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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.
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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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