Avenged Sevenfold’s isolated tracks highlight their twin-guitar harmonies, M. Shadows’ vocals and the late Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan’s drumming. Hear Afterlife, Nightmare, Scream, Fiction and Critical Acclaim broken down by part.
Avenged Sevenfold isolated tracks on Multitrack Master
| Song | Isolated parts |
|---|---|
| Critical Acclaim | The Rev drums and vocals only |
| Nightmare | vocal only and guitar only |
| Afterlife | multitrack |
| Scream | guitar, backing vocal |
| Fiction | vocal only |
What to listen for in Avenged Sevenfold’s isolated tracks
- Harmonized leads. Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance often play leads in harmony; guitar-only tracks show both lines.
- The Rev’s drumming and vocals. Critical Acclaim isolates his drums and backing vocals together.
- Fiction. The last song The Rev wrote before his death in 2009. The vocal-only version is especially affecting.
About Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold formed in Huntington Beach, California, in 1999. Albums such as City of Evil (2005), Avenged Sevenfold (2007) and Nightmare (2010) made them one of the leading American metal bands. After drummer The Rev died in 2009, Mike Portnoy played drums on Nightmare.
Avenged Sevenfold at a glance
Genre
Heavy metal, progressive metal, hard rock, metalcore
Labels
Good Life
Hopeless
Warner Bros.
Capitol
Artist Website Link: http://avengedsevenfold.com/
Discography
Sounding the Seventh Trumpet – Released: July 24, 2001
Waking the Fallen – Released: August 26, 2003
City of Evil – Released: June 6, 2005
Avenged Sevenfold – Released: October 30, 2007
Nightmare – Released: July 27, 2010
Hail to the King – Released: August 23, 2013
The Stage – Released: October 28, 2016
MultiTracks
Critical Acclaim (Rev drums and vocals only) – Avenged Sevenfold
Nightmare (guitar only) – Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold | Afterlife (multitrack)
Avenged Sevenfold | Scream (guitar, backing vocal)
Avenged Sevenfold | Fiction (vocal only)
Avenged Sevenfold isolated tracks: FAQ
Who played drums on Nightmare?
Mike Portnoy recorded the drums on the 2010 album Nightmare, following The Rev’s death.
Who are Avenged Sevenfold’s guitarists?
Synyster Gates (lead) and Zacky Vengeance (rhythm).
What was The Rev’s last song?
Fiction, from Nightmare.
Want to make your own isolated track of any song? See our guide: Isolated Tracks: What They Are, Where They Come From and How to Make Your Own.