Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife ( Live In The LBC ) | Singer Reacts |

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Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife
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[@Violation6979]

Can't believe nobody has mention the vocal performance on Gunslinger during this show. Probably one of the most powerful. Still gives me chills.

[@muhammadevan1820]

agreed man

[@FUCKilo]

Yep gotta agree love the performance of it in this show. Just so good.

[@paulm8908]

im positive someone has mentioned/posted it. a7x is one of the most popular metal bands of all time.

[@stanislaslesigne5506]

Also Walk

[@javierapinovaldes3197]

The entire concert, if u ask me. Total masterpiece

[@Fulbor]

9:15 the Revs "I need another chance to live!" always gives me goosebumps

[@Masilvaaa]

He needs tho

[@mari-xl7xq]

​@@Masilvaaafor real

[@mjstories7181]

Even crazier now that he's gone, they play it with his backing vocals and he's not there. It's just so weird.

[@lazarbeamjr6034]

bro so true!!@Fulbor

[@arnolesi907]

Avenged Sevenfold - A little piece of heaven LIVE LBC

[@haloandgearsarmy]

i think we should let her listen to a couple more songs before this one xD

[@-Bishop-]

Hell. No. Stop pushing that song on reactors.

[@satriasetiawandi]

Up

[@satriasetiawandi]

Up

[@musang1667]

yeaah and she need to react the mv too

[@ldmb1966]

At this point you've just gotta do every song from Live in the LBC haha. Great reaction

[@Shedd22]

Yes please

[@mns1188]

I agree. Pls do all the Songs

[@ChuckRusty]

yessssss

[@infoday9225]

next. seize the day please

[@imBigDaddyG]

PLEASE DO THIS🔥🔥🔥

[@joaovidal3676]

the part between 8:09 and 8:59, gives me so much chills, REV and Shadows screaming together its the best sound ever created

[@brownfella1830]

I don’t think they screamed together. I think he let it go when he just sings the word live. Don’t hear the scream. If anything that makes Shadow’s voice even better

[@joaovidal3676]

@@brownfella1830 their voice merges so good together. Shadows voice was so on point around this time. Im glad he came back so good after the pause.

[@angryturtle5093]

Unholy confessions from this concert is absolutely legendary

[@lemets7614]

Fact!!

[@joaovidal3676]

The problem with this concert is that it ends! they are all legendary

[@nukee_s7130]

10:34 Dude this part always sends chills down my spine, the way Syns guitar screams along side with Mats scream.. Man

[@Eye0fHorus]

And he’s one handed his guitar

[@ainsy23x]

A little piece of heaven Live at the LBC is an absolute must if you want some more of the drummer singing!

[@trueblood710]

So this concert would have been some time between the release of their 4th album in 2007 and the drummer's passing in 2009. The lead singer blew out his voice sometime in 2014 and changed his style a bit. This show was legendary for a number of reasons. Glad you are enjoying it.

[@Lyeit]

This was the '08 Taste of Chaos tour, so the Long Beach show would have been April 10th, 2008.

[@firecap]

@@Lyeit I always thought it was special add on just at the end of Taste of Chaos tour, but I think your right when I looked it up, it was part of that tour, I saw them two days later in San Jose

[@reaper61989]

You are right. Hail to the King was the start to the “change” of direction for them. Matt knew it too. That’s why we also got a change to Bullet for my Valentine. They changed for the same reasons. But still kept to the sound in a way.

[@jimmygee3219]

He blew his voice out well before 2014. He said his vocal change around 14 was a stylistic decision. Don’t get me wrong but not a good one but still

[@crazykiller001schannel5]

@@jimmygee3219 no no, he also had a serious issue with his voice around 2014 which got worse around 2016 until now. Listen to his 2018 performance of this song and you’ll notice how bad it sounds. Especially when singing lyrics like “of your afterlife here so stay. He can barely even sing the words in that pitch anymore. Now, if you listen to one of the most recent interviews he explains he had a severe injury to his voice that most singers don’t come back from and ended up on complete vocal rest for a few months

[@anthony23ant]

I was anticipating for a little piece of heaven, but this is good too, can't wait

[@rickythereverend6679]

Lets Go A little piece of heaven

[@firman3221]

Up

[@ouyuhsun]

the Rev's vocals are the SPIRITS of that song

[@s4tchm0j0n3s]

Hearing The Rev screaming for "another chance to live" is still hard all these years later.

[@V3x0r]

I love that they still pump in his voice on their live shows still today for this song.

[@dms14]

One of the BEST live concert recordings ever! Love A7X!

[@ScottyDoesntKnow69]

No doubt IMO

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

I believe Afterlife was written fully by their drummer Jimmy " The Rev" Sullivan. They said he wrote something like 70 percent of the whole album in total

[@givenspade]

please keep doing more from this concert! seriously one of the best concerts you can react to

[@matthewcaimbeul8722]

It ain't just the girls who have a crush on the lead singer🥴

[@davidhowell3609]

its incredible watching or listening to their live performances and then the studio version to appreciate how good they are. They literally sound the same performing live

[@p_d4v]

This is the third single from their self-titled album. The song features a string orchestra and was written by the band's drummer, The Rev. Some of the songs in the album used strings instrument as background.

[@nickwick35]

The whole band, but especially Shadows/Rev, were on FIRE this entire show. Gotta be one of the best rock concerts of all time.

[@MrHappy-cr4wc]

This was from the Taste of Chaos Tour back in 2008. I attended that show, and by far it still sits at the top for me. I’m glad you’re enjoying their music. New fans are always welcome.

[@1dudecrush]

Wait, you got to see this exact show?

[@MrHappy-cr4wc]

@@1dudecrush Yes, this was at The Long Beach Arena, now Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Amazing lineup from bands like Bullet for My Valentine, Atreyu, Idiot Pilot, Blessthefall, and Japanese bands like The Underneath. I had the pleasure of watching The Rev perform live, and it’s a memory that’ll stick with me forever.

[@1dudecrush]

@@MrHappy-cr4wc I’m insanely jealous. This is one of those “once in a lifetime” shows.

[@SchoolOfComedy]

That’s unreal. I’d pay so much to be able to experience that. I’m 24 so the first time I was able to see them was 2014

[@MrHappy-cr4wc]

@@1dudecrush At the time, I didn’t really see it as a “once in a lifetime” show, I was just there to see bands I like and jump into mosh pits. I’m 34 right now and still doing the same thing. Going to see them again in October in Chula Vista; bought pit tickets.

[@dylanholman3]

Critical Acclaim from this concert is really great too!! Has more of the drummer singing. Scream is fun too, and A Little Piece of Heaven. Might as well watch the whole show 😂

[@joserobertoperezbenitez1609]

She already did that One.

[@puppetmaster8551]

That’s the first one she did

[@dylanholman3]

My bad, didn’t realize it.

[@TheCowOfNow]

Just left their concert tonight so glad i found your channel still just jamming out.

[@BastiXIII]

This concert was amazing! You can pick pretty much any song here and have a good time.

[@delix787]

Second heartbeat, live LBC reaction!! 🤩

[@johnnyfallen87]

The Rev wrote this song..

[@drakedbz]

The crazy thing is that so much of this concert sounds just like the studio recording. They absolutely killed it.

[@GracefulSwan]

Can't lie, I've been binging these tonight. Great videos!

[@rayactions]

🫂 I am so glad your enjoying them! 🫂

[@puppetmaster8551]

Great reaction, loving the A7X videos, this whole show is incredible, can’t go wrong with any song from this show, honestly over time you should just keep doing vids from this show until you’ve done them all. Not a live performance but if you like the drummers vocals I highly recommend their song fiction, it was the last song the drummer wrote a few days before he passed away, he does co-lead vocals on it and it’s awesome. RIP the Rev

[@ChannelForty2]

Its been YEARS since I've watched this performance, i came here to see a good reaction from a pro....speaking of crushes btw lol. I like your reacts! Good stuff!

[@DrinkSomeWater420]

You should try Acid Rain or MIA by avenged sevenfold! Some of the best vocals these guys have done in those songs

[@RCW_Trader]

One of the best live bands I have ever seen. I caught them in Atlanta for Mayhem Fest several years back.

[@Bukan-_-Penyair]

Have you seen One Ok Rock Live at Yokohama Stadium before?

[@vGraphss]

I love your reactions to A7X, keep it up!

[@bagusprakoso2755]

great reactions! even u r speechless💯💯💯 the best song ever i think. masterpiece from the rev

[@eternalhazer7108]

All of the songs in this particular 1hr video is phenomenal and i wish you could react to all of that songs :D ♥

[@arqHHM]

If you really want a ballad, check out "Seize the Day" from this concert. Literally M. Shadows and Syn channeling Axl Rose and Slash in the best way possible.

[@_ThunderFire]

💯

[@Jordo246]

I remember watching this video on repeat back in 2009 when I got into A7X and even after 14 years the chorus still gives me chills.

[@stompthatazz3967]

Seeing The Rev having fun doing what he loves and does best only for him to unintentionally take his own life a year later just proves that you know nothing sbout people and their lives behind closed doors. We all knew he wasn't sober and we knew he had problems but never expected thst. Rest in peace Jimmy! The greatest metal drummer to grace the genre.

[@johnnydeep412]

Never got the chance to get into their music for whatever reason, just didnt happen, but your reactions are super fun and too good to fastforward and stuff, so i just got closer to finally discovering this band thanks to you ❤

[@sammurphy3343]

This is definitely one of their best songs in my opinion. From start to finish it's perfect.

[@adam45z]

Love your reactions ❤ A7X are such an amazing band. Keep up the great work 🤟

[@johndavidcatliii7211]

I get the same reaction as you when I watch that video from LBC. I was speechless. The band was so great.

[@1306danielli]

M. Shadows is so f**** gifted, he is so good....and the Rev, he is in so much pain and singing his heart out...

[@muhamadsaprudin1480]

Thank you for bringing back the memories of 2008🤗🤗

[@ahmadmalik3064]

Love you racheal, i really like seeing your reaction😍😍

[@lunaticrudy]

Rev and shadow when they both sings It gives me a goosebumps🔥

[@IyudYud33]

Beautiful rayaction🤗☺️

[@toreetotz6661]

5 guys, on top of their game. Should check out the rhythm guitarist, Zacky, singing their Misfits covers. He killed it.

[@ninja_tony]

Totally agreed! And i love Zacky’s voice, he’s such a great singer as well. I love the Misfits cover, and I REALLY love the cover they did of Runaway with Zacky on lead vocals.

[@joefilipelli3867]

It's a string section that's on a backing track.... incredible song and great reaction!!!

[@muhamadsaprudin1480]

The first concert I saw on a CD player, the performance was truly amazing, I really liked it, greetings from the biggest fans of A7X from Indonesia☺☺🙏🙏

[@KeplerEmeritus]

I'm glad you said the chorus sounds like a ballad. The Rev actually wrote most of this song himself and there is a quote from the DVD from the making of this album that most of the stuff he came up with was very poppy in nature. And it IS a violin. The song features an entire orchestral arrangement. There is a second version of this song from the Diamond In The Rough album that features all the cut parts of the orchestral arrangement.

[@UuuBeybiBeybi]

When you said the chorus felt almost like a ballad I was like YEAH EXACTLY because that's what makes A7X amazing (my personal opinon ofc). They include so many different elements in a single song like different instruments or choirs, strings, piano etc. and the rhythm & singing style always change, keeping you alive. That's why most of their songs feel like a rollercoaster ride. When the lyrics are also satisfying and meaningful the become such enjoyable art pieces.

[@RyanCogar]

Really enjoying your take on these tracks Ray! You should complete what I consider the other 3 bands from the "big four" of 2000's Metalcore & check out Avenged Sevenfold's contemporaries, them being: Trivium, Bullet For My Valentine & Killswitch Engage. There were other great Metalcore bands during this time for sure but those 4 were definitely making the most waves I'd say, especially from a "mainstream/commercial" perspective. All are incredibly talented bands with great vocalists & they've all been killing it since the early 2000's & are still going today. I would recommend starting with their older/most well known tracks though (anything from early 2000's - 2006 typically)

[@jebwatson]

10:45 has got to be the most iconic moment of this band That awesome harmony between Shadows and Rev, right into the guitar duel, Syn nailing the solo, Shadows amping it up into a maniacal laugh while Syn just let's that final note ride holding the guitar with a single finger by the whammy like he just accomplished the impossible. Just goddamn iconic.

[@deka7331]

Love your reaction, keep it up on A7X Live at LBC!

[@joeyjordison.]

cant wait❤

[@Im_AnnNhas]

I'm from Indonesia, thank you so much you was bring up to me back to 12 years ago

[@Teddy-pf8yy]

I'm excited for this one

[@seanmcgee861]

Yup bout to go watch live in the Lbc again

[@kurniawannn390]

Please reaction Avenged sevenfold - Seize the day (Live at LBC) ❤

[@Warungami_]

i like how u react every single part...

[@SuperDAVIEZ]

The harmony is very angelic🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@niklasnor814]

The fact that one of the guitarist plays an entire show in basucally a suit, is actually insane!

[@pedroholz3655]

Scream Beast and the Harlot Gunslinger A Little Piece of Heaven At this point, the whole live🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gdf_official5434]

This concert is really amazing, do more reaction for another music from this concert, i think you will be love this god dayum masterpiece :3

[@jiuppurnomotv1716]

Love u Raya❤❤

[@JesseAflleje]

RIP The Rev. He was great and brought so much to his friends & the band. I'm guessing this was before M.Shadows had throat surgery. Now the sound is a bit different but still great

[@TaylaPotayta]

me in the early 2000s yes very much in love with singer... me in 2023 going to see them for the 8th time, still very much in love with him haha.

[@kylehartman8452]

BEST concert I've ever been too! A7X in the 04-11 years were absolutely insane..but you need to look at Gunslinger from LBC..

[@eric6334]

I don't know how I ended up here, but I really enjoyed it. Greetings from Brazil.

[@aaronbeatdown]

First and foremost I wanna say that I’m biased as A7X is my favorite band, but they’re easily top 3 best concert experiences I’ve ever had. And it’s top three because it’s hard to rank them. Secondly, I think you said something super interesting that’s relevant to the band to this day. As you said, they have a unique sound. I remember at the absolute height of their popularity hearing discussions about it, that essentially came down to “They’re too metal for rock and too rock for metal”. They were thrown into the nu-metal/ metalcore sort of category and even then it was still talked about. It just comes down to the fact that they’re themselves, and they’re not afraid to make stuff that their intrigued by. They’re so themselves, that that’s kind of a talking point currently. In the fifteen years that this came out, they’ve evolved and changed as a band. They’re set to release an album early June and it’s the first one in seven years. They’ve released two tracks and it’s much different from what you’re hearing now, and they get compared to the “old” sound. It’s the same with bands like Muse. They evolve, and fans get up in arms about it.

[@qahlilkibran6975]

Next seize the day❤️

[@zmx6239]

She's mesmerized

[@waitingsonkhongwar6907]

First time in 2009 or 2010 i heard Avenged sevenfold until now it's always my favourite Band ever

[@jaspercorraya8330]

A little peace of heaven live, you definitely have to check that one out

[@StarkeyStarkeyStarkey]

i literally unintentionally hold me breathe when at the end of the chorus matt does the scream with the laugh and syn just yanks his floyd rose to the max to match his scream like REEEEEEEEEEEE gives me goosies lol

[@andrewvasquez7872]

They made a webseries documenting the recording of the album they were promoting during this tour which was their Self-Titled album, I would highly suggest watching it. Its really funny and cool to watch their thought process. This song in particular was cool because the drummer actually wrote the lyrics and the melody that this song was spawned from, they also decided in this album to all do their own backing vocals. Prior to this album M. Shadows would do all of the backing vocals and then they would have to match his voice live. But they figured that recording their own backing vocals made more sense.

[@canonthomasen3219]

Masterpiece! 🔥💯

[@zabaa.]

you gotta see the whole LBC show, you won't regret it, belive me!

[@synyster1818]

I love u for reacting to Avenged Sevenfold ❤

[@overlybrownmale4557]

finally seeing them this year for the first time but man do i wish i could have seen the Rev play

[@1306danielli]

This is an unbelievable channel, you can feel things that nobody felt. I think the Rev is in pain....

[@jake1225]

This is my anthem in life right now....currently somewhere I don't want to be or belong and can not wait to leave.

[@ballaholla2811]

They brought in damn near a full orchestra for many songs on this album. All legit stuff

[@crnibass1994]

They had whole band with strings in studio for the string parts. You can actually search for Avenged Sevenfold - Afterlife making of, and see the whole process. It was fun.

[@SBguitarcovers]

More, more, moreeee!!!!

[@hrienyoi819]

Best reaction and nice I love jimmy owen sulivan😭

[@rawan9641]

I LOVE UR VOICE AND REACTIONS

[@podrickfookinpayne2329]

Those screams from M Shadows sound more musical because he actually does put his voice into them, which gives them a distinct pitch. He's really good at those.

[@aviyanz1208]

LbC a little piece of heaven ✨

[@JB-is9zu]

god they are so good. love the reactions to btw

[@michaelgirodat1062]

For another awesome A7X performance, check out Hail to the King at the Grammy Museum. Not only is it an awesome version of their song but they have string accompaniment too. You'll love it!

[@kamashed]

I thought that this video was going out today, i can't wait two more days aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[@watermelon9825]

Wow...cool reaction, keren... I like this band....

[@Baldwhitebird]

Love this band . They blew up after 2007.

[@SchoolOfComedy]

You’re right about the bridge. They use an orchestra in the studio for a lot of their songs so it’s just a recording live. Ps. I’d sell one of my kidneys to be able to see just one live show with the Rev

[@kingchuckfinley]

Man…. The revs part…. The man surely knew the answer to the big question.

[@OberWanKenobii]

His voice is also very unique and nasally too, playing with it is just icing on the cake! Also they use a lot of symphonic sounds to the studio versions of their songs, their older ones anyway. They had an entire orchestra for "A Little Piece of Heaven". What you heard was definitely as violin playing in the background track!

[@guesst9814]

as a singer, Matt's signature vocal characteristic is really rare. since long ago i've realized that metal singers, even those who would sound very similar to each other, is different. Matt's is even more distinct (from City of Evil album on), it's between singing and screaming. it's one of the main reasons i like A7X.

[@Desurrr666]

Next Seize the dayy😍

[@notoriousgamer6954]

Waiting my darling♥️

[@brunosantos1730]

You´re becoming one of us muahahah !