Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1999. They moved from metalcore roots toward a more classic heavy metal and hard rock sound across their career.

Reviews note: lineup included vocalist M. Shadows and guitarists Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance; drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan's death (referenced in reviews); M. Shadows underwent vocal cord issues/surgery (referenced); band signed to a major label (Warner) and shifted stylistically from early metalcore to a more classic metal/hard rock approach; notable live appearances include Heineken Jammin' Festival 2006.

DeBaser reviews show Avenged Sevenfold evolving from metalcore toward classic heavy metal and hard rock. Critics praise guitar work and production while debating vocal changes and commercial shifts. Live reports highlight energetic performances. The band's catalogue polarises listeners.

For:Fans of heavy metal, hard rock and metalcore; readers interested in album reviews and live reports.

 Avenged Sevenfold is a band that, whether you love them or not (and with them, there are no half measures), deserves a few words.

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 even though the 'hail to the king' is the least Avenged Sevenfold album of their career and why not, also a farewell to the sound of past years.

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 I find myself reviewing one of the most loved and at the same time most hated bands in the modern rock and metal scene.

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