Oh Sh*t. I Was NOT Expecting This From Avenged Sevenfold.
Justin Hawkins Rides Again | September 18, 2025
Avenged Sevenfold are back with a new single called “Nobody” from their upcoming album “Life is a Dream”. I have never listened to Avenged Sevenfold before so this really is a genuine first listen reaction. I have really don’t know what to expect apart from the fact that I love the name. Let’s get into it!
As a lad who grew up listening to progressive rock in the 60's and 70's, music like this Avenged Sevenfold stirs my soul! Yeah, I know I'm a bit late to the party but… happy belated birthday.
RIP the Rev 😭. A true genius. You should watch the making of their self titled Avenged Sevenfold white album that they produced themselves on YouTube. Shows how talented these guys are, and a really fun watch. They're really cool and down to earth
About 10 years ago I met Tim Mahoney, the guitar player 311 and I complement him on a few of his songs, and he told me I had good ears 👂… the songs that I complimented him were on ‘Simple Truth’ and ‘Made in the shade’ has a beach 🏝️ reggae feel check out mate … love from American family to you n your family. My mom was born in Little Hampton 1944 passed 2020 the C word got her. Love n peace
That nuno solo in rise is technically impressive, but oh so forgettable. I have listened to that song 5-6 times just to see if that solo registers any emotion, but nope. That’s what synyster said in an interview, he said he can get more technical and fast and what not, but there will always be someone more impressive on the guitar, so what he focuses on is to write great solos that strike a chord with the listener, and that’s what this nobody solo is, it brings so many emotions out of you, coupled with the imagery in the music video, it makes you go wow.
I loved seeing the smile on your face and your enjoyment of this piece! What a great breakdown.
A7x is one of my favorite bands. It's been incredible to see them grow and mature as musicians. I got to see them on the Nightmare tour and would love to see them again. Someone suggested choosing the hits from each record to get an idea of their progression, and I would agree with that. I'd also suggest: Beast and the Harlot album version because the video cuts Syn's guitar solo too much Almost Easy album version for the same reason Trashed and Scattered Buried Alive The Stage – I love this entire album. Just fantastic. A Little Piece of Heaven – Official video, content warning and all. It's brilliant.
If ANY opinion holds any ammount of validity it would be yours Jus. A fellow Musician and LEGENDARY all round dude and Guitar/vocal virtuoso 😁 I had no idea you had this channel. Been a darkness fan since the the 1st album dropped. Subscribed. ❤
If you don't know their earlier stuff you should definitely check it out. In my mind Nightmare is their masterpiece, mourning their .ate and drummer The Rev. But Hail to the King as also awesome. And Synyster Gates is an incredible guitarist! Not metal enough – well, they mix punk influences with metal and more progressive stuff, but it sure is heavy!🤘
I like the skeleton leaving his body, skeletons represent death or a type of death, they're also usually the only thing left of a person after they've been dead for a long time, more literally what's underneath our skin or 'what's inside'. But, most imporantly, they're spoopy creppy.
Completely unrelated but I found out yesterday you’re playing with guns and roses, I had a strange feeling you were going to be there and the dream came true, great success 🎉🤩🤘✌️🤘
They used to have such great music. Ever since they lost Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, they've pretty much sucked. I can't stand their new stuff. They just want to suck Metallica's dick and play weird techno shit. They lost their prime writer.
Always thought Avenged would make a great instrumental band. This song just reinforces my feelings. There's just something about the singers voice that sounds like nasally fingernails down a chalkboard to me
It's not that other drummers can't be as good technically, but this band has never imo recovered from losing their brother Jimmy. The loss of enthusiasm in live performances is noticeable. I really hope this new stuff does well though
23 Now Lemech said to his wives, "Adah and Zillah, hearken to my voice; wives of Lemech, incline your ears to my words, for I have slain a man by wounding (him) and a child by bruising (him). 24 If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, then for Lemech it shall be seventy seven fold."
@xopherzenitram
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
As a lad who grew up listening to progressive rock in the 60's and 70's, music like this Avenged Sevenfold stirs my soul! Yeah, I know I'm a bit late to the party but… happy belated birthday.
@InsidiousInside-dg5rn
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
RIP the Rev 😭. A true genius. You should watch the making of their self titled Avenged Sevenfold white album that they produced themselves on YouTube. Shows how talented these guys are, and a really fun watch. They're really cool and down to earth
@mary-janebelec9082
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Yeah, a cross between ac/dc & the darkness
@86paul80
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Was a fan of avenged for years but couldn't get with the stage and I'm 100% not into this album but great live band and a great catalogue.
@rotting-f0x
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Please do A little piece of heaven! You're gonna love it. Its like Bohemian Rapsody on crack 😂
@newbeginning1510
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
This song is amazing. I just heard it live in Vancouver and it was my favourite song live at the concert. Amazing concert too
@jackoats4911
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Brooks Wackerman on the drums and Syn on guitar, 2 living greats in the same band
And people absolutely love to hate them
@Dyrtbag68
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
The skipping around killed it for me sorry. Good luck.
@mech-tech4779
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Love your band and you Music. Fantastic Songs, especially Love is only a feel!
@marcroach5595
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
About 10 years ago I met Tim Mahoney, the guitar player 311 and I complement him on a few of his songs, and he told me I had good ears 👂… the songs that I complimented him were on ‘Simple Truth’ and ‘Made in the shade’ has a beach 🏝️ reggae feel check out mate … love from American family to you n your family.
My mom was born in Little Hampton 1944 passed 2020 the C word got her. Love n peace
@marcroach5595
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
You have amazing ears 👂
@marcroach5595
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
I have 2 word for you n your channel SPOT ON!!!!!
@marcroach5595
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Brilliant mate
@SpiceAndSauce
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
That nuno solo in rise is technically impressive, but oh so forgettable. I have listened to that song 5-6 times just to see if that solo registers any emotion, but nope. That’s what synyster said in an interview, he said he can get more technical and fast and what not, but there will always be someone more impressive on the guitar, so what he focuses on is to write great solos that strike a chord with the listener, and that’s what this nobody solo is, it brings so many emotions out of you, coupled with the imagery in the music video, it makes you go wow.
@JackKastor
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Dude the BREAD ROLLING comment floored me! How can I ever get that image out of my mind when hearing this now!!?? 😂
@marcusderailious
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
i cant deal with stop/start every 1.5 seconds dude! it's a li'l bit much
@joekelley3854
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Instead of the death bat mascot. Now that officially have the "skellington"!!!
@Jaggerbush
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Yeah I never heard of this band and this song blew me away.
@sheliatolar8295
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
I loved seeing the smile on your face and your enjoyment of this piece! What a great breakdown.
A7x is one of my favorite bands. It's been incredible to see them grow and mature as musicians. I got to see them on the Nightmare tour and would love to see them again. Someone suggested choosing the hits from each record to get an idea of their progression, and I would agree with that. I'd also suggest:
Beast and the Harlot album version because the video cuts Syn's guitar solo too much
Almost Easy album version for the same reason
Trashed and Scattered
Buried Alive
The Stage – I love this entire album. Just fantastic.
A Little Piece of Heaven – Official video, content warning and all. It's brilliant.
@Nessyk01
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
How can you sing in a rock band but have never heard M Shadows voice therefore never listened to avenged 7X ?? 🤦♀️
@davidbranthwaite44
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
If ANY opinion holds any ammount of validity it would be yours Jus. A fellow Musician and LEGENDARY all round dude and Guitar/vocal virtuoso 😁
I had no idea you had this channel. Been a darkness fan since the the 1st album dropped.
Subscribed. ❤
@ollelundberg577
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
If you don't know their earlier stuff you should definitely check it out. In my mind Nightmare is their masterpiece, mourning their .ate and drummer The Rev. But Hail to the King as also awesome. And Synyster Gates is an incredible guitarist! Not metal enough – well, they mix punk influences with metal and more progressive stuff, but it sure is heavy!🤘
@olmyabs
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
do not let the bells end ever.
@leadbelly1495
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Oh yes Justin this is lovely thanks
@karlbatz8303
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
I like the skeleton leaving his body, skeletons represent death or a type of death, they're also usually the only thing left of a person after they've been dead for a long time, more literally what's underneath our skin or 'what's inside'. But, most imporantly, they're spoopy creppy.
@senditmtb8027
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Completely unrelated but I found out yesterday you’re playing with guns and roses, I had a strange feeling you were going to be there and the dream came true, great success 🎉🤩🤘✌️🤘
@GlassBoxHero
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
They used to have such great music. Ever since they lost Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, they've pretty much sucked. I can't stand their new stuff. They just want to suck Metallica's dick and play weird techno shit. They lost their prime writer.
@RadiatorPie
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Always thought Avenged would make a great instrumental band. This song just reinforces my feelings. There's just something about the singers voice that sounds like nasally fingernails down a chalkboard to me
@WitchSmeller74
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Vocals sound a little bit like Mastodon (not quite as good), which is never a bad a thing.
@anggi_hernandezz
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
hello luka modric 🔥
@fadlitv9353
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Justin Hawkins Rides Again
@erickstotle4285
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Damn man I haven’t listened to Avenged seven fold sing 2010
@thetrademarkclan
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
It's very Pink Floydish to me, and the video makes the song work.
@revwillyg6450
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
It's not that other drummers can't be as good technically, but this band has never imo recovered from losing their brother Jimmy. The loss of enthusiasm in live performances is noticeable. I really hope this new stuff does well though
@Mark_Williams300
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
The name comes from chapter 4 of Genesis
23 Now Lemech said to his wives, "Adah and Zillah, hearken to my voice; wives of Lemech, incline your ears to my words, for I have slain a man by wounding (him) and a child by bruising (him).
24 If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, then for Lemech it shall be seventy seven fold."
@SC_67
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
The band have been on the downward spiral since Self-titled (which was a Phenomonal album).
Have extremely low hopes for the new album.
@smellso6356
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Happy Birthday Sir Hawkins. Love this, sounds fantastic. Does remind me of David Bowies Lazarus 🤘
@au77iemark
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Please react to Extreme’s ‘Rise’….especially that solo!!!
@Herrgarret86
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
That drums sounds soo mike portnoy
@andrewregan1524
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
happy belated birthday wishes to you Mr Hawkins.😎👍
@SymphanyinSorrow
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Something about this song I feel totally vibes with MCR's Foundation of Decay, and I am only happy about that.
@wesleydixon7671
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 am
Happy belated birthday, sir! I hope it was a great one! Cheers!
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