Avenged Sevenfold
by Avenged Sevenfold
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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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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
  5. RachelH.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    AMAZING!
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. lexib
    Dec 26, 2007
    10
    Best Album Ever!!!
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. ScottH.
    Jan 7, 2008
    0
    Despite my understanding of the general public's stupidity, I still can't believe there's a market for this kind of 'music.' This may be a form of head banging entertainment for some, but it has no critical appeal whatsoever. Those interested in 'hard & heavy' should be directed to those bands who've already covered the territory 20-35 years ago.
  14. MarkK
    Nov 15, 2008
    5
    This is the kind of album that's easy to love but also easy to hate. It really isn't a terrible album. It's just far too ambitious and it's hardly up to scale with their other albums. A real shame.
  15. SteveW.
    Jan 2, 2008
    3
    It's easily the most unoriginal, uninteresting and lazy album Avenged Sevenfold have put together yet. I didn't have high hopes for this album after watching the video for "Almost easy", which made me want to cry from stupidly out of context guitar solo, terrible lyrical content (I'm not insane, I'm not insane), and irritating vocal melody in the chorus. I didn't It's easily the most unoriginal, uninteresting and lazy album Avenged Sevenfold have put together yet. I didn't have high hopes for this album after watching the video for "Almost easy", which made me want to cry from stupidly out of context guitar solo, terrible lyrical content (I'm not insane, I'm not insane), and irritating vocal melody in the chorus. I didn't mind Critical Acclaim too much, even though I did think that Avenged Sevenfold political motives didn't make much sense and were just a grasp for lyrics. But then comes the album and I can honestly say I've never been so disappointed since I first saw Iron Maiden "bring me your daughter"(which was pretty terrible). My main complaint, being a guitarist, are the God awful solos thrown in about the album. It seems that vengence and Gates only have two preprogrammed modes for solos now, mind blowingly fast and slow harmonies. There was no sign of emotion, originality, natural progression, or a musical orgasm present throughout any of their solos in that album. On a whole, every song was as formulaic and uninteresting as the last, and i know they can do a lot better.… Expand
  16. MarkK.
    May 4, 2008
    7
    It's nothing truly special, but some great tunes makes it worth while despite the over-used style.
  17. ChrisSR
    Nov 1, 2007
    0
    This is easily one of the worst bands to have ever graced the false labeling of being called "metal", besides bands like Linkin Park, Korn, and Limp Bizkit, They have no real technique, just scatter-brained attempts at creativity. If you want real metal, listen to Megadeth or Ozzy, not A7X.
  18. SteveC.
    Nov 10, 2007
    4
    The Sputnikmusic (score of 30) review says it perfectly. The musicianship is just not there this time. The guitars are buried in overproduction and the songs just aren't that good. Maybe novel, but not good. The high point for me, "Unbound (The Wild Ride)", even falls victim to their "forcing" new ideas into a good song where they just don't need them. The songs that are less The Sputnikmusic (score of 30) review says it perfectly. The musicianship is just not there this time. The guitars are buried in overproduction and the songs just aren't that good. Maybe novel, but not good. The high point for me, "Unbound (The Wild Ride)", even falls victim to their "forcing" new ideas into a good song where they just don't need them. The songs that are less "innovative" don't feature the technical execution that other A7X albums were great for. This album is lose/lose.… Expand
  19. OldA7X...
    Nov 2, 2007
    0
    A7X Is s.it now... the sound is emo and poser... A7X have the money idea now...the metal of the band is losted WTF 4ever.
  20. JoanthanS.
    Nov 23, 2007
    6
    Well first off, I'd like to agree with Johnny 5 on the Iron Maiden part, along with basically all 80s metal bands. And I'd also like to say that the reason A7X doesn't sound like other metal bands is because they're NOT METAL!! They're last two albums were hard rock, and Waking the Fallen and Sounding the Seventh Trumpet were metalcore and metal (which most likely Well first off, I'd like to agree with Johnny 5 on the Iron Maiden part, along with basically all 80s metal bands. And I'd also like to say that the reason A7X doesn't sound like other metal bands is because they're NOT METAL!! They're last two albums were hard rock, and Waking the Fallen and Sounding the Seventh Trumpet were metalcore and metal (which most likely most of these "fans" never listened to, or never did until they heard City of Evil.) People who call this album metal are people who have never listened to real metal, and are also likely poseur/band-wagon A7X fans who just jumped on at City of Evil. But on with my actual review, which is not as biased against like my view of the fans: A7X, I trusted you when you said this album would be a return to your old ways. I honestly was looking forward to some demented screaming and guitar solos, and instead I just got the guitar solos. This is CD is no heavier than City of Evil whatsoever, and is certainly not like their first two albums or EP. While I am not bashing the songs in any way, since I still like them, I just can't repress my disappointment in listening to these songs. And while I understand well that it is incredibly hard to try to please both old fans and still keep the ones they gained from COE, as an originally metalcore band that started underground, I would think that A7X would hold its original fans in higher regard and priority than those mainstream fans who actually thought City of Evil was heavy metal. A7X, do you really want those people as your main base of fans? While I still appreciate what great artists each member of the band is-- and the band as a whole-- I just want some heavier songs to remind me of the good old days. Now when I want metalcore with good solos and lots of screaming that is reminiscent of Iron Maiden and the such, I turn first to Bullet for My Valentine, rather than A7X. Kudos on achieving success Avenged, that's what a real fan wants in the end, and I'm glad you've finally reached a larger audience-- I just wish we could get a piece of your old self back.… Expand
  21. [Anonymous]
    Nov 5, 2007
    0
    Whomever said that this has great guitar work obviously doesn't listen to that much metal or is in denial because of how much this cd fails on all sides. Most of the guitars in each song tend to follow the same riff as the song before it and just continue to repeat until the chorus then do it all over again. BORING
  22. Chris
    Oct 31, 2007
    0
    First and foremost, this score is for the reviews, particularly Blender and Spin. I don't know what ass blender has crawled up and died in, but last time I checked, metal wasn't very conservative at all. This album hardly fits that bill, except with "Critical Acclaim". I'm still trying to rack my brain to figure out what they mean. Both magazines that I read (Decibel and First and foremost, this score is for the reviews, particularly Blender and Spin. I don't know what ass blender has crawled up and died in, but last time I checked, metal wasn't very conservative at all. This album hardly fits that bill, except with "Critical Acclaim". I'm still trying to rack my brain to figure out what they mean. Both magazines that I read (Decibel and Terrorizer) are definitely more left-leaning, as are most real metal bands I know of. And what the hell is a "slash trasher", Spin? Secondly, the score is for metacritic, who keeps presenting reviews for bands 99% of the world hasn't heard of, then to make up for their lack of metal, presents shit like Avenged Sevenfold as a barometer for the state of metal. Yes, I know they have good guitarists, but half of the male population in America can play guitar so that doesn't make you a good band by any stretch of the imagination. If I see another mallcore moron wearing another ridiculous skull bat, I think I'll go insane. Avenged Sevenfold was a terrible metalcore band that decided to change their style to faux-metal, a la "Guns n' Roses", and is now cashing in on the results. Way to go, you are the kings of Hot Topic.… Expand
  23. DominicC.
    Jun 26, 2008
    1
    The most unoriginal band who thinks they're all metal because they had one hit. So they think they can produce their own album? Haha yeah right. A7X's self titled album is basically the Jonas Brothers plus the make-up.
  24. john
    Dec 6, 2007
    0
    Sorry, i just don't understand how anyone can like this crap.....waste of money.
  25. J.K.
    Oct 31, 2007
    3
    A7X said before this album's release that they were not interested in creating a followup to either City of Evil or Waking the Fallen. They intended to delve into new territory. Somewhere along the line, they lost their way, fell back into the City of Evil mold and just threw a few pop, country, and various other influences scatter shot, into the album without any real purpose. The A7X said before this album's release that they were not interested in creating a followup to either City of Evil or Waking the Fallen. They intended to delve into new territory. Somewhere along the line, they lost their way, fell back into the City of Evil mold and just threw a few pop, country, and various other influences scatter shot, into the album without any real purpose. The skillful instrumentation is wasted on rehashes and it all plays out long enough to reveal that nothing was worth repeating in the first place. Those annoyed by Shadows' whining vocals from the previous album will be absolutely horrified with what they find here.… Expand
  26. VinnieV
    Oct 31, 2007
    0
    Avenged Sevenfold may be one of the worst bands that I have heard in the past decade. Don't buy this or anything else from them.
  27. Johnny5
    Nov 12, 2007
    0
    My younger brother put this record on for me recently. Completely ball-less rock for kids who haven't heard Iron Maiden yet. Avoid this disc at all costs.
  28. BrennanL.
    Nov 16, 2007
    0
    Holy awful albums, Batman! I've always hated Avenged Sevenfold, but this is an amazingly bad step down. Its so corny and terrible, Critical Acclaim is one of the worst songs I've heard since I listened to the last ICP album. It seems to be a trend for bad bands to get even worse in 2007 (here's to you Atreyu).
  29. HexG.
    Nov 17, 2007
    0
    I tried to chew my own ears off. Pure Garbage.
  30. rok2slayr
    Sep 19, 2010
    5
    Like most A7X albums, it starts out strong then loses my attention five tracks in. This is definitely not an album I can put in and listen to all the way through without yawning. That said, there are some very catch tracks (Scream, Almost Easy) that'll be stuck in your head all day. Not strong throughout though.
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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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