Breakdown is back and we're throwing it back to the "City of Evil" days with "Beast and the Harlot." Directed & Edited by Rafa Alcantara Produced by Alex Reese & TWENTYFOURCORE Productions
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@susshexe79875 жыл бұрын
I can't stress enough how much I love Brooks. Look at him! He is such a god-like drummer, he influenced Jimmy's work and now he's showing all of this respect for him, saying how much he enjoys playing what The Rev created because of how original and challenging it is. I mean... Dude, I freakin' hail Brooks Wackerman.
@MarwanAbdElghany5 жыл бұрын
Indeed i love his work in Bad Religion a lot
@danlc955 жыл бұрын
Bad 4 Good was awesome too. I was really inspired by thay album.
@Garf2O5 жыл бұрын
Nah you just want in his pants cause that shiny forehead got you in trance dance monkey dance
@synchro57924 жыл бұрын
Justin Rios Boy he’d shit on any bullshit drummer you could even dream of. I guarantee it
@TheJayLordx4 жыл бұрын
I never thought I'd be happy with any drummer they got after Jimmy. But Brooks is a really cool, respectful guy and such a talented, clever drummer. I may not be as avid a follower as I was back in the day but I couldn't respect the five of them any more than I already do. Total legends.
@ColeRolland5 жыл бұрын
This series is phenomenal!! Absolutely loving it.
@over_killerpro135 жыл бұрын
Cole Rolland hi!!!! I love your channel dude u should do a cover of so far away!!!
@Titanner6665 жыл бұрын
Cole Rolland ayyyy
@wedoalittletrolling99115 жыл бұрын
:)
@projectmaker88325 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, he's coming here too
@dannykeith57195 жыл бұрын
me too
@bakazyuranger5 жыл бұрын
I love that you can see how much Syn genuinely cared about Jimmy. I bet he couldn't wait to make a whole video to brag about his best friend
@justinsayswtf4 жыл бұрын
Syn definitely seemed interested to get the point of view of a drummer, because it really helps give the closest thing we'll get to a true insight into Jimmy's parts in this song. Syn probably was as excited for this episode as we were! Plus, yeah, Jimmy was unquestionably an amazing drummer. I can tell Syn really appreciated the respect Brooks showed Jimmy throughout this whole video. It's nice to see.
@THernane5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see Brooks talking about his part in Fermi Paradox. I think those drums are so weird and challenging like an art piece in itself.
@LautaroQ28125 жыл бұрын
I truly hate that song, specially after hearing so much ABR, coming into that weird blast beat was... strange to say the least. So I want to see his commentary as well! :D
@TheDemonicHorseman5 жыл бұрын
That’s the song that made me respect Brooks.
@cyansaint5 жыл бұрын
Tge chorus is chill as fuck with the double kick and guitar
@KoreanKush5 жыл бұрын
Syn’s guitar solo in that song will always give me goosebumps no matter how many times I listen to it, literally a masterpiece
@TheDemonicHorseman5 жыл бұрын
iTryLess there’s nothing that Syn can’t do.
@tommy782475 жыл бұрын
I love at like 5:48 how syn is trying to match the beat and struggling and brooks is just doing it with his fingers like no big deal
@guilhermemarcondes14765 жыл бұрын
Please breakdown the most underrated A7X song-Sidewinder!!
@brandonmartin83055 жыл бұрын
Right? I know a lot of people consider City of Evil studio magic but I think Sidewinder, strength of the world, the wicked end, and betrayed some extremely underrated songs. I wish they would incorporate them into the live set
@nielschrnielsen45945 жыл бұрын
Yes omg!
@matheusvinhot16315 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@jimmoore11955 жыл бұрын
NAILED IT! Agreed 100%
@Ferrero1916035 жыл бұрын
Fuck yeah!! That song is a masterpiece
@TheSunPeeledDown5 жыл бұрын
Brooks and the harlot
@juanroamillan5 жыл бұрын
* Papa Gates likes this comment *
@mauystraycat5 жыл бұрын
I just can't stop laughing 🤣🤣🤣
@BenyGoldsmith5 жыл бұрын
i like that one
@thelonewolf74435 жыл бұрын
😂😭🤣
@yayaya91835 жыл бұрын
LOL😂
@handler8035 жыл бұрын
Gotta admit, at first I wasn't on-board with Brooks but after seeing his work on A7X as well as what Syn said at 2:35-2:37 ""He (The Rev) was influenced by you", I fully realize that Brooks is the perfect fit for this band, moving forward. On a side note, I would love it if for a future breakdown episode, they invite Portnoy to choose one song off Nightmare wherein he can talk about The Rev's demo
@DariusKhan5 жыл бұрын
I think he's a great fit. Obviously he's got the chops and the drums on the stage are incredible, but all round he's a lot better fit than the last 2 drummers and I hope he stays with them.
@5.0coyote675 жыл бұрын
Yes, Brooks is an awesome fit. They are a lot alike.
@JudasPriest825 жыл бұрын
I'm glad they got a great drummer but I feel like they got him way too down the line, like they got Arin somebody nobody knew anything about because they wanted to be old school and get somebody no one knew about and it did nothing for them, like it was the most unnecessary move in their career we don't want Portnoy because he has a name and then years later we want to get somebody who has a better name in the music world, and then drop Arin for no reason to where he's just like "what the fuck" even though at the time I thought he wasn't a good replacement for Jimmy but still Avenged has an odd way of handling things
@jherriff5 жыл бұрын
@@JudasPriest82 what are you even trying to say here? lol
@JudasPriest825 жыл бұрын
@@jherriff don't get blitzed as shit and try to write a comment on KZfaq
@jakelee64915 жыл бұрын
Love this series! I'd love to see Exist, Save Me, or Strength of the World.
@trentschlick32615 жыл бұрын
Exist would take HOURS to do
@Bloorgusgoorge5 жыл бұрын
There would be like 10 parts
@waluigisbean31485 жыл бұрын
They would need like 50 parts for Exist
@Werewolf9145 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@sofsof78425 жыл бұрын
I'm also waiting for Save Me, nothing beats that song
@JSkeleton5 жыл бұрын
Man, I miss The Rev :( Nice to see Brooks respect Jimmy's work so much! foREVer \m/
@kuattriyanto34415 жыл бұрын
\m/
@giuseppesfregola10615 жыл бұрын
\M/
@iwritejoshlerandpeterickno50912 жыл бұрын
\m/
@richardibrahim84045 жыл бұрын
"You can correct me if I'm wrong". My God, syn was so humble asf
@danielceci85985 жыл бұрын
You gotta make of Save Me.
@Jaylien645 жыл бұрын
agreed
@hazardgaminghg1225 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see that
@Papada005 жыл бұрын
I dont really get the obsession with "Save me". Anybody can explain why that song is so great?
@DariusKhan5 жыл бұрын
@@Papada00 often hard to put into words why you like a song- whilst it's a long song, it's not too repetitive with several different sections and a wide range of dynamics, all with great riffs, singing and drumming. The whole thing is then put together so well. The thing that grabbed me the most was the beat at the start and how the kick keeps the fair complex pattern even when it goes to double time. Also like the lyrics. My brother wasn't fussed about the track at first but now he rates it, so possibly a grower for some. There you are - put into words badly.
@JoseCruz-dk3fi5 жыл бұрын
Save Me >>> Exist
@A7XEntertainment5 жыл бұрын
Keep 'em coming!
@jerby13555 жыл бұрын
A7XEntertainment its you again
@stevent52295 жыл бұрын
200th like!
@alexsh_125 жыл бұрын
Let us all die peacefully and breakdown Fermi Paradox
@drake.hansen5 жыл бұрын
Imagine if the rev kept evolving as a drummer up to today
@Ranger.TomGunna5 жыл бұрын
He'd be mentioned with Buddy Rich if he were still alive and progressing to this day
@JordyFern4 жыл бұрын
His progressions and contributions as far as they go are already legendary. He was an amazingly talented and creative drummer and musician. Of course there is always the "what could have been?" I believe he made more of a mark on this world than most drummers throughout history. The technology world has and will continue to exponentially grow his work.
@tatianagois72913 жыл бұрын
he would be at Brooks' level. maybe even surpassing it
@prodbyecho_3 жыл бұрын
@@tatianagois7291 he was better than Brooks lol. Brooks fucked up many a7x songs while performing them
@quartratic23893 жыл бұрын
@@prodbyecho_ Bruh what Brooks is much better than the Rev
@ElDroggoSuperior5 жыл бұрын
5:57 “Bleeububaarhhhl” “y e a”
@screambluemurder1015 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@esau8175 жыл бұрын
Love how Brooks talks about Jim's drumming, he respects the man
@JokerCat95 жыл бұрын
I love how knowledgeable Syn is about drums!
@kurtrosenthal63135 жыл бұрын
Pumped for this jimmy is why I started drumming. Absolutely blown away by his skills.
@kurtrosenthal63135 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome I never actually realized that the solo was polyrhythmic. Fascinating because I actually focus so much on polyrhythmic relationships in my drumming. And of course I would be excited to here more about his drumming.
@dianastamos44394 жыл бұрын
kurt Rosenthal Syn is why I started playing electric guitar (although it’s been a very long time since I played). I heard his solo in Bat Country and I fell in love.
@sharktankplus4 жыл бұрын
Facts same! So awkward and brilliant!!!
@JZJ7777 Жыл бұрын
I’m always blown away by his skills too. Every time I listen to a song that he did drums for, I’m amazed.
@nnmrtin84262 жыл бұрын
Oh my God that story about how Brooks first saw A7X and he was sitting behind Jimmy and saw how Jimmy executed the drum solo of this song is just sooooo wholesome!!!
@mandrew201115 жыл бұрын
Now we need a video of brooks breaking down the drum fills and playing them slowly so everyone can learn them 😵
@luigitedjoputro30565 жыл бұрын
this needs to happen !
@DankoHidalgo5 жыл бұрын
Why? It's not like they're as difficult at to dedicate them a video
@hazardgaminghg1224 жыл бұрын
@@DankoHidalgo it would be cool to hear what Brooks has to say about Jimmy's drumming.
@fixxxer34565 жыл бұрын
It's so cool that The Rev still lives on through the tracks he left behind. It's like a little part of him is still here with us.
@TheRealHaloLover5 жыл бұрын
I always loved The Rev's foot work, so dynamic and controlled very furious.
@x9ine1315 жыл бұрын
Dude I was just thinking, Imagine if it was Jimmy breaking it all down for us... 😢😖 Also if it was Jimmy and Brian breaking it down, shit would’ve been funny as hell 😂🤣 but Huuuge respect and props to Brooks for helping break it down and helping out these guys, 🤟🏼 foREVer
@nathan21304 жыл бұрын
I love that the first 4 tracks of City of Evil slide right into each other. The gap-less playback makes it so great.
@jordanqueen68975 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a breakdown of MIA. Really underrated song.
@mikebarnes74415 жыл бұрын
Lol
@rebecasonata5 жыл бұрын
Right with yah! I LOVE That song, they managed to take the obvious Maiden influence and turn it into obvious A7x awesomeness
@JZJ77775 ай бұрын
Yes! I love MIA!
@greenday30915 жыл бұрын
Jimmy was just a mad fucking genius! To hear the admiration that Brooks has for Jimmy, is just warming.
@A7XBIGGESTFAN155 жыл бұрын
I wish they would do a whole album breakdown of City of Evil. There are probably so many hidden gems throughout each song! Easily one of the best drumming albums ever. RIP the Rev!
@danlc955 жыл бұрын
Brooks solo in Tyre Kickin by Bad 4 Good was also insane. Especially considering he was like 13 when he recorded it. If anybody had to take over for the great Rev, I'm glad it was Brooks. He's phenomenal with them.
@ElucidYT3 жыл бұрын
6:07 Brooks is giving Syn SERIOUS "fuck me" eyes
@JoeyJordisonLover4 ай бұрын
Bro, WHAT💀
@RevCynycterCyxx5 жыл бұрын
This is why The Rev is my favorite drummer. Very unique style. Miss him so much
@TranzparentMethods Жыл бұрын
4:48 the most freeform jazz metal solo EVER!!! Especially at .5x
@BlueFlameBird5 жыл бұрын
I'm not even a drummer but the drums for this song are my absolute favorite
@SilentNote5 жыл бұрын
Man this episode kinda puts a "magnifying glass/ lens" into drum parts which NOW it's possible to appreciate even MORE, because we KNOW the STRUCTURE and TECHNIQUES behind it !!! THANKS GUYS !!!
@jwspitz355 жыл бұрын
Save Me, The Wicked End, or Sidewinder would be awesome to see, I love this series so far
@JacobC4794 ай бұрын
The Wicked End would be great. Still wish I could learn that solo lol
@soflaav8r5 жыл бұрын
Brooks is one of those people that don't say a lot, but when they do, everyone listens.
@maimoonayawer88395 жыл бұрын
Jimmy was a backstreet boys fan? I love him even more now. Hahaha! Lots of love from Pakistan.
@vasugandharv49435 жыл бұрын
yeah bro... hell💖 love from india
@deez73025 жыл бұрын
oakteeth buckshart fucking dick 😂😂😂😂😂
@illRabie5 жыл бұрын
I come in to these videos and every time i learn multiple new things, I appreciate guys really big fan!
@alexb50205 жыл бұрын
Let Johnny talk about his favorite bass riffs. Satisfy us bass playersssss
@luigitedjoputro30565 жыл бұрын
i guess that would be burn it down solo, or scream
@khairowensullivan28425 жыл бұрын
2006, I was 10. Saw Beast and The Harlot on KZfaq. Jimmy made me a drummer and musician instantly. Great song and the drums are a mix of all genres I love. Punk, black metal and rock n roll, all in one. It's also the day I was introduced to metal. \m/
@andrewpappas93115 жыл бұрын
"A Little Piece of Heaven" or their cover of "Wish You Were Here" would be awesome
@vasugandharv49435 жыл бұрын
yeahh bro... hell💖 love from india
@mrslippyfist91555 жыл бұрын
Wish You Were Here wasn't even their song. It was a cover of a Pink Floyd song what more could you say about it really when you probably could see a video of Pink Floyd talking about it. It would probably be a short video.
@andrewpappas93115 жыл бұрын
@@mrslippyfist9155 I know who it was originally by, Pink Floyd is one of my favourite bands. I'm just saying it'd be interesting to hear them talk about why they wanted to cover it
@ericdaugherty5235 жыл бұрын
Andrew Pappas That would be cooled, but it is a fairly simple song. The intro solo would be the most complex part.
@rosefunk4666 Жыл бұрын
I love how Jimmy busted his ass for them he didn’t care how much pain he was in he kept going and playing harder and more quicker he’s the one who made them who they are now without his skills and his pushing they’d never be where they are today blessed to say Jimmy was always working hard and helping them as well I love him for everything he has done and did for them foREVer
@justinbowen11833 жыл бұрын
Brooks seems like such a calm relaxed dude to be around. He's so calm and yet so professional and so intuitive with what he says I could probably ask him about music for days and not get bored. Him and Brian are a perfect guitar and drummer relationship/combination.
@RokoRage5 жыл бұрын
This song has different styles, It sounds not too metal but It has a metal attitude and a gothic kind of feel, One of brilliant work!
@lukeshirtliff78612 жыл бұрын
that snare is tight! stands out in the mix
@rubenpescadinha44475 жыл бұрын
SAVE ME!
@IvanIvanov-qx5oz5 жыл бұрын
*whispering:* no.
@hazardgaminghg1224 жыл бұрын
@@IvanIvanov-qx5oz too late, they did, it's a great song.
@pascalschulz58945 жыл бұрын
I love Brooks smile while listening to those drum parts!
@americanmetalhead73185 жыл бұрын
I love Brooks Wackerman, he’s so good and extremly knowledgable.
@koalaband72465 жыл бұрын
I love the snare sound of this whole album
@RandomHeroSpotting4 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine how proud and honoured Jimmy would be to see and hear Brooks talking incredible high of him ❤ As Syn said, Brooks was a big influence on Jimmy, to see his face with amazement just shows the talent of The Rev! I'm so happy that Brooks can be in this band now! They got their sound back 😊 Still to this day can't get over his passing, one of those losses that we will never get over ❤ This is incredible and I would love to hear a breakdown on so much more of his work 😊
@jesslikescoffee245 жыл бұрын
I’m loving all of this breakdown content. If you’re ever up for it, I’d be totally happy to buy a compilation of all these on hard copy.
@freakvandemaand5 жыл бұрын
Love to see old a7x stuff again, and feels great to see Jimmy again, feels like he's still with us again :)
@coreymakesmusic96915 жыл бұрын
I would love to see Warmness On The Soul, To End The Rapture from Sounding The Seventh Trumpet and I won't see you tonight parts 1&2 from Waking the Fallen
@cowpker4life3335 жыл бұрын
never going happen. maybe ch. 4 or unholy confusion but nothing else before that.
@mrslippyfist91555 жыл бұрын
I wanna see Turn The Other Way...
@undeadfbgew5 жыл бұрын
Warmness On The Soul was my first dance at my wedding ❤️
@mrslippyfist91555 жыл бұрын
@@undeadfbgew i would use that too and then I'd play the rest of the sounding the seventh trumpet album too
@isaacraid99755 жыл бұрын
Matt said on instagram that they cant find the tapes for Sounding The Seventh Trumpet but the plan is to break down all songs eventually
@tylerphillips5035 жыл бұрын
I didn't know Brooks and The Rev had a connection before like being fans of each other until this video. Is there more on it?
@BananaToad3 жыл бұрын
im looking back on this video almost 2 years and im realizing that syn doesnt give a fuck, he keeps the hat on during recording.
@alyssan.52645 жыл бұрын
2:03 3:28 Syn beatboxing lmaoo. ❤️
@chrisoberg68885 жыл бұрын
I’m so gifted to have seen jimmy live at warped tour 07...long live the king.
@attentionlabel5 жыл бұрын
What a pleasure seeing these breakdowns! Thanks for making these videos!
@Nga_Babaye4 жыл бұрын
A7X members are the most authentic and genuine men in the business. Learning a lot from this series. Hopefully, I'll produce an album one day.
@LukeDatema5 жыл бұрын
Those combinations of 4 on the snare and kick drum are insane at that tempo. You have to do it PERFECTLY or it will sound awful. So amazing!
@nerdjoy73 Жыл бұрын
Brooks is such a class act.
@kaleajadesilver89185 жыл бұрын
Chapter 4 breaking down . ^___^
@danielornelas35205 жыл бұрын
Nice pick brooks! We please need more Clips/videos of jimmy drumming! Jimmy was Backstreet Boys fan...! Simply amazing! 😂
@user-cb7jq6rv1j3 жыл бұрын
love how Gates just lets the guitar n bass lines just run, and monitors Brooks face for signs of annoyance;) lol
@jakelane94872 жыл бұрын
It's so funny that Syn is such a monster guitar player, but is pretty in-dark like the rest of us as to how the fuck Jimmy actually did some of the things he did on drums. He is asking the exact same questions to Brooks that the rest of us non-drummers would be asking. It's cool to watch.
@lazuardidesman78543 жыл бұрын
thankyou Syn for appreciating so many little details on the drums
@justinturner6535 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who would love to see Brooks have his own series where he dissects Jimmy's drum parts for all the old songs, and teaches how to play the more intricate parts?? Brooks seems like he fully understands jimmy's intricacies behind the kit, and I know there's a lot of drummers who would want to know how to play like the rev. Just a thought, but it'd be cool to see happen.
@98izzark695 жыл бұрын
I love the wooden snare sound on this album so much, especially combined with the tone of the kick drums
@demonsandlords5 жыл бұрын
The Rev, Chester and Casey ugh I miss you guys Rest In Peace guys
@refonium2 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Sullivan is a masterpiece.
@jameslopez79855 жыл бұрын
LONG LIVE JIMMY 🦇 ❤️
@jakobnaidl053 жыл бұрын
Blinded In Chains, Strength Of The World The Wicked End and Side Winder r underrated off this album, so it Trashed and Scattered
@tad39375 жыл бұрын
1:56 “little Wayne”
@mistykirtley89022 жыл бұрын
I love that Jimmy was listening to BSB. Brilliant!
@eva-vs1zu4 жыл бұрын
6:07 it’s very satisfying to watch brooks do that, I keep replaying it lol😂
@undeadfbgew5 жыл бұрын
Would love a Trashed & Scattered breakdown love that song so much❤️
@rancidkilljoy99605 жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite session of magic within Avenged Sevenfold is back in 2009, when they were playing live in St. Louis and Syn did a 3 part solo. The first two parts were just some sick riffs, but the third part...that is where the magic happened. The solo started out, haunting and beautiful with a mellow and hypnotic trance-like feel to it, then, it reached higher notes before descending back down its musical slope until, out of nowhere, the Rev picked up on it and immediately started playing alongside Syn with an energy very similar to Beast And The Harlot, kind of all over the place, a little rough, but it fit so fucking well. It was about a minute and a half or so of beautiful bliss transcending into pure unadulterated metal insanity. It blows my mind every time I hear it.
@clydekaila12311 ай бұрын
Watching this 4 years later again and I’m so glad they did this. Also, Syn defs picked this song.. 😂
@_kirk_56885 жыл бұрын
Seize the Day breakdown would be the best (my favorite song)
@jakegoldenstein27805 жыл бұрын
I think we all know that Syn is, in fact, not happy Brooks picked this song 😂
@BG-hs4xu5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this...do more Rev breakdowns plz...The Rev is the greatest drummer ever...so amazing and missed so much
@AngelarmSpartan777 Жыл бұрын
1:04 Reminds me of Phil Collins In The Air Tonight drum fill. 😆
@RatSewage Жыл бұрын
This is the most I've ever heard Synyster Gates speak
@keithmancinelli31705 жыл бұрын
Fantastic break down videos! City was my first A7x album after getting Bat Country stuck in my head from flippin Dodge commercials lol. I put the cd in, and heard the intro to Beast and the Harlot for the first time, and it legit scared me! Now, it is still my very favorite A7x song, if not my favorite song from anybody!
@MartinBellamyMBDrums3 жыл бұрын
Forever he will be my fav drummer. Props to Brooks, he's an absolute monster and you can tell he studied the crap out of Jimmy's work!
@Snak3_Sk1n5 жыл бұрын
SAVE ME! We need it!!
@thomas_lale5 жыл бұрын
Please bring Brooks on for more drum talk as you can often hear Jimmy's crazy drumming but when you can listen to bars and bars and really soak it in it can't not make you wish you could give Jimmy a big hug and thank him for showing everyone what musical drumming can sound like.
@ferddyanuspangamianoepu33202 жыл бұрын
Fenomenal
@DairyQueen21875 жыл бұрын
These are awesome! Love seeing old footage of the Rev 💯
@athanos-_-88505 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this series it brings out all the unnoticeable parts in your music!
@Recceman9014 жыл бұрын
Syn's dad is an awesome dude, he is incredibly proud of his son. Both are really talented musicians (obviously) and everytime I see Syn break things down, I feel so musically dumb. I just know great music when I hear...had no clue how they made it.
@Deevon6675 жыл бұрын
As a fan, not getting to know him as a friend or brother like the band did, my greatest sadness in losing the rev is that he was a truly perfect drummer, and I believe we can only count on one hand at max the perfect, zero-holes-skilled drummers in the industry today. His music will stand for centuries as a testament to his mastery of not just speed but songwriting and dexterous technique
@johannacox32672 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite A7X songs.
@Mr.Leahy75 жыл бұрын
I like that they're as obsessed with the Rev as the fans are.
@AlanCastro0915 жыл бұрын
Unholy confessions breakdown pls ;-
@tylerhiermusic5 жыл бұрын
Syn: Thanks I love that you picked this song. Syn's actual thoughts: God I hate you Brooks, you know how much I hate this song.
@ajieash95733 жыл бұрын
Why Syn hates this song?
@andresolo20095 жыл бұрын
Think they were friends from high school ... how far they came! love you guys.
@bravepart5 жыл бұрын
RIP Jimmy, pure legend! I can't wait to try playing some of his golden beats again in the future after an insane amount of practice!! Such an insanely tasteful drummer 🍻
@LautaroQ28125 жыл бұрын
I love this series and loved this video so so much. Thanks a lot to all of you and to Brooks for breaking this down.
@jaredkestner51305 жыл бұрын
Love this and love brooks couldn’t ask for a better dude to play drums in this fuckin amazing band