Avenged Sevenfold

An absolutely hardcore, badass, extremly talented band from Huntington Beach, CA. Their name is commonly abbreviated to A7X. Band Members: M. Shadows (vocals), The Reverend (drummer), Synyster Gates (lead guitarist), Zacky Vengeance (rhythm guitarist), and Johnny Christ (bassist). Their first album, Sounding the Seventh Trumpet was released through Hopeless Records in 1999. It features the song Warmness on the Soul (amazing). Most of the songs on this album are hardcore and very metal! Avenged Sevenfold's second album, Waking the Fallen, was released in 2003 through Hopeless Records as well. It features the hit Unholy Confessions (masterpiece). Their breakthrough album, City of Evil, was released in 2005 through the major record label Warner Brothers. The single Bat Country greatly contributed to the success. They just recently released their self-titled album in 2007 featuring the single Almost Easy. This is by far their most unique album. It takes elements from country, hip-hop, classical, and of course rock music. Pinkly Smooth is the side project of Avenged Sevenfold's drummer the Reverend. He has an incredible voice. He has significant vocal roles in A7X's latest album.