Hail to the King

I admit, the first time I heard the single "Hail to the King" I was scared. I wanted something that was more Bat Country, I wanted something with The Rev's type of writing, I wanted the ultimate Avenged Sevenfold album. Though I always loved classic metal, I really wasn't sure how to feel about the song. After a few listens, I got into it, but I was still fearful before the albums was released.But on release day, I immediately downloaded the album and waited till I had time to listen to the whole album straight from the beginning, hell, I'd turn down my XM Radio to 0 when "Planets" or "This Means War" would come on. I wanted my listen to be as fresh as possible (title song didn't count to me as that was more like the trailer to the album). So when I actually sat down to listen to it, I was star struck. Once I stopped thinking about what I was afraid of what the album wouldn't have (it would have been unfair to ask of them to write like the friend they lost, that we all lost) I started to love it. It was dark, it was medieval, and it was a strong classic metal album. This was something I didn't know I wanted. It brought back my hope that metal would return to the roots of it all.The album has a strong central theme, a story, something I crave and love. When I play this album, I can't help but think and feel of the Skeleton King from Diablo and Diablo 3. It's a gothic taste while still retaining that Metallica feel, that Led Zeppelin inspiration, and that Black Sabbath heart. Though "This Means War" does sound too much like "Sad But True" by Metallica, it's still unique enough to stand mostly on its own. "Shepard of War" is an awesome start to the album, like a war cry for what's to come. "Doing Time" I'm not entirely sold on, but it's still a fun song and has more of that high energy. The rest of the album is great.However, the songs that stuck out to me was "Hail to the King" "Coming Home" "Planets" (the creepiest of them all) and "Acid Rain" as each has a very distinct sound and brings the album together. However, my favorite song is by far "Heretic" as it does have the most Avenged Sevenfold feel to it and some of the best guitar playing on the album. I love this album and I know a lot of other fans may hate it, but we can't choose how our favorite artist chooses to grow. That was my mistake when I listened to the single "Hail to the King" and that's very unfair to Avenged Sevenfold. They are growing whether we like it or not and I have to say, you guys are great and thanks for delivering one of my favorite albums of all time. I wish Arrin was given a better chance to show his true chops, but I do understand more articulate drum beats may have broke the classic feel to this album.Either way, I say only one thing to Avenged Sevenfold and this album, Hail to the F***ing King!

Came in perfect condition for the price, the album itself is a great mix of tracks which offer awesome riffs and vocals. If you enjoy A7X or just are beginning your journey into them, this is the best start.

Great album just was I was expecting.

Alright listen to it. The way they went for this album is way better than I had expected although I like the explicit or spicy language better on prior albums, just because if I wanted to listen to a radio album I would buy everything at walmart. It doesnt mean im an idiot for enjoying spice that is done well.Now I took me back in the day I get the feel and the vibe for this album very well done, when going into this album the little sound bites dont do it justice on here I had to youtube the entire cd because those 30 sec clips just put me on the fence. And hey I ended up buying becaue you need to take what they said they were gonna give you this time around and take it for what it is simple and well done.I personally was hoping for a double cd like sod we would get this cd the 6m to a yr. Later we get a cd the keeps to what brought them to the table crazy fun s***. I can keep wishing thou.I really cant see why alot of are people hating on the new kid by saying he suck hes not like this guy or this guy. this is the way the band wanted this cd how is that his fault with the simplicity of the drums.Im not going to put down the opinions of the people who dont like the album by sy saying the true ax7 will enjoy. Thats bull s*** just because you dont have unicorns and fluffy bunnys and rainbows to shove up are favorite band of yours ass doesnt mean you not a fan now or ever where. So support what you like or dont like. They can handle criticism otherwise they would be in this business if they cant then they should quit.So well done fellas now how about a country style cd I loved dear god. It was way better than any country at the time you could make it a double cd sowe would have this awesome country cd by you and a insane your older style cd for who enjoy spice.Also I used to be big into wrestling if triple h fights at wrestlemania and doesnt come out to a live performance of hail to the king. Then im probably not gonna buy the ppv I know it sounds stupid but hey ive paid for way less of a show although I was expecting better instead of meh lately for the wm.