The Songbook: AFI

Formed in 1991, AFI has released ten studio albums and ten EPs. The band first reached substantial commercial success with their fifth album "The Art of Drowning" in 2000 and then broke into the mainstream with their sixth album "Sing the Sorrow" in 2003.
In this episode of The Songbook, Jade Puget and Davey Havok stopped by to perform the song "Aurelia" off their latest album "AFI (The Blood Album)."
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[@obscuredsatellitesinflight6034]

I think it's time for these two to write an acoustic album together.

[@EbeJay1]

Girls Ain't Grey

[@TrashBatChar]

AGREED!

[@goose8106]

He has such a soft spoken voice but such a strong singing voice

[@matschi1984]

AFI are part of my Lifes Soundtrack!!

[@Daveyhavok832]

Afi have been my favorite band for 20 years. I’ve always searched out anything I can find online and it’s a very rare thing to hear Davey sing over acoustic. It’s a great reminder of how good he is.

[@thecrowing1989]

I am right there with you my friend. Sing the Sorrow was my first CD ever, I got it in 2003 for my 13th birthday. One of the only acoustic performances that comes to mind is the acoustic Endlessly, She Said videos here on YT.

[@matthewsmorr1]

I cant get enough how humble and honest they are, I’ve had way too long of a break from them.

[@dawn4406]

I love this raw version. Jade and Davey are so talented 🖤

[@jasminekrista1761]

I'm from the same hometown Davey is from, & the same hometown where he & his friends created AFI. I also worked at the dental office his mom went to 🤣 I still find it super crazy that this small town guy made it as big as he did from my hometown/county. It's always so cool to see that.

[@Y0PPS]

East bay? Or Ukiah?

[@snapascrew]

It’s America. Anything’s possible. Always.

[@guidancethroughgaia]

AFI has been a part of my life for 17 years now. I found them when I had no understanding of how to express the pain I had inside. Their music gave me hope, and it kept me alive on the days I most didn't want to be. I'm so thankful for them, and so proud of how they have moved in ways that satisfied THEM. I think that's the truest inspiration of all.

[@tjsizemore3111]

AFI always and forever. We named our daughter after this song. She was born at 23 weeks at 1lb 8oz and we spent 157 days in the nicu and AFI and especially this song gave us comfort and hope we desperately needed it.On the most difficult days I would play this and hold my daughter in the NICU. Thank you for doing what you do. Much love 🖤🖤

[@PhoenixAndTheRaven]

Very cool. My twin boys attended AFI for their first show. In the womb. Lol

[@dizzyastr989]

Black Sails and The Art Of Drowning changed everything for me, socially and musically. I was 14 when I first heard Malleus Maleficarum. It was the most insane blend of roaring vocals and screaming guitar I had ever heard. Also, it's so crazy to see Davey's tattoos covered. Not that there's anything wrong with the new tattoos, but I think it's safe to say that his sleeves stood out more than any other front man in the genre.

[@dcfromthev]

The vocals here gave me chills, god these guys are out of control good.

[@Ballad2Grave]

This reminds me of MTV Unplugged. Man it would be awesome to get the full show of AFI doing acoustic for the Songbook. Everything is top notch! Well done Songbook!

[@willbirkin666]

perfection as always!!!! id kill for the band to release all acoustic album

[@AnthonySforza]

Just amazing. It's so jarring to see him and remember that he was the imposing tall guy with the long hair, 17 years ago. Holy shit, that was 17 years ago.

[@TJmusic24]

Jade first words starts 3 octaves up, love this vid

[@mariacruse1182]

Gibson, send me to the wild with Davey and Jade! Too good.

[@iplantfreak]

This is great, I wish they’d do more interviews like this with the other guys too.

[@yourbootyholeisyourbeautyhole]

a friendship that's still strong over 20 years later is a friendship that's going to last until the day they die. i'm lowkey jealous of them. it's such a special thing to watch.

[@robinhicks196]

i love davey he has such a beautiful voice

[@rickybobby5907]

My favorite AFI album is “shut your mouth and open your eyes”. I remember just getting smashed hammered on drungs and alcohol and listening to that album on the way to parties, at them and then on the way home in highschool. That was soooooo long ago. AFI is always with me forever. I remember seeing them live, how badass that was. I was so fucked up i barely remember them playing A Single Second. I was in the pit getting thrashed as soon as i heard the opening riff!!!!

[@brandocalrissian3294]

A straight edge band that makes great music to get fucked up to. I've always found it odd.

[@petephelan969]

They're so good.

[@zolzbernack7563]

Been up all night, bad one too, now I'm here, listening and taking in all this wonderfulness. Thank you

[@alexnelson8]

One of my all time favorites. Thank you for featuring them in such a intimate setting.

[@zero_4113]

I would love to just sit down and have a light chat with all of them. they all seem like very nice and well versed people. if not a story tellers acoustic set then def a pod cast for them telling stories

[@osricen]

NICE VIDEO!! And what a BEAUTIFUL version of this song. ❤ Wouldn't it be nice to have an AFI Acoustic Greatest Hits?

[@eduardo0796]

Man, I am in love with that guitar!

[@harrybarnes9080]

Love this version! I swear AFI can do no wrong!

[@stephenallen5939]

Why can't these two release a best of acoustic album??? I need this in my life now at my tired 42 years old ass.

[@lizabethbogart9390]

My sister got me into AFI as just a little girl like 5 or 6 and ever sense ive loved them!! Davey has such an amazing voice and jade a great guitar player!! I remember sitting with my sister watching one of his concerts on VHS it was their sing the sorrow tour!!!!

[@juliejuarez1658]

Enjoyed the video a lot! Love this version of Aurelia so much! 😄🖤

[@gibsonguitar]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacquelinesanchez5512]

Best musical duo

[@alyssamercado4432]

This was beautiful

[@Protivogunzzz93]

The moment he sings ❤❤❤

[@CindyRussi.]

Omg Davey likes Elliott Smith.. I love him even more now 💗

[@cary01usjason]

Wonderful version!

[@whereispie]

Love AFI

[@ZoeRhiannon]

Just absolutely incredible 🖤🖤

[@bonvoyeurs6275]

Adored this. Much love for my favorite musical duo ever.

[@kennethanderson2204]

I love that guitar!

[@hardrockrelics2157]

Jade Puget and Davey Havok Signature models ... NOW !

[@canesrule96]

Davey signature model? He doesn't play lol Jade does need a signature ebony Studio though he's repped that guitar for over a decade

[@hardrockrelics2157]

Matthew Davis Gibson has made singers guitars that aren’t known for playing.

[@xx7secondsxx]

1:30.. we just started writing Black sails. That's as beautiful as the story or Kurdt n Krist from Nirvaner. Black sails was where I was "this band is just too amazing" theybcould take over the world! In my lil Punker mind. TRL big.... no schway!!! They did though. Blew up that huge! Amazeballs!!!🤘🎸🤘🎸🤘💚🖤💚🖤💚🖤💚

[@jadered9514]

PERFECTION ❤️

[@user-zh7bx7so5r]

So amazing dring vibe 😅❤

[@liadunbarr1085]

I'm crying rn. I love them.

[@midrangebrown]

I love afi so much ❤️

[@pearlgirl5643]

Acoustic AFI - nice🖤🌗

[@elainelopes5343]

I love AFI 😍

[@wfsfghthkh866]

Great group...Rock on..AFI is one of the greatest bands. Davey is a legend..🤘

[@Handqun]

I feel like AFI is a natural element like fire, water, etc. They've completed my chemical balance since a youngin. Davey you're such a God

[@jarmyvicious]

Delightful... "Listen, I can't make Make a sound, or feel Feel fine, I kissed the lies Why must they be so kissable? Listen as I break Break the four wall seal Gorgeous eyes shine suicide When will we be invisible?" "Under the summer rain"

[@vi77ain7s2]

I was kinda expecting the ship from Black Sails to creep in at the very end of the video.

[@paolahavok3546]

I’m in love of this song ❤️

[@BistroGlicerin3]

Love the passion you translate to me... 🤟💀🥀

[@Sergeofsocal]

Man these guys are great :)

[@hauntresshauntings8821]

This is so wholesome

[@AG-ff4ko]

The greatest

[@j.dviant]

Black sails all the way through Crash love is my fav. "Era" of AFI. Crash is such an underrated record.

[@hermesayala8632]

got dam that was fire!

[@TheMiserywhispers]

🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@dayuhanspace]

Omg they were formed in 1991? i was only 12 then

[@spookinari1524]

I was born 11 years later man

[@SaintFort]

I was only two.

[@Daffodils2Daisies]

That’s when I was born 🤣😭

[@ialeixo84]

I was 7. Only found out about them in 2003 with sing the sorrow.

[@jebadiahfyefye8994]

Probably my favorite group of all time. No I don’t really listen to their new music. But that’s ok. There was a point when this band was, in my opinion, the best band in the world. when I listen to the “art of drowning””, or “black sails in the sunset”, or even the super depressing “song the sorrow”, I’m reminded about how special they were to me. I would still drop anything to see them live, even knowing I probably wouldn’t Know 75% of the songs lol. As long as I get some Totalimmortal, the days of the Phoenix, and some god called in sick today, it would be worth it.

[@handsomeasiandude1126]

I wonder if Noel Gallagher still remembers even touring with AFI

[@richardgphilhower3987]

Im sure he thought they were a "weird Yankee group"

[@cjwilliams1124]

When the hell did that happen?! Was it with Oasis or the High Flying Birds? I woulda killed to see either on the same Bill as AFI. SUCH a strange combo though

[@handsomeasiandude1126]

@@cjwilliams1124 with HFB. Courtesy of the Smashing Pumpkins, really. But I’m sure you googled all the info by now. At the end of the tour they all even took a group photo together with Davey Havok’s hand resting on Noel’s shoulder which you can also google somewhere or the AFI Instagram

[@travlentsment9163]

JADE🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@natep7343]

This made me want to learn this song now! And maybe buy a new Gibson 🤟😅

[@KhryxTina]

Chills.

[@user-yl3mx4nj3e]

AFI лучшие. Жду когда Дэйви возьмёт хотя бы гитару в руки

[@ikedeleon4520]

Damn Dave’s colored in all his arm tattoos

[@NormanWoods]

Black Sails is a classic.

[@Powertuber1000]

You mean Black Sails - by Harry Nilsson

[@NormanWoods]

PowerTuber 3.0 never heard that one. Pussy Cats is my favorite Nilsson. Something about John Lennon pushing him to the point that he ruined his voice that draws me to it.

[@chilipeen7265]

I love u guys

[@kevinr.9896]

Legends.

[@VictoriaJoyWeir]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@matschi1984]

btw where is that nice hut?

[@manichannah]

My boiiiiis

[@ChrisVsTheGiantTortoise]

Awesome video, but those close captionings are ROUGH. Hahahah. "the pumpkin and the rocky"

[@jasminerosa3498]

All the downvotes are from people who hate the cold side of a pillow. Sickos

[@bribohler8280]

I f****** love you Davey havok

[@bribohler8280]

All you guys are fucking awesome

[@austinburrowsart7745]

🖤

[@6lmao9]

anyone know where that was filmed?

[@gibsonguitar]

Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles!

[@6lmao9]

GibsonTV lovely, thank you. beautiful part of the world

[@sandymarchandpaddenpassaro9708]

I love you Davey merry me

[@jonathanriojas2177]

It’s been years since I kept up with AFI but what happened to Daveys tats???

[@markshadows3667]

He blacked them out years ago.

[@jonathanriojas2177]

@@markshadows3667 any reason why?

[@bobbyroof5131]

What kind of shoes is Davey wearing?

[@markshadows3667]

Look like Boris Bidjan

[@andyalive]

"& Marrrrrr" lol

[@TheDirtyBlackMan]

Why did davey black his tattoos ??

[@spookinari1524]

He wanted to « erase his past mistakes » and they simply didn’t match with his present self anymore. He stated he wasn’t feeling part of that universe anymore, which his tattoos represented.

[@HH-cx4bl]

Alpha M can sing!

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

lol!

[@tripleffarms2872]

😢

[@ask_0349]

Could gibson bring angus young ??

[@coryleblanc]

when davey says 'song' he means 'lyrics'

[@kaseybryant_]

XXX

[@chilipeen7265]

Barrack

[@robatty143]

1st

[@id10tek]

Umm..GLEN fucking DANZIG? I wonder if that influenced anything in your music BEFORE?

[@Artefracture]

Ronky...

[@Takealiltripnsee]

Ok now get your hair out your face bruh

[@shaunbritton939]

Actually it's the right key the locks wrong 😆😆😆 it's like he straining too poo 💩😵😆😆😆

[@MoeFoe-ho1mi]

Love these guys, ..🤘