Afterlife (Avenged Sevenfold song)

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"Afterlife"
File:Avenged sevenfold afterlife.png
Single by Avenged Sevenfold
from the album Avenged Sevenfold
ReleasedJanuary 29, 2008
Recorded2007 at Sunset Sound Recorders in Los Angeles, California, Eldorado Recording Studios, and Burbank & Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California
Genre
Length
  • 5:55 (album version)
  • 4:01 (radio edit)
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)The Rev[2]
Producer(s)Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold singles chronology
"Almost Easy"
(2007) 		"Afterlife"
(2008) 		"Dear God"
(2008)

"Afterlife" is a song by Avenged Sevenfold. The song is released as the third single from their self-titled album. The song itself features a string orchestra and was written by the band's drummer, The Rev.[2] The single and music video were released in early 2008.

Music video

The music video, which released on March 12, 2008, consists of the band performing on a small stage. There are also clips of M. Shadows running shirtless, Zacky Vengeance dancing with a woman, Synyster Gates holding a skull in a sea of lit candles, The Rev lying down with a Spider on his face, and Johnny Christ holding a flock of doves which he sends flying off all at once at the end of the video. The music video was directed by Wayne Isham, who has shot videos for bands like Bon Jovi, Judas Priest and Mötley Crüe.

In the album version, there is a string section in the intro and later in the song, both of which are cut out of the video, along with the bridge of the song, which features The Rev's vocals.

Lyrical meaning

According to Zacky Vengeance the song is about a man who dies early and finds himself in heaven. Upon entering, he realizes that he has too many things to do on Earth and to go back and make it right, he must escape from the afterlife.

Other appearances

The song is available as downloadable content for Rock Band and Guitar Hero 5,[3] and is featured in the video game NHL 09. It was released for Rocksmith on October 30, 2012.[4] The song is also available on the game Rock Band Track Pack: Volume 2.[5]

An alternate version of the song is included in the compilation album Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough, released on September 16, 2008.[6][7] The alternate version has a prominent string section through the whole duration of the song, as well as a different bridge in comparison with the original song.

Track listing

Promo single
  1. "Afterlife" (radio edit) – 4:02
Single
  1. "Afterlife" (album version) – 5:54
  2. "Critical Acclaim" (live in Hollywood) – 5:22

Chart positions

Chart (2008) Peak
position
Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks[8] 11
Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[9] 20
UK Singles Chart[10] 197
UK Rock Chart[11] 3

Personnel

Avenged Sevenfold
Session musicians
Production
  • Produced by Avenged Sevenfold
  • Engineered by Fred Archambault and Dave Schiffman, assisted by Clifton Allen, Chris Steffen, Robert DeLong, Aaron Walk, Mike Scielzi, and Josh Wilbur
  • Mixed by Andy Wallace
  • Mastered by Brian Gardner
  • Drum tech by Mike Fasano
  • Guitar tech by Walter Rice
  • 'Fan Producers for a Day' (MVI) by Daniel McLaughlin and Christopher Guinn

References

  1. ^ Enis, Eli. "AVENGED SEVENFOLD ALBUMS RANKED: FROM WORST TO BEST". Revolver Mag. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "The 20 greatest Avenged Sevenfold songs – ranked". Kerrang. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  3. ^ "The Guitar Hero(R) Music Library Gets Hotter This Summer With an Assortment of New Additions for Guitar Hero(R) 5, Band Hero(R) and This Fall's Guitar Hero(R): Warriors of Rock". Activision. 2010-07-06. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  4. ^ "Rocksmith - Avenged Sevenfold 3-Song Pack on Steam". Steam.com. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Rocksmith".
  6. ^ "Live in the LBC and Diamonds in the Rough - Avenged Sevenfold". AllMusic.
  7. ^ Kaz, Jim (September 25, 2008). "Avenged Sevenfold – Live In The LBC & Diamonds In The Rough". IGN. Archived from the original on September 28, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2012.
  8. ^ "Avenged Sevenfold Chart History: Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  9. ^ "Avenged Sevenfold Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  10. ^ "AVENGED SEVENFOLD". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  11. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
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