cd review avenged sevenfold
Formed in 1999, Avenged Sevenfold has now released their first self-titled album and fourth overall. Though they began as more of a heavy metal/metalcore band, they’ve since moved away from the sensibilities that gave them their start and approached a slightly lighter sound, beginning with their last album City of Evil and continuing with the new self-titled release. Lead singer M. Shadows showcases his screaming capabilities as well as a slightly more mellifluous tone in a few tracks, though it’s clear where his true talent lies. In a few songs, such as the guitar showcase ”Lost,” an interesting produced sound to his voice occasionally pops up that’s reminiscent of some of the country songs that Kid Rock did a few years ago. The melodic borderline-country song “Gunslinger” will draw in more mainstream listeners with its light acoustic guitar and only occasional vocal outbursts, but might turn off true metalheads, as will the slower &ld...
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