs

[@MHNK77]

@@G4sTo0wN I think that's the whole point of OP's comment

[@goner.9989]

@@G4sTo0wN aren’t they almost always nekid?

[@joshuac7]

That would imply Johnny actually writes shit 😬😂

[@eddiesidorov8635]

They should actually include this in their next album, it’s spot on!

[@darkwolves14]

as a die hard a7x fan, and a guitarist myself, i must say you absolutely destroyed it on guitar. fucking perfect.. BEAUTIFUL. great job ! !

[@_.Mercury._]

I can already tell this is gonna be my favorite. Edit: 10/10 shared this vid to my buddies.

[@_.Mercury._]

@@BradleyHallGuitar so when’s the full version. 👀

[@laineridley2143]

I'd love to hear a Primus speedrun lol

[@karthesis5247]

He wouldn't find time for the bass anyway xD

[@dragonslayer6630]

hell yeah bradley wont abel to do les stupid wierd crazy bass lol

[@andrewpappas9311]

Oh my god that'd be hilarious

[@ApothecaryTerry]

Primus forgetting the bass would certainly be interesting.

[@bryndentully9235]

Primus sucks i hate that band

[@robhartle1849]

Fun fact: don't know if Bradley knew about the "stallion duck", but if he didn't... This was no coincidence, but fate. KEEP RUNNING, STALLION DUCK. RIP THE REV.

[@Auscilius]

Dude yes!🤣 I've watched tons of goofy a7x compilations haha bu that moment was legendary

[@robhartle1849]

@@Auscilius Indeed that was an epic encounter: The Rev vs The Stallion Duck. A clash of titanic proportions.

[@mypopwar6308]

Ah dude I watched that video like 12 years ago. It’s a classic. Ole Jimmy will always be remembered.

[@dethcx22]

Holy crap, I just came across your channel, I have no idea if you'll see this but I went to college with you back in 2006-2008. I was in the class below you, with Steve and was friends with Jamie. I still remember hanging out with you in the music room playing Metallica. Name's Craig, working as a Software Engineer now, but still playing and it's good to see you are too. I literally haven't seen you since. Might be playing again publicly soon, started singing, maybe we could catch up at some point. It's great to see you're still going :)

[@user-eq2bv5jk1u]

DUDE THATS SO COOL!

[@AXfanYeemo]

Have you done a “making a SLIPKNOT song in 5 minutes” yet? If not, it’d be really interesting and entertaining

[@RichardDeBerryOfficial]

I agree

[@The7thDruid]

That would be a disaster piece.

[@cedi5735]

yeah but like early slipknot

[@RichardDeBerryOfficial]

@V.A.C.R. Indeed it would be me

[@AXfanYeemo]

@@cedi5735 ayo nice MFKR pfp

[@ligma6496]

would be nice to see a Gojira speedrun

[@go1988]

I second this message!

[@kaixgt2]

I third this message!

[@RealRuruu]

I fourth this message.

[@TotallyNotLoki]

I fifth this message

[@vulture4066]

I sixth this message

[@SkullyFuckingNova]

Needing an album from A7X, this was perfect.

[@Metalpazallteway]

Love how the editing is at a minimum and still pulled it off.. Bat Hats off to you

[@1bigboi_629]

"Oh wow that actually sounds good for once, i'm proud of that" *every guitarist related to that*

[@jiantjingerjohn]

The muscly arms in the thumbnail is perfect. When I first got back into A7x in 2005 none of my friends liked them then and would make fun of the fact they were all in tank tops showing their arms and that's why I liked them haha. They all grew to love A7x eventually :D

[@Replicaate]

Haha, I remember the permanently sleeveless state of them from like '05-08, people thought it was so poser-y. I was a teenage girl then though, so naturally I loved it.

[@gregtheflyingwhale6480]

Ok this actually blew my mind how you wrote the parts without even a songle mistake. I see beyone 5 minutes practicing before the video :)

[@tonyg1296]

You're so spot on it's hilarious. You're amazing mate

[@tyolmedo1127]

i’m pissed at how much i like this, Avenged Sevenfold got me into metalcore and heavy music so this was fun to watch

[@nutellaking734]

Not gonna lie this actually sounds like pretty decent avenged sevenfold considering it was made in literally 5 minutes

[@HonestFarmerLigue1Fan]

@@syd606 gr8 b8 m8

[@nutellaking734]

@@syd606 bro i can taste the salt - very nice, but next time put something sweet in to compensate for the taste :)

[@you-ki8fd]

@@syd606 in your opinion.

[@JackKastor]

I'm loving that your take on Shads' vocal style is basically the Joker with Flu. Exceptional!

[@yujiyamagawa3990]

I think this is absolutely the best 5 minutes speed run I have seen so far… pretty fucking incredible!!!🔥👏👍

[@DireThorns]

As a fellow Briton, I can confirm that there is nothing more casual to us than studying a Scrabble board before any big event also Korn would make an interesting episode

[@Wankzz]

From all of us in Belarus... your a balls

[@bigbadboiyeah7555]

@@Wankzz ow

[@abdul-hadidadkhah1459]

Hey, im Persian, and I couldn't care less!

[@tylercady3985]

You know I used to laugh at those bass player jokes, but now I've become a bass player. Not by choice though. I started a band with my friends and it ended up being 3 of us that played guitar, a drummer, and no bassist. So being the only one that actually owned a bass, I was nominated to play bass. The jokes are still funny, but now I feel them lol

[@jasonvoorhees1316]

Make life difficult on them by writing songs with crazy chord progressions and odd time signatures.

[@yantheyam5622]

You and me both brother bassist

[@craksracing0com708]

that was AMAZING man.....you create this kind of not easy music effortless and so fast that....makes you question everything about talented people....

[@justincavinder5504]

This man has really mastered his craft, very impressive.

[@LelouchVi2741]

I already know this is gonna include a dual guitar solo!

[@dragonslayer6630]

thats harmony but i get it bro

[@simmme]

That harmonized chromatic lick was dope!

[@GlobeZ87]

The only question left is: why does it take them so damn long to record a new album?! just hire Bradley hand he'll write it in no time! Amazing as always mate! horns up!

[@thatoneguynooneknows6310]

It’s cause of the whole COVID thing they’re manager wants nothing to continue until it’s clear to continue

[@GlobeZ87]

@@thatoneguynooneknows6310 I know. they always said they just wanna release a new album when they're also able to tour. but it has been waaay too long as a fan. but of course Im happy when they healthy and take there time in first place

[@RandomPerson-ui3xv]

covid's a bitch. not only it killed so many people,it also prevents our favorite bands from making new music >:(

[@ianpcon3630]

They have confirmed shows for Summer 2022 so M Shadows said it will come out before then

[@Farvann]

This is the first Avenged Sevenfold song I've ever heard 😅

[@Kramer_.]

@@HughWanztino do you think they better before the stage album?

[@user-ft9nt1vo3i]

You're not missing anything.

[@2skinface]

@@user-ft9nt1vo3i nah bro they’re one of my favorites bands of all time

[@eternalfaeri1415]

@@user-ft9nt1vo3i I'm afraid that's an invalid opinion. Especially after The Stage.

[@spartan_x1177]

@@user-ft9nt1vo3i What is that supposed to mean?

[@nostalcholy]

The vocals are ironically on point but the rest are unironically on point. Gj Bradley

[@phantomechelon3628]

Damn - absolutely nailed this one. Even better with the Hollywood last second finish. As a huge A7X fan I have to say well done! If any of the guys ever get ill or injured on tour...just give Bradley Hall a call...

[@shitpostingnigga4681]

The thumbnail made me think you had started using synthol

[@iamandreja]

At first I was like "this doesn't sound like A7X at all" but when I heard the final result, I was stunned. Epic!

[@hoydudu]

This one is definitely the best one so far. Except the bass line, it sounds like Jason in AJFA...

[@huntersherman3537]

Your "motherf*cker bit me" had me absolutely rolling. And that was actually insanely good, I'm just gonna count it as a new single.

[@igsdharma]

You're a great guitarist anyway. 5 minutes and combining Beast and the Harlot and Hail to the King, that's not bad.

[@pla6ue]

As a huge A7X fan...I about pissed myself laughing while simultaneously being pretty impressed. Excellent job man...lmao

[@AmadChima]

The best baseless A7x song that they never wrote! 5/7! Need a Trivium speed run for sure!

[@nicolasmendez173]

Hell Yessss! Wanna see bradley try out a Heafy Style riff, and if hes gonna come with those Hetfieldish vocals of The Crusade and Shogun.

[@jackthetroll7081]

Matt might get a laugh out of it

[@ShaneT5S]

As a huge fan of A7X, I'm really impressed with how you got a classic and a newer A7X sound in one song!

[@peteytwofinger]

i have to admit feeling skeptical when you laid down the vocal track but in context = solid gold !!

[@AJPMUSIC_OFFICIAL]

Your keyboard drums are getting better every speed run!

[@rossiniogates]

If Brad can do this in five mins wtf are avenged actually doing lol 😂 let’s get Brad to make the new albums he’ll be able to do 2000 albums a week

[@ShrubPlays]

They aren't releasing music until they can tour it.

[@rossiniogates]

@@ShrubPlays yeah I read that too they should still release it tho we are all dying out here man

[@ShrubPlays]

@@rossiniogates I would like new music but I completely understand their decision. Fans are too greedy sometimes. Gotta be patient. :)

[@billyanggranesta8722]

@@ShrubPlays 🙏🙏🔥

[@gabrielbelon4111]

@@ShrubPlays But are they recording it at least? It would be so nice

[@unnombreoriginalmentemarav3583]

if the album of City of Evil, and Waking the Fallen were going to have a baby, this would be the song

[@unnombreoriginalmentemarav3583]

i was expecting everything, but no Duck Country ... Dx

[@conradpaine7332]

So the weird thing is this is very rushed to fit the 5 min time line but is still better than more than half the commercial song’s released by record companies would love to see a 10 min speed record just to give you more time to develop the lyrics and tweak the instruments great work

[@blakemanefield6014]

The growth of the keyboard drum chops is truly inspiring!

[@robmiester]

Those keyboard drums were actually really tight this time around

[@leo__mac]

Got also some 4:00 AM vibes to it with that progression and harmonies. Sick stuff!

[@jameskimmel8695]

Itd be awesome if they covered this at a concert

[@dragonslayer6630]

arguably the best speedrun so far brad well done the solo wuz frikin kickass

[@rustysautos7833]

That's gotta be the best one yet those harmonised parts are perfect

[@dankmetalmemes]

Closest thing we’ll get to a new A7X album

[@adamsunderland0823]

Skipped right to the end thinking it was a serious song. The vocal literally made me laugh out loud. Gg

[@evanp7728]

Bro a trivium speedrun in the shogun style would be perfect for you man love the video🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@NoOne-tg3xl]

I enjoy every 5 min Speedrun challenge, love ya ❤️

[@unholyhate380]

1st time seeing this channel, 1 minute into the video insta subbed. loving it!

[@Alex_Wolf_Hero]

That was so damn funny and epic and cool!!! I love it!! 🤣🤣 You've won a fan, my friend😂😂

[@Ahsf56]

I'm not even joking but that was actually unbelievable. That was amazing! You get the usual laughs from us but to make something sound like that in 5 minutes, my god you're talented beyond words mate! Actually mouth open with how good that was 😂

[@jim62000]

Damn they really got squidward to do a guest vocal for the “motherfucker bit me” part 😂

[@jaz.s2k2]

Brilliant job mate! Thoroughly enjoyed that, the duck being at the door and then biting him had me XD also the nasally parts made me think of Dave Mustaine a bit tbh haha but I feel that that made it better somehow. Would love to see more of these speedruns in the near future. Much love from a fellow Brit 🇬🇧🤘

[@Metalhead9428]

i cannot believe how well u knocked this out of the park, these keep getting better and better haha

[@jrk10]

This was easily the best one you’ve done yet, very accurate 😂

[@ProxylandGiraffe]

Imagine what this man could do if he had an entire day instead of 5 minutes

[@marcus_mayhem]

That was freaking brilliant!!!! Loved it brother!!!!

[@zackakai5173]

I'd just like to appreciate that I've been hung up on this one part of a map I've been creating for a story I'm working on for hours, and I had a major breakthrough and basically speedran a bunch of it while watching this video.

[@PakSilvers]

We all know that he always lefts the bass for the last second because it's the hardest instrument to play and sound nicely, and he knows he's gonna be frustrated if he plays bass the first.

[@barrywright749]

This is the best speedrun you've made to date. UnDUCKingbelievable

[@ARockyRock]

Making a Motorhead song in 30 seconds: Step 1: Turn up the volume Step 2: Turn up the volume Step 3: Turn up the volume Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 as needed

[@JoeyDispoGaming]

Definitely the best one of the series yet. I’d love to see you try Gojira next. Keep it coming man. Brilliant work

[@carljohnson6673]

he might needs some added minutes cse joe duplantier growls could be difficult 😂😂

[@AndrexzGamez]

Love these videos bro! Keep it up man! Greetings from Costa Rica!

[@galgrunfeld9954]

Well, God damn! (no Avenged pun intended), that was so good for 5 minutes :O And you got the Syn's guitar style so well and Shadow's harmonies and vocal mannerisms so well :D I super enjoyed it. Definitely wish it were longer. Next one: Myrath? You haven't done oriental yet.

[@StrictFit23]

I needed this today, thank you!

[@austinneel1696]

Awesome video my man I’ve subed and vowed to binge this channel

[@Geese_boi777]

that was unironically so good. the guitar tone was perfect