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.
Why this album works
This compilation showcases Avenged Sevenfold's significant commercial success, with tracks like 'Bat Country' and 'Afterlife' achieving multi-platinum status. It serves as a retrospective that not only highlights their chart-topping hits but also reinforces their impact on the metalcore genre during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- dynamic collection of highlights wave-like pacing for engagement cathartic sing-along anthems
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Between the Buried and Me· Black Tide· Mickey Avalon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Bat Country Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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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