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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bullet for My Valentine· Trivium· Parkway Drive
- If this clicks, go next to
- Avenged Sevenfold — This album continues the heavy metal intensity with a more polished sound.
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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