10 Best Avenged Sevenfold Songs

One of the best metal bands on the planet, but what are their best tracks?

By Jacob Wilkins /

Avenged Sevenfold have been at the forefront of the metal scene for the best part of two decades. Whilst it’s easy to poke fun at their rather ridiculous stage names, the band deserve all the success they’ve had.

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Far from staying in their lane, Avenged Sevenfold have altered their sound a number of times over the years. Indeed, the band have embraced metalcore, heavy metal, groove metal, and progressive metal during their career.

Whilst not every album has been fantastic from start to finish, there’s no doubting the band’s musicianship given how every member stands out both in the studio and in a live setting.

Given Avenged Sevenfold have produced seven studio albums, there are plenty of outstanding tracks in their discography. With the possible exception of their debut album (Sounding the Seventh Trumpet), every record contains a number of tracks that are amongst the band’s best work.

Though Avenged Sevenfold have had a number of huge singles throughout their career (particularly on their fourth and fifth albums), the band’s best material is a mixture of both their biggest hits and some of their more obscure tracks…

10. Afterlife – Avenged Sevenfold (2007)

‘Afterlife’ is one of Avenged Sevenfold’s biggest singles. Written exclusively by the Rev, this track is a ride from start to finish.

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The chorus is a strong contender for the best hook in the band’s discography. Sure, metal purists may find it a little hard to stomach, but for those willing to embrace experimentation, the chorus of ‘Afterlife’ is impossible not to sing along to.

Though the chorus is certainly the catchiest part of the song, ‘Afterlife’ is sprinkled with hooks. The vocal melody during the verses, the frequent use of classical instrumentation, and the Rev’s backing vocals during the bridge are also key highlights.

As for the solo, Synyster Gates delivers one of his most blistering guitar performances on this track. In fairness, the solo does feel a little out of place given the more accessible nature of the rest of the track.

Still, aside from this minor drawback, it’s hard not to love ‘Afterlife’. Indeed, there’s a reason it’s one of the band’s most recognisable songs.

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