Giving Avenged Sevenfold another chance! Vocal ANALYSIS of "Hail To The King"

[@andrezitox-]

Whoever told you to begin with "A Little Piece of Heaven" is a maniac LOL

[@Kreiger81]

I love love love this channel. Its by far one of my favorite channels. my personal theory is that what happens in the voting sometimes is that people dont want to recommend the same song over and over again, so they keep the band consistent but change the song, so sometimes songs that might not be the best for introductions to an artist get picked.

[@mattcossel29]

​@Kreiger81 you are thinking way too much about it, and way too positively about people. Not that that's bad at all. It's just trolls.

[@robbiesharp311]

I disagree

[@kevinsmith7-7-7]

Great Song with Great melodies despite the subject matter

[@dougfry5897]

For real! You have to have a healthy introduction to A7x before you venture into that avenue lol

[@JuliusNovak_]

You should react to Buried Alive next you will get a whole different view on the band with that song, it's considered to be their "Stairway to Heaven"!!

[@Big_Sierra]

Yes. Or Victim! Something actually impressive lol. Everyone suggesting the most mid songs.

[@bigdog91paper]

I'd also throw Exist into the mix

[@derfrosch1487]

Buried Alive and Coming Home are two of their greatest songs. They should be very proud of themselves. I'm not saying the others suck. their catalog is full of great songs. Those two just stand extremely tall. Nobody is another great example of a song that sounds so great when comparing it to the rest of their catalog. In my humble opinion.

[@Reaper-3000]

Hell Yeah!

[@JuliusNovak_]

If we all keep requesting it she will eventually get to even if it takes a little bit🙌🏻

[@julzap29]

The thing with Avenged Sevenfold (and the reason why everyone's recommending different songs in the comments haha) is that they have always been so eager to evolve their sound and their influences. They started off with this crazy garage metalcore eclectic sound, driven by The Rev's insane talent and creativity, and after his passing they really leaned hard into more commercial sounds - this song is probably their most radio-friendly out of their most radio-friendly album. Lately they really just do whatever they want with their sound, some people LOVE the new stuff, and "OGs" often hate it lol. As a fan of all their eras, I think you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't explore these different sounds in context, because (not only, but especially from a vocal standpoint) looking at their evolution is honestly really interesting. Also just as an aside, The Rev was an amazing vocalist and often did backing vocals in tracks like Critical Acclaim. My personal favorite from them is Blinded in Chains, from City of Evil.

[@metalmamasue3680]

I LOVE Critical Acclaim, it's one of my favorites by them 😎👍

[@vohan12121]

I dont think I have seen a comment so perfectly describe A7X sound. I've been a fan of them right from City of Evil, and they are one band I can listen to each of their albums front to back. I love them so much. But, as you said they have evolved their sound as each release happened, and its been an absolute treat as a fan.

[@AchmadAmir-te7qy]

I love when pro reactor know what how and why about what they react is.. this channel know what happening. And explained smoothly. I love it

[@nickkontozoglus4771]

Maybe this is just cause I love AC/DC and they had a similar thing where they lost their vocalist too, but it kinda reminds of AC/DC. With Bon Scott, they explored a lot with their songs. They definitely didn’t rely on him (the Young brothers are also very memorable). But in song where they had a “tough/intimidating” vibe to it, Bon did it with a more gravely voice. He wasn’t loud and didn’t really scream much. And I feel their songs tended to be slower. And he was with them until right after one of their biggest albums “Highway to Hell”. Where a lot of bands try to recreate their sounds with a new singer, instead AC/DC adapted and changed with their new singer Brian Johnson. And still found a way to keep a similar vibe while changing the sound to fit Brian’s higher-pitched screams and deeper gravely voice. And they found a way to make their very first album with Brian their best selling album. Songs like “TNT”, “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”, “Ride On”, and “Highway to Hell” are some of the biggest songs with Bon Scott. But they’ve also had massive hits with Brian Johnson. In just one album, they made “You Shook Me All Night Long”, “Back in Black”, “Shoot to Thrill”, and “Hells Bells” (which is also a tribute to Bon Scott). Probably their biggest hit of all time, “Thunderstruck”, was with Brian Johnson too.

[@zacbreeden1966]

Ive been a fan of hard rock/guitar rock and metal for over 40 years and never has guitarist grabbed me the way this guitarist has. He is amazing.

[@TwilightWolf2508]

Gates is a master of conveying emotion through his guitar, it's one of the things that immediately hooked me on this band years ago.

[@codymoreno7981]

@@TwilightWolf2508 If you like that check out Erra Jesse Cash is a genius on the guitar and vocals

[@GrinchDec23]

These guys are crazy good live...no matter the setlist you will be massaged with sound....damn seen them multi times and always marvel at the excellence....

[@Nitenman]

Synyster Gates is the real deal, I'm almost jealous that you now get to go and listen to his material for the first time!

[@arclondon157]

Both guitarists are amazing, I love how they alternate between themselves (especially on this song) on who forms the rhythm and who has the more “star role”. Like on the intro it starts with that crazy riff, but right as that riff would become old with no intervention, the other guitarist comes in and turns that initial riff into the rhythm. Then as the key changes that first guitarist becomes the more dominant again, it is both amazing production and amazing songwriting

[@amaryllis604]

I bet M.Shadows would be down for a tea time interview. He seems like such a nice guy and he puts a lot of thought into what kind of vocal fits each album.

[@dudaajunges]

That would be insanely cool!

[@ciudadcareta]

Pleaseee

[@colbysmith9568]

vouch

[@TheMooseFromTheRoom]

I am pretty sure he would, yes!

[@johnlombardo7816]

that would be so dope!

[@tacobob3953]

Nightmare and bat country are some great songs that really encompass their “signature” sound

[@artoriguspendragon6925]

Agreed. I'll throw in Beast and the Harlot as another potential one to go with those two.

[@goldenpie6]

@@artoriguspendragon6925beast an the harlot also just has some incredible vocal layers I think she’d enjoy

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

Blinded in Chains is what i want to see...Bat Country is so overrated tbh

[@Steve-fc4bo]

​@@Shadow0fd3ath24I disagree about it being overrated but it is definitely overplayed. It's one of like two songs that people who don't know a7x know anyway. It was a song that made it to the Hot topic store playlist. Excellent song still but overplayed

[@ryurc3033]

Bat country is iconic at this point.

[@sandmanenters4187]

You really need to see the energy of this band live, especially the golden days with the Rev. Live at the LBC is one of the best shows I've seen in my life. It's been my workout music for years now. Love your channel.

[@dropkickpherby6994]

100% agree. Should probly warn her about the SCREAM strippers tho 😂

[@sandmanenters4187]

@@dropkickpherby6994 No more explicit than the performances at the Grammys these days.... 😅

[@pastaalalamborghini]

I saw them a few times in the early 2000s at various festivals and was always impressed with them. They sound like their album live and put on a killer show. Five finger death punch was another band from that era that was incredible live. Disturbed was right up there with them when David’s voice would behave. Saw them a couple times that were pretty disappointing vocally but a handful of times that absolutely rocked

[@sandmanenters4187]

@@pastaalalamborghini That sounds amazing, you're very lucky to have grown up in a place where you could see so many shows. I love FFDP and Disturbed. I'm from South Africa, so it's few and far in between that we get stuff like that. At the moment people are freaking out because The Offspring and Green Day are coming in 2025 . They will be performing with our SA's legendary punk band, fokofpolisiekar :)

[@pastaalalamborghini]

@@sandmanenters4187 yeah man, very lucky in retrospect. I live in central CT, US. We used to have an awesome radio station 106.9 WCCC that unfortunately no longer exists. They put on epic free shows and epic festivals back in the 90s and early 00s. We even got some great 90s alt bands at the fall harvest fest called the Big E right up in Springfield,MA this year too.

[@rialyandriamiseza9814]

This band is so versatile that every song feels like a first impression. All of them are so different

[@that_brian_guy]

FUN FACT: M Shadows used to be an almost exclusively harsh vocalist, their first two albums are majority screaming. I think you would enjoy listening to something from each album in chronological order, because you can hear Shadows evolve as a vocalist over time.

[@travesty-studios]

This is something she needs to start doing

[@Robert_Douglass]

Matt Sanders aka M. Shadows

[@UltimateGamerCC]

i hear he damaged his chords doing the harsh vocals and that's why he leaned away from the harsh vocals.

[@nathanlawrence656]

Yes please

[@MetalMilitia83]

Devolve

[@kennyg823]

Please do afterlife live from the lbc by avenged sevenfold if you can. Im not really a huge fan of them but this song saved my life when my daughter passed away in 2010. Thank you for all you do.

[@coleboard8510]

YES!!

[@user-sd5og3wu2d]

I feel this because it brought needed comfort during a very close passing in my life.

[@daveduncan518]

Agreed! The live vocals and backup vocals/harmonies are incredible. She would really enjoy that live version.

[@Jaymi85]

THIS IS A MUST!!! anything from the live in the LBC concert is fantastic but this song is a real demonstration of what they can do, plenty to talk about for sure

[@perendykrobert]

Please, this is a must to see!

[@mariofly243]

yes it remind us of metallica because they took huge inspiration from them over the years, even some riff in some song are direct tributes to them im impressed that you could get your finger on that !

[@d.columbia9603]

Tribute and inspiration are very kind ways of putting a7x style

[@metalmamasue3680]

They said this album and the title was a tribute to the bands who inspired them growing up and as artists. So yes it has the sounds of those bands, including Metallica. Perhaps Hail To The King means Metallica was King in their book. I know it certainly has been for many of us who cut our Metal teeth on Metallica. I started listening right before MOP dropped and have been hooked on metal since. We still go see shows, now my older son & his gf go headbanging with mom 😁 We're getting our tickets and shows lined up for the summer. 😎🤘

[@gaffer2602]

Yeah, I'm getting a bit of AC⚡DC as well. Just with how tight the guitar can be, rhythmically

[@wolfmazter]

As a professional audio engineer, I really enjoy your videos. Some of the tones and consonants you talk about have really changed how I build vocal EQs for different singers.

[@deadshy296]

Yes finally more avenged sevenfold ANALYSIS.

[@josephainsworth9681]

I concur

[@imBigDaddyG]

YES! MORE AVENGED SEVENFOLD!!!🔥🔥🔥 A Little Piece of Heaven should not have been requested to you so early! They have so many BANGERS🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@H1DDENASSASSIN]

I mean, in my opinion, A Little Piece of Heaven is their biggest banger

[@GixGrey]

​@H1DDENASSASSIN which is fine, but it's often used as a song to get crazy reactions out of people, and turns them off the band. Luckily she was persuaded to check them out again.

[@feliciabedard6249]

It was requested also on teddy grey on stuff and he was like why so many of you asked me to listen to this? Why did you think that I would like a song about cªnnibalism and necrøphilia? People suggest this as a shock value I guess. This song would never go out today. 😅 when I was a teenager I never really understood myself the song or the clip.

[@imBigDaddyG]

@@H1DDENASSASSIN nah I love the song lol but for the first listen of an A7X song I don’t think it’s the best for that

[@robbiesharp311]

I disagree.

[@cheyennepepper301]

I am SOO happy you’ve gone back to try them out again!! Save Me is a FANTASTIC song by them, I hiiiighly recommend it! Also, as a choir/opera girl, his attention to diction fascinates me! In metal, it can be difficult to understand vocals at times, so having him be so clear is just music (literally) to my ears. I also love his use to harmony in his music, I think you’ll grow to love it as well. They’re one of my favorite bands ever, I am so very excited for you listen to more of them ❤

[@cmlr22]

MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE Avenged Sevenfold!!!! Theyre my favorite band of all time! Songs....uh...ok so lets dooooo Nobody, Buried Alive, or Critical Acclaim next please please please

[@lautaroverdugo5518]

the fact that they sound so similar to metallica is because this is a homage album to all the bands that inspire them in their childhood... for example "doing time" could be a guns n roses song. On the other hand, I recommend "cosmic" from their latest album, it's the representation of their personal and musical growth, I bet it will make you cry.

[@unLUCKY95]

This exactly. One of the most hilarious things that people give A7X shit for is that they "copied" several bands with this album... Yeah, that was the point, it's basically a tribute album. I'm not even going to argue if people say it's one of their weaker albums, it's certainly not my favourite, but to criticize it for sounding like Metallica or G'n'R is hilarious, because that's not something negative in this case, they're just saying that they achieved what they set out to do.

[@soundworlddotcom]

This means war is sad but True 🙃

[@dustinmcclurg4347]

Was just going to post this until I saw your comment lol

[@justinw3196]

For me "Doing Time" for me sounds exactly like "Hell Yeah" by Rev Theory. Not sure if thats their intention but it definitely sounds like a direct copy of that specific song. Maybe rev theory got the inspiration for that song from GnR but I wouldn't know

[@eeeeee8762]

@@justinw3196 I can definitely hear it, I wouldn't be surprised if it was an inspiration. It's never a true 'direct copy' though... Not in the music industry, that's not how it works.

[@Rngenius_]

If I can make a suggestion, I recommend "Afterlife", and if you want to spice it up, use the Live in LBC version, where all of the members have a singing part.

[@ciudadcareta]

YESSSS

[@Nigels_Wrld]

Afterlife is one the best songs they made

[@robertwye9463]

Another one that would be great would be Acid Rain, from pure vocals perspective Matt goes fucking crazy on the song

[@blackDrMe1409]

This is a masterpiece of a song!

[@jackandcoffee1145]

I love that you brought up how crystal clear everything is in this song. It really stands out to me.

[@gaylehoward9686]

I love how much you enjoy listening to music. Seeing your delight at the guitar solo made me smile, it's great when music makes you feel like that. 😊

[@laurieemme1534]

YES!!! Excited to watch this tomorrow! 🙂 Suggesting AFTERLIFE for a future review!

[@102ndsmirnov7]

Jimmy's vocals are iconic on it.

[@murphymoerf]

and if you read this and consider reacting to Afterlife, do NOT react to the music video 😄 I'd suggest the Live at LBC version instead. That way you get to see them live and the song in full as the music video has some parts missing (like a lot of their earlier music videos) Edit: And as a bonus you get to see The Rev 🖤

[@102ndsmirnov7]

Yes, the music video cuts out my favourite part of the song. Certainly suggest the Live in the LBC version of most of the songs performed there.@@murphymoerf

[@darthpancreas4877]

@@murphymoerfThe Rev’s vocals live are even more impressive, because you see him playing the drums while singing so passionately ❤

[@laurisalonen3330]

I think that live in lbc is one of the greatest live shows of all time

[@MetalDisciple97]

You gotta do Save Me. Such an epic song with an incredible vocal performance

[@brandonneemann7883]

I’m so excited bro. I’m seeing them live in a few weeks. Can’t wait for blinded in chains and save me😭😭

[@Iamthesun314]

@@brandonneemann7883same! I’m going to the Newark show so I have to wait for a while tho

[@hmm5176]

@@brandonneemann7883Damn man, enjoy the live concert, Roman Sky as well is going ot be amazing.

[@shadowproductions969]

Save me and Victim are some of my favorite vocal/ harmony performances

[@rehzxy4428]

Save me is their Magnum Opus so it definitely needs an analysis.

[@user-zd5dt9vp2p]

I’m so glad you’re giving them another shot! They’re one of my favorite bands by far.

[@advayavocals]

That was really amazing, I really enjoyed and learned a lot watching this reaction video. Thank you so much @The Charismatic Voice for putting such videos up here. I have learned a lot about vocals watching your videos over the months or years. Thank You :) Stay Metal

[@PCGoneMAD]

"Afterlife" is probably their most 'commercial' song, and "Bat Country" is my own personal fav. Both have interesting vocals

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

Beast and the Harlot was always on the radio in 2005

[@maxsmith8196]

Hail to the king is honestly probably their most commercial song. Huge success, long time fans did not like it

[@johnlombardo7816]

two of my favs !

[@skat26onPSN]

​@@maxsmith8196not nightmare?

[@maxsmith8196]

@@skat26onPSN I'm mostly going by numbers, and radio playtime

[@brunocarbone1272]

You should react to ALMOST EASY. The combination of vocals and backing vocals in this song plus The Rev's double ride cymbals (which became his signature) is a stroke of genius. Absolute must. ❤

[@Robert_Douglass]

Stroke of genius?

[@jacobsampsonis7782]

​@@Robert_Douglassit's a saying, look it up...

[@Robert_Douglass]

@@jacobsampsonis7782 You must have figured I already knew that or you wouldn't have corrected that with the edit.

[@IKnowStuff]

+1 to this suggestion.

[@h1s0wN]

Why has no one recommend M.I.A.? Avenged Sevenfold have massive respect for the troops and have written a few songs for them and veterans. M.I.A. in particular, showcases a dynamic vocal range, thought-provoking lyrics, and emotions ranging from rage to terror to remorse

[@manny4707]

M.I.A. has to be one of my favorites to show off shadows range cause there’s so much in there and the message is amazing

[@larrychang14]

Love that song, super underrated imo

[@benpurcell4935]

MIA or This Means War are such provocative songs for very different reasons.

[@JacobC479]

MIA, Burn It Down, Sidewinder, Betrayed, even Seize the Day, there’s some great songs off that album.

[@Alacrity01]

MIA, as in, Paper Planes? That can’t be what you mean…

[@mambutuomalley2260]

I absolutely loved the breakdown regarding the consonants. You're right. Once you've heard it you can't unhear it. Absolutely fascinating. Your reviews never fail to amaze me.

[@travy9148]

“Sidewinder” acoustic guitar solo at the end is probably my favorite solo of Syns. I think part of it is his dad too but that solo gets me everytime.

[@deathya1]

Sidewinder is my personal favourite Avenged song ever. But I also very much enjoy the solo at the end of Dear God, where Syn trades solos with a guy playing a steel pedal guitar.. and it sounds so soulful and tasty.

[@GriffinWallTheFlyingLion]

One of my favorites, so underrated, that part gives me chills every time

[@LucasGabriel-xz8nk]

I think sidewinder is the most fun for her to listen to. It's such a different song and so progressive, I love it

[@laertes643]

I think a tea time interview with either or even both Matts (Matt Heafy from Trivium and M Shdows from A7X) would be such a treat. Both of them had some "vocal disaster" at some point in the past and had to somehow relearn how to sing properly and healthy. Them talking about their journeys back with you would be such a treat in my opinion.

[@inthestars86]

Jesse Leach from Killswitch Engage would be great on here as well, he's had a similar transformative journey ❤

[@ocarinafrek]

How about a good artist instead​@@inthestars86

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

It seems like all great rock singers have issues with that sooner or later. It's too bad they don't learn how to sing properly FIRST, THEN record their songs, but it's like they lay down some sick vocal take (with poor technique) and then try to live up to that everytime they play it live, and it takes its toll eventually.

[@danieldocking3065]

I mean not a very ideal band to review but danny worsnip of asking alexandria blew his voice box right out at a pretty young age its ment to be like 1/4 inch or some shit but he blew his to an inch or so had to step dow started doing rock and country while relearning before rejoining the band also had a few disputes to settle

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

@@danieldocking3065 I've noticed he has a very airy sound, and he has trouble sometimes live, and that's probably why. I saw them with Shinedown and Papa Roach and Danny unfortunately was a distant 3rd among Jacoby and Brent, BUT those 2 are also Sober and Danny isn't, being a vocalist myself, that DEFINTIELY plays a role, booze and drugs dry you out, if you're trying to do a gig hungover it's not gonna be easy.

[@BrianDunkerTranslator]

I love it when you talk so much about pronunciation. I studied phonology for my translation course of studies, so it's great to see how the theory on pronunciation in normal speech and in singing are intertwined, and also to see how that theory is put into practice by the performers, even if they don't think about it.

[@dreamsofanabsolutionband]

i love that you call out their music sounding like metallica cause they have said that is one of their inspirations for making music.

[@32a34a]

The guitar solo by Synyster Gates is pretty awesome.

[@Mitharan23]

The guitar in general especially in this song. The intro is one of my favorites of all time. I'd argue this and Slash's "Ghost" are 2 songs that from note one the guitar grabs and never let you go.

[@lussyisbabby892]

I love that no matter how long I don't listen to A7X, I always know Synyster Gates guitar playing. It's a vibe.

[@snarglblargn4986]

He's the master of sweeps and slide tones

[@Robert_Douglass]

Brian Haner Jr has his own Masterclass, by the way.

[@Thebeastfromnorth75]

@@Mitharan23 Cleanest guitar sound I´ve ever heard. Just love the tone. Respect.

[@Noelia-Nedds-You]

Thank god you're giving them another shot! Almost every single song they have is great (funnily enough the ones from Hail to the King generally being my least favourite.) I would really suggest reacting to some of the songs Live in the LBC next

[@Spot-t]

Great comment, agree with LBC being a great concert to check out next maybe. Was so legendary, sound guy nailed it too.

[@derfrosch1487]

The whole album is great. Their new album, with the exception of nobody, sucks. Live in the LBC is god tier.

[@Bogey_king]

100%! Who the hell recommended this and why?? Live at the LBC is a no brainer

[@nicknazarenkov1667]

Generally agree but "Coming Home" is a top 3 song for me personally

[@derfrosch1487]

@@nicknazarenkov1667 absolutely. One of my favorites. Neck and neck with Buried Alive.

[@8eightfab520]

This is what i love about yoir videos. You bring attention all the small details that most overlook, including myself.

[@Ltdeathsquid]

I always learn so much about vocals from your videos. The part with the letter B was very enlightening. Thanks for what you do!

[@dmitryowens]

Check out The Stage - that's the song that got me into A7X. Their live performance of that song on the top of the Capitol Records building is awesome!

[@Big_Sierra]

Man, that song has so much range. Great suggestion.

[@mattgreen7692]

The Stage just casually starts off the album with one of the best guitar and drum parts in all of metal before even getting to the first verse.

[@tylerbrantner4026]

The stage is such a hugely underrated album overall IMO

[@kennethmoore427]

The Stage is an amazing song and video. A7X is just an incredible band

[@metalmamasue3680]

The Stage is a freaking masterpiece, I love it. 💯🙌

[@bryantbradford4955]

This whole album was built on sounds from their influencers throughout their lives. Each song has one or more distinct sounds that were inspired by other bands that they love. BTW I love watching your reaction videos. Your channel name is perfect for you thanks to your charismatic personality.

[@payntale000]

Afterlife❤ stunning vocals and beautiful song. My absolute favorite by them

[@unknownadventure792]

Seize the Day is another amazing song for his vocals. Starts light, gets big, awesome the whole time!

[@Malrats]

And the best guitar solo of all time!

[@TheSentinel86]

Seize the day gets overlooked so badly, yet its one of their most powerful and impact full songs they have ever done!

[@seikoofu2595]

@@TheSentinel86dancing dead gets severely overlooked. Same with any song from sounding the seventh trumpet

[@JUNKO____]

That's A7X's 'November Rain'. So god damn good.

[@roccolevrai9238]

@@seikoofu2595 I agree, Dancing Dead is one of my favorites A7X song

[@spyral71]

16:30 Having seen Avenged Sevenfold a couple of times now, can confirm. The 'Hail, Hail, Hail' is a HUGE audience involvement moment. Everyone waving fists and chanting. It's awesome.

[@mattconnelly9889]

Saw them open for metallica and seeing EVERY fist in the crowd up in the air moving in unison was absolutely incredible

[@RT-A7X-lefty]

I can add to this.... When I saw them perform this at Heavy Montreal in 2013, the song was very new and probably unfamiliar to a lot of the crowd. Regardless, the crowd 'knew" to sing along to that part.. But they were saying HEY instead of HAIL, and Matt Shadows actually corrected the audience!

[@olennatyrell2710]

I can attest to this. Saw them in 2014. An entire soccer stadium chanting this? I still get chills remembering it.

[@spyral71]

@@mattconnelly9889 this was actually one of the shows I saw. Seattle at the stadium tour.

[@BLADES1320]

She is correct about the audio quality. Not only this song, but this entire album is very well mixed. I have access to extremely high end stereo systems. The layers and sound quality is amazing

[@ThomasTheWise2103]

THANK YOU THANK YOU I WAS SO UPSET WHEN YOU PUT THEM DOWN THIS IS MY FAVOURITE BAND THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@JohnThompson-er9dq]

I'm not a super fan of Avenged Sevenfold, but NO ONE can fault the guitar work and their talent. Synyster Gates is one of the best metal guitarists that I have ever heard.

[@coleboard8510]

Thank you SOOOOO much for coming back to them. You absolutely HAVE to do an analysis of their LIVE IN THE LBC show!! Matt's vocals are at an absolute peak and you will fall in love with his voice!

[@gregtheflyingwhale6480]

Set me Free and Tension are absolute my fav with his voice

[@poluzka2724]

i cannot express how much i back this up

[@billcoley4426]

And she'd get to hear The Rev's vocals too!

[@ExcaliberHD]

LBC is a must. One of the best sounding live metal shows out there

[@Eliasyo15]

This

[@ballaholla2811]

I'm glad you didn't give up on them. You really gotta keep exploring. Very unique and talented band

[@biancacruz6939]

Yes!! So glad you gave them another chance! They have SO many great songs. Their production & mixing is top tier. They have a few breakdown videos where they go through the layers of some of their songs, highly recommend. For analysis, definitely check out Buried Alive, Bat Country, Beast and the Harlot, Cosmic, Save Me

[@MovieFanMitch]

Finally! I’ve been waiting years for a reaction to this song. Can’t wait 🙌

[@ImOscarMIKEY]

Elizabeth, I've been a A7X stan since I was 15 years old and heard Unholy Confessions on Fuse before school. I am 32 now and have listen to every album forward and backward and you have given me insight into Matt's vocals that I have never even considered. This is why I follow your channel so closely! Much like everyone else's comments on this video, I agree that you need to take a dive in to their discography. Warmness on the Soul off of their debut album "Sounding the Seventh Trumpet". Unholy Confessions off of the OG Fan favorite album "Waking the Fallen" and Seize the Day off of their rise to fame album "City of Evil". Also, the necrophilia filled love ballad "A Little Piece of Heaven" that you are so disturbed by holds a special place in the Fallens heart's as it was the final and craziest love note that The Rev left us before he left us. Just know that it disturbed us just as bad the first 10 times we heard it. Once you get past the whole necrophilia thing it really is quite nice.

[@lenniebatterson4510]

Did he not write fiction only days before his death?

[@psyl3ntkn1ght10]

The whole behind the scenes documentary of the making of little piece of heaven and that whole album really will give anyone an appreciation of what it takes to make such a great album and how complex and talented and good natured the Rev and the whole band really is. I highly recommend any A7X fan that hasn't seen it to watch it!

[@nicholasray3632]

@@lenniebatterson4510if i remember correctly they said that was the last song he handed in saying the album is done and then they found him dead less than a week later.

[@lenniebatterson4510]

@@nicholasray3632that’s what I understand to be correct as well, he was happy because it was the 10th and final song for the album (so far away written after his death) the song also didn’t have a title. After he died the band called it fiction. I believe he also wrote save me as well and laid down some unfinished drums for some of that song and others as well.

[@TheBitcoinExperience]

A little piece of heaven is a work of art. If you watch the documentary of how they made it, it's so interesting and gives you so much appreciation.

[@EDuGoIHuvvet]

Buried alive is one of my favorites, and I really recommend listening to that next! 😊

[@motorbreath5point0]

To really experience A7X you need to listen to “I won’t see you tonight pt 1.” Absolutely underrated power ballad. Also different vocals before his voice got fried.

[@tinchorockss]

Yesssss more of Avenged Sevenfold! I'd love you to react to Nightmare or Buried Alive

[@jeffspady1501]

Or both!

[@barnabaswitzl7889]

Avenged Sevenfold is my favorite band! This song is pretty good, but by far not their best, and they have lots of different styles in their catalogue, you should also check them out in the future! Love your reactions!

[@waynesummers1365]

It’s easily their best song! Front man is an awful live singer!!

[@Xeirn]

It's one of their worse songs, it feels way too much like Metallica (which is so overrated bland band).

[@IAmTheMenace]

​@@waynesummers1365 whaaat nah you trippin

[@shaunneidlinger5318]

Synyster Gates is probably the best guitarist EVER in my opinion. If you ever get a chance to see some of his master classes, he makes mention "never let a single note go to waste" and it really shows. His quality and attention to detail in his composition is absolutely top notch.

[@sickboy7713]

Love them. Their older albums are my fav and Warmness on the Soul will forever have a place in my heart!

[@ShawnaMc93]

Their self titled album is where Matt's vocal range is best demonstrated in my opinion. That whole album was an absolute banger. Vocally, Brompton Cocktail is a massively underrated song! The Rev was still with us for that record, meaning their little family, who have known each other since their early teens, was still whole. I feel that once the Rev passed, the boy's hearts were heavy (rightfully so), and their style really changed. Both vocally and instrumentally. A7x is known for changing their style as they go- starting out metalcore, now being progressive- but things just felt different once Jimmy passed.

[@boulevardiere1623]

You're officially my favorite for mentioning Brompton Cocktail.

[@ger5956]

Absolutely love Brompton Cocktail, always great to see it get a mention! 😁❤️🤘🏼

[@spacelgneo]

Such an underrated song! I love it too!!

[@GodDammitLeary]

Glad you're giving them another go! They really are an amazing band 😊 You should really listen to Save Me, its easily their best song

[@Big_Sierra]

Oooohhh Save Me. Masterpiece

[@codytutor567]

Agreed, "Save Me" is epic. There really is no other word for it.

[@slaycorpse]

I love how much you dig the guitar solos. That dimebag-esque squealy at the end of that solo was sick. Dump the strings with the whammy bar and then woooOOOOooo 😂 except this guy here kinda sounded like he did it in reverse. Which is also pretty sick 👌💯🤘

[@cyberwolf575]

Say what you want about A7X, but the guitar solos in their songs are just on a different level. Among the greats.

[@kasonglover1638]

I think Syn is one of the great guitarists of his generation. Iconic solos, interesting composition, and a signature sound holding it all together. If you’re still working to learn more about guitar, A7X is a must for more analysis.

[@GalacticEmpire-sl2ij]

Yes you are reacting to my favorite band again, thank you I love avenged sevenfold ❤🤘

[@trippyyaf_2310]

I love how much you love music. It shows a lot and its cool to see ❤

[@senoritoburrito2224]

The live performances of this are great too because Syn/Brian sings harmony backup and hi voice is SO GOOD for it! I think in the studio version he does too but its still layered with Matt's backup layering too.

[@NostraThomas25]

Elizabeth, your analysis and interpretation of all these great songs, is incredible. I’m a 50 year old, former DJ and Producer….and there’s been more than a couple of times that your analysis, pleasing voice and very powerful expressions have brought me to tears. It’s simply magical to watch you work. Can you please do I Remember You, by Skid Row? I promise, it’s a power ballad and you’re going to LOVE Sebastian Bach’s voice. The guy has pipes…

[@johnlombardo7816]

good call.. actually went to grade school with someone who was related to the drummer i believe. (his last name was mulcahey, i have no real reference if the relation is of same name as I was not a big fan of theirs growing up) but he used to come in with skid row shirts every day haha.. very tall presence of a kid even at the age of 14 or so. he looked like he should have been in the band

[@jamesdonaldson9898]

Buried Alive is an amazing song from them. Very dynamic and M. Shadows really shows what he can do vocally in that song. That should definitely be your next Avenged Sevenfold song. I'm so glad you gave them another shot. They have so many different sounds and types of songs.

[@seanfletter9098]

My personal favorite. So beautiful.

[@MrDrop11]

They were phenomenal live. I saw them as an opening act . Didnt even know who they were and they blew the other bands away with thier sound quality

[@gracedbyhazel]

thank you. like really. you broke this down in such detail! my goat song and i just ate up your analysis!

[@hustler666100]

You most certainly ran the gambit with your first 3 A7X songs. Glad you gave them another shot and hope you cover some more in the future. Afterlife or Nightmare would be my recommendation

[@mikeg5291]

Ax7 was binging Game of Thrones while creating this album and is evident in the lyrics.

[@btyhntr]

Absolutely outstanding song and group. Superb talent and adrenaline ramp!

[@SweetOddBoi]

I highly recommend Almost Easy for some great vocals and god tier drums from The Rev.

[@NPC-zv8bo]

This is a good pick. The guitars are also excellent in this song...makes you wanna play some serious air guitar!

[@quintonj7221]

I'm so happy you gave them another chance after A Little Piece of Heaven, although it's a great choice for analysis it was definitely a heavy topic to start with and I was afraid you were turned away for good. Thank you for giving them a second chance and I hope you cover more of them soon. Victim, Dear God, and Fiction are more songs that are on the calmer side while being able to deliver that punch in both their vocals and your heartstrings.

[@KakavashaForever]

Almost Easy is my favorite Avenged Sevenfold song, would love to hear your analysis of it.

[@stephaniecoulter1446]

Crimson Day is a perfect softer side of this band. I've been listening to them for 20+ years at this point. Love them!

[@susanrednour1605]

I love you already, I've suggested Avenged to you so many times and So happy and anxious to hear what you think!! My all time favorite is Buried Alive !! He's Sooo Dreamy...and Synester Gates? Goodness me ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fujoshigal7578]

Thought you started off in a strange place. Glad you gave them another chance with something that better represents their music! :D Would love to see "The Beast and The Harlot" - mindblowing guitar riffs on this one are legendary, and it does a great job of showcasing Shadows voice.

[@Kakkarot211]

so glad you got to appreciate them. Such a good band

[@Will_B_Fit]

your explanation of the vocals are so detailed... i cant get the shadow vowels out of my head now 😂

[@ajgvulture8929]

I’ve been a fan of Avenged since I heard Beast and the Harlot when Guitar Hero 2 launched in 2007. Finally saw them live in 2023 and they did not disappoint. The sound has changed over the years and I’ve loved every minute with them. I know things have been divisive among the metal community but I ADORE that they constantly change their sound. Another great analysis, Elizabeth! 😊

[@xenoxaos1]

Every time I hear A7X I think of guitar hero!

[@ashetonneff1405]

what i love about your metal journey is you show exactly why the stigma around metal being simply loud angry music is surface opinion. watching you discover and find joy in its subtle layers and nuances is amazing. this is why I come, I find this same joy in it. Thanks for sharing your Joy with us all!

[@JonSnow-om9hs]

I really like your explanation on the “hook” of his H when singing “hail” once you said it I could hear what you meant and that is very interesting.

[@johnlombardo7816]

so glad you gave these legends another try.. they are amazing and deserve their shine as well! and I second below who recommended Nightmare and bat country .. bat country might be a good transition

[@plm6523]

I'm very happy she chose to come back to them, but saddened that this is the chosen song

[@Earth1stSpaceL8tr]

yes a great pop metal song but not for showcasing his vocals

[@hayleyscomet4380]

Agreed! So many better options for M. Shadows

[@Malrats]

Same. Dunno who pushed this song but this whole album was the least A7X album of them all. I really hope she revisits something from City of Evil, Nightmare, or Self-Titled maybe.

[@basketcase9144]

Saw them last night for the first time since 2005 (my first show)I COULD NOT believe his stamina and range after all this time. He knew exactly when to back off, where to use the audience to rest. His band mates support with these beautiful scales and harmonics that just send chills down your entire body. If you ever get a chance to see them, please do! They have an endless catalog to choose from. Please don’t be turned off by some of their content. They build so much on all genres. Their newest album is a wild and confusing time. Great video!

[@nickjones4721]

Absolutely! One of the best bands I've ever seen live.

[@spacelgneo]

I just saw them in Cleveland and I can say Matt's voice has even improved over time. The amount of powerful screams were insane.

[@6Wild6Wolf6]

Their latest album is a masterpiece. The song "Nobody" gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, plus there is an amazing clip. I think you'll love it.

[@ReadMyNameThanks]

If you haven't listened to it yet; I'd recommend "Afterlife" as a follow up. For me, it was THE song that made me a fan. Cool guitar solos, Matt's playing around with his vocals in a cool way, whole band is on point, can't go wrong. Oh and sorry if this is useless info, but that part at the end of the guitar solo that you liked was a Dive Bomb. Usually performed by pressing the Whammy Bar down in such a way that the listener can clearly hear the pitch drop or "Dive" all the way down to where the the bar bottoms out.

[@scottallen6160]

I am over 50 and use a ‘shadow vowel’ by itself just to get out of a chair. As always Elizabeth, I love your reactions and analysis. You are my favorite vocal teacher! ✌️🥰🌹

[@dangercat3000]

I do the same. My girlfriend, who is 14 years my junior, calls them “dad sounds”😂

[@anthonyzbikowski529]

@@dangercat3000 Hence forth, I am correcting my wife and children. It's not a dad sound, it's a shadow vowel.

[@guillermo9194]

I suggest you to listen to a song of each album. He is a singer with a great evolution. Fans argue that his prime was between 2007-2011. With their latest album, he has a different technique and specially in their current tour, I feel like he has found a new technique for singing with distortion. Love the videos!

[@briwindau4861]

This would be interesting with a lot of artists, how their vocals change over time as a series could be really interesting!

[@iggyig420]

He is all about healthy practices now a days. After his throat surgery, I honestly think he sounds better now.

[@rhondawasson9601]

I love how you can point out such detail. I recommend “Nobody” and “The Stage.” You don’t get to see M Shadows or the band, but well done videos.

[@HanoverYakker]

Synyster Gates is grossly underappreciated by many but the man is a beast on guitar

[@grarven]

Really glad you gave them a 2nd chance! Would love to see you react to 'Save me' and 'Cosmic', 2 of my favourite songs of theirs

[@hitoka3180]

Yeah Save Me is my favorite song ever ! Cosmic is amazing too !!

[@t.b.m.b.]

Hi Liz. You have to know the band Mudvayne and Seether. Mudvayne have a incredible songs with strong lyrics and powerful vocals from Chad Gray. "Dig", "Death Blooms", "Happy?", "World So Cold", "Determined" (Grammy nominee), and several other notable songs. Seether is unacceptably underrated, as is Shaun Morgan's remarkable voice. It's one of my favorite bands, like Mudvayne. There are so many incredible songs like "Rise Above This", "Remedy", "Driven Under", "Fine Again", "Breakdown", "Broken (ft. Amy Lee)" and so many others with addictive melodies, riffs and lyrics. I'm a self-confessed super fan!

[@laurieemme1534]

Definitely agree on Seether!

[@Wiggleattacks]

Seether has some great songs but funky enough I think my favorite thing done by Shaun is his live acoustic version of Change in the house of flies.

[@TheMedicinalMan]

We don’t support people like Shaun Morgan. Too many instances of sexist thoughts and verbal abuse to workers at shows. His dark past and trauma doesn’t make it ok for him to treat people how he has treated them.

[@Wiggleattacks]

@@TheMedicinalMan Who is we supposed to be? Do you represent some sort of coalition whose goal it is to go online and piss and moan that people are imperfect? You certainly aren't speaking for me.

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

Yes, some mudvayne reactions would be awesome!

[@tnkrbelrox]

Buried Alive. I have listened to this banger on repeat for days. It’s so many songs all at once. My faaaaaaavvvve.

[@elizabethlynch6544]

First time I heard this, it made me cry. I went to a concert for them and it felt like home. My sis raised me with this band.

[@markbryan2287]

Elizabeth I would like to thank you for doing what you do, and doing it so well! Who would have imagined that such an amazingly talented and espected operatic singer would not only tackle metal but become such a fan?! You have exposed so many so called "snooty classical singers" to this side of music and become such a fan! Also teaching them to appreciate it as well. Being such a renowned and talented artist has opened others that might not have done so had you not been whom you are. Metal and all its talented facets have been opened to a whole group of musicians and aficionados that definitely would not have done so had it not been for you. I love your enthusiasm and beautiful personality that boils out with such vervor! You are an incredible talent not only in your own singing, but the reviews that you do. You are greatly appreciated, enjoyed and I am always excited to see your new content each and every time it is released!! ❤🤗

[@andrewdemarco3512]

That's why I love this song so much. I love metallica. I never really got that into Avenge Sevenfold but always loved this song. I never made the conenction before, thanks for putting into words why I love this!

[@sordid_mind]

If you love Metallica that much then check out This Means War. It’s on the same album as this song. This Means War has total Sad But True vibes, especially the verse riff.

[@synysterscot5827]

Not sure why Bat Country or Beast and the Harlot weren't one of the first choices for recommendations, they were the bands biggest singles from their early days. Bat Country i believe was big in America but Beast and the Harlot was nore popular in the UK. Both are absolute bangers though 🤘

[@henna_s88]

Yay, another a7x video ❤ i really think you need to check out a live one though. A performance that ALWAYS gives me goosebumps are when they did Roman Sky, live at the grammy museum. Matt went from low and soft to 🔥🤭

[@Pointer21]

"Reminds me of Metallica" She said the words! Lol, all jokes aside she isn't wrong about the heavy similarity's to Metallica! Especially on the Hail to the King album as a whole, and that's coming from someone who considers A7X to be my all-time favorite band! Some may hate that they seemingly copied some of Metallica's ways, and writing... but I personally love it! They've toured together and have been close for years, even being asked to attend Metallica's most recent 2023 tour, despite not joining them, the two bands are really close and I think it's nice to have a somewhat newer band in Avenged Sevenfold replicating some of that older metal in today's era despite somewhat stemming away from that with their last two albums!

[@jenh9221]

I like a7x, and part of the draw is that they remind me of Metallica. I mean, they’re very popular for a reason.