City of Evil

Avenged Sevenfold

City of Evil

RELEASED: June 06, 2005
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Beast and the Harlot 5:40 2. Burn It Down 4:58 3. Blinded in Chains 6:34 4. Bat Country 5:13 5. Trashed and Scattered 5:53 6. Seize the Day 5:32 7. Sidewinder 7:01 8. The Wicked End 7:10 9. Strength of the World 9:14 10. Betrayed 6:47 11. M.I.A. 8:46
City of Evil is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, released on June 7, 2005. The album showcases a shift in the band's musical style, incorporating more melodic elements and a focus on guitar solos, influenced by the classic heavy metal sound. The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious songwriting and production, ultimately solidifying Avenged Sevenfold's place in the heavy metal genre. The album features hit singles such as 'Bat Country' and 'Beast and the Harlot', which helped to elevate the band's popularity and establish them in the mainstream music scene.