HOW DID AVENGED SEVENFOLD GET SO BIG?? *reupload*

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

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[@livinglifeless4535]

I already did man !

[@BrandonPerezOne]

I'm already following you. Also would love to see you do a video on Linkin Park and how they got big.

[@cristieq05]

We understand you can't talk about all in one video ...so there's a part two?

[@logansiegfried6537]

Still have no idea why u didn't make this an hour long video

[@howardtalon2255]

instaBlaster

[@nicholasstevenson7574]

Waking the fallen is one of the best metal albums ever made

[@ethicaltechnical]

Every song on that album is a banger

[@Ranger.TomGunna]

City Of Evil is a fucking classic too

[@ASH4Ix]

So is Nightmare and The Stage

[@paulwieczorek7222]

Nick, I came in hear you literally say that. It’s flawless and I’m not huge on the ups and down of this band but that album is pure gold. It captured everything in one big shot

[@austindeann]

waking the fallen, city of evil, and their self titled album are all freakin masterpieces

[@heshanandrews]

How did Linkin park get so big? we need this man. It's pretty apparent how they got big but we need to hear your reasonings man.

[@MetalMarauder]

It’s in the name. Hybrid Theory. Their music was a hybrid of so many influences and done in such an accessible way that they appealed to everyone.

[@goodtastechad3233]

I want to know how Linkin Park got so big commercially too

[@erikmacaluso]

This

[@hrotha]

A friend of mine said at the time Hybrid Theory came out that they were the Backstreet Boys of nu metal. He meant it in a derogatory way but it might be right as a positive description too

[@andreaswg6178]

because chester

[@AudraReinsOfficial]

I could easily watch an hour long video about this band. 🤘🏾

[@Pinhead101]

Ewww. You probably like The Human Centipede.

[@greytheguitarguy2561]

@@Pinhead101 yiu probably like the most abrasive metal ever and thats all you listen to every day

[@lisaburroughs7847]

Yep

[@AlilBitAlexxis]

I'm gonna ignore the copyright stuff and pretend this video was just so good you had to upload it twice

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Definitely not that lol. Its not my best work by any means but it isnt bad

[@jungelskogg1]

Avenged Sevenfold got me into metal

[@ivanthomas5218]

Bruhhhh same

[@Ukfairgrounds]

@@calxp91 there really not emo

[@ronnymarcano1805]

ssamee bro

[@zrizzle19]

@@calxp91 I'm pretty sure you are clueless

[@sullivan5933]

@@calxp91 huh? I'm sure u high

[@nickcato9758]

One of the earliest “heavy” bands that I listened to. Loved them since I was a kid

[@mattiasnordstrom86]

Heavy? Pff. They are soft like Fallout Boy.

[@ASH4Ix]

Mattias Nordstrom while they aren’t super heavy, they’re much heavier than FOB

[@nickcato9758]

Mattias Nordstrom dawg, that’s why I put quotes around heavy lmao

[@conboz]

@@mattiasnordstrom86 if you really think a7x is like fall out boy then u got a dense fuckin skull

[@ChainsawChristmas]

@@conboz did you even watch the video?

Rev was one of the best and creative drummers ever. Hands down.

[@elizabthharris6741]

Totally! The drums are...unreal! So unusual but still heavy and fast!

[@jaredsmith1859]

foREVer 🤘

[@lisaburroughs7847]

100%

[@invaderzimrocksify]

And so is Brooks! And Portnoy. They’ve had great drummers through their career.

[@MrJoshDrums0490]

As soon as I first heard A7X I was hooked. I have been a drummer all my life and I can’t express how influential The Rev’s drumming was to my style. I also love this Brooks era, but The Rev had a huge impact on me. Avenged Sevenfold did just what you said, filled in so many musical gaps that they became an instant favorite. I kinda skipped over Hail To The King, however when they got Brooks in the band, it was just like when I first heard The Rev. I love this video so much man!! Much love

[@mechwarrior5727]

Not to mention Jimmy's singing, like in little piefe of heaven and a critical acclaim and afterlife, such a unique tone and expression

[@WSlopeAggie]

@@mechwarrior5727 I'VE HAD ENOUGH IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING REAL DON'T RESPECT THE WORDS YOU'RE SPEAKING GOOONE TOO FARRR A CLOOOONE

[@SkyGardner]

How you like the new album?

[@MrJoshDrums0490]

@@SkyGardner Idk if it’s the production, but the drums sound kind of low in the mix. Didn’t particularly love it tbh. But Brooks is a very amazing drummer.

[@taylorbutler3358]

Feels weird commenting on a 3 year old post, but just stumbled on this video and you just spoke for my experiences with this band word for word!

[@BlackRoseMediaProductions]

Guitar Hero is how i found out about the band. "The Beast and the Harlot" sounded so different than anything I had heard before. A song that starts off heavy then the chorus hits... I think my exact words were, "what the f**k?". Not only was it fun, but not at all what I expected. And that breakdown before the final chorus? Been my favorite band ever since.

[@wetslippers63]

and to think that version was a whack cover. listen to the vocals lmao. gotta give it to guitar hero though for introducing MILLIONS of people to great music.

[@JohnDoe-zq1ho]

superpeephole yeah... I always hated the cover versions lol. But I get that they had to due to rights issues with the labels/artists and shit. Not to mention somehow acquiring the raw stems of all the tracks as well. Still, it truly did change and inspire a generation.

[@PurpleandGold615]

For me it was Bat Country in Madden 06, then Guitar Hero and then Call of Duty.... Avenged Sevenfold really knew how to get themselves out there and market themselves to a wide audience.

[@tomobourn7780]

Nailed it

[@DavMCycle]

Same here.

[@finnamory604]

They’re really wholesome, down to earth guys too. The documentary “All Excess” shows how funny they are and how tight a band of brothers they are. They really care about their fanbase too

[@spookymarirev]

100% can agree, I got to meet them for their The Stage album and had been outside for 11 hours, i guess they heard a bunch of people had been there super early cause they gave pizza to everyone in line, super sweet guys when I finally came face to face with them. I obviously didn't meet Jimmy but have gotten the chance to meet friends and family of his and they've told me a bunch of nice stories about him!

[@princesskristan]

I still have that! Played it so much that it freezes/skips. Still sing Grapes In The Mouth til this day

[@LastOneLeft99]

I remember back when the first started to get big I said I hadn't listened to them and this girl was like "YOU DONT LIKE AVENGED SEVENFOLD? DO YOU LIVE IN A CAVE?!?!?!?" lol

[@chrismcdonald6079]

The story telling in city of evil was absolutely amazing

[@dylanundead8379]

I seriously can’t wait for the day that people quit hating on each other just cause they like certain bands or musics.

[@garbz1414]

Same bro

[@planets9102]

Given it's human nature to form "tribes" it'll probably never happen.

[@JohnDoe-zq1ho]

You’ll be waiting forever lmao. We are animals deep down and it makes people feel good to belong to a group, and to make their group feel stronger, belittle others. Animal instincts don’t just disappear.

[@xkinsey3831]

wishful thinking my friend

[@AviationTV]

As Linkin Park says, that's like "waiting for a light that never comes"

[@sarahp4354]

“iT likE faww out bOyyyy dats how schawft id is”

[@RachaelsLibrary]

🤣🤣🤣

[@pinehawk9600]

Bro

[@SmilingAtheist]

I can’t with your comment … 😂🤣😂

[@lacyinmon1004]

I have always been a fan of theirs. I have played Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2

[@Danny66455]

lol the song from that game is my favourite song of theirs

[@godplayz6141]

@@Danny66455 lmao which one, they had carry on and shepherd of fire in bo2

[@diohandingdal9865]

pika1222 they even have a song in bo4

[@godplayz6141]

@@diohandingdal9865 yeah ik, they had 1 or 2 in bo3 also. Treyarch and a7x have a good history

[@littleeark1]

I’m Not Ready To Diiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeee

[@PurpleandGold615]

The diversity in their music is insane. Theres an album or set of songs for everyone from them.

[@rhetttr0]

I remember the early 2000s when A7X, The Used, AFI, Death By Stereo and even Thrice were all kind of in the same scene, or at least appealed to similar crowds. Its funny how far all those bands have diverged since those days.

[@Jinni_SD]

Omg tho, Heartwork is such a good album. Also, after Missing Man, I'm ready for AFI to drop a new album as well.

[@brandodasavage5538]

Strange, I was born in 98, so I wasn't consuming this kind of music in the early 2000s, when I was a literal toddler and child, but A7x, AFI, and The Used are all heavy in my rotation and playlists now at 22, with Avenged being my favorite band and AFI always in my top 5.

[@iLLuzion1st]

Man thrice has such die hard fans tho! In HS my entire band wanted to play music because of thrice

[@agoodballet]

That OC neo/hardcore scene was so fun. I’m glad I lived in that era because noting can compare to the days of the OC hardcore scene.

[@ryelor]

Andrew Walsh I definitely count myself amongst those diehard Thrice fans. Such an eclectic band and great group of guys.

[@dougferguson5989]

I grew up in the same scene they grew up before they were big. I had a friend that dated Zacky, my neighbor was The Rev's cousin. This is my two cents. They are marketing professionals. I remember seeing the stickers everywhere in Orange County. They created a buzz in the so cal scene very quickly. They became good friends with bigger bands in the scene and they had a plan, and kept to it. They had a big vision, and didn't stop until they achieved it. Plus they write really good music.

[@DavidDantePhoenix]

I'll never forget the first time I saw Avenged live... Admittedly, I had been skeptical about them for some time, but by 2005 my curiousity led me to a show of theirs at this tiny bar in Sparks, NV. I've never been more blown away by a band. It was like they crammed a Maiden show into that little club. I met the guys afterward, and that sealed the deal. I've been a lifelong fan ever since. They're also the only band I have commemorated with a tattoo. Long live Avenged Sevenfold and #RIPREV

[@matthewkelly1418]

Rip Rev.

[@Biend]

I used to date a fashion blogger and she listened to Avenged Sevenfold. I couldn't get over their image, but a few years later a gave them a good listen and wow, just wow.

[@SerErryk]

If I couldn't get over image, there prolly wouldn't be a single metal band I could listen to.

[@nu-punkrants1551]

Waking the fallen is still one of the best albums ever made.

[@diohandingdal9865]

Same here and sounding the seventh trumpets, their first album I also personally like

[@elizabthharris6741]

Agreed

[@danieltoft2116]

City did it for me

[@zekebeckman]

"Classic OC Punk". Exactly! Finally someone gets it. This is why their new drummer Brooks Wackerman works so well.

[@sammathis]

As a huge Dream Theater fan, I appreciate you mentioning the Portnoy thing. I had forgotten about that.

[@BatEatsMoth]

That guy in the beginning has obviously never heard of Suicidal Tendencies.

[@o.w.sproductions1873]

Honestly their crazy looks helped get me into them. I was all about guitar already, then they had a feature on a show called "Loaded" back when Fuse was an amazing channel, where they played as many music videos as they can in 30 minutes( which for A7x that was like 3 or 4 videos tops). I kept seeing them here and there on Fuse and MTV and I was really curious as to why they dressed like that, and their videos were wild. I taped that episode of "Loaded" and Beast and The Harlot hooked me instantly. I had never heard people play guitars like that before.

[@AMirrorForAFace]

Right WTF happened to fuse. It used to be great

[@maxnovakovics2568]

Bro I hope I can find footage of that that sounds so cool

[@o.w.sproductions1873]

@@maxnovakovics2568 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loaded_(Fuse_TV_series)

[@zsoltsandor3814]

Shock rock meets Goth meets Emo meets Hardcore looks, and an impressive hard rock infused OG OC metalcore sound.

[@desidestruction3397]

One of the reasons they made it big was that even after the passing of Jimmy the Rev Sullivan they continued to make music as if to honour him and that showed that they were humble and knew where they came from

[@motor_craft]

Funny story, I heard Avenged Sevenfold for a first time on local karaoke, about year and a half ago. The song was "A Little Piece of Heaven", and the guy who sang it was pretty dope. Pretty much, I started listening to them more. So, few days ago, I decided to play old game that I used to love, Need for Speed Pro Street. I played this game a lot as a child. So, I was 30 minutes in, when I heard familiar tune. That's how I realised their first song, I heard was "Almost Easy", and it was around 10 years ago... I didn't said it'll be funny to you, it makes me laugh tho

[@evamac666]

Love that game love the soundtrack, my favourite is need for speed most wanted, black edition, the sound track on that is awesome also

[@TheSalazarNetwork]

I love how you say that this video was "too long", when the video was actually so well done that the almost 16 minutes of a video absolutely flew by. Well done! 😊

[@eyesofadream]

I guess it’s no shock that I got into AX7 because I was a huge Dream Theater fan. It was just a natural fit! I love the fact that they have a very distinctive sound, and I think you are right that it’s the combination of elements that makes them great! The right chemistry can make unlikely elements work.

[@thisisnotmyscene]

Your voice has deepened in a year. I hope adolescence wasn't too rough on you

[@sly11benal7]

Nailed it with the O.C. bands. Also included Atreyu, Thrice, Death by Stereo. The deathbat symbol no doubt is iconic. I have 2 friends with that tatt.

[@tyler951]

I would love to see an hour long video. They are far and away my favorite band after I rediscovered them and metal in general last year. Listened to The Stage front to back while waiting for a connecting flight on a whim and was blown away (especially Brooks' drumming. Monster is so apt to describe him). I have listened to them more than anyone since and am not close to tiring. I haven't been able to find another band that clicks in a way that Avenged does for me from the composition (wonderfully cheesy dual guitars, great riffing, the harmonizing vocals, complexity without being overwrought), their talent across the board, and sound and that goes from Waking the Fallen through The Stage. Even Hail to the King is awesome because it's Avenged does GnR, Metallica, some Dio, etc, but it still sounds like them. I am eagerly anticipating the next record and tour and ready to travel a long way to see them live again like I first did back in December 2007.

[@theflyingcrud]

The Rev is the reason I started playing drums, bought city of evil when it first came out and it blew my mind. Years later still playing and will forever be grateful for that inspiration

[@jessecovey1778]

Thank you Finn for making me an A7X fan, but as a big Overkill fan you know I wanna hear about Charlie! I’m hoping that you continue the A7X saga.

[@TheDoubleDinger]

Got into them with Not Ready to Die in Black Ops 1. I remember the first time completing the Easter egg on Call of the Dead and, as a kid super into 80s thrash metal and older rock, I was like this song is awesome! Then I went through their catalogue and have been a fan ever since. I had to complete that Easter egg every time I played that map.

[@GabrielOrtiz-]

Same cod definitely got me into the band carry on and not ready to die

[@damiennaji6864]

You should make a video on the goth scene. It would be sic from the marketing/fashion scene how it has gone from the 80s with bauhaus n sisters of mercy to the 90s 2000s n even how it has transitioned into the rap scene now.

[@YaGotdamBoi]

A7X has been my favorite band since I was in middle school because of their massive range of sounds (like how one song can seem to shift through several different genres and it actually works?!) and the insane level of skill each of them have. And Matt Shadows’ voice was always so fucking cool (rip his vocal cords, I’m glad he got medical treatment and is doing a shit ton of vocal training to get back up and running). I first heard “Scream” on the radio from the Tyler Texas rock station and that was it for me, I had literally never heard anything like that. They had occasionally played something nice and hard like Korn or Slipknot, but that one song was hard and harsh and so well orchestrated and the guitar solo had me shook. Nobody sounded like that at the time, and the radio was the only access I had to music back then. Like, I have a metric fuckton of other metal and hard rock bands that I absolutely love, but for whatever reason, A7X is still my #1. I used to listen to their songs (that I pirated from the interwebs and put on a janky MP3 player I got for Christmas) on the 2-hour bus ride to/from school, and it made those hours bearable. I could forget the mind-numbing cold or the swampy humidity or the bus seats sliding around bc they had come loose or the lack of a suspension system on that shitty bus.

[@faceless2056]

Great episode Finn. I love A7X. Nightmare and Hail to the King are a great albums. Can't wait for their next studio album.

[@therhinolord6084]

You brought up Pantera and I love the fact that Vinny Paul played for them sometimes. Maybe not albums but definitely live

[@marcusg5665]

I graduated high school in 2004. the orange county metalcore bands you just listed at 2:27 brought a smile to my face.. what a time to be alive and like metal.

[@promiseskept79]

It was such an honor that my band get to open for them when they played here in Malaysia back in 2012. Have a listen to our music if you're interested - LOVE ME BUTCH

[@badreligionmike]

I remember getting into avenged sevenfold in 2005 and just being 14. I downloaded city of evil off of limewire and then the same thing with waking the fallen, self titled record and nightmare as well., I also saw them live at a casino in 2011 with halestorm.

[@christophermiller5433]

Serious gamer here as well as a metal head whose played guitar for around 12 years now. While I was young when City of Evil came out, I was just getting into games by playing Madden 06 when I heard for the first time Bat Country (as well as BFMV 4 Words), and that introduced a whole world into instruments and music in general. I remembered sneaking into the family room to get on KZbin to look up videos from A7X and Syn playing and was instantly hooked. Fast forward to today and I’m still a loyal fan and inadvertently loved both prog stuff when studying for calculus and jamming to the meathead stuff working out with the football team. I never really realized how influential they’ve been on my life in the background. They’re a fixture in my music catalog and it’s no wonder how they got so big. Thanks for reuploading the video (and yes you’ve gotten much better at videos) and see you for the next one.

[@xbarrettx83]

Saw them with mushroom head when I was 19 I’m 36 now at a small music venue with about maybe 40-50 ppl. Took my brother and he still has the demo and set list from that show he was 14 at the time

idk man there's no better feeling than driving 300+kph through Rockport City in my BMW M3 GTR with Blinded in Chains in the background.

[@TheRealHaloLover]

These guys were my absolute favorite in Highschool and really allowed me to expand to Prog Metal, jazz, orchestral music

[@calvinclayton2396]

First heard them at 15. I'm 29 now and I haven't gone more than a couple of days without listening to them since. For better perspective, I named my only child Valary after Matt's Wife. Nothing aside from my daughter will ever leave a bigger impression on my life. Every album, every show and interviews bring me so much Joy. Thank you for making this video and especially doing it justice. Thanks for the reupload.

[@briankerrigan3529]

I get as many goosebumps with a7x as I do Korn. I really think their passion and talent went a long way. It is a spiritual experience when a band does everything to perfection.

[@darklord7289]

When it comes to the 2000's era of rock & metal the big 5 who come to my mind are Avenged Sevenfold Disturbed System of a Down Slipknot Linkin Park

[@johnsimmonds2540]

I disagree with Linkin Park. They are cheesy shit.

[@lena9724]

I always thought their sound is so unique and diverse compared to most rock bands. I got into them through songs like Nightmare and After Life years ago. They will forever be one of my favorite bands. Love this video! Would like to see how Linkin Park and Slipknot got so big too.

[@yourfavoritetrex]

I like how you mentioned how "if you try to make something with the obvious goal of commercial success it almost always flops" that's something i've been trying to tell my friend who has recently started making solo music and i admire and respect him for it but he's treating it like "oh i'm gonna do all of this stuff to get big and making a living off of my music career" and i'm just like "i love you dude and i respect what you're trying to do but if you keep that mentality it's not gonna happen and you're gonna get burnt out"

[@goobersquad6008]

Hopefully they keep going down the progressive rabbit hole with their next album

[@dinothegonzo]

Oh, shit? Really? I haven't listened to their newer material aside from Shepherd of Fire and The Stage. What else would you recommend?

[@moheuropeanassult]

@@dinothegonzo The whole album The Stage

[@Szczauqa]

@all the creative names are taken my personal favorite from the stage is higher. What a song

[@goobersquad6008]

dmlt1210 hail to the king is by far they’re gayest album

[@diohandingdal9865]

Yeah their newer stuff is eh, but no one can talk shit about their first 2 albums.

[@l-manb8054]

Love the channel. I wish someone was doing this for electronic/dubstep music with this much depth and research

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

That would be awesome! I’d do it but i just don’t know enough

[@quieteyes881]

I was sure I had seen this one before. Love these guys.

[@fuhtehangzo1465]

Yup this one is re-uploaded

[@BIOMAGgaming]

I love punk and metal, but also have a huge soft spot for A7X. Their earliest stuff is my favorite, but I'm a fan of most of their catalogue.

[@TheLePrO13]

First time I heard them was at the end of Black Ops 2 when they play "Carry On" as their animated selves, didn't really know who they were, and didn't pay attention to the song itself. It wasn't until the zombies map trailer "Origins" came out, with "Shepherd of Fire" playing in it, that it really got me hooked. Then I realized they were the same guys who played "Carry On" earlier and I've been hooked since. Huge respect for these guys.

[@katysonne]

I love these guys so much, and I don't even remember how I learn about them, I just remember my mother became a big fan first and would play their albums at home a lot and then we took them on our summer road trips.

[@dylan_monument]

City Of Evil and the self titled album to this day are unbelievable metal albums that still hold up. I throw that shit on regularly to this day

[@maxh4968]

Just to add in my experience. I first heard Avenged Sevenfold in SSX On Tour in 2005. Bat Country from City of Evil (2005) was featured as one of the main theme songs alongside Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden. I was only 10, but thoroughly enjoyed both songs. Fast forward six years to 2011. I was a sophomore in high school and played football and water polo. Along with my best friend who was the absolute best baseball player I’ve ever seen, we somehow normalized bands like Avenged Sevenfold into the “popular” music that all us jocks and preppy kids listened to. It started to spread and really united the different cliques and social groups together, because, if you had nothing else in common, you could at least be excited for the next a7x record. A lot of people do not miss their high school years, but I do. It was probably the most unity and peace I’ve ever experienced in a continuous social setting and evolution, all thanks to Avenged Sevenfold and Kid Cudi. As I grew up and became an adult in their mid-20s, I’ve gravitated towards The Weeknd, Orville Peck, Trivium, Rammstein, Creedance Clearwater Revival, etc, but Avenged Sevenfold has always had a special place in my heart and mind. A bit off the the beer while typing this, but I just wanted to say something I guess.

[@JokerCat9]

I was the guy in the comments who kept asking you to make this video. Thanks, you knocked it out of the park.

[@SolidSnake684]

As a kid who was into hockey, guitars and cars, Avenged Sevenfold was in every game I had. Bat Country, Beast and the Harlot, and fucking Blinded in Chains were burned into my head, and I grew to love them. Then I started hearing Afterlife on the radio, and that song just blew my nips off, and I've been a big fan ever since. I'm glad you brought up them appearing in so many games, because for me, that's how I even knew who they were back then.

[@carrym123]

The dimples thoooo 😭🥰😭 they are who got me into metal, punk, and emo back in middle school. Plus I had a huge crush on Shadows.

[@dustingronvall8047]

This was the band that really got me into the metal genre. I remember first hearing of them about 8 years ago when my friend used to play baseball. His mother was very competitive and was looking for threatening songs for his team to play at games. She narrowed her choices down to Hail to the King and This Means War. About 6 months later I got invited to a rock festival to see bands I've never heard of and it just so happened that they were headlining. That performance really shaped my perspective on music as I wasn't too big into music before and it helped me really appreciate the whole genre. I still get bashed for listening to them sometimes but I don't care.

[@daisychainmilk]

Omg your pfp! Is that your doggo? He looks so soft like playdough! 🌟💗

[@ACA_88]

I remember good charlotte brought them out on trl. I thought, yeah they’re gonna be alright.

[@justayoutubecommentator3059]

The river is such a good song.

[@DaveMustang74]

I've never been a big fan but thanks to festivals, I've seen them a number of times. I still only care for 1 album, BUT...I have nothing but respect for them. They put on one hell of a show.

[@AlleviateWoW]

remember finding out the rev passed.. will forever love him and a7x

[@lenegelbe-hauen9009]

Avenged Sevenfold is a band that I've known for years but haven't really gotten into up until 3 or 4 years ago. They're pretty sick!

[@stevensaid2200]

I swear by A7X's first two albums. Sounding the seventh trumpet and waking the fallen. Those albums are legendary.

[@7sins979]

second heartbeat was the first song I heard from them and is still my favorite song from them. reminded me a lot of the sound me and my friend were doing at the time, just a hell of a lot better🤣

[@hugograndi1708]

A7X Is legit, one of the best bands ever!

[@cyricrow899]

Do "How did Linkin Park get so big?" Please and thank yous!!

[@garymaddux2000]

Brother, you hit all the marks, and then some! I fell inlove with this band back in 2008 when I heard "Scream" for rhe first time. The sound was unlike anything I had heard. And after looking into them and listening for a bit, I found myself coming out of my shell and finding who I was as a person. Not only do they make, but they helped me have the confidence to become who I wanted to be. That's why they are my top band. I could go on and on in this comment about them, but you did most of it for me. BTW I'd gladly watch an hour long video on them, from their clothing lines, to Syn's guitar equipment and his own amps he had for a short time, to how Matt changed his voice because HE wanted too, and all the guys that played bass for them before Johnny became official.

[@vvvnokk8309]

I love their City of Evil era looks. Synyster Gates is one of the few people who could rock a fedora.

[@mrstevenbelcourt]

I like the vocals on waking the fallen, the screaming just feels right

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

That was a good album. A good balance of melody and metalcore

[@WSlopeAggie]

@@Rose.Of.Hizaki melodic metalcore; All That Remains or Killswitch Engage style! Seriously, I hear a little bit of resemblance between The Fall of Ideals and Waking the Fallen.

[@grimg0r]

@@WSlopeAggie at the gates core*

[@sullivanraison3591]

Adding to the "fake it til you make it" bit. Before they even really blew up with City of Evil, Syn and Zacky already had these crazy recognizable custom guitars showing up in their videos which made them look even more legit

[@ayapamungkas2267]

Thank you for this! I knew a7x since 2007, been a fan since then but take a quite long break after Jimmy passed away (kinda a hard blow for a quite young me back then). Looking back and looking closely now, I think what's really pulling me back to their music is the complexity and the overall song writing style. I can feel the thoughts and feelings they poured into creating their own sound, style, and story. A7x is perfect for both jocks and nerds. I'm kinda nerd of this side. So I'm definitely agree with you about what makes them popular is the fact they created their music however they wanted it would sound like. Plus, I like how they're great people in general and they love their fans. They appreciate their fans so much so it feels really nice to support them.

[@jamminwitjovaughn519]

I was 12 when I heard A7X back in 03 when Waking the Fallen first came out and the first songs I heard were Clairvoyant Disease and I wont see you tonight part 1. I was a guitar geek and already playing alot and when I heard them I fell in love with their music and everything about it and their following. You pretty much nailed it man it would be cool to see you do a part 2 one day and go further into it.

[@DinoNuggets723]

even tho its a re-upload a nice refresh will be lit on my slow work morning

[@fachrizaltofu]

i remember playing Most Wanted and only blasting Blinded In Chains and Hand Of Blood because i love their sounds

[@fuhtehangzo1465]

Lol same 🤘😂

[@tofuxtim]

Cool to watch!👌 I really loved them back when their first album came out in 2001! Now I believe their best record is Nightmare. Still listen to them every now and then.

[@doczodzilla]

Hell yeah! A video about my favorite band from one of my favorite KZbin channels on my birthday? Fuck yeah, idgaf if it's a reupload, still kicks ass

[@JacobC479]

The guitar solo in The Wicked End is still one of my favorites. One of my friends brother’s gave us a ride to his house in 2007 and played the self titled album and I instantly fell in love with them. Learned their songs on guitar, saw them in Little Rock after the Rev died, I was obsessed for a while hahaha they’re a great band

[@HeavyMetalLyrics]

I know that this really has nothing to do with A7X, but I just want to give a huge thanks to this guy called "NateWantsToBattle". Growing up and being in love with games such as FNaF and hearing these songs that were full on metal, it made me want to branch out more. My brother got me Black Ops 2 for my birthday and when I completed the campaign and saw that outro, I immediately went to my brother and asked him who that band was. I think if it wasn't for NWTB, I wouldn't have fell in love with A7X, SOAD, Slipknot, Metallica, and all these other metal bands.

[@jessecovey1778]

Thank you Finn for making me an A7X fan, but as a big Overkill fan you know I wanna hear about Charlie!

[@Scrinwaipwr]

I love punk. I love metal. I love it when bands mix the 2 genres together. So when my mum heard Overrated Sevenfold she thought I would love them. She was not correct on that on. But somewhere in that story is why they got so big.

[@jaexotics]

They all worked endlessly, Mat used to study different vocalist and learned how to sing through endless practice, Jimmy was an animal on drums, Brian also studied guitar in school and every member pushed their limits to grow together. They always follow what they want to do and their fan base is insane and has been from the start. They definitely deserve it 🤘🏼 RIP Jimmy, good video to man

[@petemichalski487]

The stage live on top of Capitol records is one of my favourite performances of any band. Insane

[@jessicalynn9730]

This was absolutely perfect. I agree 💯. I've been a die hard a7x fan for twenty years and no matter what I always will be. Not only because of their musical abilities but because of the way they love their fans and you can tell they genuinely love their fans. I will be an avenged sevenfold fan until the day I die. They make me ecstatic no matter the song I'm listening to. One of if not THE best bands ever.

[@freeman7079]

I missed this video last January. It’s great! You really hit the nail on the head with this one!!!

[@BIOMAGgaming]

Make that hour long video about them, I wants it!

[@kingragnar8023]

Madden was where I first heard them. Them and good Charlotte. Madden really used to break out new bands back in the day....now..well we don't talk about Madden now

[@emmamccluskey5366]

I have never been much of an Avenged fan (with the exception of Seize the Day), but the effort they've put in over the course of their career earns them a lot of respect. This also goes for the amount of talent that has always been so damn obvious, even if my first exposure to them did make me think "they're trying to be Guns N Roses". And I found this video - and series in general - really interesting because it makes me look at them in ways I wouldn't normally consider.

[@derik4126]

I stumbled across this band when i played nfs most wanted on Xbox. I was in a phase when I got more and more into heavier music and Blinded in chains was really different from what I heard before. Still one of my favorite songs

[@plusmin09]

Finn, great suggestions for bands to look outside of just music to help step up their career and get noticed!

[@zakkmiller8242]

I still think Jimmy Sullivan was one of the best damn drummers to ever do it. Dude had a rare attitude as far as drummers go too. Rev was a true gem.

[@WSlopeAggie]

He would've been even more of an absolute MONSTER if he were still alive today. I'm not entirely certain even Mangini would truly be technically better than him.

[@markwaltersmedia6956]

Finn can you do a video about Guitar Hero and Rock Band's influence on getting kids into different bands and music? I know for me anytime I hear a song that also happened to be in those games is really nostalgic for me cuz I immediately associate it with those games.

[@littleeark1]

Hey thanks for this reupload I just found your channel recently and I went looking for this video and couldn’t find it! Love your work man keep it up!