The List of Avenged Sevenfold Albums in Order of Release Date

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Avenged Sevenfold has released eight studio albums, one soundtrack album, one live album, two compilation albums, 24 singles, two video albums and 29 music videos.

The List of  Avenged Sevenfold Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Avenged Sevenfold Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Sounding the Seventh Trumpet — July 24, 2001
2. Waking the Fallen — August 26, 2003
3. City of Evil — June 6, 2005
4. Avenged Sevenfold — October 30, 2007
5. Nightmare — July 27, 2010
6. Hail to the King — August 27, 2013
7. The Stage — October 28, 2016
8. Life Is but a Dream… — June 2, 2023

All Avenged Sevenfold Albums List in Order

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1. Sounding the Seventh Trumpet (2001)

 

Tracks

1. To End the Rapture
2. Turn the Other Way
3. Darkness Surrounding
4. The Art of Subconscious Illusion
5. We Come Out at Night
6. Lips of Deceit
7. Warmness on the Soul
8. An Epic of Time Wasted
9. Breaking Their Hold
10. Forgotten Faces
11. Thick and Thin
12. Streets
13. Shattered by Broken Dreams

Sounding the Seventh Trumpet is Avenged Sevenfold’s explosive debut album, released on July 24, 2001, through Good Life Recordings and reissued in 2002 by Hopeless Records. Drawing inspiration from Revelation’s apocalyptic seventh trumpet, the album blends raw metalcore with melodic elements and haunting lyrics. Recorded in just eight days on a $2,000 budget, it features standout contributions like The Rev’s one-take drumming and Synyster Gates’ shredding on the re-released version of “To End the Rapture.” Though it sold only 300 copies in its first week, it grew into a cult classic with over 370,000 global sales by 2010.

2. Waking the Fallen (2003)

 

Tracks

1. Waking the Fallen
2. Unholy Confessions
3. Chapter Four
4. Remenissions
5. Desecrate Through Reverence
6. Eternal Rest
7. Second Heartbeat
8. Radiant Eclipse
9. I Won’t See You Tonight (Part 1)
10. I Won’t See You Tonight (Part 2)
11. Clairvoyant Disease
12. And All Things Will End

Waking the Fallen is Avenged Sevenfold’s second studio album, released on August 26, 2003, via Hopeless Records. Marking the debut of Synyster Gates and Johnny Christ, the album introduced a refined metalcore sound fused with melodic and traditional heavy metal influences. Tracks like “Unholy Confessions” and “Eternal Rest” showcased intricate guitar work and emotional intensity, earning acclaim and cult status. Though initial sales were modest, it gained momentum and achieved Platinum certification in the U.S. by 2021. Revered for its complexity and gothic undertones, Waking the Fallen became a defining moment in the band’s career and a landmark in 21st-century metal.

3. City of Evil (2005)

 

Tracks

1. Beast and the Harlot
2. Burn It Down
3. Blinded in Chains
4. Bat Country
5. Trashed and Scattered
6. Seize the Day
7. Sidewinder
8. The Wicked End
9. Strength of the World
10. Betrayed
11. M.I.A.

City of Evil, Avenged Sevenfold’s third studio album, marked a turning point in the band’s sound, shifting from their earlier metalcore style to a blend of heavy metal, hard rock, and power metal influences. Released on June 6, 2005, and co-produced by Andrew Murdock, it features dynamic instrumentation, powerful melodic solos, and refined vocals thanks to M. Shadows’ training with coach Ron Anderson. The album spawned major hits like “Bat Country” and “Beast and the Harlot,” achieved platinum status in the U.S., and garnered widespread acclaim, cementing its legacy as one of the defining metal albums of the 2000s.

4. Avenged Sevenfold (2007)

 

Tracks

1. Critical Acclaim
2. Almost Easy
3. Scream
4. Afterlife
5. Gunslinger
6. Unbound (The Wild Ride)
7. Brompton Cocktail
8. Lost
9. A Little Piece of Heaven
10. Dear God

“Avenged Sevenfold” is the fourth studio album by the American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, released on October 30, 2007, through Warner Bros. and Hopeless Records. It marks their first self-produced studio album and the final one featuring The Rev on drums before his passing during the production of their next album, “Nightmare” (2010). Despite mixed critical reception, it debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and won the Kerrang! Award for Best Album in 2008. The album has sold over 960,161 copies in the US and 152,123 copies in the UK, earning platinum and gold certifications, respectively.

5. Nightmare (2010)

Tracks

1. Nightmare
2. Welcome to the Family
3. Danger Line
4. Buried Alive
5. Natural Born Killer
6. So Far Away
7. God Hates Us
8. Victim
9. Tonight the World Dies
10. Fiction
11. Save Me

Nightmare, the fifth studio album by Avenged Sevenfold, released on July 23, 2010, through Warner Bros. Records, marked a significant chapter in the band’s history. Produced by Mike Elizondo, mixed by Andy Wallace, and mastered by Ted Jensen, it was the first album recorded without drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, who passed away in 2009. Despite his absence, Sullivan’s drum parts and vocal takes were included in the album as a tribute. Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy filled in on drums for recording and touring in 2010, followed by Arin Ilejay’s tenure from 2011 to 2015. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and achieved Gold, Platinum, and Double Platinum certifications in various countries.

6. Hail to the King (2013)

 

Tracks

1. Shepherd of Fire
2. Hail to the King
3. Doing Time
4. This Means War
5. Requiem
6. Crimson Day
7. Heretic
8. Coming Home
9. Planets
10. Acid Rain

“Hail to the King” is Avenged Sevenfold’s sixth studio album, released on August 23, 2013, via Warner Bros. Records. Produced by Mike Elizondo, it features drummer Arin Ilejay, marking his sole appearance before departing in 2015. Notably, it’s the band’s first album without contributions from late drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. Despite this, it soared to the top of the charts, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart, with additional chart-topping success in Canada, Brazil, Finland, and Ireland. The album spawned two No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart, “Hail to the King” and “Shepherd of Fire,” and received Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications from various industry bodies.

7. The Stage (2016)

Tracks

1. The Stage
2. Paradigm
3. Sunny Disposition
4. God Damn
5. Creating God
6. Angels
7. Simulation
8. Higher
9. Roman Sky
10. Fermi Paradox
11. Exist

“The Stage” is the seventh studio album by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, released on October 28, 2016, through Capitol Records. It marks the band’s first album with drummer Brooks Wackerman, who officially replaced Arin Ilejay. The album, exploring a progressive metal sound, is also Avenged Sevenfold’s first concept album, centered around themes of artificial intelligence and societal self-destruction. At 73 minutes and 35 seconds, it is their longest studio album to date, featuring the epic 15-minute track “Exist.” Despite its length, “The Stage” debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews, with the title track receiving a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song in 2018.

8. Life Is but a Dream… (2023)

 

Tracks

1. Game Over
2. Mattel
3. Nobody
4. We Love You
5. Cosmic
6. Beautiful Morning
7. Easier
8. G
9. (O)rdinary
10. (D)eath
11. Life Is but a Dream…

“Life Is But a Dream…” is the eighth studio album by Avenged Sevenfold, released on June 2, 2023, through Warner Records. The album’s arrival, following a nearly seven-year gap since their last studio release, “The Stage” (2016), marked their longest break between albums. Notably, it features contributions from their late drummer, Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, for the first time since “Nightmare” (2010). Produced by the band and Joe Barresi, the album marks their return to Warner after a legal dispute. Despite critical acclaim for its themes, experimental approach, and blend of influences, “Life Is But a Dream…” was less commercially successful than their previous work.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Avenged Sevenfold’s journey through the heavy metal landscape has been marked by bold stylistic evolution, lineup changes, and unwavering fan support. From their early metalcore roots in Sounding the Seventh Trumpet and Waking the Fallen, to the progressive and experimental depths of The Stage and Life Is But a Dream…, the band has continually pushed musical boundaries. Exploring the Avenged Sevenfold albums in order reveals a band unafraid to evolve while honoring its legacy. With over 8 million albums sold and numerous accolades, A7X remains a defining force in modern metal, captivating audiences worldwide with their creativity and intensity.

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