Nightmare
Avenged Sevenfold · 2010
66 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · metalcore
A haunting blend of heavy metal aggression and melodic introspection, layered with orchestral elements.
Why this album works
'Nightmare' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Avenged Sevenfold's commercial peak and solidifying their presence in the heavy metal scene. The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious songwriting and production, making it a defining moment in the band's career.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on July 23, 2010, 'Nightmare' was Avenged Sevenfold's fifth studio album and their first since the death of drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan. This album marked a significant transitional phase for the band as they navigated grief while expanding their sound into more progressive territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Between the Buried and Me· Black Tide· Mickey Avalon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nightmare Standout 6:14
- 2 Welcome to the Family Standout 4:05
- 3 Danger Line 5:28
- 4 Buried Alive 6:44
- 5 Natural Born Killer 5:15
- 6 So Far Away Standout 5:26
- 7 God Hates Us 5:19
- 8 Victim 7:29
- 9 Tonight the World Dies 4:41
- 10 Fiction 5:12
- 11 Save Me 10:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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