"Hail to the King" - Avenged Sevenfold (Cover by First to Eleven)

[@krazyhorse9596]

Amazed at how talented this band is as a whole. Sounds so clean. As an Avenged Sevenfold fan...Respect.

[@szalame631]

It is not clean... Idk why. The original is cleaner

[@krazyhorse9596]

@@szalame631 not clean?? Tbh im very critical of music and covers. The sound i think is so clean it might be throwing ya off. Jus my opinion tho.

[@kamrhd]

@@szalame631 lame comment

[@dancellomarpadilla2832]

Matt this is your time to shine my friend. This is where your years of training have come to be tested. You did good my friend. Halocene and avenged sevenfold would be proud of your cover right now. Well done F211

[@TheSquirrelyGhost]

Who is Matt?

[@dancellomarpadilla2832]

The guitarist

[@thenumber1bobo]

cringiest comment

[@djnihal2]

I first thought you were talking about Matt Shadows.. I was like, shouldn't it be the other way around.. 🤣🤣

[@scyth3yato840]

who the fuck is halocene? they're not even on the highest tier cover artists. Sad comment :(

[@rustyred1]

Extra thumbs up to Matt on this one, great work on guitar 🎸

[@jussitikkuri6991]

Is Matt on lead guitar ?

[@UNKA757]

@@jussitikkuri6991 Yes, Ryan is on Bass

[@IanDeRanieri]

Yeah he did a sick job on this one

[@brendenconner9686-x1o]

@brendenconner9686 1:55

[@tripleblade35]

I agree with that. However the vocals are great. And highly underrated. So I must give credit to all parts of this. Drums. Guitar vocals and all. ❤❤❤

[@thatlonewolfguy2878]

This is easily one of the top 5 covers you've ever done! Also that solo from 2:59 was immaculate, I love the first "phrase" I guess you could call it, the first 30 seconds of the solo from 2:59 to 3:30 but the entire thing is amazing, just Matt made that melodic part sound so good before the tasteful shredding

[@jturunen82]

Now this was a freaking tight shift, job well done! Special shout out to Matt for absolutely tearing that solo apart! And Audra did a very good job in adapting this to her own voice - it's a perfect cover when it feels it gives credit to the original one, but doesn't try to copy it, rather making your own take on it :)

[@Crab102]

I got to say, this is a great cover. One thing that stands out of the original, is not just the lead riff through out, but also how prominent the rhythm electric is from the moment it comes in, which in my opinion is what makes this song work. I know, that can be said of any song, but in this case, the heavy driven rhythm electric parts are crucial to help that lead line fill out. It's not just there to be a base for the lead line. Not many covers have it as prominent as it is here as is with the original. Absolutely great work.

[@musefan12345]

Delighted to see you guys covering this one. It's not an easy one to pull off, but you all nailed it. As a guitarist, I know just how difficult it is to sustain that lead riff for pretty much the entire song. Amazing sound from that PRS too.

[@musemusician11235]

Woah, another guitarist whose username involves Muse that listens to First to Eleven? I thought I was the only one lmao

[@musefan12345]

@@musemusician11235 hahaha.

[@hariantorevce7567]

🔥

[@dmitrykazakov2829]

As impressive the riff is, it would really be better played on an organ and not to collide with with the voice. Guys could hire an organist from time to time. But the guitar solo in the second part was right in place. It reminded me Ritchie Blackmore in his best times. Great work! Keep the candle burning and Merry Christmas!

[@UnbrokenFlame]

I review the HTK album on my channel if anyone is interested

[@moonlitegram]

Man, you guys are probably the most versatile cove band I've come across in a really long time. Obviously, many cover bands tend to play a wide range of songs. But often, only a subset of their repertoire winds up sounding really good depending on the range and tonal qualities of their vocalist and their bands attention to detail with tone and production. But the range of songs you guys make sound really good is really impressive. The fact that you've killed it with pop songs from artists like Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson, to bands like this, Metallica and Guns and Roses really speaks volume to your guys range and dedication. And as I've said before, your dedication to put out consistent music really does show in the content you're putting out now. Top notch stuff. I hope you're all really proud of the work you've put into this band.

[@arnobiocelsodias1613]

L0p00

[@jussitikkuri6991]

As a true descendant of Baltic Finnish Vikings I love this rendition of Hail to King. King Ragnar would have loved it My Dad loves it My Gramps that came from Finland woulda liked it But As for me my friends........ I Love it.

[@Tomastorful]

No way. Absolutely incredible cover 😍😱 super awesome amazing! Can't believe this song was covered by you guys 💜❤️🔥

[@starkiller6856]

Matt killing that solo. I’d love to see you guys cover afterlife sometime

[@morganmatthews7221]

I 100 percent agree they would kill that song. And this is coming from someone whose been listening to avenged sevenfold since I was very little. I'm 29. And there still my favorite always will be. But afterlife would be so sick omg

[@madbull4]

I loved this cover! Makes me want more! Can we get "Afterlife" next please? Or maybe "Dear God"?

[@cyberforte]

Those harmonized "hail" vocals at the end of each chorus and in the bridge were a nice touch. Cool to hear that part with harmony rather than a shout as in the original.

[@8asw8]

completely disagree. they make their version even more poppy,... not a good fit on that song. it just doesnt work like this IMO

[@anglong7999]

@@8asw8 it's just feel so weird and weak at the same time :(((

[@8asw8]

@@anglong7999 it's the disney princess film king that's coming into the throne room ;) not the tyrannical despot it's supposed to represent

[@anglong7999]

@@8asw8 i'm not a fan of this type of vocal :(((.Seem to be,hmmmm,i don't know :(((

[@8asw8]

@@anglong7999 it depends on the song, I would say. here it missed the mark for me too

[@Man.Threed]

Lyrics Watch your tongue or have it cut from your head Save your life by keeping whispers unsaid Children roam the streets now orphans of war Bodies hangin' in the streets to adore Royal flames will carve a path in chaos Bringing daylight to the night (night) Death is riding into town with armor They've come to take all your rights Hail to the King Hail to the one Kneel to the crown Stand in the sun Hail to the King (Hail, hail, hail) (The King) Blood is spilt while holding keys to the throne Born again but it's too late to atone No mercy from the edge of the blade Dare escape and learn the price to be paid Let the water flow with shades of red now Arrows black out all the light (light) Death is riding into town with armor They've come to grant you your rights Hail to the King Hail to the one Kneel to the crown Stand in the sun Hail to the King (Hail, hail, hail) (The King) There's a taste of fear (hail, hail, hail) When the henchmen call (hail, hail, hail) Iron fist to tame them (hail, hail, hail) Iron fist to claim it all Hail to the King Hail to the one Kneel to the crown Stand in the sun Hail to the King Hail to the one Kneel to the crown Stand in the sun Hail to the King (Hail, hail, hail)

[@jinxbatey824]

Quickest I’ve ever clicked on a KZbin video. My favourite band being covered, love it amazing cover

[@thatoneawkwardfriend919]

Yea

[@balzac00]

Cool

[@jussitikkuri6991]

Audra is a Sheild Maiden for sure. Accompanied by her axe weilding warriors and battle drum.

[@vitor_ternero_]

Lyrics Watch your tongue or have it cut from your head Save your life by keeping whispers unsaid Children roam the streets now orphans of war Bodies hanging in the streets to adore … Royal flames will carve a path in chaos Bringing daylight to the night Death is riding into town with armor They've come to take all your rights … Hail to the king Hail to the one Kneel to the crown Stand in the sun Hail to the king Hail, hail, hail, the king … Blood is spilt while holding keys to the throne Born again but it's too late to atone No mercy from the edge of the blade Dare escape and learn the price to be paid … Let the water flow with shades of red now Arrows black out all the light Death is riding into town with armor They've come to grant you your rights … Hail to the king Hail to the one Kneel to the crown Stand in the sun Hail to the king Hail, hail, hail, the king … There's a taste of fear When the henchmen call Iron fist to tame the land Iron fist to claim it all … Hail to the king Hail to the one Kneel to the crown Stand in the sun Hail to the king Hail to the one Kneel to the crown Stand in the sun Hail to the king Hail, hail, hail

[@mj4459]

And who is the king today? Matt! Crushed it! Halocene did a fantastic job with Cole on this too and I'm so excited we have one from you guys too!!

[@Michael-zt8rk]

As a rhythm guitarist I loved when your guitarist decided the best way to play the big riff in the chorus was just to completely beat the shit out of it. Top work!

[@Reidlos1773]

This is not something I ever expected from you guys! This is amazing!

[@alex_rotary7]

This was amazing! Matt slayed this cover 🔥🔥 Hail to king Matt 🤘

[@krazyhorse9596]

That kid sold his soul to devil...

[@waywardson8474]

He'll be on the level of Matt Heafy in a few years.

[@Kelvin-ud4pz]

Amazing job! as usual! y'all never disappoint! Seize the Day or Dear God are also both great A7X songs. I feel like Aurdra's voice sounds unreal with the Red Hot Chile Peppers songs, and I think the vocals on either of those A7X songs could compliment your voice and singing style a lot. Keep up the great work! Whatever you put out We'll love!

[@zdmusic_official]

look @F211 Bonkers cause they do Californiacation live and clips of that are on there

[@Kelvin-ud4pz]

@@zdmusic_official yeah I love all their covers and I'm always watching when the go live.

[@BottomLineWMCX]

Absolutely BLOWN AWAY with this cover!!!! Hail to F211!!!! ;)

[@worth_kachi]

Bro she nails this! I expected a wired high pitched version but nah bro, this deserves way more attention!

[@skylardayas7885]

Hail to the best band in the universe

[@Chrisdead27]

This is a rocking end of the year song. Hail to First to Eleven. This 🎸🎸🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@dragonstorm8171]

I was never a big avenge sevenfold fan, but I always did like this song! Killer job!

[@hellfire66683]

Ok the guitars were on point and your vocals added a new life to this song

[@SappeninMush]

the guitar solo was literally perfect, amen brother

[@sleepyhead7391]

Holy crap I was not expecting this type of song covered by you guys. This is amazing. I was never a fan of this album, but you guys give thing song a breath of new life

[@alexmoon666]

The guitar player is on point with this song. Solo Wise it is identical to the album version. And you can feel the energy portrayed while playing the song. Amazingly well done. 🎉

[@ShardCollector]

I've always been a huge fan of Matt and I was still impressed of how good you are! 💪 Great performance from you all 🔥

[@liliantan2379]

Hail to the KING JESUS full of grace, blessed are YOU amongst the divinity and blessed are YOU amongst people, please pray for us sinners now and forever.

[@liliantan2379]

Hallelujah hail JESUS CHRIST amen.

[@tallboy83]

I have been watching all your video lately. Your ability to pick up any song is amazing.

[@Travis-b4n]

this band gives me goosebumps with so many of their covers! badass!!

[@52341]

Matt, what a powerful solo 😍 Audra with amazing 🤩 vocals as always

[@mikelaing6622]

Avenged Sevenfold is one of my all time fave bands to this day, and i gotta say, you guys rocked this out of the park! I got goosebumps with the nostalgia from this song, and from how well you guys all did in every aspect of it. Incredible guitar solo too!

[@samuelanders7597]

not going to lie, when i saw this i didn't expect it to work. Audra has such an amazing voice but i just didn't think it would work...i was wrong. this is really good. also just props to the boys for absolutely nailing the instrumentation of one of my favorite songs 11 out of 10

[@killikhivemind2776]

I'll be honest I first saw the notification while at work and was extremely confused. Avenged Sevenfold is so off what yall normally cover and has such a distinct sound I wasn't sure how'd I feel about. But yall killed it. You made it work with your style and the big one, with Audra's vocals. The mix was pretty awesome on that one. Great job guys.

[@boothsdrums477]

Omg that’s amazing massive fan of A7X tattoos and all this cover is really good keep it up ❤️‍🔥

[@UnbrokenFlame]

I review the Hail to the King album on my channel if anyone is interested

[@TriCountyMotorsEastman]

Nice job. It was a great cover and Matt made the guitar sound easy.

[@ATodoTrenRadio]

I love the original song by Avenged Sevenfold, but this cover really got me. Thank u guys for such an excellent performance.

[@Slaughterz93]

Wow Matt was incredible in this one!

[@paulaa5030]

Yesss

[@gcarap]

As usual.

[@samb9439]

Audra absolutely killed it in this banger of a track.

[@tempest9186]

I thought Halocene with Cole Rolland did an awesome job with their cover if "Hail to the King," & then I see this. This is awesome, guys!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kamaleialpizar8055]

I love avenged sevenfold, and this is my first time hearing this band. I still prefer the original in my opinion because I love shadows raspy voice, which makes it amazing. Though it is a cover, it’s good attempt! Something different, obviously my opinion.

[@thebob01]

Great cover! Band sounds great and Audra is awesome as always.

[@FirstToEleven]

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[@thebob01]

@@FirstToEleven Awesome! Thank you!

[@585numbnuts]

Kind of throwing my own opinion around but is what the internet is for. Love the black over the blonde. Even the red lip stick did not make her pop as much as that jet black hair.

[@LuigiTheItalian]

Although I don't expect it, more Avenged Sevenfold please!

[@Themetaphysician1999]

I love the femininity she brings to this song. Perfect Yin to the Yang ☯️ that M. Shadows is.

[@rereyna4320]

I love hail to the king intro, it's so awesome

[@bighouse1695]

Hail to F211! Love the crunchy guitars and the heavier sound!

[@mattkulesza7766]

🤘guitar was SOLID!!

[@gregoreisenhorn4326]

Probably one of your BEST Covers of all. The performance is nearly perfect !

[@philiphockenbury6563]

Thanks for this awesome job. I really love it.

[@Titan400]

Can't believe I did an actual out loud gasp when I saw the title. I love this song! And loved this cover!

[@sar6369]

this is freaking EPICCCC 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@jmanjonesthezombiekillinma6839]

Matt you slayed those soles and the songs rhythm Sam, man your drum beats were heart warming and keep me wanting the song to go on. Ryan i could feel the fiery energy coming off your bass and Audra your vocals tied the whole cover together: what do you get when you combine all those elements, A Masterpiece. Well done and good luck this, warm wishes and love from Canada.

[@jonathannadeau668]

I added this to my playlists even before listening because I know just how 🔥🔥🔥 it will be

[@Iluvpie6]

I come back to this so often. Her voice fits A7x songs SO well.

[@rush338]

FANTASTIC🔥🔥🔥

[@Sambora2009]

Avenged Sevenfold is one my favorite bands!! You guys kick-ass with this cover!! Hail To The King Baby!!! 🙌🏼🔥🤘🏼

[@Mariana_Reigue]

Es mi segunda canción favorita de Avenged Sevenfold... Increíble cover, ¡lo amo!

[@Bighank-kt3zz]

Nice job, Awesome job on Syn's parts and solos but I need to see someone play Zacky's parts. It leaves me wondering. And the bass player is on with Johnny Crist's parts. I am a fan!

[@CallMeMrBossG]

I was kinda expecting to be not good as the original but heyy....you managed to have me singing with you😍😍nice cover

[@j0x3r95]

This performance was finominal Very impressed Not only with the cover but the use ove lighting and camera movement

[@vladdyprosa77]

HAIL TO F211 In the morning, when I saw what cover you were gonna released, I got immediately hyped!!! 👑 🤴 🔥PS: Matt, you never disappoint us!!! 🤘

[@manuakasam]

This is the best cover I've listened from you guys in quite a while. Amazing voice control on Audras part. Don't know the original but i like what I've heard :) Love the emotion in audras face on the close up. Truly giving it her all. Amazing!

[@Troy_Harland]

Killed it with this cover🖤👑

[@wahyudinuno6743]

Aku selalu suka dengan cover yang kalian bawakan, sukses selalu buat First to eleven. Salam dari Indonesia🇮🇩🇮🇩👍

[@prajawahyus8376]

Joss pokoknya 👍🏻

[@pjkr123]

Suka lagunya ato cwknya?

[@wahyudinuno6743]

@@pjkr123 suka ceweknya

[@wahyudinuno6743]

@@pjkr123 wkwkwwkwk

[@colonelsarge2797]

While Halocene and Cole Roiland were spectacular in their own right, this is now my favorite cover of Hail to the King. It's no easy song to master, especially that guitar solo, but you guys pulled it off and I can't wait for what comes next. Happy Holidays F211!

[@AyanSamay]

Amazing Cover, I'm impressed, I think for the next Amazing Cover, I'm impressed, I think for the next one you could sing "angels we have heard on high" Metal version Due to Christmas or even "king nothing" SURE, if they haven't been there yet, I just say.

[@shadowfury3396]

Loved the video keep up the amazing work

[@BiggestKornFan1993]

Damm you guys killed this cover!!! This was one of the best covers I've seen in a long time!! Hope you guys do a nationwide tour someday, I wanna see you guys in concert soon!!

[@thomasanderson3746]

This 72 year old fan wants you to know that, IMO, this is your finest performance to date. That says a lot, because your work across multiple genres is consistently excellent. I'm awestruck!

[@snakedaddyjones3701]

I love that the lead guitarist was going HAM. I aspire to have that level of energy

[@juaneraso6039]

What an amazing cover, well done 👍

[@richardthecowardlylion5289]

Wow, this was really good! And as a video person, I loved the contrasts, lighting, & saturation work, really elevated the tone and feel to match the energy of the song!

[@michaellalhmingmawia8104]

Being an A7x fan u guys did the best cover ever 🔥🔥

[@UnbrokenFlame]

I review the Hail to the King album on my channel if you are interested. Would love to know your thoughts!

[@jorgegutierrezabdo]

Expertly done guys, this is my favorite A7X song hands down. Awesome job Audra!

[@paulaa5030]

So good guys, I love this ❤

[@SwanShadow]

Once again, you've absolutely nailed a cover that I would have questioned that you could pull off. I'm sorry I ever doubted. This *cooks*, with Matt lighting the flame.

[@mikenovas9364]

Hail to First to Eleven, what a cover oh my god

[@sisterateiibasumatary4363]

I can't express my feelings right now how happy I'm, Thank you so much for covering this 🥺🥺,you guys nailed it...I love you all ,it's one of my favourite band of all the time 🔥🤘🏻

[@GilbertoSiqueira7]

I love this sooong!!!

[@dcyberjake]

Dear god almighty. You all nailed that cover… but special props to that guitar solo. That totally slayed. Note for note a perfect cover. Most metal EVER!!

[@710Craig]

Love this song!

[@kaistudios809]

M shadows voice is legendary. Hope he soon recover fully.

[@siradinar]

One of my all-time favorite songs - y'all did a wicked cover!! Rock on!!! \m/ \m/

[@UnbrokenFlame]

I review the Hail to the King album on my channel if anyone is interested

[@hcarroll1983]

Amazingly amazing! Great job on vocals and the band just killed it!!!

[@DavidLinn]

i thought hail to the king was a christmas cover. then it started and i was like "they REALLY rockified this!" oh wait...avenged sevenfold. nvm

[@MrSlydog73]

Lol mate, this had me dying!

[@gcarap]

@@MrSlydog73 David Linn wins the thread!

[@Ashenwolf888]

I think in this particular video Matt's skills definitly dominated the others!!! But overal a fine job! As always. Well done F211!!

[@thomaspearce9268]

this is great

[@Ireland914]

Holy shit this cover rocked. Absolutely NAILED the guitar.

[@The_King_Kaden]

Yes!! I love this!!💚

[@jme92685]

Your guitarist killed it!

[@libortek6467]

Omg what Audra can do with her voice. Great cover

[@daddyshark2570]

seriously, 5 minutes of almost straight guitar playing. man this one is awesome. I think I'll listen to it back to back to back then head over to patreon.

[@dylansousa5571]

Great cover

[@davidslachta4083]

Ok this was a surprise cause this is difficult metal song and even though Audra is surely not Matt Shadows she did really great job as well as rest of the band. Nice surprise.

[@aeridyne]

HELL YES. LOVED THIS. Avenged instruments are so damn good but I have always hated the singer's voice. This is the metal I feel in my bones, absolute banger. Excellent job on the instruments too. Nailed it.