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The 25-Year Journey of Avenged Sevenfold in Music, Leaving a Big Mark on the World of Metal and Rock

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The 25-Year Journey of Avenged Sevenfold in Music, Leaving a Big Mark on the World of Metal and Rock (Credit: www.instagram.com/avengedsevenfold)
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Written by: Adristi Putri Febrianti
Avenged Sevenfold or A7X, is one of the most successful metalcore bands in the early 21st century.

More than just a rock band, Avenged Sevenfold has become an icon that has left a significant impact on the world of metal and rock music. By continuously evolving and presenting variations in their music, this band has etched its name as one of the legendary rock groups that will not be forgotten.

Since its establishment, the band has undergone various changes, both in musical style and in its internal dynamics. Let's review their journey over the past 25 years that has brought them to their current position!

1. New Wave of Avenged Sevenfold

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Originating from the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement, Avenged Sevenfold made their debut with the album Sounding the Seventh Trumpet in 2001. This album features a pure metalcore style before they shifted towards modern rock and heavy metal with the release of City of Evil in 2005.

The band was formed by M. Shadows (vocals), Zacky Vengeance (guitar), Synyster Gates (guitar), The Reverend (drums), and Johnny Christ (bass) while they were still in high school in Huntington Beach, California, in 1999. They launched their official debut in July 2001 with the album Sounding the Seventh Trumpet under the Goodlife label, before moving to Hopeless Records for the album Waking the Fallen in 2003.

With their distinctive hardcore and hard rock style, Avenged Sevenfold successfully entered the mainstream in 2007 with their fourth album, which shares the same name as the band. Since then, they have continued to capture the attention of fans around the world with their latest works.

2. Albums and Songs

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According to reports from Kerrang, after achieving success with their debut album, Avenged Sevenfold released Waking The Fallen in 2003 with the lead single Unholy Confessions. The band then became interested in a more aggressive sound, which led them to release their breakthrough album City of Evil in June 2005. This album reached number 30 on the Billboard Top 200, propelled by the success of the single Bat Country.

Next, Avenged Sevenfold released their fourth album, Avenged Sevenfold, in October 2007. This album debuted at number four on the Billboard Top 200 and produced the radio single Almost Easy. The album was also successful in the UK, with three songs reaching the top five of the UK rock charts. In 2008, they released a concert package and film LIVE IN THE LBC AND DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH, featuring the band's performances during their tour in Long Beach.

The album Nightmare, released in 2010, was a tribute to their late drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, with Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater as a temporary replacement. In 2013, they launched Hail to the King with new drummer Arin Ilejay, which reached number one on the Billboard 200, although Ilejay left the band shortly thereafter. The album The Stage in 2016 explored the theme of artificial intelligence as their longest concept album up to that point. Their latest album, Life Is But a Dream..., released in 2023, showcases the band's evolution with progressive musical experiments and existential themes.

3. Achievements

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Avenged Sevenfold has achieved various significant milestones throughout their career. The album City of Evil positioned them in the international music scene, particularly due to the massive success of the single Bat Country. This album also won the Best New Artist award at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2006.

Meanwhile, the albums Nightmare and Hail to the King achieved gold and platinum status, affirming their success in the music industry. Additionally, the album The Stage received a Grammy nomination in 2016, adding to their list of accomplishments.

These achievements reflect the ever-growing popularity and global recognition of Avenged Sevenfold's work and their impressive career journey.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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