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Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough

Avenged Sevenfold · 2008

151 min · 56 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · metalcore

A powerful blend of live energy and polished studio tracks showcasing metal's emotional range and technical prowess.

Why this album works

This live album debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200, solidifying Avenged Sevenfold's status in mainstream heavy metal. The release of 'Diamonds in the Rough' also showcased their willingness to experiment with previously unreleased tracks, further cementing their influence within the rock and metal scenes during this period.
Best for
wave-like pacing with interludes dynamic journey of live energy emotional range through powerful performances
Context
In 2008, Avenged Sevenfold was riding high on the success of their commercially successful album "City of Evil". "Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough" captures their explosive live performances while also introducing new material, marking a transitional phase as they began exploring deeper lyrical themes and varied musical influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 [intro] 0:57
  • 2 Critical Acclaim Standout 6:06
  • 3 Second Heartbeat 5:07
  • 4 Afterlife Standout 7:33
  • 5 Beast and the Harlot 6:01
  • 6 Scream 6:25
  • 7 Seize the Day 7:55
  • 8 Walk 2:12
  • 9 Bat Country 6:01
  • 10 Almost Easy 5:39
  • 11 Gunslinger 4:30
  • 12 Unholy Confessions 7:26
  • 13 A Little Piece of Heaven 10:57
  • 14 Tour Intros: Edmonton, Alberta 0:46
  • 15 Tour Intros: Calgary, Alberta 0:27
  • 16 Tour Intros: Vancouver, B.C. 0:30
  • 17 Tour Intros: Regina, SK 0:24
  • 18 Tour Intros: Seattle, WA 0:31
  • 19 Tour Intros: Sacramento, CA 0:29
  • 20 Tour Intros: San Jose, CA 0:28
  • 21 Tour Intros: Long Beach, CA 0:48
  • 22 Tour Intros: St. Paul, MN 0:53
  • 23 Tour Intros: St. Louis, MO 0:54
  • 24 Tour Intros: Tulsa, OK 0:53
  • 25 Tour Intros: Phoenix, AZ 0:21
  • 26 Tour Intros: Dallas, TX 0:50
  • 27 Tour Intros: El Paso, TX 0:26
  • 28 Tour Intros: Biloxi, MS 0:16
  • 29 Tour Intros: San Antonio, TX 0:37
  • 30 Tour Intros: Detroit, MI 0:50
  • 31 Tour Intros: Dayton, OH 0:56
  • 32 Tour Intros: Fairfax, VA 0:20
  • 33 Tour Intros: Norfolk, VA 0:42
  • 34 Tour Intros: Atlanta, GA 0:19
  • 35 Tour Intros: Orlando, FL 0:42
  • 36 Tour Intros: Tampa, FL 0:30
  • 37 Tour Intros: Portland, ME 0:22
  • 38 Tour Intros: Albany, NY 0:37
  • 39 Tour Intros: Lowell, MA 0:19
  • 40 Tour Intros: Rochester, NY 0:34
  • 41 Tour Intros: New York, NY 1:16
  • 42 Tour Intros: Philadelphia, PA 0:45
  • 43 Tour Intros: Asbury Park, NJ 0:52
  • 44 Scream Intro Video 0:39
  • 45 Encore Video 1:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Demons Standout 6:11
  • 2 Girl I Know 4:23
  • 3 Crossroads 4:30
  • 4 Flash of the Blade 4:01
  • 5 Until the End 4:44
  • 6 Tension 4:50
  • 7 Walk 5:21
  • 8 The Fight 4:07
  • 9 Dancing Dead 5:49
  • 10 Almost Easy (CLA mix) 3:53
  • 11 Afterlife (alternate version) 5:55

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