Hail to the King
Avenged Sevenfold · 2013
53 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · metalcore
A powerful blend of heavy metal and melodic elements that showcases Avenged Sevenfold's signature sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- powerful moments of cathartic release
- engaging storytelling through track order
- for late-night drives
- wave-like pacing keeps attention
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking short, standalone tracks
- prefer light and airy sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2013, 'Hail to the King' marked Avenged Sevenfold's sixth studio album and their first without late drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan. This album came after a period of mourning and introspection for the band following his passing in 2009, signaling a return to form as they embraced a more classic heavy metal sound while still integrating their progressive roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bullet for My Valentine· Trivium· Parkway Drive
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Stage — It continues the heavy sound while introducing more progressive elements.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Shepherd of Fire".
- 1 Shepherd of Fire Start here 5:24
- 2 Hail to the King 5:05
- 3 Doing Time 3:27
- 4 This Means War 6:09
- 5 Requiem 4:24
- 6 Crimson Day 4:57
- 7 Heretic 4:55
- 8 Coming Home 6:26
- 9 Planets 5:56
- 10 Acid Rain 6:41
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