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Released 10 years ago

The Best of 2005–2013

Avenged Sevenfold · 2016

95 min · 18 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · metalcore

A dynamic blend of melodic metal and hard rock, brimming with orchestral arrangements and emotionally charged vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic collection of highlights
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • cathartic sing-along anthems
  • emotionally charged vocal delivery
  • for energetic gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek calm, gentle soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 2, 2016, 'The Best of 2005–2013' encapsulates Avenged Sevenfold's evolution from their breakthrough album 'City of Evil' to the experimental sounds in 'Hail to the King'. This compilation marks a period where they solidified their position in the heavy metal scene, following the tragic loss of drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan in 2009, which profoundly influenced their music and direction.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bat Country 5:11
  • 2 Beast and the Harlot 5:43
  • 3 Seize the Day 5:34
  • 4 Critical Acclaim 5:15
  • 5 Almost Easy 3:54
  • 6 Afterlife 5:52
  • 7 Dear God 6:33
  • 8 A Little Piece of Heaven 8:00

Disc 2

  • 1 Nightmare 6:14
  • 2 Welcome to the Family 4:06
  • 3 So Far Away 5:27
  • 4 Hail to the King 5:05
  • 5 Shepherd of Fire 5:23
  • 6 Walk 5:21
  • 7 Flash of the Blade 4:01
  • 8 Paranoid 2:43
  • 9 Carry On 4:15
  • 10 Not Ready to Die 7:05

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