Trax by Avenged Sevenfold

Recorded prior to Avenged Sevenfold's recent Jakarta show, M. Shadows checks in with an update on the last few tours, Season Pass and more. He and AmazeVR Director Lance Drake also talk us through the band’s immersive VR concert, "Looking Inside."

We journey deep into the heart of the three arc opus, “Cosmic," on this episode of TRAX. A song unlike anything else in the A7X catalogue, the story involves three drum kits, a vocal harmony ten years in the making and the exploration of the purpose of our being.

As the rain hammered down for weeks in California and the band found themselves at a breaking point, the story of "Buried Alive" is one of courage and unity breeding creativity on an emotional episode of TRAX.

Exploring one of the biggest songs in our catalogue, TRAX investigates how a label dispute stopped "Afterlife" from being the self-titled’s first single and tags along for a drunken trip to Big Bear; that just so happens to result in its creation.

"We Love You" throws away all the rules and so does TRAX this month. It also features Nadya from Pussy Riot kicking ass at the end about "We Love You Moar."

On this episode of TRAX, we take you on a journey through the plastic world of “Mattel.” We cover everything from Stevie Wonder to R&B to the subject of free will and are joined by Robot Chicken alumni Zoe Katz to talk about the music video she directed for the song. 

TRAX hits the road and goes behind the scenes of the start of the Life Is But A Dream... North American Tour. Hear from M. Shadows and Johnny Christ about how it was getting back on stage, their new live production, and share in the excitement with Deathbats Club holders outside of the show at The Forum in Los Angeles. 

Continuing to celebrate the release of Life Is But A Dream..., M. Shadows talks about some of the more intricate moments and themes on the album and we welcome the incomparable Joe Barresi.

It’s here. The definitive story of the first new Avenged Sevenfold song in over 6 years as told by the band. Listen as they speak about all things "Nobody," the upcoming album, Life Is But A Dream…, and a look at the future. 

Join Avenged Sevenfold as TRAX delves into Waking The Fallen for the first time to talk the complete story behind the song that started it all "Unholy Confessions," the music video you've never seen, the organic way itstole the airwaves, and get inside the iconic Fonda show that spawned the song's promo video.

Don your Stetson and saddle up as we tell the story of City Of Evil’s Western-inspired, cult classic, "Strength Of The World." Journey through classic movies and the genius of composer Ennio Morricone, how Synyster Gates’s dad played a major role in the song, what can get you fired from an A7X backing vocal session and more.

In Episode 4, TRAX travels through the cosmos to bring you the story of "Roman Sky." We step into 'The Stage' for the first time as Avenged Sevenfold tell the tale of how a 16th century philosopher helped shape our world.

TRAX Episode 3 "Not Ready to Die" Part 2 is ready to be unpacked! Join M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ as they talk about video game wars in the studio over Halo, how Call of Duty plays a massive part in Avenged Sevenfold's history, what happened when M. Shadows' Call of Duty squad entered a world tournament, if there were any challenges writing a "one off" song, and much more.

TRAX Episode 3 "Not Ready to Die" is so packed we had to split it into two parts! In Part 1, M. Shadows is joined by former Studio Head of Treyarch, Mark Lamia, for a very rare conversation discussing creative inspirations and processes, how to make your dreams a reality, how their friendship has impacted Avenged Sevenfold, and more.

On this month's episode we take our first trip to the City of Evil to dig into "Trashed & Scattered." Get an inside look at what some may call one of the most influential albums of the 21st century, how Avenged Sevenfold were signed to a major label, fights with the media, fights with the police on the streets of London and how all of that weaves itself into the story of this classic song.

Dive into Avenged Sevenfold's childhoods, how the band was started and the anthem that is "Welcome to the Family."

Presented by Avenged Sevenfold and Deathbats Club.