Avenged Sevenfold Announce New Album 'Hail To The King'

California's own Avenged Sevenfold have announced details of their long-awaited new album!

The band's sixth studio full-length will be titled, Hail To The King and is scheduled to be released August 26th via Warner Bros.

You can check out the official album artwork below.

Avenged Sevenfold Recording New Album In January

Avenged Sevenfold M. Shadows has revealed in a new interview the band will start recording their long-awaited new album next month.

You can find an excerpt from the article by clicking read more.

Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows Featured In New Fozzy Music Video

Fozzy have released their new music video for "Sandpaper", which features a cameo from Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows. The video can be viewed by clicking read more.

Avenged Sevenfold Release New Song "Carry On"

Avenged Sevenfold have released a new song titled "Carry On", which can be streamed by clicking read more.

The song is taken from upcoming soundtrack for "Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2"

Avenged Sevenfold Announce Far East Dates

Avenged Sevenfold have announced they will be returning to the Far and Middle East this spring.

APRIL
16th Tokyo, Japan Zepp
18th Nagoya, Japan Diamond Hall
19th Osaka, Japan Hatch
22nd Taipei, Taiwan Taipei University Auditorium
24th Bangkok, Thailand Thunder Dome
26th Manila, Philippines Araneta
28th Singapore, Singapore The Coliseum @ Hard Rock Hotel
29th Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Stadium Negara

MAY
1st Jakarta, Indonesia Carnaval Beach
4th Dubai, UAE Flash Forum

The Gaslight Anthem, Avenged Sevenfold, Modest Mouse To Perform At Metallica Curated Festival

The Gaslight Anthem, Avenged Sevenfold and Best Coast are amongst the few to perform at a new festival curated by Metallica on June 23-24 at Bader Field in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The following bands have been confirmed at this stage:

Arctic Monkeys
Avenged Sevenfold
Modest Mouse
The Gaslight Anthem
Cage The Elephant
Fucked Up
Best Coast
Hot Snakes
Titus Andronicus
Gary Clark Jr.
Lucero
Roky Erickson
The Black Angels
The Sword
A Place to Bury Strangers
Liturgy

Avenged Sevenfold US Tour w/ Hollywood Undead + Asking Alexandria

Avenged Sevenfold have announced details of "The Buried Alive Tour" this fall with support from Hollywood Undead, Asking Alexandria, and Black Veil Brides.

11/23 Ft. Meyers, FL Germain Arena
12/25 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
11/26 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena
11/28 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center
11/29 Pikeville, KY East Kentucky Expo Center
11/30 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County War Memorial
12/02 Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center *
12/03 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
12/06 Green Bay, WI Resch Center
12/07 Duluth, MN Amsoil Arena
12/09 Grand Forks, ND Alerus Center
12/10 Bismarck, ND Bismarck Civic Center
12/12 Billings, MT Metra Park Arena
12/13 Missoula, MT Adams Center
12/14 Yakima, WA Sun Dome
· * denotes show without Hollywood Undead

Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival Dates Announced

The first batch of dates for the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival have been announced.

The tour will feature Avenged Sevenfold along with supporting artists Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine, Escape The Fate, Sevendust, Black Tide, Art Of Dying and The Black Cloud Collective.

Friday, 8/26 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
Saturday, 8/27 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
Sunday, 8/28 Boston, MA Comcast Center
Wednesday, 8/31 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live
Saturday, 9/3 Tampa, FL 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
Sunday, 9/4 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Monday, 9/5 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Saturday, 9/10 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Sunday, 9/11 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
Wednesday, 9/14 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Friday, 9/16 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion
Saturday, 9/17 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Wednesday, 9/21 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
Friday, 9/23 Omaha, NE WestFair Amphitheater
Saturday, 9/24 Kansas City, MO Sandstone Amphitheater
Sunday, 10/9 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

Avenged Sevenfold To Headline Rockstar Uproar North American Tour

Avenged Sevenfold have been announced as headliners for this year's North American Rockstar Uproar Festival tour.

Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet For My Valentine and Escape The Fate will also be playing on the main stage.

The second stage will feature Sevendust, Black Tide, Art Of Dying and the Black Cloud Collective.

The tour takes from August 26th to October. 15th, with dates to be announced.

New Avenged Sevenfold Music Video

Avenged Sevenfold's new music video for, 'So Far Away', can be viewed by clicking read more.

Avenged Sevenfold US Tour with Three Days Grace, Sevendust and Bullet For My Valentine

Avenged Sevenfold have announced a US tour with support from Three Days Grace (every date), Sevendust (April 22nd - May 1st) and Bullet For My Valentine (May 3rd through May 20th.)

4/22 Bossier City, LA Century Tel Center
4/23 Little Rock, AR Edgefest @ Arkansas State Fairgrounds
4/25 Cape Girardeau, MO Show Me Center
4/26 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center
4/27 Rockford, IL MetroCentre
4/29 Wilkes-Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Arena
4/30 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
5/03 Springfield, MA Mass Mutual Center
5/07 Charlotte, NC Carolina Rebellion @ Metrolina Expo
5/09 Orlando, FL UCF Arena
5/10 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center
5/11 Lafayette, LA Cajundome
5/14 Wichita, KS InTrust Bank Center
5/15 Des Moines, IA Lazerfest @ Ntnl Balloon Classic Launch Field
5/17 Lubbock, TX Lonestar Amphitheatre
5/18 San Antonio, TX Alamodome
5/21 Columbus, OH Rock on the Range @ Crew Stadium

More dates to be announced.

Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle, A Day To Remember and More Announced for Rock The Range Festival

Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle, Disturbed and KoRn will headline the Rock On The Range festival, which takes place set at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on May 21st and 22nd.

The line-up also includes A Day To Remember, Escape The Fate, Hollywood Undead and many more.

Line-Up so far:

A Perfect Circle
Avenged Sevenfold
Disturbed
Korn
Stone Sour
Staind
Danzig
Hollywood Undead
Bullet For My Valentine
Black Label Society
Alter Bridge
A Day To Remember
Hinder
Escape The Fate
All That Remains
P.O.D.
The Damned Things
Fu Manchu
Black Veil Brides
Saving Abel
Sick Puppies
Finger Eleven
My Darkest Days
Cavo
Trapt
Rev Theory
Pop Evil

Ex-Confide Drummer Arin Ilejay Joins Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold have recruited former Confide drummer, Arin Ilejay as the replacement for Mike Portnoy, who left the band last month.

The band gave the following statement:

"We recently asked several friends who knew Jimmy [Sullivan] and his style, and also knew our music and each of our personalities to suggest drummers to tour with us starting this year. Our long time studio drum tech, Mike Fasano, recommended Arin Ilejay. We've rehearsed with Arin and have been impressed with his technical skills, attitude and work ethic. We're very excited to tour with Arin and hope all of you will give him the warm welcome to the family we have."

Avenged Sevenfold Comment On Drummer's Departure

Avenged Sevenfold have released a statement regarding drummer Mike Portnoy's recent departure from the band:

"For the past few months, we've been blessed with Mike Portnoy's talent and humanity. When Mike agreed to tour with us, it was only through the end of 2010. We always knew we'd need to find another solution for 2011 and beyond. And it's time for us to take that next step.

We know we are not ready to add another permanent member of Avenged Sevenfold. We don't know if we will ever be. But if we do, it will only be with someone who is not only a brilliant drummer, but also someone we've gotten to know well on the road and off, and who you the fans have had a chance to get to know, and hopefully accept. In other words, in this family, we take these steps together, band and our extended fan family.

We are lucky to be surrounded by so many friends, many of whom knew Jimmy very well personally, as well as our band and Jimmy's drumming talent and style. These friends have introduced us to several amazing drummers. We have decided to take one of them out starting in January. He will not be a member of A7X. He will be someone you and we are getting to know. Perhaps this drummer will be a fit. Perhaps not. One thing is for sure. Over time we will find someone who helps us continue our quest to make the music we love for the fans we love.

Mike and the band agree that can't be him. Why? Long before there was an Avenged Sevenfold, there were members of this band who looked up to Mike and, in Jimmy's case, learned a lot from watching Mike play. He is a brilliant writer, producer and of course drummer. Because of that, the world and we would always see it as Avenged Sevenfold with Mike Portnoy. We take a lot of pride in A7X being about something greater then any individuals. Its about the music, the fans and the friends and family we have as well as continuing our best friends legacy.

Please give whoever we try your love and support and the benefit of the doubt. They won't be Jimmy. Who could be? But he will be himself, with his own special talents and creativity. And that's all we could ever look for. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for everything you've done to love and support us."

New Avenged Sevenfold Single

Avenged Sevenfold will release a new single/EP, 'Welcome To The Family' on December 20th.

The release includes an unreleased non-album track ('4 A.M') and a live version of 'Seize The Day'

Avenged Sevenfold Part Ways with Drummer Mike Portnoy

Avenged Sevenfold have parted ways with drummer Mike Portnoy.

Portnoy posted the following message:

"Yes, the rumours are true...sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end...

The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me...I had a great time with them throughout 2010, but it was their choice to end the relationship at the end of 2010 as was always the initial plan....

I had an awesome time on stage with the guys every night and have so many cool memories from the experience with them...I am proud to always be part of the A7X family and history.

I also adore the A7X fans and totally appreciate the way they welcomed me aboard and were so loving and supportive during my time with the band...thank you!

As far as my future, I am excited by the endless musical possibilities that lie ahead of me...my love for music runs very deep and my taste is very broad and ecclectic which will give me the chance to explore many different things and collaborate with many great friends and artists I admire and respect...

Happy Holidaze to you all and c-ya in the New Year,
MP"

Avenged Sevenfold Cancel Soundwave Festival Appearance

Avenged Sevenfold have cancelled their appearance at the 2011 Soundwave Festival in Australia.

Frontman M. Shadows made the following statement:

"We're really sorry it's not possible for us to play this show, and apologize for any inconvenience it has caused. The last thing we ever want to do is disappoint our fans, and we'll be back to make it up to the Australian fans soon."

System of a Down + Avenged Sevenfold Confirmed For Download 2011

System of a Down and Avenged Sevenfold have been confirmed as the first two headliners of the 2011 Download Festival in Donnington Park, England.

Avenged Sevenfold US Tour with Hollywood Undead and Stone Sour

Avenged Sevenfold have announced a US tour alongside Hollywood Undead and Stone Sour.

January 20 – Reading, PA @ Sovereign Center
January 22 – Lowell, MA @ Tsongas Center
January 23 – Baltimore, MD 1st @ Mariner Arena
January 25 – Huntington, WV @ Big Sandy Arena
January 26 – Knoxville, TN @ Knoxville Coliseum
January 28 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
January 29 – Cincinnati, OH @ US Bank Arena
January 30 – Evansville, IN @ Roberts Stadium
February 1 – Moline, IL @ iWireless Center
February 2 – La Crosse, WI @ La Crosse Center
February 4 – Battlecreek, MI @ Kellogg Arena
February 5 – Detriot, MI @ TBD
February 7 – Sioux City, IA @ Tyson Center
February 8 – Grand Island, NE @ Heartland Events Center
February 11 – Boise, ID @ Taco Bell Arena
February 12 – Kennewick, WA @ Toyota Center
February 14 – Euguen, OR @ TBD
February 16 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Events Center

New Avenged Sevenfold Album Enters Billboard Chart At Number One

Avenged Sevenfold's new album, 'Nightmare' has entered the US Billboard album chart at number one. The album sold 162,500 copies in its first week.