M Shadows Explains Avenged Sevenfold's New Album Life Is But A Dream…
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2023
- An exclusive preview of our upcoming career spanning conversation with M Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold as he discusses the band's highly anticipated new album Life is But a Dream…
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Thank you all for the kind words. ❤ Stay tuned for the FULL conversation later this month during album release week. You don’t wanna miss it. 🤘🙌
Can't wait!
Great interview, I'm glad you got to talk to him. I do hope that you enjoyed the record and that we will too. I really enjoy the hard work you put into this channel man.
Right. Nothing like on stage. But he didn't sound like that when he was younger.
I genuinely dont remember the last time I was as excited for a record as i am for LIBAD
I love how wildly different the 3 new songs I've heard are. This album is gonna be insane
@@vosoryan 3? 🤓
@@spencerhill712 yeah. The 2 singles and then Game Over which they played live
My favorite band! But I'm not hypped at all, I wish they had worked more on a A7X manner and not be so different. So far the two songs out...I hate them. Absolutely hate them but yeah
@@RicceneENT32eah same, tbh. It's the first songs by them that i haven't liked. I do like "we love you" though, however i don't love it, especially compared to their older stuff. I am excited to hear the rest though, i hope there's songs i will like more compared to the two they've already put out so far. But you i don't like "Nobody" much at all... It's to repetitive for my liking. Definitely not a terrible song, i do like some parts of it, can see why others would like it. Definitely not my taste though 😭 which hurts a little to admit as they're my fave band 😭
Matt is so well spoken, I love seeing how excited he is about this record. It can't release soon enough!
Yeah, you can tell he is really passionate about what he does. That's something a lot of these big pop singers could learn from. When people are in it just for the money, there is a big difference in everything they do and say.
Some of these rockers remind me of when Wayne and Garth meet Alice Cooper
Educated, definitely
This album is going to be insane. The songs that came out already blow my mind. Soooo good.
You won't be disappointed!! It's got some funk, some prog, it's emotive, weird, magical... ahhhh I loved it!! I'm so excited!!!
I actually dislike the vast majority of avenged sevenfold’s discography (mostly outgrew it since my teens) but the two songs that have dropped are amazing and I love the album art. Very excited for it.
I believe so.After knowing that Nobody was written based on death I'm sure this record gonna be dark as hell but in a good way
The album is so good.
I'm very mixed with it.
The progressive splash is really intriguing, but the production hasn't really sold me yet.
Hope the new record changes my mind though
How lucky are you to get to sit down and interview M Shadows!
I don’t take it for granted and it’s 100% due to all of you who watch and support the channel. Extremely grateful.
You've hit the landmark, genuine conversation with one of the best vocalist/musician in the world. I draw a lot from this man. A true inspiration.
I mean matts great but one of the best in the world is a bit of a stretch
@@dreck250 subjective but he is one of the greats of our modern day metal
@@helco2856 to each their own
@@dreck250 🤘🏽
Hearing this reminded me why I love metal so much.. It sounds so cheesy but I've listend to a lot of diffenrent genres and I've never experienced so much depht and so many thoughts behind a single track or album then I did with multiple metal artists. Thats why I love A7X. It's not just simple music, it's pure art.
Thats my opinion behind how much i love prog music its so creative and unique
Avenged has been my favorite band since 2003, and as a long time fan that has grown up with this band, I want to thank you for a FANTASTIC interview.
That's a long time buddy.
Yes sir! My whole right forearm is covered with a death bay tattoo!
he's not gonna fuck you bro. He'll never ever know you even exist, or the concept of you.
I will be honest sense 2006
I have jimmy tattoo on my back
1000/1000 interview. Matt explained it so well. Nobody is everything and nothing all at once - very meditative concept
Matt's discussion of morals is so spot on for me and so perfectly stated. Loved this interview and I can't wait for LIBAD.
Middle age crisis, and looks like a7x passing it pretty bad, hope they get back on track after this long pause, and trying to overthink their life😂
science over religion.
I don't get it though. We still have murderers and rapist etc. Evolution didn't wipe 'em out. Shouldn't there be an authority to protect moral people from immoral people?
Eh, his view on morality is a bit shallow and from his own explanation lacked real challenge. It seems like he went looking for answers in psychedelics and is satisfied with the illusions they brought
Listen to Maynard...tool.same
A7X is about the drop the best prog album of the last decade
I think they did already with the stage
^
I absolutely love A7X. And I listen to a ton of prog. So to reply simply: No.
Haha
settle down buddy
A7X is one of my favorite bands, and has been for a long time. I'm also a long time prog fan. This is sure to be a great record, maybe even flat out phenomenal. But not even close to the best prog record of the decade.
I love listening to Matt talk about his reasoning behind the songs they release. Even if I don’t view life in the same way, he always manages to be succinct and reasonable in his explanations. Could listen to him talk about his craft all day
Dude the songs have been so good so far. You can tell how much they've grown and matured, and this feels like a growth from and evolution of The Stage. I'm so excited, you can feel the passion and skill, and you can hear their message and their new world view shining through. And, as we all knew, he mentions psychs, which is even better man. It changes your mind, changes your life, it's a beautiful thing. It's heroic, I'm happy he's sharing that with us, the world is waking up
Yes!!!
Yup, this is what we all had been waiting for. I believe this record comes out at the right moment in life for most of us. It is very exciting to see how much Matt gets into it and how excited he sounds describing this masterpiece.
That mullet fade hybrid is absolutely magestic . I want one
I just became a A7X fan because of Nobody. When I heard We Love You I was so thankful to hear this new music from them. I went back and listened to their old music and just fell in love with Avenged Sevenfold. Their sound is simply amazing and I am so pumped for this new album. Looking forward to seeing them at MSG this June.
The album is so good!
"Welcome To The Family" 😉
welcome to the family bro. You shoud listen this three songs: Save me, Tonight the World Dies and I won't See you Tonight (part 1 and 2)
kinda strange how such a shitty song got you into the band lol
I love seeing M. Shads, one of my teenage heroes, always evolving one step ahead of me (he’s about eight years older). It’s like he’s always able to conceptualize things I haven’t yet been able to, but am aware of and can feel. This new album is going to be a banger.
Matt Shadows never get old..
He’s just in his 40’s
He literally looks older here.
Never seen his hair this long lol
his beard is trying hard to be adolescent
He’s aged incredibly well, shave his facial hair, cut his hair, he’d look like he hasn’t aged a day
I'll admit, when I first heard Nobody, I was dreading this album but I realized it was because I went into that song with an expectation of hearing something from the self titled and Nightmare era. But after hearing We Love You, those two songs are currently some of my two most played songs on Spotify. Being able to realize that this is what the guys are passionate about (trying new things, challenging themselves, challenging their listeners, etc.) I've become excited to hear the rest. Avenged is definitely one of those bands that can't be kept in a box. They don't want to. They aim to push themselves to different places and they want to take us with them and it's really cool to see. Again, it was all about perspective and not having expectations. Now that I've moved past that, I'm stoked for LIBAD
Really love hearing the thought process of songs, the visuals for the videos, why things come out the way they do etc very interesting to hear these points from one of the people that created them.
Best Interview he has done so far explaining it all. All thanks to your great questions. Goodjob to you both
Thank you ♥️
I've got a feeling that bad haircut is gonna come with a LOT of good friggin music! I can't wait! 🤘
Yep it comes
If you can rock it-blow it up!
I didnt even notice it until I read this lmao ☠
You'll keep waiting then.
Moco likes a7x? Freagin wicked!
I've got a feeling that this record will be considered a classic in a few years.
I don't thinks it's for me
I'd give it less time than that
its gonna be like sgt peppers from the beatles, gonna start off as one of the worst rated albums, then 10 years from now itll be considered one of the greatest albums of all time and a pioneer
@@Snippyyy That's exactly the way I see it
No it is just a mess
Bro he's so well spoken
Can't wait to see the full interview omfg been obsessing over literally every bit of detail and information I could find out about this album
So stoked for this album. Great job on the interview
concept albums that are absorbed in a thousand different ways are produced perfectly. I cant wait to hear the whole thing.
Avenged has been in and out of my music rotation for years, but after these two singles I am looking foward to this album heavy. Great interview
honestly i love how much m shadows explained what it means to him. i’m personally not loving the new a7x direction but i will never stop adoring their creativity and cosmic ideas and themes they put into their songs
it really is a high quality album. You can see the effort on creating something unique. I really appreciate that. So many different genres.
Man who would of thought a random song on myspace back in the day lead to now. I can't wait for this album as a long time fan from my teens now I'm a father and still enjoying the music thanks for all the memories.
I am so hyped for this album. When it releases, I plan on having a nice quiet dark room to be in, my good headphones, and a cold drink to settle into the music, make this a full experience.
I’m going to take some shrooms, wait for them to kick in a bit, sit in my car and listen to it front to back.
@@Preppyabababa damn son
This is the healthiest I've heard his speaking voice for a while, I hope he's looking after it
Its crazy A7X really grew and evolved right along side my music tastes. To me it has felt like every album they released since nightmare perfectly fit the kind of music i was enjoying at the time.
I love prog, avant garde, and just generally genre twisting rock/metal type stuff right now. So far the 2 singles have hit EVERY mark for me and I bet this album will be a masterpiece. hyped
I agree. It's really awesome seeing their music evolve as the band matures. It amazes me that people aren't interested in the new singles since they really feel exciting to me.
The music I've heard so far really plays into the dream sequence, with hard cuts, gradual switches, and a slight ethereal feel. I'm excited to experience the whole thing in due time
Thank you so much Matt for the insight. The songs released so far have been awesome!
Have loved the singles so far. We love you was right up my street. Really creative and different. M explained things well for what are complex topics. Great interview thanks RF!
M. Shadows looks really happy and emotionally healthy. That’s so good. Most metal musicians are most times in dark places when they write, but to see them healthy enough to experiment with different sounds and have fun is always welcomed.
Heavy music does not automatically equal depression. Some musicians just like the way that it sounds, or they make songs that might sound sad to lift OTHER people up.
💯
Can't wait for the full interview. 💜
album was absolute fire
This man and his band inspired me throughout life more then anything. Ask any of my friends and they will instantly tell you who my favorite band is, been obsessed with them since 2005. Long life avenged sevenfold.
A true artist, and it shows in his music
This album is going to break heads. Love where your mindset is at Matt. Very relatable
he's not just a screamy vocalist of a metal band, his insights about life, religions, afterlife, and morals are even more eye-opening than the whole amazing album they did. I think I can really use a therapist like him! 💯🎖
Can't wait to hear the new album
Very insightful. The more I hear and see, the more stoked I am for this album. It's going to be one of those albums that doesn't get stale. That's what I'm most excited about and why I love these guys so much in general. They really give more than just the usual stuff and each of them, on their own, are exquisite musicians in their own right. It's just a perfect storm with these guys.
Closing the interview with the word "Afterlife". Strong video.
im so happy you guys are back
I’m so excited for this record!
I'm looking foward!
Really great insight into the new record. I love these conceptual ideas from Matt. Looking forward to the full interview.
Oh man, this is the same kind of stuff that I think about too. I feel like I'm really gonna enjoy this album. I already like both singles. Great interview.
Super looking forward to this album.
this is so interesting & i can't wait to hear the full album & the full interview this is TOO GOOOD
We love you was a interesting release as a Og fan wasn’t the biggest fan of it but very excited to see the whole album.
Matt's so intelligent and down to earth. I would love to sit down with him and talk about life.
Can’t wait for this! ITS GONNA BE A BANGER FOLKS
I absolutely love this band and I love all of their members for their individual additions to the music.
HOWEVER, after this albums released, I can’t say that I genuinely enjoyed a single song. Much love for you guys and keep doing your own thing, but I won’t be the one to tell you it’s good.
Going to see them tomorrow night. Can’t freakin wait.
From the two songs released I think this will be an experimental banger. Bring it on. AX7 have grown up and are now producing music they want to. Bravo.
Ahhh fuck can’t wait for the full podcast!! I love hearing about the concepts they explore with their music. Awesome!
Can’t wait!
This was incredibly insightful
He seems proud of it. That's a good sign
AWESOME interview
I'm so glad they are still doing music and m.shadows is still singing. Excited to listen to the new album right after this interview lol
I love him so much. You can tell that he is just SO passionate about what A7X makes.
Amazing clip! great interview
Thank you for actually talking about the art. Interviews can sometimes be so superficial. Thank you!
LIBAD is going to be insane and I am so beyond excited for it. I love the excitement and pride whenever the guys discuss the album. It's infectious and so heartening to see.
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But can we talk about the books behind him now? 🧐🧐
What a great interview. You asked a lot of great questions in that segment and I want to listen to more. A7X has been my favorite band because you expect them to be unconventional and uncompromising to what they love to do. It may not be for everyone, but they are one of the most creative and boundary pushing bands that persistently evolve and don’t pander to their fans. They want you to grow with them and tackle some very heavy subject matter.
Everyone is in for a surprise 🔥 I went to the Las Vegas debut and it was amazing ❤️
so HYPED
I’m actually EXCITED for this album!!!
It's about time!!!!
Can't wait for the new album
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream
I am so ready for this album 🙌
Much love and respect ❤
Can't wait
You already know I preordered the vinyl
I’m just waiting for m shadows and the band to direct a movie
Fuck yeah dude I can’t wait
He looks younger than I remembered growing up
I feel like they did this record specifically for me.
I felt the same when I saw the music videos and heard the new songs for the first time
for real this type of thing is exactly what i need right now
Fr fr
Very, very interesting concepts and references!
I can’t wait for this album
I’m always impressed by this man. Incredibly talented
The couple new songs are so fresh and innovative in a great way.
Love that this album is based on life, purpose, depression, enlightenment, power......Just the mixed bag of emotions your start to feel when you step outside yourself for a second.
I have ego deathed several times on mushrooms and once on LSD and what he is saying in that regard totally makes sense. You start to think about yourself as being a part of this world as a whole versus just focusing on yourself. You realize that your purpose isn't merely to live, reproduce, then die.....What I gathered is that your purpose is to make the most out of your life and how you can contribute a positive energy to those around you and all the other living things on this planet. If you focus on death, then the aspects of death and fear become your reality.....sadness, depression, withering away slowly until you are an empty shell going through the motions. Being happy doesn't require you to better your life situation (though that may help)...Being happy comes in the form of taking the situation you are in and making the most of it. We all want more in life, but those aspects/possessions don't define our purpose and shouldn't define our happiness in the big scope of things.
Awesome interview my dude, happy you got the chance to talk to M Shadows about the album!
I'm excited about this album. The topics are some that I think about the most everyday
This is the challenge. Love and live knowing this is your one shot-the next time around if you succeed in this life you get more power.
Love how Matt is so humble and down to earth. Cool ass dude for sure.
A definite cannot wait. The last album was pole position for a long time but the first two songs of this work is really incredible. 4 hrs to go!
I love the concept and I really appreciate the balls to go full experimental and to try new things, sounds, imagery.
👏
Woow that's exactly how I see the world, I'm so excited
Rock feed !! You did a god dam good work since the start and you have somthing to be pround . thx soo mutch for those years of feed and that episode show me how pro you became!! A7x is my life music trak and im sooo excited for this album!!
I could listen to this topic for days 🤍
released on my birthday! you made my birthday so much better
Cant wait to see you live in Ottawa