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on November 10, 2016
This is the most unique, creative, exploratory, and in-depth work they have ever produced. It's a progressive work of art, delving deep into the nature of humanity (and inhumanity) as a whole and our relation to the universe in time and space. Not for the casual A7X listener. These are by and large not very radio-friendly tunes. The album should be considered a whole, songs can't really be cherry-picked from this one. There is no filler here. Each song is a piece of a larger puzzle that fits together and culminates in a 15-minute mostly instrumental song that concludes with a monologue by famed scientist Neil Degrasse Tyson -- painting a picture of our vast universe and our tiny role within it. In terms of musicianship, every band member is on point in this album and joins the twists and turns through changing time signatures, and even different instruments playing on different time signatures simultaneously (think Tool). It's the most complex thing they've ever done. A7X made an album that's bigger than themselves. While the album is still heavy, fans who are just looking to headbang to riffs will be at a loss with this one.
on December 4, 2016
Has lots of merit on its own, but I like their other albums better. I'm one of those wierdos that thought Diamonds in the Rough was actually one of their best. I loved The Rev's drumming, and I think the new album is much better with Wackerman (ironic drummer name). The overriding theme is cool, but most of the tracks were yawners (not as bad as a Rise Against song, but nothing to make you wanna punch somebody nearby like Vulgar Display of Power).
on December 12, 2016
This album is way better than it has any right to be. Holy crap, I really like it. Like, a lot. I was not expecting very much after Hail to the King, and boy was I blown away by the musicality and talent on display, here. The new drummer is amazing. Get it.
on January 24, 2017
Awesome cd. Love the fact this is not just a radio friendly bunch of songs A7 made an album THEY wanted to do, not some corporate hack
on December 7, 2016
Love this new album by my favorite band. Was mixed about buying it reading mixed reviews but glad I took a chance and got it. Thanks Avenged Seven Fold for another excellent album!!!!!! Buy this album and support them!
on April 6, 2017
These guys keep getting better. Nightmare was the 1st album I really got into them and the last 2 projects they put out I think are really good. They keep climbing up my own personal list of favorite bands.
on December 18, 2016
First of all, this is album caught me by surprise. I'm used to big ticket bands like A7X making sell out albums that get the single played on the radio once an hour, while the other songs are just sub par completely. But this album seems to have stepped away from that, which should speak volumes to the diehard fans who want the old Avenged Sevenfold back. I hear alot of City of Evil influencing this album (I know, hard to believe) but they seem to have gotten back to their roots more this time. That being said, it sounds to me that they went for a much more progressive vibe with one song lasting just over 15 minutes, a background operatic style singing, and even a saxophone.
All in all, 4 star. I was definitely pleased with the album but some songs lack luster while others (Paradigm for example) are very well written songs and give it the 4 star IMO.
Worth the money, but won't blow you away or anything.
All in all, 4 star. I was definitely pleased with the album but some songs lack luster while others (Paradigm for example) are very well written songs and give it the 4 star IMO.
Worth the money, but won't blow you away or anything.
on December 3, 2016
A7X is one my all time favs and I love this band to death. The Stage is actually a really good album and I applaud them for taking chances. Does everything work on this album? Not for Me. The first half of the album is fire and it's definitely old school elements of avenged. The second half is more mellow and it drags at times. I do enjoy The Stage. Just not one of my favorites.
