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City of Evil

Avenged Sevenfold · 2005

72 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · metalcore

A ferocious blend of intricate guitar work and theatrical storytelling set against a backdrop of heavy metal intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical storytelling through intensity
  • cathartic climaxes and releases
  • immersive journey through contrasting moods
  • late-night drive energy boost

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 6, 2005, 'City of Evil' was Avenged Sevenfold's third studio album and marked a critical turning point in their career. At this time, they were transitioning from the underground metalcore scene into mainstream recognition, following their previous album 'Waking the Fallen', which had begun to establish their presence in the metal community.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Beast and the Harlot".

  • 1 Beast and the Harlot Start here 5:40
  • 2 Burn It Down 4:58
  • 3 Blinded in Chains 6:34
  • 4 Bat Country 5:13
  • 5 Trashed and Scattered 5:53
  • 6 Seize the Day 5:32
  • 7 Sidewinder 7:01
  • 8 The Wicked End 7:10
  • 9 Strength of the World 9:14
  • 10 Betrayed 6:47
  • 11 M.I.A. 8:46

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