"This is classic rock at it's best" ~Johnny Christ listening to his own bass track.

@charmychong-zz1tu

10 ай бұрын

fucking amazing

I love how these are turning into a weekly thing

@Shepard_AU

5 жыл бұрын

And even better that it's just the band members explaining it and no annoying presenters.

@Seveniosity

5 жыл бұрын

@@Shepard_AU They're fucking adorable too. Its sweet to see them get all embarrassed when they strip the song down haha

@paradigmshiftz7

5 жыл бұрын

Way to jinx it, because now they've stopped for some reason... maybe because they're working on a new album? Who knows.

@thebestdoggo9512

2 жыл бұрын

@@paradigmshiftz7 oh sweet summer child i wish they were about to release an album

@dimmyjeams7489

Жыл бұрын

@@thebestdoggo9512 should be releasing this year

4:30 Johnny: "Ahahahahah it sounds so funny without the guitars" Matt: "..." Johnny slowly stops laughing

@illiazo

4 жыл бұрын

I felt it deep inside

@vineroli

3 жыл бұрын

F

@corekidkyle7028

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I feel like Shads and Johnny don’t vibe well but idk that’s just me

@stareye_1062

3 жыл бұрын

@@corekidkyle7028 please stfu..

@beyzaakinci2514

3 жыл бұрын

@@corekidkyle7028 I think Matt was just so focused on controlling everything on the computer lol

Jimmy is still part of the recording

@oliviaarlene-nh5wc

4 жыл бұрын

Evil Thoughts yessir🙏

Matt with long hair : metal Jesus Johnny with hair and beard: prophet

The intro fits perfectly for Origins. I remember hearing it in the intro and when the guitar kicks in you can imagine the band in the destroyed church playing in the background

@ralphlorenzperolino3054

3 жыл бұрын

Not until Dempsey coming down from a tank, shoots zombies with the MG08, knifing zombies, and punches even more. Nikolai and his juicy axe, with the Olympia equipped. Takeo, making a huge entrance, slicing the zombies with his katana, and in tune to the song.

The three types of "bell intros" on my phone's playlist: "For Whom The Bell Tolls"- Metallica "Hell's Bells"-ACDC "Shepherd of Fire"-Avenged Sevenfold But the day I hit shuffle and each of them play in a row is a good day

@reidgowan2670

3 жыл бұрын

You could add Black Sabbath to that list too

@reidgowan2670

3 жыл бұрын

@JBL Black Sabbath

@kym6844

2 жыл бұрын

Unsainted by slipknot would be awesome too

@frog12390

2 ай бұрын

hallowed be thy name by iron maiden would be a good addition

This is why this band stands out to me, these guys are proficient song writers and inspiration comes from everywhere.

Who whants "save me"on the next breakdown enjoy my comments.🤘🤘🤘

@brentkirkland3597

5 жыл бұрын

I!!

@bra_malvadeza

5 жыл бұрын

SAVE ME

@likelytofollowin4thgear314

5 жыл бұрын

Me!

@sindycares

5 жыл бұрын

FUCK YEA

@fayfayyooou

2 жыл бұрын

You want it, you got it!

4:31 Johnny cracks a joke about the song sounding funny without guitars. Matt in his mode, not hearing a word Johnny is saying. I lol’d

4:36, The look on Matts face when Johnny makes fun of his vocals HAAHAH man I love these guys!

@JZJ7777

Жыл бұрын

I know! That was hilarious.

Any chance you's could do "Not Ready to Die" next? Really interested to hear how they created it in 4 days!

@beaver1152

5 жыл бұрын

Same

@anonyblah2788

5 жыл бұрын

Id be VERY interested to see/hear that!

@MrPinhead71

5 жыл бұрын

Damn 4 days? The song that got me into them and metal was made in 4 days, that's art

@danielbadger4985

5 жыл бұрын

Love that one

@partyboyoc

5 жыл бұрын

To me it sounds a lot like almost easy (drums)

Sidewinder next come on. Or even desecrate through reverance. I want to hear about the underrated stuff

@thepleiades6992

5 жыл бұрын

These songs are pure gold man !

@Blake12804

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@thepleiades6992

5 жыл бұрын

@@Blake12804 aha

@epic690sucks

5 жыл бұрын

sup jdog

@joshuamaltez4704

3 жыл бұрын

Especially the last part of the song. Purely amazing

hate premiers, absolutely adore this series its some of the best content I have seen in years

Natural Born Killer HAS to be broken down, it is criminally underrated

@benjaminjones2956

3 жыл бұрын

I can't find a live version anywhere :'(

@AA-fi8bz

Жыл бұрын

You can buy andy wallace’s course on mix with the masters where he re-mixes natural born killer Thats obviously if you are into music production and are willing to spend 80/90 bucks

@BenRankinYT

Жыл бұрын

@@benjaminjones2956 NBK is one of the three songs from Nightmare that has never been played live, along with Victim and Tonight the World Dies.

A7X actually are friends ,20 years,that is rare in rock and roll, if the rev was alive, it would be the same thing! Great band and love this series!

@pascalschulz4092

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's what I love about this band. You can see and feel their friendship in their interactions with eachother, whereas a lot of other bands claim to be good friends yet sometimes seem to just do it for the camera. Sure helps when you start a band with your childhood friends and actually stick together instead of bringing in some dude because he may share you musical vision or is the player you're looking for in that moment without knowing him as a person, which I'd say was the case with Arin. Didn't look as comfortable as the rest because after all he was some guy that didn't grow up with them. Brooks on the other hand seems to fit in perfect.

Buried alive. It still gives me the shivers everytime I listen to it.

some stuff from waking the fallen

@ElaborateTiger

5 жыл бұрын

Second Heartbeat for sure. Still their best song imo.

@GJBedrin

5 жыл бұрын

@@ElaborateTiger yeah was definitely my favorite for the longest time. I think Exist has since dethroned it but I still rank it as their second best right ahead of Strength of the World

@brianjr9113

5 жыл бұрын

And all things will end!Such an underrated masterpiece

@Tarkess

5 жыл бұрын

I have to wonder if they still have the masters for that since it's been a while, and probably on a different label.

@Mothfood3

5 жыл бұрын

@@brianjr9113 I love you.

So Jimmy helped write this song. Legend!!! haha

@chatty2164

5 жыл бұрын

That was his last song

@chaiseerickson9856

5 жыл бұрын

Chatty216 No, Fiction was the last one he wrote for them.

@hazardgaminghg122

4 жыл бұрын

@@chatty2164 Fiction was his last song he wrote.

@X_Jam

4 жыл бұрын

HazardGamingHG no wonder why I always feel sad when ever that song plays

@joshlips9661

3 жыл бұрын

dude if Jimmy was still alive he would have made a drumline so complexed but it would sound simplistic that's what I loved about him. We miss you fam hope you're resting well!

the drum tone on this album is the best they had. imagine that tone with the rev playing... wow

@mattbarth3205

Жыл бұрын

waking the fallen and self title have wayyyyy better drum tone

@w122ArD

6 ай бұрын

​@mattbarth3205 I have to disagree there. HTTK overall sound engineering and production are way better. The sound is massive on the drums and the guitar tone and sound are to die for. One thing is for you to prefer the writing, instrumentation and style of earlier albums, but you can't deny that HTTK production and sound is impressive and massive. I recommend listening to the CD version on a good sound system with the base turned up a little. It sounds amazing. One of the best sounding albums I've heard. 👌

@JZJ7777

4 ай бұрын

I’ve thought about it, and I think the drums would’ve been exactly the same if Jimmy was still alive. Matt and Syn were in charge, and they told him not to try anything too crazy.

Keep It going with these song breakdowns A7X foREVer

@antdankz

5 жыл бұрын

speedos m0redps R.I.P in peace Rev

Damit I clicked it immediately thinking it would start

Buried Alive or A Little Piece Of Heaven next!

Second heartbeat lol a little piece of heaven is also amazing.

@IlNamelessKinglI

5 жыл бұрын

They already made an analysis of A Little Piece of Heaven. Its called the making of ALPOH

@Halomanyeetusthefeetust

5 жыл бұрын

It wasn't much of a break down. More of why and what Jimmy did

Please do Dear God soon, I feel like it’s one of the bands most underrated songs, but listening to the song with lyrics it’s one of the most beautiful songs in your catalog. I know there’s the making of the song out there, but a further breakdown would be even better, and something I would personally love to watch.

@amandawright1372

5 жыл бұрын

Tom Foulk Couldn’t agree more. I absolutely adore that song. It’s one of my favourites. I love to play it when I’m driving as it completely relaxes me when I’m feeling stressed out.

@hugoparadis6641

5 жыл бұрын

Underrated ? I think it has 80m views lmao

@hugoparadis6641

5 жыл бұрын

My bad... 100M VIEWS

@Murloc26

5 жыл бұрын

"underrated", lol

@dokterajuzzz25

5 жыл бұрын

Underrated? The song is so famous here in Indonesia, so famous that make it is the only song from A7X that loved by teenagers and they claim theirself as "sevenfoldism", but their ears get hurt when they hear Bat Country

Please do Save Me or Paradigm

@cindyatho9951

5 жыл бұрын

Ethan McLeathan save me definitely!

@paradigmshiftz7

5 жыл бұрын

You called it dude; Paradigm came next

@hazardgaminghg122

5 жыл бұрын

They did Paradigm, you called it, nice

A lot of people weren't big fans of this album. Personally, I think this album is amazing all the way through.

@cotopaximusic

Жыл бұрын

Right there with you

@JZJ7777

Жыл бұрын

I love this album too.

@justawiltingheadofcabbage

9 ай бұрын

I own this album as a vinyl record. I have the pictured version and I love it

This is a great series of videos. Its always fun to see the process different bands go through to write and record the stuff I listen to everyday. Keep it up guys!

Hope they soon do "Tonight The World Dies"

@jakbec3588

5 жыл бұрын

TheElementOf115 great song.

@01YoichiHiruma

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that song is insane. Hope they’ll do a breakdown of it

@hazardgaminghg122

4 жыл бұрын

That song is great. Agreed.

Please do a breakdown of scream

@lethalpenguin61

5 жыл бұрын

monserrat Ramos Alemán no that’s one of their worst songs

@hazardgaminghg122

5 жыл бұрын

@@lethalpenguin61 no it isn't, that's one of their best songs.

@gamingmetal4826

4 жыл бұрын

@@lethalpenguin61 that's just your opinion bro😂

@vineroli

3 жыл бұрын

@@lethalpenguin61 su

@joshuamaltez4704

3 жыл бұрын

YOU WASTED ALL YOUR TIMEEEEEEEEEE

Shepard of fire is what got me into avenged sevenfold when I loaded up origins for the first time I immediately looked it up on KZread, and started looking through their discography

@JohnFaulkner56

5 ай бұрын

What would you say is one of you favorite a7x songs today?

Keep these coming guys, it’s great to hear from your perspectives as musicians and dedicated fans.

PLEASE DO GOD HATES US

@gavenwilson6312

5 жыл бұрын

Aidan Lyons agreed

@EconomicBearish

5 жыл бұрын

GOOOD GAATEES UUS AAALLL!!!

@mastertij975

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@gavenwilson6312

5 жыл бұрын

Andres Marquez TOTAL NIGHTMARE!

@TheRockFX

5 жыл бұрын

GOD SAVES US ALL!

Pls do Save Me!!

How come no body is talking about syn with a beard at 0:35

@paolomusso5109

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking about!!

@Altroante

5 жыл бұрын

Because everybody wants to forget ever seeing that

@Alex-lk7qy

5 жыл бұрын

Because we don't talk about it...

@eanalbe3525

5 жыл бұрын

Syn beard is not *heavy* as he play his guitar.

@Testament127

5 жыл бұрын

@@eanalbe3525 what

Love this, I've been a fan since I was in 6th grade, I'm now 26. Forever love you guys🖤 Thank you for your music!

it began long ago on the battlefields of the great war ......two german scientists sought to harness dark and mysterious forces buried for centuries.......they believed their discoveries would ensure germany’s ultimate victory.......but they could have never imagined what else there reasurch would unearth

@Behdad47

5 жыл бұрын

And then Zombies happened

@peaceowl1479

5 жыл бұрын

Brings me to the feel

@lucyvirostko6385

5 жыл бұрын

XD I LOVE THIS

@isyaboigenji2483

5 жыл бұрын

Nolanisraccon I miss those days man,origins was fucking awesome

@maximilorsumshit6034

5 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the bo2 secret campaign ending look it up they do carry on

Please do 4:00 am next!!! Its such an interesting song, i want to know the reason behind it and why it didnt make it to the album! :D

@akmalhadhri3733

5 жыл бұрын

Marcel Heidstra insterestingly, i just found this song a few days ago

I absolutely love these breakdown episodes

This is literally so good, I love all the insight on music making! It really makes me appreciate it more.

Strength of the World next!

@superthot8870

5 жыл бұрын

Underrated song

@zfin87

5 жыл бұрын

It’s Criminally Underrated, and It’s a masterpiece. It deserves it!

@vitorpassos9965

5 жыл бұрын

UP

@broheimbrewing1111

5 жыл бұрын

What a breakdown that would be! Save Me and Second Heartbeat after that.

We need some waking the fallen breakdowns!

5:14 DAMN MATT'S VOICE IS JUST AMAZING!

Next put johnny and syn together, it would be funny hahah

Jimmy never leave their hearts. They always do stuff thinking what he would like and that is one of the things (outta lot ones) about A7X that makes me love them

next episode: breakdown "EXIST"

@linkmclaughlin6174

5 жыл бұрын

Junne P lol if they did exist it would be an hour long 😂😂

@bearrock9237

5 жыл бұрын

Link McLaughlin its worth watching lol

@linkmclaughlin6174

5 жыл бұрын

Junne P yeah for real, I'll watch anything they put out. Bit of a fanboy >_

@bearrock9237

5 жыл бұрын

Link McLaughlin lol same here ✋

@leeonray4447

5 жыл бұрын

Junne P that’s a long ass song but it would be worth it

I love these guys and how simple, down to earth and friendly they are in these vids. Amazing songwriters and a great band fam. Respect to you guys and what you do. A7X rocks.

As a long term fan, these breakdown vids are so cool to watch, it's very interesting seeing the process you guys go through to bring us these tracks, I hope you keep doing these.

From an audio production standpoint these videos are super classy. It gives A7X genuine transparency. Keep it up gents and cheers from Oxnard Cali! X A X

Fiction next please!

@A7X_Alyssa_04

5 жыл бұрын

Omg yes!

@richiewolfson3871

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately a breakdown won't be possible of that song without Jimmy. He wrote everything and recorded everything himself at first. Of course each musician played their own instruments for the actual track but Jimmy wrote it by himself almost secretly. Nobody knows how he came up with everything except him

@kriglet9639

5 жыл бұрын

@@richiewolfson3871 that's a fair point, may Jimmy rest in piece, foREVer

@JZJ7777

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think they would be able to do that as it would probably make them too emotional. I mean, it was the last song Jimmy wrote. There’s even a video of them playing that song live and they couldn’t keep it together. That might also be hard since Jimmy’s, you know, not there.

I appreciate the shit out of you guys doing this. Thanks for the years of entertainment, smiles, laughs, tears (Jimmy), and all the moments I've felt something from your music. Thanks!

So awesome, thanks for sharing these, its cool to get into what goes on behind the scenes and how you make your music!

Nobody notices that they’re in a studio? They could be doin a Lil bit of stuff for next record

@guitarbattleslive1274

5 жыл бұрын

they have studios in their houses though, at least shadows and syn do.

@killerz7889

5 жыл бұрын

It's coming 2019 supposedly for the new album

@hazardgaminghg122

5 жыл бұрын

They are coming out with a new album in 2019-2020, look it up, its confirmed.

@maggotsxcl7403

5 жыл бұрын

HazardGamingHG apparently it’s 2020 now I’m excited for it

@hazardgaminghg122

4 жыл бұрын

@@guitarbattleslive1274 how do you know?

Speaking of “Nightmare”..... y’all should break down “Nightmare” next 😉

I love the arrangement in this song. Everyone play their part and it really sounds great. 👍🏻 i believe a lot of effort is going on..

Such a great song. Gonna be one of my favorites for a long time

A Little Piece of Heaven?

@user-ju5pr1cp6q

5 жыл бұрын

Already done

@LpJunior537

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-ju5pr1cp6q they did The Stage, Mad hatter, almost easy and Shepard of fire

@phil4244

5 жыл бұрын

@@LpJunior537 watch their DVD about making self-titled album.

@LpJunior537

5 жыл бұрын

@@phil4244 I have it. but since they did almost easy on here ALPOH is still a possibility

@JamesNeriNBrito

5 жыл бұрын

Please do Little piece of heaven

Do a breakdown with brooks for something from The stage. Maybe "Higher"

@deminybs

5 жыл бұрын

dat bass at the intro too though. lol i always run over and turn the subwoofer all the way up when that one comes on

Really love these, thank you.

I don't care what song you guys do next, just please keep doing more! Loving this series

Do something from Waking The Fallen next!! Maybe Second Heartbeat or Chapter 4?

@deminybs

5 жыл бұрын

or and all things will end? or clairvoyant disease? etc ;p

@thepleiades6992

5 жыл бұрын

100%

@theheavenlyfire

5 жыл бұрын

Chapter 4!!!

Please breakdown "Darkness Surrounding". It's my favorite ringtone.

@jcselement

5 жыл бұрын

feargm hey

@rendyshadows

5 жыл бұрын

@feargm maybe they hate their own old stuff

@rendyshadows

5 жыл бұрын

@feargm where can i find that words? any link?

@rendyshadows

5 жыл бұрын

@feargm so sad. i dont know why they dont realized that it's great masterpiece. listen on clean vocal part like "smells in the burning ember" in darkness surrounding or "clouds swallows the moon" in we came out at night, it's so original and classy. i hope they remake itu on clean vocal version or at least bring that one song to live.

It's so lovely seeing the dynamic all the A7X guys have in such a laid-back situation.

I love these breakdown videos guys. Been a fan since 2003!! Have every album and about to buy the Syn Custom S. M shadows, Im wishing you the best of luck in healing and recovery if your amazing vocal cords. You push so hard on the vocals and I respect that so much.

I love how shadows mentioned that the intro was supposed to signify that they were in hell. It’s something that didn’t jump out at me but now that I heard it here I can’t look past it.

Love this album. Would love an instrumental version too

I love that you guys are making these videos!!!! 🖤

I love this series, thank you so much

foREVer

I wish they'd breakdown some of the deeper cuts like "lost" or "heretic"

Loving these. Hope they continue

These videos are awesome. Please don’t stop!

Strength of the World would be extremely badass

Little piece of heaven or so for away

Love this!! Can't wait to see the next episode

i love these videos so much

I love this series you guys are doing. But premieres piss me off 😂

@wirawhyra

5 жыл бұрын

i think it pisses everyone

I fkn died at “if you don’t say so yourself!” 😂😂

I love these!! Keep em coming!

Please keep doing these, I love this kind of stuff.

Damnit, I hate premiers : - D

@hyperbiscuit2284

5 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by premiers?

@CornerBoothGames

5 жыл бұрын

I'm just curious, why does it matter? I've seen a few but whats the difference?

@KkuraZuhaJ

5 жыл бұрын

@@hyperbiscuit2284 before they post the video they post a premier and it seems like its the video but it isnt it's just the thumbnail but u can still comment and stuff

@myGuitarCoversHD

5 жыл бұрын

@@CornerBoothGames Because you will see it in your playlist to the right and think that the video is already available to watch. It's basically like a treat that is hovered before your face but you can't have it yet ; - )

@roderick5597

5 жыл бұрын

biscuit premier, is a program to edits sound, like what you call photoshop or paint lol

CARRY ON

The fact that they did all these breakdowns is fuuuuuucking amazing. Makes up for the lack of new music in these past few years.

I love these, and it gives new life and perspective on these songs.

Scream for next please !! Or Second heartbeat would be cool too. Love from France ;)

Do A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN!!!!! A7x forREVer

i love these so much!

I'm loving these breakdown videos. More so that it's JUST the band members describing it, not some random presenter asking all the questions and getting in the way.

I want a Save Me premiere, where only Syn and Christ demonstrate.

Please, upload the isolated tracks. It would be awesome.

I love these videos so much. 😭❤ they're so cool 😁

I loved this song so much. It was so great. I love a solo from Syn, ofc, but I also loved how good Arin was. He did a great job creating a rhythm. He was pounding his heart out on those drums during the recording and the actual music video and it’s honestly incredible to watch. I’m glad you guys still talk good stuff about what he did so long after he left.

I would love to see hail to the king

I'd love to see Buried Alive!

@hazardgaminghg122

4 жыл бұрын

Same!

One of my favourite songs

these are great videos! i love this album!

Hail To The K... Johnny Christ.

0:32 why does Matt have Syns hair and Syn have Matts beard?

Finally got to watch this. Love the song!!!

I love that M is not like any other vocalist, he knows the things in the song and is chill af to breakdown