I’ve come here to vote for A Little Piece Of Heaven. Because a) it’s a brilliant song that showcases the whole band, and b) I want to see Elizabeth’s reaction to the subject matter.

@Sethmacd0

Жыл бұрын

That and also the fact that The Rev is the one who wrote it and does all the laugh tracks

@raoufjigsaw

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@adriandrake2720

Жыл бұрын

Oh man yes it would be so much fun. It's also 8 minutes long so plenty to chew on.

@timelessninja

Жыл бұрын

We don't want to scare her away from A7X until she's too hooked to escape. I love A Little Piece of Heaven, but that song is effed up.

@adriandrake2720

Жыл бұрын

@@timelessninja Oh yeah that's true. I suspect her video review team will probably steer her away from it (especially the video). It is way too graphic for this channel. But there are plenty of other great songs to pick.

Nightmare as an album is a masterpiece. So many elements that make it absolutely stand alone.

@TheTheAndreiasantos

Жыл бұрын

I agree. It's proggy, and proggy is good 😄

@testok404

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with you, nightmare is masterpiece alongside waking the fallen and city of evil, solid top 3 album for me

@MrOasis316

Жыл бұрын

@@testok404 personaly the self titled album is the best for me. Afterlife, a little piece of heaven and dear god basically show all elements of what the band can do and the rest of the album is fire as well.

@andrewrethlake8613

Жыл бұрын

BIG FACTS. Easily the best album

@JMRxYM

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTheAndreiasantos I can only imagine the direction they would’ve taken if Jimmy was still here to influence the writing. ❤

This song wasn't just a tribute. It was a cry of broken hearts for a lost piece of their whole. Matt's vocals at the ends feel like a man standing on a hill shouting to the heavens to give his brother back.

@kevinhegwood615

Жыл бұрын

Damn , well said

@synysterkatz6911

Жыл бұрын

The shouting at the end gives me chills every time, such raw emotions

@jamesfergusson7917

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@jas_mandalorian

Жыл бұрын

this comment gave me goosebumps

@raaab1212

11 ай бұрын

I shouted and screamed at the back of my boat 5 am in the morning when i heard the news

They didn't just lose a band member, they lost a childhood friend that happened to also be a band member. Every time I watch the music video and it gets to the memorial videos I tear up like a baby. You should listen to Fiction if you haven't already, it was a song written by The Rev and was finished recording very shortly before he passed. Knowing he wrote it right before he passed away is a gut wrenching feeling.

@jordandubinskas3908

Жыл бұрын

I agree with this! Please listen to fiction.

@darcystcorner2580

4 ай бұрын

This ^

@guly3584

Ай бұрын

It was the last song Jimmy wrote. Matt said he handed it in and said "There, it's' done." He passed away very shortly afterward.

What's really gut wrenching is that Jimmy knew he wasn't gonna live long. He suffered from enlarged heart, and he just knew. There's a song by Avenged Sevenfold called 'Fiction' and Jimmy is singing together with Matt. One of the lyrics say: "Promise me you'll never feel afraid" and then in So Far Away, Matt sings a lyric: "Sleep tight I'm not afraid"... Sends chills down my spine every time I hear it.....

@xfrostyresonance8614

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure So Far Away was actually originally written by Syn, not Jimmy, for his grandpa or something. But the lyrics definitely could've been modified to keep in with Nightmare as a whole.

@Kerfuffledj

Жыл бұрын

@@xfrostyresonance8614 you are right, but it was definitely written for the Rev, He whipped it up after they stopped mourning so they could finally get their best album out. and Crni is right about the lyrics... I tear up whenever I hear either one. I can even hear his goofy voice singing along matt in my head. if either of you haven't ventured into Pinkly Smooth, I suggest it. Jimmy lead vocal band for the win.

@crnibass1994

Жыл бұрын

@@xfrostyresonance8614 Fiction was written and sang by Jimmy and Matt.

@1WildNevada

Жыл бұрын

I hope she listens to Fiction! It's so powerful

@Kerfuffledj

Жыл бұрын

​@@1WildNevada it never ceases to bring me to tears. INSANE! even from beyond the grave he was able to create a masterpiece. only those who understood him deeply could have pulled off the album the way they did. It's also an uplifting moment a legend like Mike would do the honors of finishing the studio work. 😭

Gunslinger is one of their more underrated songs with a very impressive vocal performance like this one. Worth a listen

@carljeavons8447

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes yes yes!!!! Live in long beach version !!!

@cheeserock4

Жыл бұрын

Yessss my favorite song not only by A7X but also ever.

@rmaacc25

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!!

@marybethoriana

Жыл бұрын

I loved that song. My husband was deployed and it made me feel closer to him.

@_cineris

Жыл бұрын

Gunslinger also has more of a "country" feel in the intro, like she said would suit the nasality in his voice. Not only that, it's another of theirs that really tugs on the heartstrings

This song always brings me to tears. I would vote for "Buried alive", still a bunch of vocal highs but damn a lot of guitars.

@THECaptainPlanetHD

Жыл бұрын

Buried alive is a masterpiece.

@tharob

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, do buried alive

@THECaptainPlanetHD

Жыл бұрын

@Ddsko indeed

@jennylynn8314

Жыл бұрын

Favorite song of A7X

'your pain is gone, your hands untied' what a power piece of empathetic writing.

The crying of Syn's guitar paired with the pain in Matt's vocals is so powerful. The guitar strap you were trying to read says 'foREVer'.

@EricT3769

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m watching on my phone’s small screen. That’s awesome.

@RTSRAZORBACK

Жыл бұрын

Syn (striped guitar) also got foREVer tattooed across his chest

@Avenged_foREVer

Жыл бұрын

Hell yes i changed my youtube name to this way back when nightmare came out and havent changed it since lol. I have one of the red and black striped guitars from 2012 too! It was hard to find because its only one of 50 and i bought one of the last ones available. And im the first owner of it and ive barely played on it. Probly like 50 or 100 hours of play on it.

@downrighttt

Жыл бұрын

@@Avenged_foREVer that’s sick man. Desperately want to save up and get a LH version of Syn’s Schecter

@dethbreederguitars

Жыл бұрын

His guitar fretboard on this song also said REV instead of the normal SYN he does

16:38 I think that's why a lot of metal/rock fans really enjoy this channel because the genre has always just been a bit of an outcast and dismissed as loud/angry/screaming when many of the songs convey feelings, emotions or pain that resonates with people. And I think many people appreciate seeing someone like you look past the rough exterior and give the genre some of the appreciation and acknowledgement it deserves.

@spooky_basil202

Жыл бұрын

It’s very refreshing 😁

@matthewmaas8945

Жыл бұрын

Very well said.

@joshualewis393

Жыл бұрын

Yes. A high number of rock/heavy metal singers can really sing but it's hidden in their deep, ruthless vocals. Corey Taylor (Slipknot/Stone Sour), Matthew Sanders (Avenged Sevenfold), Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) David Draiman (Disturbed) and James Hetfield (Metallica). Just to name a few.

@moonchildah

Жыл бұрын

Well said man

@davidfrischknecht8261

Жыл бұрын

@@joshualewis393 And we can never forget the late Chris Cornell.

I gott tell you something about this band. They started their Nightmare tour unofficially in Puerto Rico. This was their first appearance after Jimmy died, and I did my damn best to be there. When they played this song.... I can not describe the unbelievable sadness that overtook every single one of us when we heard them. And we just stood there, quiet, hearing them pour their sadness over us more than us enjoying them sing for that whole song. We just stood there and let them grieve publicly, and we joined them in mourning the loss of lead lyricist, badass, and the driving force of who AX7 was. It was honestly the most heart-wrenching moment in my life. I haven't gone to a concert since and I will not go to any concert after this moment. It was lethargic in a healing way but not overly so. I still hurt his loss. As a drummer myself, I enjoyed him and his approach, and it just devastated me in a way I still can not explain. 12 years later, and I am still hurting. I can not imagine how they still must feel.

@tiffymcconkey

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this

@TacNuke951

4 ай бұрын

you should see them again if you get a chance, the Rev would be so proud of the band they've become

The fact that you are picking up on all the subtle clues of “The Rev” shows not only your attention to detail but the fact that you’re understanding the emotional view of the song.

Guitarist Synyster Gates wrote this song originally for his grandpa but after the band's drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan was found dead on December 28, 2009 of an accidental opioid overdose, he dedicated it to him. It is Syn's way of saying goodbye to his friend and is the first Avenged Sevenfold song to be written both lyrically and instrumentally by him since "I Won't See You Tonight Pt 1

@53ryanadams53

Жыл бұрын

Man I've been in love with this band since the self titled album and this song still make my heart hurt everytime i hear it.

@gregtheflyingwhale

Жыл бұрын

Syn does seem like a guy to write I won't see you tonight XD

@emerje0

Жыл бұрын

The music video is the short radio version right? Shame because I love the extended ending of the album version.

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

This song had actually been written in its entirety in 2009 when The Rev had been alive, for Synyster Gates' grandfather Dustin Haner, who had passed away in 2008. Papa Gates, Synyster's father, had recorded the acoustic guitar parts for this song. The song isn't about The Rev. The music video is about The Rev, for fans to relate more to the song.

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

@@emerje0, there isn't a released short version of So Far Away. There's only the 5:28 album and single version. There are short single versions of Bat Country, Beast and the Harlot, Afterlife, and Dear God, the latter of which you're most likely thinking of.

This song still chokes me up after all of these years. I wasn't expecting to be a puddle of tears but here we are. 😅

@EricNeuls

Жыл бұрын

dude same, i shouldnt be feeling this much at 11 am lol

@redsnake93

Жыл бұрын

To this day lol I don’t even really listen to metal anymore, but I always tear up at this song.

@Cherokeelion

Жыл бұрын

Still breaks me man.

@yakbreeder

Жыл бұрын

I'm not crying, you're crying.

@devcor

Жыл бұрын

Damn. I thought I gotten resistent over the years, but nah, the ending of the first chorus got me. Again.

I recently attended a funeral for my best friends sister who lost her life in a robbery. The whole family are metalheads, myself included. This was one of the songs on the Playlist that day. It was unreal how well the subject matter fit with capturing how they felt. Ill never hear this song the same way again, it has multiple meanings to my friends and I. Truly a beautiful piece.

Definitely vote for "Buried Alive" next, not only is it my personal favorite. But the Vocalist, M. Shadows said that he enjoys performing it live the most of their songs.

I Won't see you Tonight Part 1 by Avenged is one of their early songs before Matt blew his voice out and had to learn to sing properly, and its pure emotion and vocal power and ability. A beautiful song and my absolute favorite song of all time

@gowgowgowgow

Жыл бұрын

absolute banger

@puppetmaster8551

Жыл бұрын

Man I wish vocal coach’s would react to that one, probably features Matt’s most difficult vocals ever. Masterpiece of a song and a hell of a performance by Matt

@anakinskywalker5838

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more master

@Greendayboy01

Жыл бұрын

@@anakinskywalker5838 wish i didnt leave you for dead then

@anakinskywalker5838

Жыл бұрын

@@Greendayboy01 I forgive you. Let's hug and listen to a7x

Elizabeth, when you're more familiar with his vocals after a few more Avenged Sevenfold reactions, I strongly recommend Beast and the Harlot (album version or a live performance from 2006), M.I.A. (album version), Dear God (album version), God Hates Us (live at Rock Am Ring 2011), Save Me (album version), and Roman Sky (Live at the Grammy Museum 2017), M. Shadows is definitely a person to reach for a discussion, if you can!!! Matt had been vocally trained by Ron Anderson since the mid-2000s, who had vocally trained W. Axl Rose, Chris Cornell, Myles Kennedy, Hayley Williams, Selena Gomez, Seal, Alicia Keys, and Matt Heafy, among many others!!! Matt has tons to express about vocals which hasn't generally been addressed in interviews of him!!! Matt also has tons to express about technologies which are used to market music!!! Matt is an awesome conversationalist, very polite, very aware, and you'd definitely be able to gleam tons of information from him for others to learn from!!! Matt's one of the greats of the past 25 years!!! You'll have tons of fun!!!

@douglashenrysr748

Жыл бұрын

Do a comparison on his voice between Hail to the King & Nightmare/Shepherd Of Fire/Bat Country (to name a few).

@shadowproductions969

Жыл бұрын

Save me is a song I think she'd definitely love. Beast and the Harlot is a great song but kind of feels like they've evolved a lot since that.. Buried Alive is another great song and of course Nightmare is another great song.. I even like wild concept songs like Sidewinder that feel like 4 different genres in one song

@michaelromeo9567

Жыл бұрын

But why you don't mentions songs where The Rev sings..? 😕 Like critical acclaim live! (The rev singing while drumming! ) Or songs that the Rev heavily composed and looks like a movie OST with very intersting orchestration that would surprise Elizabeth (A little piece of Heaven..! 😉) I LOVE the song you mentionned. But it would be selfish to recommend them and less interesting for a reaction video in my opinion sorry for my English

@vitorbizerril

Жыл бұрын

God Hates Us (live at Rock Am Ring 2011) and Save Me (album version) definitely!

@VeritabIlIti

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelromeo9567 A Little Piece of Heaven may be a bit much, to be fair... That is just asking for demonetization

I am an huge Avenged Sevenfold fan, and the fact that you caught that it says "REV" on his guitar is huge. It normally says "SYN" for Synester Gates, the guitarist playing it. Big props for catching that detail.

@LadyMistborn

9 ай бұрын

tbh they've been one of my favorite bands since like 09ish and I never noticed it said REV in this vid until now

@thecrowing1989

9 ай бұрын

@@LadyMistborn Me too! And I just noticed your name, are you a fan of the Mistborn series? I just finished Book 1, The Final Empire two days ago! Very odd coincidence to see your user name.

@LadyMistborn

9 ай бұрын

@@thecrowing1989 Omg yes I love Mistborn and everything Brandon Sanderson has made so far, that's a crazy coincidence The way most of his series are tied together in the same universe is so so cool I can't say literally anything without spoilers, but those 7 books are probably my favorite series out of any book or TV show ECT Michael Kramer doing the audiobooks really brings them to life too, he's amazing at doing all the voices and accents and making every character distinct like it's a separate voice actor

14 years later and I still feel The Rev's passing. He was the reason I ever picked up the drums. He will always be my idol.

yes!! Finally sevenfold is being covered on this channel. M Shadows is definitely one of my favorite vocalists. Rest in Peace James Owen Sullivan foREVer (Edit) If I could make a request for more A7X, it would be St. James. Another tribute but this time a positive look back on the legacy The Rev left behind.

@douglashenrysr748

Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine Elizabeth listening to "Little Piece of Heaven"? Lol

@digitalmouse3314

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@chriscrocker3976

Жыл бұрын

Omg little piece of heaven haha

@masterv2041

Жыл бұрын

@@douglashenrysr748 We just listened to a tribute to the Rev. Why not get a reaction to Rev's masterpiece?

@susanconstable2113

Жыл бұрын

To me he is about as good as Chester- voice of an angel and scream of a demon!

Alright here's your next four in no particular order: Fiction - The last song the Rev wrote and recorded before he passed, pay attention particularly to when he says "Promise me you won't be afraid" and think about this song and how M says "Sleep tight I'm not afraid" Nightmare - Title track of the album, killer song, absolute masterpiece Dear God - You mentioned his voice being suitable for country with the nasality and this song is an even better show of it A Little Piece of Heaven - shows off more of the Rev's vocals and the subject matter is... Something to behold lol

@jakecox1398

Жыл бұрын

What he said plus carry on and a i wont see you tonight

@benscott7476

Жыл бұрын

Dear god is absolutely beautiful 🙏🔥

@benscott7476

Жыл бұрын

@@jakecox1398 and victim

@tylerjones3894

Жыл бұрын

AND the Rev sang in it which makes it that much more

@manofyourdreams481

Жыл бұрын

@@benscott7476 and afterlife

I’m 28 now but this band was 90% of my formative years. I remember watching as much Behind the Scenes clips as I could find on KZread because I loved this band so much. Me and my friend group were DEVASTATED when he passed. My bf even got the Rev’s haircut. Listening to this song, and seeing the real clips really takes me back 😢

Man, at the end there Matt really does sound like he's trying to get his voice to carry all the way up to the heavens to get his message to his friend. And I think he succeeded too.

Seize the Day is another one I think you'll really enjoy. It shows his softer vocals throughout, similar to this song, then he hits you with some 'wailing' towards the end and effortlessly drops back into the softer range.

@veerodriguez1751

Жыл бұрын

Great choice

@mattcyr2109

Жыл бұрын

@@veerodriguez1751 Seize the day is 100000% the one I think she should listen to its so perfect.

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

It's a masterful song vocally!!! Most A7X fans know that M.'s bridge vocals are incredible!!! M.'s backing vocals and outro vocals are beyond them!!! Elizabeth will have tons to appreciate in it!!!

@DekkarJr

Жыл бұрын

give her something harder - Bat Country !

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

@@DekkarJr, it should be clarified that the video of Bat Country definitely shouldn't be its music video, because it uses the radio edit of the song, which has significant cuts.

I still can't watch this video without crying. He was the heart and soul of the band. A songwriter, backup vocalist.....the glue that kept everything together. His loss has been incredibly difficult to move on from.

@Darth_MoonMoon

Жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here crying also, it hurts so much

@daavigiroux

Жыл бұрын

It's crazy how I still cry watching this after all this time...

@deacon19899

Жыл бұрын

Yes I remember watching them live at download fest I was in tears but it was very healing too

@misfitdad4073

Жыл бұрын

Same. So hard to contain emotions to this song

@beckyheath5412

Жыл бұрын

Yeah same and when I've seen this live they put all the vids/ pics of the rev up and I'm there in audience in tears along with like 99.9% of the rest 😢😢

Ugh, the powerful pain in his voice towards the end always makes me cry 😢 This is a very personal song to the band, but anyone who has lost someone can relate to the grief expressed ❤

As a life long fan of A7X this song brings tears every time I hear it. Seeing them preform this live with the old footage of the band is amazing.

They did an unplugged show at the Grammy museum, and their performance of Roman Sky was just absolutely perfect, and you get an even more unfiltered version of Matt's voice

@wallacesantos0

Жыл бұрын

I hope she revisits this song in this version in the future

@gustavos.9177

Жыл бұрын

up

@samirshirani

Жыл бұрын

I go back to that roman sky version just for acoustic solos. Man, they're just perfect!

@suspect794

Жыл бұрын

Rock Am Ring 2011, God Hates Us live is one of my favourite A7X live performance

@VampireSniper97

Жыл бұрын

Dope imma have to check that out

My personal favorite song from A7X is “Afterlife”. His vocals are just so powerful in that song and there’s just nothing bad about any part of the song

@rubemevangelista3868

Жыл бұрын

The Rev vocals in that song 😭

@BoomDawk

Жыл бұрын

Their best song in my opinion. The vocals from shadow and rev, and just the pure talent from gates in the guitar. it truly is an incredible song.

@ChillnVilln_

Жыл бұрын

@@BoomDawk Talent from Gates and Zacky. They trade guitar parts back and forth through the whole song and solos. It's one of my favorites.

@megnaomimusic

Жыл бұрын

That's my favourite too 😁

@alishatoleu4062

Жыл бұрын

Afterlife and buried alive the best

The thing I think that is lost on a lot of people that dislike A7X is the songwriting. When you strip away the music and read the lyrics, everything they’ve ever written is absolutely incredible, breathtaking poetry.

I think when it comes to the members looking down and Shadows not, I always saw it as the members holding their heads in respect while Shadows looked up singing a Ballad to the closest friend he ever had, every time he performs this song I'm certain in his mind he's singing it to Rev up there. All the early members were good friends but Shadows and Rev in particular were like genuine brothers from when they were really young. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to record this song, or the whole LP for that matter.

Anyone who has lost someone knows the pain in the vocals. He screams for us all... Love this song

I grew up with A7X and when news broke that the REV passed it was devastating to all the fans. This song showed me how to handle grief in my own life and if they could do it so could I.

@themoondog6567

Жыл бұрын

That was about the time I found about A7X. Nightmare was just starting to play on the radio, and then I learned about the Rev.

@DekkarJr

Жыл бұрын

I learned about it because I'm a Dream Theater fan and heard that after Mike Portnoy left he filled in for a tour or two on drums for The Rev. I got into them around then I think? They aren't super technical enough for me but I love their hits, Bat Country is a rockin song for sure. RIP to the rev. Drugs suck :/

@plebisMaximus

Жыл бұрын

@@DekkarJr You should check out the new album if the old stuff isn't technical enough for you. Exist is an incredible track.

The Rev is a legend. 🤘🏼😏 One of their songs that shows his vocal range Is "Unholy Confessions".

I absolutely love that you research bands and the history and meanings of songs. It's a sign of respect that might not mean much, but to the fans, it means a lot.

@stevewade3313

Жыл бұрын

I think that is what makes her videos stand out for me above some others that I have seen.

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

Elizabeth's greatest assets as a KZreadr are her considerations, her keen observations, her many practical vocal experiences, her abilities to clarify her thoughts and emotions, her emotive facial expressions, and her amazing editing skills!!! She's one of a kind which only she is!!!

"A Little Piece of Heaven" is probably my favorite song from them. You can hear the Rev sing in that song as well, and it has a lot of layers to it.

@masterv2041

Жыл бұрын

That is basically Rev's masterpiece. He was basically involved in every part of writing and styling that song.

@jordanray6459

Жыл бұрын

Definitely their best song imo, an accidental masterpiece that was started as a joke!

@theresilientspud

Жыл бұрын

Shes gonna love the video 😆

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

@@masterv2041, it's common to believe this, but ultimately on the album, The Rev hadn't played the recorded piano parts which he'd demoed, and Steve Bartek from Oingo Boingo had done the horn arrangements of the song. The Rev's vocals, a few of Matt's vocals writing-wise, and drums are The Rev's doing. Everything else about A Little Piece of Heaven is collaborative. M. Shadows had completed the song's concepts, written lyrics, and revised The Rev's lyrics, Synyster Gates had written guitar parts, and Johnny Christ had written bass guitar parts.

Try Afterlife by Avenged. It's a little lighter, yet still shows what they normally sound like in many ways.

The Rev was an insane drummer. He really was like Portnoy Jr. when he played, and Portnoy definitely did the band the truest justice on the Nightmare album. Jimmy will always be known in history as a drumming legend.

@treznor6992

Жыл бұрын

insane and unique as hell. bat country

M Shadows' vocals on The Stage are so fucking good.

@pablobaez3281

Жыл бұрын

And the video is amazing!!

@Teerts63

Жыл бұрын

The stage is literally the WORST album they've made.

@RainerK.

Жыл бұрын

@@Teerts63 "literally"? 😂

@turbocoupe27

Жыл бұрын

@@Teerts63 The Stage is a masterpiece. Their worst albums are the first two screaming trash albums.

@franciscoxavier7066

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah the stage is a must

I'm over here sobbing. I found A7X right before Jimmy died, so his death rocked me as a young teen. He was a really really bright light. The band wound up using his tracks for as much of the album they released shortly after his death as they could and the rest of the album was definitely dedicated to him and was about their loss and their nightmare.

It's amazing how many times I can hear this song and it still brings so much emotion. Amazingly written, much like a lot of their music, but this in a more unique way than their other stuff.

lots of people are recommending "a little piece of heaven" and I totally understand why- it's a wild song and has some incredible vocals, but I personally would LOVE to see you react to "Unholy Confessions" because it's one of their earliest songs, and the music video is one that will really help you understand how deeply this band is loved and how much they love their fans.

@tetsuoshema

Жыл бұрын

I agree, it also showcases all the things he does with his voice, his scream, his low gutteral, his clean soft and loud, and his soft nasal tones all in one.

@lakeshoresubtleties

Жыл бұрын

Unholy Confessions or Chapter Four.

The first time I cam across Avenged Sevenfold was when I was in Iraq (2010/2011). They came out to do a show for the military and the reason they came was because their fallen drummer always wanted to perform for the soldiers and they wanted to honor his request. They were awesome live and they were blown away by the amount of soldiers that came out to see them. They were expecting like maybe 100 and over 1000 showed up.

@alibenamerr

Жыл бұрын

Is there any footage or something ?

@BFMV34002

Жыл бұрын

Yes I would love to see a video of this! I bet it was a fantastic show

@DlMLEZ

Жыл бұрын

Haha “safe head banging” as Matt said

@lennydan81

Жыл бұрын

No freaking way! I fell in love with this band while in Afghanistan in 2011!

@albertstroh6401

4 ай бұрын

I saw them at COB Adder in Talil. That show solidified me as a lifelong fan.

This is so beautiful. I am new to this band as well and I have so much respect for them.

As a guitarist, that solo makes me cry almost everytime. Rock and metal.....there is something deep and special.

I know y'all were crying with me, right? ❤️ I think you will absolutely love A Little Piece of Heaven, it is a flawless masterpiece

@EricT3769

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@parkercollins7946

Жыл бұрын

You guys…..

@spacemanOCE

Жыл бұрын

foREVer ❤️

@LaxinPhilly

Жыл бұрын

From this to that? Some of y'all need Jesus 😂

@brandoncarey6877

Жыл бұрын

@@LaxinPhilly you can't tell me it wouldn't be an entertaining reaction!!

For the first time?!?! Please listen to them play this live at the grammy museum you wont regret it. Song makes me cry every time

@kristianjohnson8787

Жыл бұрын

Posted the link 👍

This entire band is obsessed with their craft. From Jimmy bringing the bass pedal everywhere to Shadows getting classically trained in vocals (opera) to the bassist Johnny Christ to studying everything.. the guitarists.. the same. This band is just as into their music as we all are. The passion is never missed by the fans. We hear it. The lack of samples and the lack of post recording “clean up”. It’s original music and it’s beautiful. FoREVer a fan 🤌🏼🔥

@eclecticmuso

7 ай бұрын

As a classically trained singer I would not say that Matt having vocal coaching is akin to training as a classical singer, not in the slightest. Sure he's learnt the fundamentals of good singing technique but he's not about to go perform in operas anytime soon.

This woman is so perfect to be one of the judges in singing competition on TV.

If you enjoyed this give “I won’t see you tonight pt 1” a listen. There’s not much as far as videos to react to, but it is an epic ballad that you would probably really enjoy!

@papyschulys

Жыл бұрын

This song... gets to me everytiime..!!

@oliverolivar7884

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! The second part of the song really showcases his vocal range. This one and also Tonight the World Dies.

@timsisel3563

Жыл бұрын

Yes this one! It has all of M Shadows' range and the piano and guitar and everything in it is amazing! Please this song!

@NotZahidatall

Жыл бұрын

Yeah bro i heard that song being a fan of a7x since 2020 i was thinking that song is just a normal song but when i heard that song it was a banger ❤🤘🏽

@Dhowl101

Жыл бұрын

I wont see you tonight pt 1 and so far away were for a long time the only 2 songs synyster gates exclusively wrote. Man of few words but god damn can he write an emotional song.

11:32 Matt's voice is extremely powerful, So powerful he holds the mic at an arm's length when he screams in concerts and it still sounds VERY loud

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

It helps tons with clarity. Matt would get all sorts of feedback if he'd belt point blank into a Shure SM mic.

"I tried to heal your broken heart with all that I could" is such a powerful lyric.

Matts scream at the end. Both of Syns solo sounds like the guitar is crying. This song man, it's so hard to listen to even after all this time. I'll always cry when I hear this song and I just let it happen. Jimmy was the reason I played drums so his death affected me so much. I was also 10 years old then, it was truly painful. Miss you Jimmy. foREVer will be missed.

Their song “I Won’t See You Tonight part 1” has the absolute best A7X vocal line in my opinion!!! Shows his utterly insane vocal abilities

@syedsyaffiq5896

Жыл бұрын

This!!! Matt really showcases his vocals in that song

@TheTheAndreiasantos

Жыл бұрын

That one just gives me the chills everytime 👌❤️

@Munkydroid

Жыл бұрын

Pre-blowing or his vocal chords too. At least the first time or second time. He still has range, but, Walking the Fallen showed massive talent. Top 3 record for me.

@ullrich

Жыл бұрын

No more breath inside Essence left my heart tonight

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

whoa-oh-oh-yeah-ee-yeah-ee-eah-oh-oh-oh-ohh

A7X has some real fun songs. I would HIGHLY recommend "A Little Piece of Heaven" as a buckwild showcase for both creative songwriting and highlighting The Rev's vocals too. The Rev had an incredible voice too! You could get a lot of videos out of their stuff overall though, can't wait for more!

@palo4117

Жыл бұрын

Live @LBC is it

@DrDoomrider

Жыл бұрын

This. ☝️

@matthewbutcher5050

Жыл бұрын

🎉

@Chonas96Dh

Жыл бұрын

Live at LBC

@rebelwithoutaclue7667

Жыл бұрын

I cannot say enough how much I want to see a reaction to Little Piece of Heaven 😂

I cry everytime I watch this video, ugh what a great song. M shadows voice just tears me up

The straps say foREVer on them. My seven month old wouldn't sleep or eat unless this song was on repeat for the first few months of her life and it's still her favorite song. She even has an avenged sevenfold blanket and it's sooooo soft. The rev wrote and composed almost all of their music. He was a musical genius in his genre and even wrote most of this album that's what the final song a last request line came from.

@metalmamasue3680

7 ай бұрын

I had a friend who's baby would always chill out when Mom put Metallica on. Kids know what they like and you can't fake that. 😊

I don’t know how anyone can listen to/watch this and not sob uncontrollably. The pain is raw and real. What a beautiful tribute to The Rev…he truly was a force of nature. They actually wrote a fun song about him called St. James that I just love. I would also highly recommend Unholy Confessions, Afterlife, and Almost Easy.

@LILJROD90

Жыл бұрын

It’s gotten easier over time but you do still get a lump in your throat watching it

@BlenderMage

Жыл бұрын

I have a rule with my music, we don't skip St. James. No matter what mood I'm in, I never skip it because it's a disservice to the memory of the Rev

This song has been a huge crutch for me since I lost my 3 year old daughter in 2020. The lyrics and the emotions are immaculate. I would recommend the live version at the Grammy museum, if not for a reaction then for yourself.

@Snitsky9

Жыл бұрын

Genuinely sorry to hear that. No father or mother deserves to go through that.. I really hope your little angel is resting in peace.

@simonemazza3950

Жыл бұрын

keep going, I wish you all the strength in the world

@kylespanos6390

Жыл бұрын

My little girl turns 3 tomorrow. I'm going to give her the biggest hug and not let go. From one father to another, I love you.

@pwnagetothamax

Жыл бұрын

Hang in there brother. I'll give my daughter a big kiss tonight.

@calvinhobbes6646

Жыл бұрын

Instant tears. I am so sorry

you can REALLY feel the pain and heartache in Shadows vocals the wailing the tone and his body language it SPEAKS volume that not only did they lose a founding drummer but they lost a brother a friend and a companion they were very attached to foREVer to the REV

You're really strong to have gotten through that song and bring the clarity you do, too! Great job 👏

Another amazing song on this album called Victim- "House full of roses A letter on the stairs A tape full of messages For anyone who cares Collage of broken words and stories full of tears Remembering your life 'Cause we wish that you were here" The Rev was the founding member... they were together since they were teenagers. Such a sad story. Love him. Love them. Probably my all time favorite band

@s4dowgames926

Жыл бұрын

they got a lot of songs in which they mention rev in such beautiful and powerful ways - save me, victim, ... (basically the whole nightmare album was made in memory of him), st james, acid rain...

@slaterbater1988

Жыл бұрын

@@s4dowgames926 yep yep. Powerful stuff

The begging is over, Elizabeth is doing Avenged Sevenfold.

This band was the biggest inspiration for me growing up. Got me through tough times and both synyster and jimmy made me want to become a musician. Seeing the rev past then watching this video made me ball my eyes out. I can’t watch the music video without crying and it’s been years since his passing. One of the best and most beautiful ballads in metal history

I can't hear this song, much less watch the video, without breaking down. I've lost so many great friends over the years, and this hits so hard. It certainly expresses the emotions I feel when I think about those friends and how much I miss them every day.

It's really wonderful to see someone from a more sophisticated musical background have such a clear appreciation for the things that make this song so heartbreaking and beautiful. The little voice break at 18:05 tells you all you need to know. From a lifetime fan who's been lucky enough to see this song performed live, thank you for this expert analysis and showcase. Rest in peace, Jimmy. foREVer.

@BrianStuf

Жыл бұрын

you can also see at 18:41 that he genuinely looks like he's about to burst out in tears. I couldnt even begin to imagine the pain they all went through. they all must have been devastated.

@beastxandxthexharlot

10 ай бұрын

i am always still impressed at how well they do this song live on tour. Even after all these years, you can see the pain and yet joy in the memory on their faces. I saw them live last week though and I was fucking DEAD cuz Johnny was in this shirt that was depicting female oral........ ya know... and they KEPT CUTTING TO HIM ON THE JUMBO SCREENS IN THIS SHIRT! and I was fucking laughing my ass off.. of all the songs to just FOCUS ON THE BASSIST! hahahah

"I won't see you tonight, Part 1" is one of their first and greatest songs, TONS of raw emotion

@natedanaste

Жыл бұрын

Part two is great too!

I recommend all of Avenged Sevenfold. Classically trained musicians with loads of depth. I cannot recommend this band highly enough

They each have a skull that looks like them with bat wings (deathbats), and if you look at the lead singer (M Shadows') mic hand, he has Jimmy's deathbat skull tattooed there. It's so sweet but so heartbreaking.

@SimphanieFair

9 ай бұрын

also, the strap says "foREVer"

16:50 absolutely true statement. I just saw a7x back in September. All black clothes, chains, dark makeup, angry looks, but everyone was just there to have a great time. No one was causing problems, no one hammered or starting fights. Maybe a few, but out of 10,000 people at this concert, a very small amount.

“A little piece of Heaven” should be your next A7x song. It was mostly written by The Rev.

@emerje0

Жыл бұрын

That song is probably a little too heavy for this channel. 😅

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

Elizabeth will dig it heavily, but it should be saved until she's at least reacted to Beast and the Harlot and gotten a feel for Avenged Sevenfold's more conventional rock and metal songs. It will be more apparent that A Little Piece of Heaven is unique when she knows that A7X aren't generally balladeers or a gothic operatic band.

@emerje0

Жыл бұрын

@@chrismeadows4216 I don't know, a story about murder, cannibalism and necrophilia doesn't strike me as something she'd be into.

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

@@emerje0, Elizabeth is high key as freaky as most people are. She's reacted to tons of weird songs since she'd began doing requested metal reactions. She doesn't seem phased by song subjects as much as by risky vocal techniques. Most reactors who react to A Little Piece of Heaven love it as instantly as they're shocked by it. What it generally takes to love it is relating to Tim Burton movies, symphonic music, and dark comedy. It's Elizabeth.

@brandonross3228

Жыл бұрын

It’s shows off Jimmy’s vocals the best, Afterlife is another good choice

The guitar strap said foREVer. This whole album hit hard for me. The band I was in for a long time was dealing with the death of our guitarist when this was released. For us, our band didn’t survive his passing. We tried but every practice I think we were all waiting for him to walk in. Lots of great songs from A7X. Unholy Confessions, Scream, Afterlife, Bat Country, Beast and the Harlot. Someone mentioned you can hear The Rev sing in A Little Piece of Heaven. He also sings in Critical Acclaim and is also the main vocals in Fiction. Enjoy your Avenged journey!

@williamkramer9731

Жыл бұрын

It was sad, but almost full circle..... if I recall, Mike was Revs biggest influence, and many people analyzed a lot of similar styles in his playing. So for Mike to come in and play, and do it justice, by sticking to what the Rev wrote, only adding fills, that stayed true to the Revs style, was amazing...... would've rather still had Rev, obviously, but there was no better fill in for the album.

M Shadows is genuinely one of the most talented vocalists of our generation, I'm not talking metal I'm talking period, the mans range, dedication and unbelievable live performances are just on a level of their own. Edit: I feel I had to come back and say this but you should really listen to Shadows on the live version of God Hates Us at Rock AM Ring 2011, honestly one of the best live performances I've ever heard genuinely better than the studio version is almost every way.

This song is timeless and soooo deep. I buried my dad, friends from the service, and people I have lost after service to this song.

Not me crying just watchig you watch this. Also if no one had said it already, the guitar strap says 'foREVer', its like a staple remembrance thing the band and community created to honor his memory. The Rev was the reason I became a drummer; his death was very impactful on me, and I think this song truly captures the love the band and the fans had for him.

@dylanhayes2271

Жыл бұрын

I've got the jersey tattoo on my tricep. The Rev was a huge inspiration to me, too.

This band is a perfect example of how people evolve and change, if you go back to their old stuff and then instantly change into something like their self-titled album you'll notice how they changed over time and how M Shadows found his true voice.

Dude. No matter how many times I've seen this video, as soon as the montage starts rolling at the end I lose it.

My grandmother passed around the same time this music video came out. We were very close and when she passed it felt like my whole world fell apart, i watched the music video and i was tearing up but when it came to the guitar solo with showing memories of jimmy i broke down crying thinking of my grandmother. It helped me coop with her loss, this song still hits me in the feels.

I would definitely suggest "A Little Piece Of Heaven" because of all the layers of the song. Though it does have a morbid connation, the music video is awesome and makes the song in my opinion. But getting past the narrative of the song, I think you would appreciate the many layers of it. They have an orchestral section throughout the song as well as a lot of background vocals, even bringing a female vocalist for the woman's POV of the song. It's really a masterpiece that came out the of crazy genius that is The Rev, may he rest in peace. I'd also suggest "Hail To The King", it's one of my favorites. 😎👍

@gkcl1

Жыл бұрын

The best part about "A Little Piece Of Heaven" is that, although they have a female vocalist in the studio recording, but The Rev did it all on stage. The music video is great, but I think the LBC version is better

@JustTanya.

Жыл бұрын

@@gkcl1 Yes, I do agree LBC was incredible. I live in the LBC, I wish I could have gone to that concert, but I heard about it. I guess I just like the animation of the music video. It's funny but I do agree, the LBC concert was epic.

This is one of the many tributes they have to Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan, I think you could do an analysis of a song with The Rev, one of my favorites is Critical Acclaim live at LBC, in this song you can hear all the power of Matt's vocals and also Jimmy sings a part on this song it's just incredible.

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

Most Avenged Sevenfold fans recommend A7X's Live at The LBC performances to reactors, but it feels out of place for an opera singer and vocal coach like Elizabeth to react to a performance which is overdubbed and missing half of its vocals which are in its studio version. Most of the message of the song is in Matt's post-chorus political rants. It's lost in that performance of it. The Rev's singing in the chorus of Critical Acclaim hadn't been as clean in the actual Taste of Chaos 2008 performance in Long Beach Center. The Rev had re-recorded it in a studio because he'd experienced chest pains for most of 2008 due to his health and Warner Brothers Records have quality policies on DVD releases being pristine. It seems like a lost effort for Elizabeth to react to anything from A7X's Live at The LBC over studio versions and unedited footage from streamed A7X live performances.

@Kaden_532

Жыл бұрын

Wow! How'd I forget about Critical Acclaim when I wrote my recommendations earlier. It's such a banger.

I haven't heard this song in a while. Always makes me cry. Glad to see you appreciate his beautiful voice.

Great reaction/breakdown. You got me tearing up over here 😢 Love this song.

A7x is still one of my favorite bands after several years. Dear God and Seize the Day are also beautiful, amazing soft songs. They are so great in both heavier and softer realms ❤️❤️

@DMRankin

Жыл бұрын

Seize the Day live in the LBC is M Shadows greatest vocal performance imo

@joevk6274

Жыл бұрын

Dear God surprised me when I first heard it because it's a full-on Country song, which I was not expecting from them. But it's an awesome song. Seize the Day is straight up GnR and awesome as well. The video for it even had a GnR feel to it.

@TheTheAndreiasantos

Жыл бұрын

@@joevk6274 Yeah, nice observations! Dear God is really something different from their stuff. I love when bands are diverse and yet you have no doubt it's them in every song! About Seize the Day, I never noticed that and now I totally see it! Maybe bcs I was never really a fan of GnR but they surely take inspiration from them.

Omg can't believe you finally reacted to Avenged Sevenfold! And you chose this song, I'm all tears righ now. This is one of the most emotionally heavy songs I've ever heard, it gets me every single time. Making chorus to the other comments: you should definitely choose the next A7X song from the live in the LBC. M. Shadows's voice is probably what you were expecting in the beggining of this video, and you'd also have the opportunity to hear The Rev singing in some of the songs. P.S.: what's written in Jonny Christ's strap was "foREVer"

@vdi419

Жыл бұрын

hell yeah live in the LBC is the one

NEXT SONG from A7X: You just have to go for "Afterlife" in live version in LBC. Please... It will show you how great his voice really is live, how the band is great live and will also show his ruspy voice in verse, combined with cleaner melodic boice in chorus. Awesome singer! And of course, there is also part where Rev is singing (screaming) and they are using his original recording for their live performance! Very cool 🤟 This was totally awesome video, thank you! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@iggyig420

11 ай бұрын

Hell yeah man. It honestly bugs me a little when people say Matt is a bad singer. One of my favorites of all time for sure.

This song has always been an emotional journey. Your analysis really got me in the gut. A true tribute to Rev. Well done.

You've got one heck of a rabbit hole to fall down here with A7X. From earlier stuff where Matt's voice was still really fresh like Unholy Confession or I Won't See You Tonight to something that shows his octave and vocal range like Bat Country, Hail To The King or Almost Easy. There's A LOT to choose from! Take us on your journey with you. I think they'll really climb up you liked bands list. Especially with their melodies and harmonies that always end up fitting so well

Guys the answer here is pretty clearly A Little Piece of Heaven. It's one of their most popular songs, it's the polar opposite in tone from So Far Away, while also being heavily directed by and frequently featuring The Rev's vocals. It's a macabre tale of true love gone awry and includes many layers of harmony and instruments. This is her next A7X experience.

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

It would give her a wrong impression of Avenged Sevenfold if she hears it before she hears a standard A7X hard rock song. We as requesters can't be edgy a second song in.

@ImAlsoMerobiba

Жыл бұрын

@@chrismeadows4216 I agree. I kind of wish she listened to one of their early songs first, then a more modern song to hear how Matt's and the band's sound has changed. Then So Far Away for a softer side of A7X. After that, sure Little Piece of Heaven. I love that song but it really should be reacted to later on. But with all the requests she get, I'll take what I can get for A7X reactions.

@chrismeadows4216

Жыл бұрын

@@ImAlsoMerobiba, it's likely that So Far Away's music video's views are a primary factor of why So Far Away is Elizabeth's first Avenged Sevenfold song. It's a massive ballad. It would've been more emotionally impactful for her if she'd understood reacting to it how incredible The Rev is as a drummer, a composer, and a vocalist, so I agree with you entirely that an earlier A7X song would've been ideal for her to react to first. Bat Country, Beast and the Harlot, or Afterlife would've been ideal for her to react to first if she wouldn't react to their music videos. She wouldn't have missed context if it had been Seize the Day, as another A7X ballad with a sad music video. There are many great A7X songs to react to from this point. Unlike with most of them, an A Little Piece of Heaven TCV reaction would skip a step.

Jimmy may have passed, but you never truly die until the final time that someone says your name out loud. You "brought Jimmy back" with this video... Thank you ❤

"A Final Song, a last request. A perfect chapter laid to rest." BREAKS me everytime

My brother passed a few months ago and I’ve been thinking of a way to honor him and I rediscovered this song and I was just starting to practice it for a talent show coming up in the spring. It’s a great song and it has so much emotion and I can relate so hard to it just that feeling of wanting to say so much but their so far away. It’s a beautiful song

@PineappleZBS

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss 💔 and good luck in the talent show. Your brother would be very proud of you

@marinemomma62

Жыл бұрын

My sincere condolences to you. This song is beautiful. Prayers for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

@boogalo781

Жыл бұрын

Sorry you had to go through so much sorrow already. Great song choice for the talent show though. Best of luck

@wickedwings7611

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss 💔 and kick ass at the talent show! 🤘🏻🤘🏻❤

@chardeemacdennis3852

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss

I'd highly recommend you check out anything from their live in the LBC show, Afterlife has some wonderful harmonies. A Little Piece of Heaven is also a must. I'm not even a big fan of theirs but that is one of the greatest live performances I've ever seen. Stunning vocals and there was a real magic in the air.

@devcor

Жыл бұрын

YES. While they really DO have LOTS of great songs, A Little Piece of Heaven is an absolute masterpiece. It's really not a joke when people say it's their Bohemian Rhapsody -- it really is. Compositionally, the song is just beyond.

@reubenlane

Жыл бұрын

agreed. such an incredible live show

@ImRobertVallejo

Жыл бұрын

A Little Piece of Heaven truly deserves a TCV review. Bold creative vocals, a bunch of parts to go through, and she can actually listen to The Rev singing. And he wrote the thing! Jimmy was quite a character and a very talented guy. I would recommend the music video over the LBC show because, well, the shock value 😀

@maaaaajin

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Amazing concert.

@abeldiaz3877

Жыл бұрын

@@ImRobertVallejo I agree, though I don't know whether the content of the video would be allowed in the channel. It's very explicit.

As someone who’s been a fan of them for 18years and now such a big fan of yours, I’m so happy you checked one of their songs out and loved it. This song shows so much heart. I cried the whole time watching this video. So thank you. Two songs i think you’ll like are Seize the Day and Save Me. Hope you like them. 🥹🥹🥹

I come across your videos from time to time and sometimes your analysis of singing and writing and music in general reminds me of the love that is in music.

This band is simply amazing. They are probably in my top 2 of metal bands of all time. All of them true musicians. They were childhood friends. What are the odds of all that talent in one place. They sing metal, country stuff. They loved Metallica and their song “Hail to the King”. Is a tribute to Metallica if you want to hear them rock out.

The part that I always break at is where Matt sings "Rise" right at the end, he almost looks like he's smiling during the note, holding his good vocal posture and the moment he lets the note end his face drops and he slumps back just a tiny bit. Cue me sobbing every time.

@R_SENAL

Жыл бұрын

You know for years before I actually read the lyrics on a screen I thought the word was Writhe, which made it even more sad to me.

@kelseyoakes803

Жыл бұрын

Mine is when the acoustic guitar comes in and it shows The Rev, then the second solo 🖤

you do such an amazing job of a review for an amazing powerful, sad, deep song!!! amazing women

Empathy is a trait that many of us need more of. Good for you with the analysis

I love how Mike Portnoys' sharp drumming blends in in the song and makes it more dramatic. Also i love the whole Album and this song in particular.

@darkhoursofday6250

Жыл бұрын

Portnoy is amazing. His stuff on Images and Words with Dream Theater is still some of the best drumming ever.