Three Legged Dog and City of Evil

Avenged Sevenfold, from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1999, is a heavy metal band celebrated for its evolving sound and dramatic imagery. Their album City of Evil (2005) marked a pivotal shift from metalcore to a traditional heavy metal and hard rock style, featuring melodic vocals. It earned platinum certification and includes popular songs like "Bat Country," "Beast and the Harlot," and "Seize the Day." The band's widespread success includes over 8 million albums sold globally and a "Best New Artist" MTV VMA win.