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.
Why this album works
'Hail to the King' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Avenged Sevenfold's status in the heavy metal scene. The album was both commercially successful and critically recognized, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for its title track. Its traditional heavy metal influences also helped resonate with a broader audience, impacting the genre's landscape during that era.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks powerful moments of cathartic release engaging storytelling through track order
- 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
- Between the Buried and Me· Black Tide· Mickey Avalon
- 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 Standout 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 Standout 6:41
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