I was afraid going into Life Is But A Dream… based on the singles that this dream would be a nightmare. After hearing it all…it’s really not. The hallucinogenic-inspired album is chaotic at times and that’s by design. While that can be deterring to some, it also prevents any format or needless repetition. The guitar work is once again stellar and there are excellent piano arrangements in the opening and closing of the album. I get that M. Shadows voice is working in a lower octave now to help him and honestly, it’s fine here. He made that work. The GOD sequence of tracks is hypnotizing and there are huge tracks like Cosmic and Beautiful Morning worth checking out. It’s not the best Avenged Sevenfold has ever done and there are moments that don’t connect at all, but there is material here making you want to return. This album is a trippy dream but it still is worth the cosmic experience. 7/10.
Avenged Sevenfold (abbreviated as A7X) is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1999. The band’s current lineup consists of vocalist M. Shadows, rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance, lead guitarist Synyster Gates, bassist Johnny Christ, and drummer Brooks Wackerman.
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From Google Bard: “Avenged Sevenfold (abbreviated as A7X) is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1999. The band’s current lineup consists of vocalist M. Shadows, rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance, lead guitarist Synyster Gates, bassist Johnny Christ, and drummer Brooks Wackerman.
Avenged Sevenfold are known for its diverse rock sound and dramatic imagery in album covers and merchandise. The band emerged with a metalcore sound on their debut album Sounding the Seventh Trumpet and continued this sound through their second album Waking the Fallen. However, the band’s style had evolved by the group’s third album and first major label release, City of Evil, into a more traditional heavy metal style. The band continued to explore new sounds with its self-titled release and enjoyed continued mainstream success before their drummer, James “The Rev” Sullivan, died in 2009.
Avenged Sevenfold has released eight studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and three compilation albums. They have sold over 80 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling heavy metal bands of all time. The band has won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, and has been nominated for numerous others.
Avenged Sevenfold is one of the most popular and successful heavy metal bands in the world. They have a large and dedicated fan base, and their music has been praised by critics and fans alike. The band continues to tour and release new music, and they show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. “
