Location:
United States
Description:
Get an inside look into the construction and stories around all your favorite Avenged Sevenfold tracks. Each song will be talked about in detail from the band and any special guests that were involved. TRAX by Avenged Sevenfold is powered by Deathbats Club.
Language:
English
Website:
https://traxbya7x.podbean.com
Episodes
"Cosmic" (Episode 15)
4/12/2024
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.
Duration:01:24:42
"Buried Alive" (Episode 14)
1/19/2024
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.
Duration:00:49:04
”Afterlife” (Episode 13)
12/11/2023
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.
Duration:00:51:32
”We Love You” (Episode 12)
10/27/2023
"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."
Duration:01:05:50
”Mattel” (Episode 11)
10/3/2023
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.
Duration:01:05:30
Tour Edition (Episode 10)
8/15/2023
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.
Duration:00:45:45
Joe Barresi and M. Shadows (Episode 9)
6/29/2023
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.
Duration:00:55:54
Wes Lang and Chris Hopewell (Episode 8)
5/25/2023
We celebrate the upcoming release of Life Is But A Dream... by examining the visual aesthetic of the album.
M. Shadows joins for the ride with two very special guests, revered artist Wes Lang and video visionary Chris Hopewell. Wes talks with us about his inspirations, how going against tradition is his modus operandi and redesigning the Deathbat while Chris takes us through the techniques, concepts and love that went into the "Nobody" music video.
Duration:01:09:09
”Nobody” (Episode 7)
3/24/2023
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.
Duration:01:42:48
”Unholy Confessions” (Episode 6)
2/16/2023
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.
Duration:01:27:50
”Strength Of The World” (Episode 5)
1/30/2023
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.
Duration:01:03:58
”Roman Sky” (Episode 4)
12/16/2022
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.
Duration:01:04:43
”Not Ready to Die” Part 2 (Episode 3)
6/30/2022
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.
Duration:00:40:58
”Not Ready to Die” Part 1 (Episode 3)
6/17/2022
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.
Duration:00:58:01
”Trashed and Scattered” (Episode 2)
4/22/2022
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.
Duration:01:50:25
”Welcome to the Family” (Episode 1)
3/16/2022
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.
Duration:01:59:10