Avenged Sevenfold

[cotis]

typical small hockey arena, saw STP there last October.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP8_DVOyPpU

[Bodhi]

picked up my tickets for Reading, it says Floor GA is seating, is that just the way it is worded? Or are there actual seats?  I tried to find Standing tix and didnt even see it as an option.  Cotis, you know the venue yeah?

[cotis]

There's no GA pit here, all seats. Only time I ever saw GA pit there was for Breaking Benjamin/Three Days Grace - the other shows were seated.

I didn't grab any yet, don't think it will sell out - and need to find the 'right seats'

[Bodhi]

There's no GA pit here, all seats. Only time I ever saw GA pit there was for Breaking Benjamin/Three Days Grace - the other shows were seated.

I didn't grab any yet, don't think it will sell out - and need to find the 'right seats'

so is it first come first serve on the seats? cause the tix say FLOOR GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING.

[cotis]

Hmm, that's weird...I would definitely call the venue.

[cotis]

Just checked and the Ticketmaster site says GENERAL ADMISSION STANDING. So it appears the seats will be gone and it will be a GA floor.

[Bodhi]

Just checked and the Ticketmaster site says GENERAL ADMISSION STANDING. So it appears the seats will be gone and it will be a GA floor.

ahh ok nice!  yeah they must have just changed the wording of it, mine said FLOOR GA SEATING, now it says all Floor tickets are GA...nice

[Halo69]

I like Avenged Sevenfold, but i have to say that i hate the first 2 albums, and the last one is not so good either.

I liked a lot of the other cds though.

[fear the juggalo 2]

the 1st 2 albums are different. but if you like their other albums, how do you not like nightmare?

[Bodhi]

The first 2 albums are too heavy for some, especially the vocals.  'Nightmare" is in my opinion one of the best hard rock albums ever.

[Bodhi]

interesting....and surprising.

MIKE PORTNOY's Time With AVENGED SEVENFOLD Comes To An End - Dec. 16, 2010


Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has released the following statement:

"Yes, the rumors are true... Sadly my time with AVENGED SEVENFOLD has come to an end... The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me...

"I had a great time with them throughout 2010, but it was their choice to end the relationship at the end of 2010 as was always the initial plan....

"I had an awesome time on stage with the guys every night and have so many cool memories from the experience with them... I am proud to always be part of the AVENGED SEVENFOLD family and history. I also adore the AVENGED SEVENFOLD fans and totally appreciate the way they welcomed me aboard and were so loving and supportive during my time with the band...thank you!

"As far as my future, I am excited by the endless musical possibilities that lie ahead of me...my love for music runs very deep and my taste is very broad and ecclectic which will give me the chance to explore many different things and collaborate with many great friends and artists I admire and respect...

"Happy holidaze to you all and c-ya in the New Year."

Drum-cam footage of Mike Portnoy performing the songs "Almost Easy" and "Welcome To The Family" with AVENGED SEVENFOLD on November 20, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden and November 14, 2010 in Paris, France, respectively, can be viewed below.

AVENGED recruited Portnoy to play on its new album, "Nightmare", following the death last December of the band's drummer, James "The Rev" Sullivan. Portnoy was Sullivan's favorite drummer.

Portnoy recently stated about his involvement with AVENGED SEVENFOLD (see video below), "The relationship started as a tribute for Jimmy, and as a result of the musical and personal chemistry making the record, it's blossomed into being on the road with them. Originally that was only going to be for a couple of months until I went back to DREAM THEATER. Now because of the way the DREAM THEATER story unfolded, I will remain out with AVENGED SEVENFOLD into 2011, and stay on the road with them through the whole album cycle."

He added, "Although I'm not a band member [of AVENGED SEVENFOLD], I'm definitely part of the onstage presentation and chemistry. During the first couple of shows I played I was trying to lean back and be respectful. I was thinking, 'This is Jimmy's drum throne, this is his space.' But they were like, 'No! Be yourself, do your thing.' I came out of my shell and now I'm totally at home with these guys. We have a great chemistry, musically and personally."

Portnoy added one of Sullivan's cymbals to his touring kit: a Sabian ride The Rev had owned for years which the company had refurbished, but hadn't been able to return before his death.

Portnoy made his concert debut with AVENGED SEVENFOLD on July 25 as they played live for the first time since Sullivan's death at the Heavy MTL festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

[metallex78]

Damn, I was kinda hoping he'd still be behind the kit when the band tours Australia in February next year.
I wonder who they have lined up to replace him?

[metallex78]

The first 2 albums are too heavy for some, especially the vocals.  'Nightmare" is in my opinion one of the best hard rock albums ever.

Nightmare is a good album, but I wouldn't say it's their best. It has far too many slow songs on there.
That said, I think Buried Alive is one of the best songs they've ever written, but strongest album is their self-titled effort.

[cotis]

Sucks about Portnoy....

[cotis]

never got my tickets for the Reading show...apparently they are sold out now


I'm calling tomorrow to find a seat though

[mrlee]

The first 2 albums are too heavy for some, especially the vocals.  'Nightmare" is in my opinion one of the best hard rock albums ever.

Nightmare is a good album, but I wouldn't say it's their best. It has far too many slow songs on there.
That said, I think Buried Alive is one of the best songs they've ever written, but strongest album is their self-titled effort.

This put me off the album because i actually enjoyed some of the songs off then new effort.

i also agree on buried alive...the part where it rocks up is epic.

Sadly the album has too much slow shit on it.

[metallex78]

If Buried Alive was released to rock radio as a single, I think it could do for A7x what Metallica releasing Unforgiven did for them.

Well, maybe not, but it's a really great ballad-y number, that kicks you in the ass at the end!

[cotis]

First show of the tour tonight!

New drummer is ex-CONFIDE member, Arin Ilejay.

We'll see how he compares to Portnoy...

[Bodhi]

yeah im going tonight...i got to interview Zacky and Synyster at NAMM this past weekend for our show...it was awesome!

[cotis]

yeah im going tonight...i got to interview Zacky and Synyster at NAMM this past weekend for our show...it was awesome!

Bodhi, where are you coming from - NYC?

I just know you're always at a lot of shows I go to and I figure you live around me somewhere.