MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | Avenged Sevenfold - Critical Acclaim (Live In The LBC)

[@GaryHolloway-810]

This is their best era for me. I saw one of the last ever performances by the REV (RIP) in England when they supported Iron Maiden at Twickenham in 2008. Little did we know that just a few months later he'd sadly pass away :(

[@Debrutsideno]

I saw them after REV passed away. Mike Portnoy was filling in on the drums for the tour. The outpouring of love for the REV from the crowd was incredible. Signs and chants. It was heartwarming in a tough time.

[@_WeDontKnow_]

I've always thought that. they were at their absolute peak at the end of the REV's life. I still love em all but he was a huge part of their songwriting process, and Shadows was just in an incredible place vocally around this time too.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@_WeDontKnow_ Yep spot on. Musically & vocally they were absolutely killer at that point :)

[@MrVisualHigh]

I went to their Kerrang! awards gig in London in 2008, was a really small venue too, still one of my favourite gigs I've ever been to. I also remember exactly where I was when I found out The Rev had passed =[

[@samuel_doran]

He passed away Dec. 28th, 2009.

[@wallywest2360]

This is prime A7X. I still enjoy all the more recent stuff, but this is awesome. Critical Acclaim is such a huge anthem style song, I love it.

[@lanceandthelots]

city of evil and a7x, what a pair of albums

[@KindOldRaven]

Agreed, wish I'd been here. This is by far the best, well what I'd call, 'modern hardrock' band I know. And this was their best time for sure. Excuse the terminology but I really can't call them a metalcore anymore :p

[@elliecallie8282]

These lbc concerts were absouletly badass.I miss the old,prime them.I hope that the new album kicks as good as old ones..

[@SigTheSauceMan]

The lead guitar player (Brian Haner, Jr./Synyster Gates) is able to do those crazy long harmonics because his guitar is equipped with a SUSTAINIAC driver in the neck pickup position. It's an electromagnet pickup that constantly feeds vibration back into the strings so long as it has battery. It can also forcibly cause controlled feedback and self-harmonize, allowing Zacky to play rhythm parts while Syn does both leads in a duel at the same time.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Wow. That was awesome to learn about. Thank you for the info. Need to look the up to understand it more

[@shredgod6394]

You're correct. I have one in mine as well. However... he is still demonstrating amazing proficiency and control. The pick up makes feedback last longer. It doesn't make divebomb squeals for you. It's still easy to miss the harmonic or timing and end up with a flop

[@veezatron7925]

For more Rev singing, check out a little piece of Heaven from this concert! Lyrical content is questionable for new listeners but it's like a stage production live. I'll watch anything you react to from this show haha.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I think I am gonna do this entire concert

[@veezatron7925]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts yesssssss

[@j_wide]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts yes please do whole concert is absolute 🔥

[@arnolesi907]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Cant wait for more reaction

[@StGimbles]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts P L E A S E

[@Trevors_Dragons]

I am 17. I wish I could go back in time because I would love to see the live because the Rev's vocals are 🔥

[@gustavofring4363]

I'm 18 and same bro

[@NUCL3AR991]

​@@gustavofring4363 your dead

[@Ravi-rf1og]

The Rev actually has the highest vocal range in the band

[@SarahRichardsGraba]

The album this song is off of (the self titled one) is my FAVORITE album of theirs. If Bat Country had been on this album instead of the previous one (City of Evil), it would have been perfect 🤩 The Rev is definitely one of my favorite drummers. RIP Video question: I haven't traveled very far for a live show, but I've been to several places here in the state of Colorado where I live. Fort Collins, Denver, Commerce City (out by the airport), Morrison/Golden, Broomfield, Breckenridge... So there's a good number of miles on my car that were for concerts 😂

[@dakotamcmillan]

Bat country is great but belongs on city of evil which is also a great album hahah

[@lakeit]

Great concert vid as a whole.. I'm so glad I was able to see them when The Rev was still there.. not long after this came out.. Had tix to see them with a new Halestorm opening.. but couldn't make it.. still one of my faves.

[@rolfksamuelsen8395]

Loved ur take on the music!🤘.cant wait for more reactions man 👌

[@ivegyattocomment]

this was the prime era of them to me imo, city of evil was a breakthrough. i miss this year 2007? I remembered going down to a cd store and bought the deluxe ed with of the album with the making of album, rip the tracks and play it like crazy on my mp3 players, then introduced bat country to all my friends that didnt have any idea about this ban and became a fan immediately, when this concert dvd came out i also bought it and lend the disc to my friends and even having watch party. man those year was a really good time.... brings me back

[@Vispn]

R.I.P Jimmy , a real fucking legend

[@jeffcrampton4771]

R.I.P. Rev all these years later still great Synaster Gates the bad had it all

[@Gaara11990]

I didn't notice till that harmony that Syn had already swapped to the sustaniac at the time of this performance. His pinch harmonics and the like I just assumed they were cause he is trained in like idr how many styles of guitar but he is such a proficient player with so much skill under those fingers.

[@davidl8759]

you havent done any since this video its been almost a year please keep doing this concert its great

[@jasone3143]

The algorithm hits again, i almost always watch an A7X reaction but you got my sub in the first 10 seconds, GO Cougs! WSU for life

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

GO COUGS

[@synyster1818]

Try "Afterlife" from that concert

[@brunosantos1730]

All the concert was unbelievable but try "Afterlife" it sounds so damn gorgeous live. Cheers! Won my subscription ;)

[@conkeyy1]

This is their best concert

[@28dirtj]

Its crazy that this song is so relevant to today. Pretty much my theme song for the last few years. Especially now. As an army vet these guys really grab the attention of vets with a lot of their songs dedicated to the military and controversial things like this song and several others they have. Helps speak the mind of how we feel. I know they have a bunch of veterans or people who are possibly still serving in the military which is why they are more "patriotic" than most bands out there.

[@SRankerDMC]

I recommend Hail The Sun, they are a post hardcore band and their Vocalist Donovan Melero is also their Drummer. Missed Injections is a good vocal and drum playthrough. Other songs I recommend are Human Target Practice and Glass: Half Empty

[@slyder35]

This album and era for A7X is legendary for me

[@omar.r.d9016]

sir can you make the rest of this live, this was their best live with all of their best songs

[@gabrielstratton1775]

I went from SE Massachusetts to Seattle for the 1 year anniversary of Floor Jansens first concert with nightwish

[@SBguitarcovers]

More from the LBC!

[@leestephen4288]

Crazy how I was just talking to them and got a picture with them at the casino I work at

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

That's sick

[@loreadan9838]

Hi Tony, you reacted to Band-Maid. Thanks. There is a lot, lot more japanese Rock and Metal music to discover. Since the Managers and Band on Japan smelled money after the success of Babymetal, expect lots of Band from Japan going on world wide tour. One of the rising stars is the Band "Lovebites" (they sing in english). Take a look at thier channel, try the live acts like "Swan Song" or "Holy War".

[@emillyroberts1908]

Please reacting to more Avenged Sevenfold!! I really like your reaction.

[@ashishchetry1996]

7fold ~~

[@mr.mikechanel6349]

I love A7X ❤️❤️ I miss You TheRev 🙏

[@emillyroberts1908]

Nice reaction, waiting for more reactions to this concert

[@illeandreas920]

The longest Distance I travelled/will travel for a live show will be 1777km/1110miles Vienna to Barcelona :D But one day I'll travel to the US for some festivals or concerts \m/

[@jesseharmon4941]

The rev started to sing the "scream" parts while m shadows dealt with some vocal issues. In waking the fallen, m shadow does a lot of the screaming

[@eduardomchernandez8068]

This song is Amazing

[@alishatoleu4062]

7 hours is my longest road trip

[@TFFX12]

The melody of critical acclaim like game Metal slug on PS1 xD.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I'll have to check that out

[@fadlitv9353]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts have you checked it?

[@robbymadani27]

Avenged Sevenfold Live in Rock am Ring 2014

[@BrainsAndBeats_]

Nice man. Also a DCI/WGI fan. Just performed in Dayton not long ago. Got a favorite show? i hope more people can get into it. The music is just phenomenal

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I'm going to finals next week. Excited

[@beamerboy4436]

Beast and the harlot live in LBC

[@HF-dw6nx]

3:35 Me when I hit puberty 💀

[@jashin6661]

Umm.. Check out Avenged Sevenfold - Almost Easy from this concert. This is great!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Sweet. I will thanks!

[@arnolesi907]

Great reaction bro.. Next: Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife (Live In The LBC)

[@Blyter7]

hell ya

[@utbazia8131]

In the thumbnail u looking so much like M Shadows, dayumnn

[@snitchex5087]

Avenged Sevenfold song recommendation list: and all things will end blinded in chains carry on dancing dead danger line demons doing time girl i know higher natural born killer lost it all shepherd of fire strength of the world tension the fight st. james the wicked end this means war unbound (the wild ride) until the end 4:00 AM i think i gave u list of songs that can take a full year to react to but for future u will need to just see this list and pick a song randomly i have to say this list is more of underrated songs, i guess people have already suggested more of their famous songs so in my opinion this songs are the little gems of this band

[@Rickmitchell1983]

You should react too: Unleash the Archers : Awakening (full band play through)

[@davidriddick82]

Farthest distance for a show…. From South Florida to Columbus Ohio

[@ramdinsangaramdinsanga3370]

Drummer part is so high

[@sullivan8053]

Next afterlife live LBC please

[@siic]

Check out Beast and the Harlot from this same concert. Please just do the whole concert

[@gasuraaa]

oh love that dbd cap!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I got it on Amazon 🤟

[@rokchurnovic1108]

DCI. Phantom Reg baby

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Gonna see them next week 🎶🎶

[@gegart01]

I like this band so much. As much as Nightwish, Slipknot, Iced Earth and A little less than SOAD. But like to relisten a lot

[@mike_384]

Homie you look like Matt In the thumbnail

[@dylanvasicadrums]

Please do Afterlife in the LBC next.

[@MarolaChanel]

Next,, you try reacs to Alip ba ta, he a fingerstyle from Indonesia, sweet child o mind, still got the blues, another day, numb, And the others

[@Photosbyme]

If I remember Zacky plays one note lower the syn.

[@ElocGotGame]

Peep the DBD hat. Also you look like Summit1G. but aside from that all these dudes are majorly talented in this band like fr

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

LMAO even in this channel the Summit comments 🤣 You know a flat bill hat is pretty common in more folks than just summit and myself. 5 years hearing the comparison I just say I'm his dad lol

[@alfonsandersson5501]

Wait do you have a dbd cap?

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Yea. I streamed DBD for 5 years on Twitch

[@two-bearshigh-fiving9293]

Is that a dead by daylight hat?

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Yea. I stream DBD 5 days a week on Twitch

[@puguhsetyawan1744]

where there is an A7X there I am!!!!

[@isabelalovatelli757]

so am I!!!! lol

[@jaydenteal3915]

summit1g???

[@gavinmcguffey]

you need to listen to little piece of heaven live, from the same show his vocals are even better there

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I really do. It's been forever since I did them