The Rev's drumming was so unique and sporadic. I really miss his style! :( True Legend

Matt laughing at his voice from this era is giving me life.

Whoever said the drums were overplayed must’ve been someone loving mainstream music lol, they completely led the song, even though everyone else nailed the feeling of it. To this day this song has a drive I won’t forget

I fucking love that solo so much. City of Evil had the best harmonies of any album ever!

I love seeing that mid 2000s fashion in the clips lol

That guitar master-track has been missing for years, which is why they weren't present in the Rock Band/Guitar Hero games. Someone fucked up the handling of the master-tracks at some point.

Jimmy is just being a drum god. Please do afterlife.

1:00 “Didn’t just sound like wanking” Thats it. Thats the one. I can die in peace now.

The Rev looked so calm and relaxed while playing insane drum parts. What a legend. foREVer❤️

RELEASE ALL OF JIMMYS DRUM TRACKS! THANKS ❤

Papa Gates coming in with the links to the unlisted videos, good shit hahaha

Hearing the isolated drum tracks more and more really cements what a incredible one of a kind drummer he really was

2:07 still gives me chills now 🙈🙈

Do a breakdown of Little Piece Of Heaven!!

Ahhhh it's so good to hear those Jimmy parts on their own. You guys rock for making amazing music and these awesome videos. Thanks!

This song is legend. Jimmy was such an amazing drummer. He’ll always be in our hearts.

The reintro drum part is absolutely amazing

Yay! Brian sings at the end! Always a treat to hear him sing! 😊

Please do "Sidewinder", "Second Heartbeat" and/or "Chapter Four"

I remember being floored with the technicality of this record. I was a hardcore kid that liked 7th Trumpet and Waken. I was like “wait this is A7X?” When I heard this on the radio. The whole album was on another level than the previous ones from a technical, tasteful, and songwriting standpoint.

7:20 is how it actually sounds before correcting it woth comp xD

Hearing The Rev isolated on this song is just awesome

Jimmy always made jokes. But when it came time to play he was not distracted and always seemed to kill it. He was an awesome drummer. Brooks is good for A7X noe though since their songs have evolved and Brooks has helped give them their new tone.

I won't see you tonight part 1 and 2!

Shadows is so well spoken...these videos have all been totally gold...all the guys seems cool as fuck and are great musicians and song writers!

The breakdown episodes are so amazing and are truly the best ever!!!!

Its so amazing to see that the video clips from back then of Jimmy and everybody still exist! Bat Country is such a perfect song from songwriting perspective imo, everything fits so well together and the song just grooves from start to end. Typical A7X ingeniousness! Also Matt noticing that some guitar tracks are missing shows how involved he is

Honestly watching these breakdowns makes me appreciate and love their songs even more, just hearing those singled out components of the songs is amazing, hearing their dedication and efforts put into these songs, it’s almost magical for me❤️

05:55 The Rev's masterpiece.

City of Evil is so good could listen to that album on repeat. Started my love for music and The Beast and the Harlot made me want to learn to play guitar

Perfect ending lol

Thanks for all Avenged Sevenfold, your songs are still perfect a few years later.. NOW, A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN PLEAAASE

Always been my favorite Avenged Sevenfold song.

This song (specifically the solo) was what introduced me to Avenged and ever since I heard it I have idolized Gates and Zach

crazy drum part, but when the rev in the stage, doing a concert IT'S MORE CRAZY AND INSANE! #foREVer

The wicked end please, with. Syn and johnny

I wish M Shadows would comment more on his vocal technique since it has been changing a lot with every new album

14 years ago the best album ever was in the charts. 6/6/5 was epic and 14 years later Avenged Sevenfold makes bat country's breakdown, the song who brought me into real music and playing guitar (due to ssx on tour). The first time i was listening it and this SOLO will never be forgotten Thank you A7X

Of course Brian had to steal the spotlight right at the end of the vid 😂

So much talent in each track - all pulled together into the perfect song. Love these breakdowns - thank you!

I'm always curious to hear how Fiction when it's broken down. huge honor if Matt and Syn does a review to it too. I suddenly miss THE REV :(

I can tell they really like this song

The Rev was an absolute BEAST on the drums, he’s my favorite drummer, Syn is my favorite guitar player, Avenged is just the best in my opinion

I love that bit at the end with Synyster fucking around. When you're that musically talented you can make anything sound good.

I just love the tuning and sound of the snare drum in this song. So fitting

I remember the first time I heard this song. It was so fresh and new to me. Absolutely iconic and very memorable!

It should have been *A7X spending 7 minutes finding the lost master lead track for bat country* lol jk I would probably still watch it lmao

Breakdown that leads into the solo is top class, I was always into metal-rock guitar music and that solo made me start playing guitar. 11 years later, and this solo is still top class

Please never stop making these breakdowns..it’s a wonderful gift for your fans!! Also bring Matt in Drinks With Johnny!! Love ya’ll!! 😍😍😍

just love all this videos!!! simply amazing

Seem like the type of guys you would want to hang out with. No rock star attitude. Just music nerds like the rest of us playing in our basement. Kudos guys. Stay solid

ending song gitar is so good for me thanks syn

I want you to release a song again I miss you guys

thank you for playing the re-intro drum part!! that part gives me chills everytime..

Mr shadows never gets old

Enjoying these song break downs 💙💙💙

This was so cool to watch. Top tier choice to overlay the vocals

I left a lengthy comment last video. But this video drove it home on how great Bat Country truly is. Beautiful work and awesome breakdown on the singling out of the sections. #WelcomeToBatCountry

Ahhh the song that got me into a7x, good fucking memories

Do a breakdown of The Wicked End i beg you! :D

I love their songs. It makes me so emotional. 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 they are so good at it!!!

First song I ever heard from them back in 05. Saw the music video late night one night and was hooked

Thank you for showing The Rev's few drum parts. Being a drummer first inspired by Jimmy, it was warming and awesome to see some of his glory acknowledged. Fuck yeah to more breakdowns.

So beautiful and melodic. So cool

One of my favorite outros ever 😍

That solo is pretty tasty. And I honestly believe all the parts of the song gives you this bat vibe that definitely gave people an idea of who A7X were and put you guys on the map for a lot more people.

I love these videos!!

Legendary song from a legendary album

Watching these make me miss rev 😭 RIP buddy!

0:53 : feeling so much pain from Syn's posture

I cant wait for the next album

Thank you, I really needed to see the part at 4:50. Was never 100% sure what was happening there with all the craziness, now I can actually practice it lol

sooo fucking good man thanks for releasing unseen content!!!!!!

perfect song!!! one of the greatest 😍😍😍😍

thank you avenged !

That re-intro drum bit was amazing! Never heard anything quite like it.

I like songs with many different moods. Changing tempos and styles.

Great!!!

Got speechless when syn did his solo.... Dammit!🤘🏻

COE will always be my favorite album because you can hear The Rev from start to finish. Such a unique style.

Oh yeah, part 2!

PLEASE do afterlife ...Love this series

God... those fucking drum parts.. I’m at a loss for words. Not a year goes by that we don’t miss you, Jimmy. I hope you’re proud of what your best friends are doing. We love you.

I'm so glad this song was made cause it made me one of the hardcore fans that Love Avenged no matter what they do or play. #ThankYouA7X

Okay we’re ready for the new album now thanks😉

This is the song that introduced me to A7X. Even metal as a whole. If this song didn’t exist. I don’t know if I would have ever gotten into this amazing genre

amazing

Miss you Rev!!!

Do Dancing Dead please 🙏🙏 or Tension There's no even one song from Diamonds in the Rough to be breakdown yet,and I'll be happy to see some

A little piece of heaven

Masterpiece

Awesome song, the revs fucking beastly

I cannot wait for these guys to be back. Was unfortunate to get the shows cancelled last year but I KNOW it will be worth the wait. I got all my merch and am geared up and ready to go for these guys to come back. Going to see Korn and Alice and Chains together here in a couple months, need Ozzy back too...

Breakdown seize the day

love this tasty jam!!!!!

He sure could play man. Love hearing it on its own.

Yo guys from A7X thanks so much for making these breakdown videos... super fun to watch (especially when you show old clips in the studio). Also love the what you guys are doing at A7Xworld.com

Come on Shadows, Highlight Johnny's bass lines!!!!

I want Zacky to talk about the live at LBC songs to which he made solos!!!

They NEED to do a breakdown of “The Wicked End”.