{"id":31681,"date":"2013-08-30T20:58:01","date_gmt":"2013-08-31T01:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=31681"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:18:23","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:18:23","slug":"live-avenged-sevenfold-concert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/live-avenged-sevenfold-concert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Avenged Sevenfold"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Cynthia Jo<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

AUGUST 26, 2013 at Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA. —<\/h3>\n

\"AvengedAvenged Sevenfold is back with what might be the crowning to their career. Their fifth full-length studio album Hail to the King<\/em> was released on Tuesday Aug. 27 and is set to be their second No. 1 album of their career. <\/p>\n

To celebrate their triumph the band played a free show Monday, Aug. 26 at the Hollywood Palladium. Avenged Sevenfold are no strangers to pleasing fans, as this was the second free record release concert the band has put together to celebrate\u2014the first being a free show at what was known as the Key Club in 2007 for the release of their self-titled debut. <\/p>\n

Avenged Sevenfold loves celebrating with their hometown fans and on that blistering Monday night, fans reciprocated their love for the Huntington Beach natives. <\/p>\n

Fans gathered as early as 6 a.m. for this free show and the doors did not open until seven that evening. The show began just a quarter after eight. Fans instantly exploded as the first notes to \u201cShepherd of Fire\u201d began to play. New drummer Arin Illejay promptly began beating on the drums as bassist Johnny Christ and guitarists Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance joined in with the melodic growl of vocalist M. Shadows. <\/p>\n

\"AvengedShadows showmanship and persona transcended well with the crowd\u2014his call and responses represented the kind of relationship the band has with its fans. The fan base has grown strong over the years since the bands local shows 14 years ago at Chain Reaction. On that night all the fans were in sync with the quartet every step of the two-hour set. <\/p>\n

The patriotic \u201cCritical Acclaim\u201d and \u201cWelcome to the Family\u201d from the last album \u201cNightmare\u201d followed the introduction. The crowd eagerly chanted and sang along.<\/p>\n

Avenged Sevenfold success has maintain strongly throughout the years that the band is used to playing in stadiums where pyrotechnics are often used. However, at the Hollywood Palladium, there is no room for that\u2014and the band did not need any of it either. They rocked every single moment and had the energy that metal represents. <\/p>\n

\"AvengedIt was questionable if the band was going to be able to succeed after The Rev\u2019s death, but Hail to the King\u2019s passion and heavy metal influence would have the late drummer proud. Needless to say the many reference M. Shadows made that night about him. Clearly, The Rev was there in spirit and his presence was much felt, especially when \u201cFiction\u201d was performed. \u201cFiction\u201d is said to be one of the last songs the late drummer ever wrote and he was known to have the word tattooed on his chest. <\/p>\n

The show continued with \u201cNightmare\u201d and songs of the new album \u201cThis Means War\u201d and \u201cRequiem.\u201d Fans were able to stream the album over the weekend on iTunes and it seemed that everybody was singing along to the new songs as well. <\/p>\n

This night also marked the 10th anniversary for the bands sophomore album Waking the Fallen, which helped the band gain success before hitting mainstream stardom. Favorite songs like \u201cChapter Four\u201d and the encore finale \u201cUnholy Confessions\u201d reminded fans why this band is one of the greatest nu-metal bands of this decade. <\/p>\n

The free record release concert was the staple to what will be a very successful tour they are about to embark on. Fans through the nation can catch Avenged Sevenfold on tour with Deftones and Ghost B.C. <\/p>\n

Set list:
\nShepherd of Fire
\nCritical Acclaim
\nWelcome to the Family
\nHail to the King
\nDoing Time
\nBuried Alive
\nFiction
\nNightmare
\nThis Means War
\nChapter Four
\nRequiem
\nBeast and the Harlot
\nAfterlife
\nBat Country
\nUnholy Confessions <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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