It has been awhile since we have shed light on our current doings. Well here is a long awaited update into the world of A7X..

We came off of the road amidst one of the most turbulent times in history. Everything going on around us was overwhelming, frightening, frustrating and confusing. I must confess that it was also very exciting to me. I’m sure you can share my sentiment. We have been focused on only one thing, writing and preparing to record what to me is our most personal and epic Avenged Sevenfold album. The reason is the fact that everything happening around us in the entire world might be a once in a life time source of inspiration and direction. We have been harnessing every aspect of what makes A7X truly unrelenting and building off of that. I don’t think we sleep too much anymore because of the excitement we feel while writing this album. Only a world spinning out of control could inspire the music and vision we have now. Once again it is fucking exciting. We will continue finalizing our songs until we feel every note does both You as well as Us justice. We are also in the final stages of solidifying our production team, studios and engineers so that the second the axe falls and the album is written we will spend day and night in the studio until it is complete. This album will definitely take you on a very dark journey...
Sincerely
Zacky Vengeance

Bloody Disgusting got a special Halloween treat for you to kick off this holiday weekend. You'll find the "Top 10 Halloween Songs of Avenged Sevenfold", a list compiled by the entire band with an explanation for each selection by rhythm guitarist and harmony vocalist Zacky Vengeance! You can enjoy a sample of each track. CLICK HERE to check it out! Happy Halloween!

Still waiting to get the "ALL EXCESS" DVD on iTunes? Well now you can so go get it now. Avenged Sevenfold's "ALL EXCESS" is available now on iTunes HERE! "ALL EXCESS" offers a rare glimpse into A7X's roots, what it's like to live on the road for years, and documents why the band have been able to forge such a stron relationship with their army of fans.

We told you there was another contest up our sleeves! Halloween is this weekend and you better be dressing up in your favorite costume! We want to see them so send your entries to a7xcontest@gmail.com by November 2. Winners will receive one merch product autographed by A7X.

Also, do you have a picture of Avenged Sevenfold from a Halloween show or Scream Awards? Send it to a7xtourpicture@gmail.com and we will add them to myspace! Don't forget to include your name and date of the event!

You have one week to get all this done so hurry up!

Halloween is almost here and we want to see your best A7X pumpkin. Send us your entries to a7xcontest@gmail.com by October 25. Winners will receive one merch product autographed by A7X. It only lasts for one week so get out there and get carving today!

Did you miss the kick ass performance from A7X at Sonisphere this year? WellCLICK HERE to watch an exclusive performance of Avenged Sevenfold playing "Almost Easy" at Sonisphere 2009!

Get ready for school by getting your A7X gear now!

Did you miss out on seeing A7X at Sonisphere last weekend? Well don't worry if you live in the UK and still want to rock to the show, then be sure to tune in on August 14 to watch it. The show will be "packed with raw backstage footage, exclusive interviews and full-on, high-def, multi-camera live performances" so don't miss it! For more info CLICK HERE!

The Used have announced a limited-edition preorder of their new album “Artwork”. The exclusive package, of which only 3000 were made, will be available starting
HERE today!

The CD/DVD package contains the full “Artwork” album, a DVD with behind the scenes footage, a 20-page expanded booklet, an exclusive “Artwork” t-shirt and a limited edition SINGED 18x24 band poster. It also includes TWO never before heard exclusive B-SIDES: “In A Needle” and “On the Cross (Save Yourself Mix).” The tracks will be digitally delivered on August 25th. Order yours
HERE today!

Hello everyone -
I realize that with the last record we stayed away from personally updating you guys with loads of information about how we were doing and about how the tours were going. We stayed away from doing too many interviews, radio and T.V. spots, trying not to overexpose ourselves. Not seeing ourselves everywhere and hearing about stupid shit we've said has generally made us happier people, much unlike the "City of Evil" record cycle. But I feel in doing so we have stopped communicating with the people that truly care about this band, the fans. So I'm gonna try to make these updates a little more frequently.

First I wanna say we had a great time touring this record. From the first tour in clubs, to headlining "Taste of Chaos", to going out with Iron Maiden in Europe, to finishing it up with Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Burn Halo, Shinedown, Saving Abel and Rev Theory. We've made some great new friends and just had a great time playing to you guys every night. Rock on the Range and opening for Metallica in Mexico City were just added bonuses. We are gonna start rehearsing here in a couple days to get ready for Sonisphere over in the U.K and Ireland. We are looking forward to that.

We have been relaxing after almost 20 months of straight touring, but we have also been throwing around a lot of ideas for the new album. I think after we get back from the U.K. we will be able to fully get into this writing process. I'd hate to say more and start speculation and rumors this early in the process so thats all I'll say about the album. Time flies and you'll have a new record on your ipod before you know it, so be patient.

Since we've been home I've been working on a song with Slash for his solo album. It's a killer track and he plays some of the most technical stuff I've ever heard from him.
But since it's his record and not mine, more updates will have to come from him. "Waking the Fallen" went gold today and though we don't talk about record sales much, this feels like a huge accomplishment. That record sold 3,000 copies the first week and is now well over 500,000 copies. In a day when music is virtually free, its a huge testament to the fans we have and the dedication they have given us for 10 years. Thanks guys and girls, we look forward to 10 more!

-Shadows