Avenged Sevenfold
by Avenged Sevenfold
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 298 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 254 out of 298
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 298
  3. Negative: 22 out of 298

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  1. BebelG.
    Mar 30, 2008
    10
    The signature dueling guitars are in full force. The most ambitious, most melodic, and greatest Avenged Sevenfold album to date.
  2. RachelH.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    AMAZING!
  3. TomW.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    Their best album to date. I said I would give it at least 10 full listens before posting a review and, despite initial apprehensiveness on my part, this album has really grown on me. Any moron who reviews this album before giving it about 10 listens couldn't possibly take in the subtle genius hidden within it. Its a slow grower, but it's definitely worth your time.
  4. Yudi
    Apr 11, 2008
    10
    This album is a completely different style for Avenged Sevenfold, but in a good way. Still hard enough to rock to, but also full of comprehensible lyrics, this quintet from Huntington Beach really surprises me with the passion that they put behind some of the songs. Along my favorites are Afterlife, which I just love as more of like a soft rock ballad, A Little Piece of Heaven (amazing This album is a completely different style for Avenged Sevenfold, but in a good way. Still hard enough to rock to, but also full of comprehensible lyrics, this quintet from Huntington Beach really surprises me with the passion that they put behind some of the songs. Along my favorites are Afterlife, which I just love as more of like a soft rock ballad, A Little Piece of Heaven (amazing song as well as music video), and Almost Easy (the guitar solo is one of my favorites).… Expand
  5. Kristen
    May 7, 2008
    10
    Absolutely amazing. I love Avenged Sevenfold and even though this is a different sound for them, i love it. A little Peace of Heaven and Scream are the best songs on here. I admire M. Shadows' writing style and I'd LOVE to meet him one day.
  6. calyc
    Aug 21, 2008
    10
    The people who wrote that a7x is as good as the beatles white album ,well i say wrong a7x is better than that i mean who would live in a yellow submarine.
  7. TeresaH
    Jun 3, 2009
    10
    Alright...I've heard quite enough of all the critics! for F.UK. sakes...honestly...could you play, or write the music....didn't think so....just because you're jealous...sorry but the truth is..you suck...and a7x doesn't.
  8. CheyenneS.
    Dec 6, 2007
    10
    They Are The Best band Ever!!!!!!
  9. ColinB
    Feb 13, 2008
    10
    This is the greatest album I have ever listened to. I feel guilty if I skip a song. I mean, every song on it is a masterpiece. It is a variety of different genres that blend together into the signature Avenged sound. To me, this is like The Beatles White Album. It is that damn good.
  10. Elsa
    Feb 14, 2008
    10
    This album fucking rocks!!!!I love them, they have so much talent, those who don't agree are just f*cking jealous.
  11. JimW.
    Apr 20, 2008
    10
    I read a preview of the album from A7X's own M. Shadows and he mentioned that he feels the self-titled album will have the same effect on his band as Metallica's self-titled had for them. And after giving the album a good listen for the 6 months it's been out, I second that statement 110%. I cannot get enough of this album. I listen to it everyday, and it is my favorite I read a preview of the album from A7X's own M. Shadows and he mentioned that he feels the self-titled album will have the same effect on his band as Metallica's self-titled had for them. And after giving the album a good listen for the 6 months it's been out, I second that statement 110%. I cannot get enough of this album. I listen to it everyday, and it is my favorite Avenged Sevenfold album.… Expand
  12. DerekM.
    Jun 11, 2008
    10
    This album is fantastic. Sure it may not be all screamo like they were with Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, but it shows that sometimes you need to grow up. I still like to listen to bands like Mychildren Mybride but after a while the constant yelling is a headache. Oh yeah Brian Gilmour, get your facts straight. Matt is not singing about hating war, but trying to see it from the This album is fantastic. Sure it may not be all screamo like they were with Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, but it shows that sometimes you need to grow up. I still like to listen to bands like Mychildren Mybride but after a while the constant yelling is a headache. Oh yeah Brian Gilmour, get your facts straight. Matt is not singing about hating war, but trying to see it from the perspective of the people who fight for your ignorance. Being in the military myself, I appreciate people like Matt who give a damn about us, unlike bands like Green Day and Sum 41 or SOAD who are communists. If they don't like our country, leave! Nobody is stopping them. Quit biting the hand that feeds and leave you hippies. A7X rules!… Expand
  13. joer
    Apr 16, 2009
    10
    ok f*ck everyone who is critizing a7x they are the best heavy metal band out right now! They sound better than they ever did just because their not screaming like they used to dont make them worse. Their new self titled cd is the shit the best cd out now. Their lyrics are f*ckn great very original and the one of the best i heard.So kiss my ass to anyone who is cutting them down calling ok f*ck everyone who is critizing a7x they are the best heavy metal band out right now! They sound better than they ever did just because their not screaming like they used to dont make them worse. Their new self titled cd is the shit the best cd out now. Their lyrics are f*ckn great very original and the one of the best i heard.So kiss my ass to anyone who is cutting them down calling them soft and shit f*ck u their makn the money u are not doin shit b*tches!… Expand
  14. BrandenS.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    This, granted is not as good as City of Evil, was still very good. Every song on that cd is amazing. Saying that they don't sound like the other metal bands don't realize that A7X is in a league of their own. It is obviously better than any rap cd
  15. GordonM
    Dec 9, 2007
    10
    pretty good, they're a great band people need to stop comparing them to metal they are no longer metalcore leave it be if you don't like their music, don't bash them just say you don't like their music.
  16. MarikaM.
    May 12, 2008
    10
    This album shows how avenged sevenfold is a great band that is evolving and becoming better. with this album they have evolved their music and become better musicians.
  17. Shadows
    Jul 25, 2008
    10
    Ok, This Goes Out To (Sputnikmusic), Learn The Song Name Before You Think You Know What Your Talking About, It's Beast And The Harlot, Duuhh, Secondly, City Of Evil, Was One Of There Best Selling CD's, So You Can Minus Your Two Sence And Just Stop Talking, Because You Know Nothing Of Avenged Sevenfold, (The Prove Is IOn The Pudding) And Popmatters, Who Cares If It Was Released Ok, This Goes Out To (Sputnikmusic), Learn The Song Name Before You Think You Know What Your Talking About, It's Beast And The Harlot, Duuhh, Secondly, City Of Evil, Was One Of There Best Selling CD's, So You Can Minus Your Two Sence And Just Stop Talking, Because You Know Nothing Of Avenged Sevenfold, (The Prove Is IOn The Pudding) And Popmatters, Who Cares If It Was Released One Day Before Halloween, We Have Movies That Come Out One Day Before Christmas, It Really Doesn't Matter And Then You Saying Saying It's Unoriginal, How Is It Unorginal, The Band Created All The Songs Themselves Now Magazine, Get You Fucking Head Out Of Your Ass, THEN ARE NOT METALLICA -LITE OR SILLY, The Are AVENGED SEVENFOLD, Bitch They Are The Greatest Band In The World, So Fuck All You Critics And People Thinking Then Know What There Talking About ~Shadows~.… Expand
  18. BrunoP.
    Aug 16, 2008
    10
    I think this is a fantastic album. They for me are gods and this last album are perfect and I hope they continue like that.
  19. anonymmc
    Nov 11, 2007
    10
    Great music.
  20. lexib
    Dec 26, 2007
    10
    Best Album Ever!!!
  21. Charlie7777
    Jul 28, 2011
    10
    Jesus Christ!!! what the hell is up with all the haters and the **** score??? you people must be more interested in queer ass music like tao cruiz or justin beiber. man screw all of you who gave this a bad review!! this band and album must be too badass for you!
  22. Jimmethe
    Jan 8, 2012
    10
    I honestly do not understand how anyone can rate this under 10! If you didn't enjoy this you have no soul!
    A little piece of heaven is definitely the best song of the century!
  23. Trojans05
    Jun 21, 2012
    10
    These guys are, and always will be, very good. This album definitely did have a different style, but it was still very good. I can't see why you wouldn't like it. Avenged Sevenfold rocks.
  24. Dakoda
    Jun 12, 2012
    10
    This may not be a good review if you're looking to see the ups and downs about this band, because I only have GREAT things to say about this band! I love this band so much, great lyrics, awesome instrumental and lovable guys! I love their older stuff, like the Sounding the Seventh Trumpet and Waking the Fallen album! I love Avenged Sevenfold!
  25. JMoraes
    Apr 27, 2013
    10
    Dear God, Almost Easy, A Little Piece of Heaven, Critical Acclaim, Scream. My favorite Avenged Sevenfold songs are all there! The other albums are very good, but none beats this one.
  26. Pupupu
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The rev dies

    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa    … Expand
  27. ozzii_13
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This album is a little piece of heaven. That's all i have to say. Best of a7x in my opinion.
  28. Ax0l
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    it's a **** disgrace that this album has the worst meta score out of every album in the A7X discografy.

    this album rocks!
  29. Notdevstar
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    An absolutely fantastic album with every song being great in its own way. An absolute classic
  30. DanielJ.
    Nov 4, 2007
    9
    i think this album is sick as hell. i think that if you can distinguish every song on an album from the others, then that album was successful and showed fans that a7x can do whatever genre they feel like doing and can be so insane at each one. who cares if they dont sound exactly how they did in 2001 or 2003 with their first 2 albums, because what band ever does sound the same? im glad i think this album is sick as hell. i think that if you can distinguish every song on an album from the others, then that album was successful and showed fans that a7x can do whatever genre they feel like doing and can be so insane at each one. who cares if they dont sound exactly how they did in 2001 or 2003 with their first 2 albums, because what band ever does sound the same? im glad theyve changed because it gives me more variety of music to listen to by one of my favorite bands. also, every review i have read of 'a little piece of heaven' has said it is a huge mess of music, but i think it's one of the coolest things ive ever heard. when the rev sings the chorus i get chills because i find it so unique and different than anything out there… Expand
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#33 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Blender
    60
    While straying from metal's path, they uphold its legacy of conservative politics. [Nov 2007, p.148]
  2. Spin
    50
    With tighter, mercifully shorter songs, like the Slayer-meets-slash trasher 'Almost Easy,' they're now defiling America's youth with more substance than style. [Nov 2007, p.114]
  3. Q Magazine
    80
    Their anthem-filled fourth album's brazen swagger may prove irresistible. [Nov 2007, p.137]
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