Formed from the minds of M.Shadows (vocals), The Rev (drums), Zacky Vengaence (rhythm guitar), Synyster Gates (lead guitar), and Johnnt Christ (bass) in long beach, california Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) was made. A7X made their first demo while in high school entitled “Warmness on the Soul” which had 4 songs featured on their debut album “Sounding the Seventh Trumpet”… STST was released on good life records, then re-realeased on Hopeless records. STST was released in 2001. A song called “Shattered by Broken Dreams” was written about their first bassist when he tried to commit scuicide, then was sent to a mental institution (ironically, his name was Justin Sane). after recruiting Johnny Christ and Synyster Gates, the band recorded their critacally acclaimed second album. Waking The Fallen. After popping a blood vessel in his throat after screaming so much on tour, M.Shadows had to have a small surgery on his throat. After being trained by Axl Rose’s vocal coach, Shadows was able to record the 3rd album with A7X…. City of Evil. This album has gone gold and is hands down their breakthrough album. With “Bat Country”, the band won best new artist from MTV, even though this was on their third album. A7X reached superstardom with their self-titled album, said to be their best (or worst) album, this album is full of hits. now A7x has a live dvd called “live at the LBC/ Diamonds in the Rough” DITR is an album with 7 b-sides, 2 covers, and 2 remixes from the sessions of the self-titled album. Avenged Sevenfold is now a very respected band in the metal world today, and now we are all wondering what the hell are they going to do next?
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