City Of Evil
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City Of Evil is the third studio album by the hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold. The album sold 750.000 copies in the U.S. alone.
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About
City Of Evil was released on June 07, 2005 under Hopeless records. The became a big hit in the U.S. The first single in the album "Burn It Down" hit no.22 on the UK Rock Chart. The track was also featured in the Saw III soundtrack. The second single "Bat Country" peaked no.2 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. The single was used in several video games like NHL 06, Madden NFL 06 and SSX On Tour. The third single "Beast and the Harlot" hit no.19 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. It was also featured in the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 video game Guitar Hero II. The last single "Seize the Day" ranked no.17 on the US Mainstream Rock chart.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MTV Video Music Award | Best New Artist for "Bat Country" |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Mainstream Rock Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Bat Country | 2 | 60 |
| 2006 | Beast & The Harlot | 19 | |
| 2006 | Seize The Day | 17 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Avenged Sevenfold Primary Artist
Bruce Dukov Violin
Alan Grunfeld Violin
Victor Lawrence Cello
David Low Cello
Sally Stevens Choir, Chorus
Matt Funes Viola
Liane Mautner Violin
Sean Sullivan Choir, Chorus
David Mergen Cello
Samuel Formicola Violin
Mark Robertson Violin
David F. Walther Viola
Synyster Gates Guitar, Piano, Background Vocals, Group Member
Zacky Vengeance Guitar, Background Vocals, Group Member
Zachary Biggs Choir, Chorus
Samuel Fischer Violin
Technical Credits
Scott Gilman Producer, Orchestration
Mike Fasano Drum Technician
Jeannine Wagner Choir Captain
Fred Archambault Producer
Casey Howard Cover Art
Synyster Gates Orchestration, Vocal Producer
Nick Cosmi Artwork
M. Shadows Orchestration, Vocal Producer
Trivia
- City Of Evil ranked number 63 on the October 2006 issue of Guitar World magazine's list of the 100 greatest guitar albums of all time.
- City Of Evil got its name from the lyric in "Beast and the Harlot,".
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Song Meanings
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Alternative | Rock
