Avenged Sevenfold Presents Breakdown: Nightmare - Part 01 of 02

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  • Опубліковано 1 тра 2019
  • M. Shadows and Zacky Vengeance dive into the writing and recording for "Nightmare."
    Directed & Edited by Rafa Alcantara
    Produced by Alex Reese
    & TWENTYFOURCORE Productions

КОМЕНТАРІ • 964

  • @CM-eo1rp
    @CM-eo1rp Рік тому +233

    Shout out to Portnoy for stepping in and doing a stellar 10/10 job

    • @kurtleeney7205
      @kurtleeney7205 7 місяців тому +4

      Yes he killed it

    • @WaliD_06
      @WaliD_06 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@kurtleeney7205yees

  • @gannmegann
    @gannmegann 3 роки тому +103

    Love how Matt Shadow is so soft when talking but when singing he's so charismatic and powerfull.

  • @Lyendith
    @Lyendith 5 років тому +877

    *A7X:* Here's a breakdown of a cool song, enjoy.
    *90% of the comments:* PLEASE DO ANOTHER SONG!

  • @thorthostenson9566
    @thorthostenson9566 4 роки тому +129

    5:30 Zacky making fun of Johny's singing, dear god that was funny

  • @mnrs1327
    @mnrs1327 5 років тому +990

    Wow they're really going all out with these breakdowns! Awesome!

  • @incendiaryagenda3569
    @incendiaryagenda3569 5 років тому +143

    I love how Matt gets into his music so much. He seems like a kid jamming out to his favorite band and it's awesome. Few people seem to really love their own art in such a passionate way.

  • @KZ3fps
    @KZ3fps 5 років тому +70

    "He knew Johnny would be singing that part"
    😂

  • @johnnyleebryan9496
    @johnnyleebryan9496 5 років тому +1211

    Why are no one requesting Sidewinder with Papa doing one of the solos?

    • @mdebyangel
      @mdebyangel 5 років тому +43

      A lot of people are actually

    • @cyansaint
      @cyansaint 5 років тому +9

      I am

    • @logansiegfried9018
      @logansiegfried9018 5 років тому +5

      I was just thinking that too like what if they did sidewinder?

    • @SPACYtunes
      @SPACYtunes 5 років тому +30

      I'll throw my hat into that ring. Easily the best City of Evil song, and it never got the attention it deserved.

    • @thereverend6512
      @thereverend6512 5 років тому +9

      S P A C Y that song and The Wicked End are the best songs

  • @huntergeorge3909
    @huntergeorge3909 5 років тому +269

    8:04 "this whole song kinda came to me the night before my wedding" .. had me dying haha!

    • @adayonearth7342
      @adayonearth7342 4 роки тому +11

      Nightmare 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @joshwhite-pullerofstrings9518
      @joshwhite-pullerofstrings9518 4 роки тому +12

      Now we know what the devils show was that he got dragged down to

    • @adisenlittleton2738
      @adisenlittleton2738 4 роки тому +1

      Josh White- Puller Of Strings 😂😂 omg

    • @aliskilletman
      @aliskilletman 2 роки тому +1

      Lmao

    • @Colt2OO2
      @Colt2OO2 Рік тому +5

      The funny thing is he wasn't even joking when he said it, he's said before that he legitimately came up with everything in his head when out biking right before he got married. He even recorded the original glockenspiel-sounding intro on a keyboard he had at his house and had most of it fully written by himself while I believe being late for his wedding, which is kinda funny when you think about it

  • @dakotabetka1356
    @dakotabetka1356 5 років тому +171

    The chorus where Matt breaks down everything (piano, vocal, backing guitar) would be an incredible remix. A slight "acoustic" feel if the whole song was like that

  • @keithdube12
    @keithdube12 5 років тому +139

    “I remember riding my bicycle after basketball” - M. Shadows or a middle schooler we may never know

    • @sarahgillies4847
      @sarahgillies4847 5 років тому

      So adorable 😍

    • @nihilist1280
      @nihilist1280 5 років тому +14

      @@HueWanztino He was still a grown ass man back in 2010 and that's the joke.

    • @thomasleerling
      @thomasleerling 3 роки тому

      Would love to challenge him for a game of basketball tbh

    • @JZJ7777
      @JZJ7777 10 місяців тому

      Hey, all adults have an inner child.

    • @JZJ7777
      @JZJ7777 10 місяців тому

      @@thomasleerlingme too, especially because he can jump incredibly high!

  • @crescentindigomoon
    @crescentindigomoon 5 років тому +439

    ​Throwback to when A7X guitar videos were Top of UA-cam

    • @deminybs
      @deminybs 5 років тому +4

      Makes me semi sad to know they didn't jam out and write anything really but used software to do it then try learning the parts

    • @jayklly
      @jayklly 5 років тому +43

      @@deminybs what are you on about the software literally does nothing but place the instruments in a mix...

    • @deminybs
      @deminybs 5 років тому +3

      @@jayklly did you not watch this? Zacky mentioned having to learn lots of material after they wrote multiple songs on the computer...

    • @damonssk2139
      @damonssk2139 5 років тому +54

      @@deminybs That is probably due to the fact that Zacky wasnt the one playing most parts in the studio, Syn did them so he had to learn them after the songs were made

    • @chrisrodsa210
      @chrisrodsa210 5 років тому +32

      @@deminybs Syn Writes most of the duo harmony and solo parts, as well as plays them on the album. So in the live setting Zacky has to play them since there isn't 2 Syn Gates, which means he has to learn them. Zacky is also the rhythm guitarist so soloing isn't his strong point, makes it more challenging to learn these parts.

  • @barrywright749
    @barrywright749 5 років тому +227

    The way these videos are produced is amazing. The attention to detail with songs dropping in and out of the background etc is just perfect. Massive plaudits to the editing team etc

    • @namisanws2340
      @namisanws2340 5 років тому +1

      Yeah, theys are cool

    • @joelcoool
      @joelcoool 5 років тому

      agree, i love seeing the gigantic pro tools sessions, it makes me feel better about mine being huge

  • @Aruk02
    @Aruk02 5 років тому +209

    6:23
    Me:
    Shadows: LONG HAAAAIR yeeeeah

    • @TheseBygones
      @TheseBygones 4 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @yosewise
      @yosewise 3 роки тому +3

      Lol why does he say that

    • @Aruk02
      @Aruk02 3 роки тому +9

      @@yosewise In the vocal track he's singing "belong here", but when he unpaused it, it sounds like long hair

    • @yosewise
      @yosewise 3 роки тому +3

      Luken Struken no I want to believe he’s saying “long hair” lol

    • @deletedaccount4507
      @deletedaccount4507 3 роки тому

      @@yosewise yeah

  • @Cxrinae
    @Cxrinae 5 років тому +99

    I love this series, there are so many parts of these songs that I had know idea were there. The octave chord in the chorus, for example

    • @sarahgillies4847
      @sarahgillies4847 5 років тому

      It makes me appreciate them so much more 🥰❤🤘🏻

    • @jacee8094
      @jacee8094 5 років тому

      I actually knew of this because of it being in the rocksmith chart of the song. But I never would’ve known it was there without that

    • @jacee8094
      @jacee8094 5 років тому

      I actually knew of this because of it being in the rocksmith chart of the song. But I never would’ve known it was there without that

  • @ViniciusBarbosaFR
    @ViniciusBarbosaFR 5 років тому +482

    So Far Away next please or A Little Piece of Heaven

    • @dakotabetka1356
      @dakotabetka1356 5 років тому +11

      So far away. I can. Listen to this song and always feel the power and emotion and I thi k it would be a great break down to see the feel captured from each individual member. Like make this a 4 part and have everyone's take on the emotion behind their writing for their parts

    • @b.a.p.s5392
      @b.a.p.s5392 5 років тому

      UP

    • @danny6690
      @danny6690 5 років тому +3

      A little peace of heaven :)

    • @Mcjosh799
      @Mcjosh799 5 років тому +9

      They have an older video already talking about A Little Piece of Heaven, look up A little Piece of Heaven Breakdown in youtube

    • @danny6690
      @danny6690 5 років тому +2

      @@Mcjosh799 thx

  • @ghxst1272
    @ghxst1272 2 роки тому +16

    As a producer this is one of the best things I can watch. I get to see exactly how the ones who inspired me at a young age, make music.

  • @xnaf
    @xnaf 5 років тому +57

    I really enjoy those breakdowns, they're a rare opportunity of discovering these tiny details that make an incredible song. And I was especially looking forward to the "Nightmare" one, truly the best metal song in my opinion!

  • @loveisloudermusicfan
    @loveisloudermusicfan 5 років тому +18

    Almost 9 years later and that opening still gives me the chills!! 😍

  • @marcocasanova4308
    @marcocasanova4308 5 років тому +124

    I thought this was it already never clicked on a video so fast in my life

  • @Jopeymessmusic
    @Jopeymessmusic 5 років тому +22

    Some of those drum patterns are phenomenal, I know he is an amazing musician with DT and flying colours but portnoy is a beast within the context of a modern metal band!

  • @Monkeyflop
    @Monkeyflop 5 років тому +90

    This is hella dope! Give me more!!

  • @Cristorei123
    @Cristorei123 3 роки тому +5

    Zacky is so shy. It‘s incredible he succeeds in a Rockband. Love him!

  • @Budaboose
    @Budaboose 5 років тому +43

    One of the best metal songs ever in my opinion.

  • @Yasmin-em3tj
    @Yasmin-em3tj 4 роки тому +8

    6:50 THE PURE GUITAR SOLO SOUNDS SOOOO BAD ASS

  • @nicfiend0048
    @nicfiend0048 5 років тому +52

    This album was jimmy’s legacy. I’m glad a7x is revisiting their roots

  • @johnpaulgonzalez9016
    @johnpaulgonzalez9016 4 місяці тому +2

    These breakdowns are really both nostalgic and moving. The way they look back at Jimmy and their reminiscing of how fun it was recording and conjuring these iconic songs during their rise.

  • @galacticjuicedaddy1305
    @galacticjuicedaddy1305 5 років тому +9

    The chorus with just the vocals, piano and texture guitar sounds so good.

  • @alexbarie4812
    @alexbarie4812 5 років тому +9

    “And I know you hear there VOOOOICEEEEES...” love that part

    • @caiobouwens3015
      @caiobouwens3015 5 років тому +3

      CALLING FROM ABOVEEE

    • @SMChaos
      @SMChaos 2 роки тому

      @@caiobouwens3015 AND I KNOW THEY MAY SEEM REEEEEAAAAL

    • @diegocasas2350
      @diegocasas2350 2 роки тому

      @@SMChaos these signals of love

  • @rocknroll20024
    @rocknroll20024 10 місяців тому +6

    Hearing this song live was just crazy. I mean to see them live a band I have been like to since I was 12 was just an honor

    • @subutaynoyan5372
      @subutaynoyan5372 9 місяців тому

      This song highlights every strength Matt's vocals have and completely stays on where he excels the most.

  • @stevesiminski4467
    @stevesiminski4467 8 місяців тому +2

    I’m so so glad I found this video. I came looking for a video of Portnoy playing iso drums, but was so happy to see that Matt isn’t the Dbag that I unfairly assumed he was. Holy shit what an awesome person! I will be addressing my judging of people in my next therapy session 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @seventrials7989
    @seventrials7989 5 років тому +22

    8:31 damn it's a rare footage of Jimmy
    please upload the another cool or rare footage of Jimmy, please.. because we always miss and love Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan
    #foREVer

  • @mrbaluga6525
    @mrbaluga6525 5 років тому +51

    Nightmares amazing but please for the love of god do sidewinder there’s so little we know on that song and it’s so freaking good it would be amazing if you guys do a break down of it

  • @BuckeyeCreeper
    @BuckeyeCreeper 5 років тому +6

    This was the song that got me into your band and it’s sooo much cooler broken down and seeing all the intricate parts and the sections that just blend so well. This song is amazing

  • @RainbowSprnklz
    @RainbowSprnklz 4 роки тому +6

    whoever edits these does a great job of keeping the music going in the background when the boys pause it in the program

  • @carina3468
    @carina3468 5 років тому +23

    absolutely one of my favorite songs :)

  • @deviousmind1092
    @deviousmind1092 5 років тому +9

    A little piece of heaven breakdown! I need to hear Jimmy singing the end of the song a capella

  • @FurrySh0ck
    @FurrySh0ck 5 років тому +7

    I really love all these drops, especially at the start of your songs.
    I also agree with Mat, Save Me, Buried Alive and Nightmare are awesome.
    I like both melodic and screaming, and these 3 captures it all nicely. Each of these songs have strong lyrics, which makes them close to perfect.

  • @Grimm.Malice
    @Grimm.Malice 5 років тому +4

    I love how they pointed out some of the influences from other band's/artists in writing parts of the song.

  • @chriskarzhs
    @chriskarzhs 5 років тому +189

    Please do A F T E R L I F E

    • @jonanderson7509
      @jonanderson7509 5 років тому +8

      There’s an entire behind the scenes dvd of that album. Song by song. Why do it again?

    • @chriskarzhs
      @chriskarzhs 5 років тому +6

      @@jonanderson7509 I've seen the dvd multiple times and it has nothing to do with any breakdown they have uploaded.... In these breakdowns they focus on every instrument (in the dvd afterlife was based on syn's parts and in the orchestra...)

    • @nishantjoshi5762
      @nishantjoshi5762 5 років тому

      What DVD guys? I would love to watch it.

    • @chriskarzhs
      @chriskarzhs 5 років тому +1

      @@nishantjoshi5762 Search on youtube "Avenged sevenfold making of the self titled album"

    • @nishantjoshi5762
      @nishantjoshi5762 5 років тому +1

      @@chriskarzhs ok sure thanks

  • @guitarbattleslive1274
    @guitarbattleslive1274 3 роки тому +13

    6:24 Long hair, yeeeah!

  • @Guntaku_Gaijin
    @Guntaku_Gaijin 5 років тому +7

    A little piece of heaven! Second heartbeat! Demo and album version!

  • @jpatt194
    @jpatt194 5 років тому +8

    Mike Portnoy wearing a Dharma t-shirt is the best thing I've seen in a while.

  • @leeolds21
    @leeolds21 5 років тому +1

    BRING ON PART 2!!!
    only have been into avenged for a couple of months now, but nightmare is my favorite song 😍 good work guys, keep the vids comin!🤘

  • @mister_matrix
    @mister_matrix 4 роки тому +103

    Mike Portnoy is filling in for The Rev wearing a Kobe Bryant jersey.....

    • @marcus_mayhem
      @marcus_mayhem 3 роки тому +7

      Filling in? Oh ok

    • @gamedudeyo662
      @gamedudeyo662 3 роки тому

      That’s actually pretty neat ngl

    • @itzrob8740
      @itzrob8740 3 роки тому +4

      @@marcus_mayhem yeah he’s the one who filled in for Jimmy for this record and a couple tours I believe.

  • @Stat1cS
    @Stat1cS 5 років тому +9

    Never want these episodes to end haha! Cant wait for part 2. Keep em comin boys. 🤟

  • @LukeDatema
    @LukeDatema 5 років тому +1

    The chorus with just the piano, guitar, and vocals sounds so incredible

  • @mjrinitiative
    @mjrinitiative 5 років тому

    It's so cool to see all of the studio footage from the actual sessions. Love it!

  • @songlovers3624
    @songlovers3624 5 років тому +6

    Love you guys!! Love your whole band! Missing the legend: the Rev!

  • @MofosRealReviews
    @MofosRealReviews 5 років тому +9

    I really wish they’d mention more about what jimmy did for this album since obviously it was recorded with portnoy

  • @roxnroll8050
    @roxnroll8050 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for doing this! It truly shows your love and dedication to your fans!!!

  • @JZJ7777
    @JZJ7777 Рік тому

    Always loved this song. One of my favorites. Second song I ever heard from you guys, and it introduced me to an amazing album! I can’t get enough of it!

  • @kayluh1681
    @kayluh1681 5 років тому +3

    I'm so glad you guys are keeping up with these breakdowns! Please do Buried Alive!

  • @jemma7648
    @jemma7648 5 років тому +13

    Matt’s passion for music is beautiful ❤️

  • @ally6526
    @ally6526 5 років тому +1

    My son introduced me to you guys several years back - and now he thinks his Mum is totally cool at 51 because I think you guys totally ROCK!! Thanks for ALL that you have done and what you have shared with the world, we are on a journey alongside you all, and more than likely will always be.. With love from a Cool rocking Aussie Grandma!!

  • @AnthonyDeCosmo
    @AnthonyDeCosmo Місяць тому +1

    I still can't believe I was born on the same day this album dropped 😂😢🎉❤❤

  • @ernestoescolar5033
    @ernestoescolar5033 5 років тому +103

    unholy confessions or second heartbeat next or im setting my apartment on fire and jumping out the first floor window

    • @Ranger.TomGunna
      @Ranger.TomGunna 4 роки тому +2

      Please do it...and post the vid

    • @cathyskywalker77
      @cathyskywalker77 3 роки тому

      @@Ranger.TomGunna 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 hey are we related??? 😂😂😂

  • @laurazucchiatti8761
    @laurazucchiatti8761 5 років тому +8

    One of my all-time favorites: Nightmare 😍🤘🏻. Hope that Matt will come back ven better/stronger/harder in the next album 💪🏻❤. We love you Shadz 🙌🏻.

  • @kooskansloos4834
    @kooskansloos4834 3 роки тому +2

    Can't get enough of these videos. I love how they explain everything and refer to other bands so humble, like they're kids. So down to earth. This track Nightmare is an absolute killer.
    Also: I love Portnoy rocking out in a Bryant jersey and a Dharma Initiative jersey!!! (3:45)

  • @donkeymanusa6364
    @donkeymanusa6364 5 років тому

    So glad you guys are active with your channel! Such a great band.

  • @agfarizchiihmil691
    @agfarizchiihmil691 5 років тому +17

    5:37 best part 😂😂

  • @AndrewEwing1995
    @AndrewEwing1995 5 років тому +3

    And this is why I love avenged sevenfold. The guys are funny in their own ways, the music kicks ass and of course these breakdown series. Love them. Should do more unknown songs from waking or even sounding the seventh trumpet. Whatever its cool

  • @joeymoeller517
    @joeymoeller517 5 років тому

    I loved the Piano, Vocal, and Guitar chorus that M played!! Really brings outs possible remixes.

  • @Matt-ud9op
    @Matt-ud9op 4 роки тому

    Hearing the piano at the chorus is so gorgeous. I can't believe I missed that when I listen to the song for all these years.

  • @brunoharevegan
    @brunoharevegan 5 років тому +9

    Shadow manda um alô pro Brasil, e volta logo 😎

  • @ystatick
    @ystatick 5 років тому +6

    Top notch german pronounciation on the "Glockenspiel" Matt :)

  • @Matt-ud9op
    @Matt-ud9op 4 роки тому

    The layering of the chorus was amazing and really beautiful

  • @IcarusBlack17
    @IcarusBlack17 5 років тому

    Heard this song come on my Pandora around six years ago and instantly fell in love, been one of my favorite bands to this day! As a former musician myself this is the coolest thing you could've done.

  • @nbusiness99
    @nbusiness99 5 років тому +4

    Yessss! I've been waiting for this breakdown. I can't wait for the Unholy Confessions breakdown

  • @xxx1038
    @xxx1038 5 років тому +50

    An awsome song ! though having Portnoy on the drums made it even better , one gotta admit

    • @heavymetal398
      @heavymetal398 5 років тому +2

      Fares Brahem na the rev better

    • @xxx1038
      @xxx1038 5 років тому +10

      @Heavy Metal Each one has a style, the rev was a beast. It's just Portnoy has a different vibe that he delivered and made this song really awsome.

    • @JayCaldwell05
      @JayCaldwell05 4 роки тому +4

      Well... mike stayed true to what jimmy laid out. So

    • @thecryptohacker9976
      @thecryptohacker9976 2 роки тому +3

      @@heavymetal398 lol Rev is good ,but portnoy is probably one of the best or the best.

  • @IRLREAPER
    @IRLREAPER 5 років тому

    These breakdowns are brilliant, more please!

  • @cygnus-x
    @cygnus-x 5 років тому

    Loving these breakdown episodes.
    Keep the shit coming..love y'all!!💀🔥

  • @adray239
    @adray239 3 роки тому +4

    I really wish those higher vocals on the verse would have been sung by Jimmy, I feel like that would have been very cool

  • @shahin75pf97
    @shahin75pf97 5 років тому +12

    nighmare solo was the first a7x solo i ever learned

  • @SilentNote
    @SilentNote 5 років тому +2

    WOW !!! So that was a "non fancy bell timber", LOVE THAT !!! And right AFTER IT we have a VARIATION OF THE INTRO RIFF !!! Now I'm getting it !!! It was nice to heard how that ACCENTS with the SNARE appears at the INTRO ... the CONSTRAST ( you know, when it was mention about the vocal screams and clean vocals ) it was very interesting, was also cool that the PIANO wasn't left behind ( was forgotten ) IT IS SO COOL part of this song ... THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO !!!

  • @undeadfbgew
    @undeadfbgew 5 років тому +2

    Loved it 🖤 ready for part 2

  • @coltonfryer3168
    @coltonfryer3168 5 років тому +20

    Imma be in school when this goes up 😭😭

  • @topeka321
    @topeka321 5 років тому +7

    6:24 “LONG HAAAAAIR!!!”

  • @randyshineldeckerjr1357
    @randyshineldeckerjr1357 5 років тому

    Great as always guys, please give us more breakdowns!

  • @Jewellab0113
    @Jewellab0113 5 років тому

    This song has one of my favorite guitar solos! Amazing!

  • @user-ne8bd4gf5w
    @user-ne8bd4gf5w 5 років тому +38

    Say it with me! MIA! MIA! MIA!

  • @jimmymylove8594
    @jimmymylove8594 5 років тому +82

    Make one of those songs of Diamond in the Rough, plss

  • @hardnoc9342
    @hardnoc9342 5 років тому

    So happy to finally see Nightmare! Great video!

  • @nathanwaters6638
    @nathanwaters6638 5 років тому +1

    These breakdowns are fucking awesome. I hope they release them all as a package some day

  • @pedrohq6665
    @pedrohq6665 5 років тому +9

    Uma das melhores músicas do A7X ♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • @victorelenamontalvo6251
    @victorelenamontalvo6251 5 років тому +9

    Please do Malagueña Salerosa!🤘🏻Could be interesting...

  • @ruterrodrigues
    @ruterrodrigues 5 років тому

    Damn, this inspires me a lot!!! You guys are the best ones

  • @moosehead2663
    @moosehead2663 3 роки тому +2

    5:37 was the best 👍 Johnny scream 😆

  • @danielmallory4687
    @danielmallory4687 2 роки тому +3

    6:25 matt sings what he will look like on the album after nightmare

  • @PYKTube
    @PYKTube 3 роки тому +4

    It's not just Nightmare live
    Its JOHNNY CHRIST ft others

  • @DanielCastro-zi1uo
    @DanielCastro-zi1uo 5 років тому

    So nice. One of my favorite songs ever.

  • @ealarcon5
    @ealarcon5 3 роки тому +2

    This is awesome. I consider this one of a few “perfect” songs out there.

  • @johanneswarn5488
    @johanneswarn5488 3 роки тому +24

    Mike Portnoy is the star of The album, easily my favorite album.

  • @derekbrown7258
    @derekbrown7258 5 років тому +3

    Nightmare started playing on my car radio mid way through this....

  • @tivus
    @tivus 5 років тому

    man im glad im living in this timeline where i can see these videos
    ily guys

  • @distortedlink5557
    @distortedlink5557 5 років тому

    I can't wait for part 2, this series are amazing

  • @xavi1936
    @xavi1936 5 років тому +43

    Demons or A Little Piece Of Heaven Please!!!

  • @Shingekirk
    @Shingekirk 5 років тому +5

    Would love to see you breakdown "I Won't See You Tonight Part 1"

    • @tad3937
      @tad3937 5 років тому

      Son Kirk and part 2

  • @ChucksPullingVideos
    @ChucksPullingVideos 5 років тому

    I am loving these videos so much!!!

  • @shreddykrueger2408
    @shreddykrueger2408 4 роки тому

    You need to post more breakdowns I'm rewatched all of these 😭😭😭