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The whims of the music world are constantly changing and leaving bands behind. It can be difficult for a band to stay relevant and many bands turn to publicity stunts to stay in the public’s eye. Avenged Sevenfold has taken a different path to stardom. The band formed in 1999 and yet it seems like a throwback to the 1970s and 1980s in its approach to music. With a focus on old school hard rock/heavy metal and a cultivation of a larger-than-life image, the band sets itself apart from the pack just by existing. Of course, it does not hurt that its music is very good as well. Here is a look at the ten best Avenged Sevenfold songs.

 

10. “This Means War”

 

The song is from the 2013 album Hail to the King and reached the number four spot on the Billboard US Mainstream Rock chart. The song drew criticism from some since it is stylistically similar to the 1993 hit “Sad But True” by Metallica.

 

9. “Unholy Confessions”

 

This single from the 2003 Waking the Fallen album is the first single by Avenged Sevenfold to receive widespread airtime. The song is the only one from that album that is still common in the band’s concerts and the band has played the song live more than any of its other songs.

 

8. “Buried Alive”

 

The song was the final single from the 2010 album Nightmare and the band’s “Buried Alive” tour was named after the song. In addition to the album version, there is an early demo version of the song in which The Rev sang the lead vocals. The song was later finished by lead singer M. Shadows for the album version of the song.

 

7. “Shepherd of Fire”

 

“Shepherd of Fire” is a single from the 2013 album Hail to the King. The song reached the top spot on the Billboard US Mainstream Rock chart and is the theme song for one of the maps in the blockbuster video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops II.”

 

6. “Afterlife”

 

This song from the 2007 self-titled album is about a man who died earlier than he would have liked and must escape from heaven to do the things he wanted to do while living. The song has been featured in several video games over the years.

 

5. “Scream”

 

“Scream was the final single from the band’s 2007 self-titled album and the last single that featured The Rev as drummer. The song was the subject of a contest in which fans submitted music videos for the song that they made for a chance to win band memorabilia.

 

4. “Welcome to the Family”

 

“Welcome to the Family” was the second single off of the 2010 album Nightmare and the second single that did not feature The Rev on drums although he wrote most of the song and the band finished it for inclusion on the album after his death.

 

3. “Burn It Down”

 

This song from 2005's City of Evil tells the story of a man who has been repeatedly betrayed and vows revenge against those who have wronged him. It is the only song on the album that is shorter than five minutes long and was featured on the soundtrack for the motion picture “Saw III.”

 

2. “Hail to the King”

 

The first single from the 2013 album, Hail to the King, is one of the most successful songs for Avenged Sevenfold as it spend eleven weeks atop the charts in both the United States and United Kingdom as it ruled the airwaves in the summer of 2013.

 

1. “Nightmare”

 

The title song for 2010's Nightmare peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is from the perspective of a resident of hell mocking another resident by explaining to him that he is only in hell due to his own misdeeds while he was alive. The song was the first single for the band after the death of its drummer, The Rev, and there are many homages to The Rev in the music video for the song.