M. Shadows NEW INTERVIEW - Day After 1st Performance in 5 Years -Talks New Album -Daft Punk Inspired 

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Matt looks excited when he talks about this album and I can’t wait to see that energy live.

Down to earth, and self reflective. It's great to see it these days. Thanks for everything A7X!

Absolutely crazy to start the first show in 5 years with a brand new song no one had even heard yet. Shows how confident and proud they are of this album and its tracks. Cannot wait to listen to the whole thing, it will be so worth the wait

I've been a fan of this band for 17 years+ and they've changed my life. I'm so excited to see them back making new music and sounding so powerful and excited again. Love you guys and hope to see you all making music for a long, long time.

Matt is an amazing guy. You can just feel the good energy whenever you see an interview with him. I really appreciate everything they are doing. More musicians should go this route and step out of their boxes.

He's so sincere about everything he says. I can see the passion, excitement, and pride in their work. I'm super pumped for this album and the live show!

Matt is such a great interview.. coolest fucking dude.

Agree with Matt! Speaking as a musician myself, you need to evolve and do what you’re passionate about to keep yourself interested. Don’t let others dictate for you. Good for you A7X for keeping that liberty going and loving what you do, you guys are true artists! Excited for the new album!!! 😆😆😆😆😆

The growth with him is truly amazing !

I’ve got something in common with Matt: we both sing Avenged Sevenfold in the shower 😂

I’ve seen videos of the show and Matt sounds amazing, I can’t wait to see them here in Houston 🤘 thank you Stryker for this badass interview

One of the best dudes in music and easily one of my favourite frontmen of all time. Still not sure about the new musical direction but I can’t wait for the album and more shows!🤘

I got to see Avenged Sevenfold and welcome to Rockville last Friday in Daytona Beach Florida. Holy shit they were fantastic those five years really helped all of them.

I listened the album alone in my room, with headphones on. What a journey, I felt so many emotions, at some point I got chills, I cried, jumpscares, lol It made me feel. for a long time a new album hadn't made me feel things like this one did.

I love hearing the way M. Shadows thinks. It’s really similar to how I view myself as a musician too; I also love hearing how excited he is about everything and that his voice still feels good. It’s great that he’s making the conscious decision to make sure he doesn’t hurt it again. Also..wtf, when M. Shadows says he loves you, you say it back 😤

OMG MY MAN IS TALKING ABOUT THE ALBUM, I'M GONNA CRY❤❤❤❤❤❤

This is the best damn interview I have ever heard with a musician, ever, period! As a musician myself there are so many things to learn from this and introduce to my band. Especially the production part and ”behind the scene” stuff. I’m amazed.

The reality is that alot of the live performance nuances he is talkint about with the programming and such has been a thing for a while now. But they have been out of the game for so long; that its all crazy and new to Matt in the way he is describing it. They were really a traditional rock/metal band. I do like the way they’re experimenting

We love you has really really grown on me. I can't wait for the album!

I'm really stoked for this new album. I feel like I'm rediscovering the stage. I can't wait to get stoned and listen to the album.

I love M. Shadows, he is so humble. And then when he started talking about the self, the ego and existentialism I was moreeee in love of the way he thinks about life.

I love that this dude is still so kind and humble after multiple critically acclaimed albums and years of being loved.

People need to recognize that at the end of the day, this is THEIR art. Dont try to dictate people’s creativity.

I’ve seen some videos of the show (it is fucking amazing) and I can’t even imagine the energy watching it live

The Area 15 show was absolutely brilliant. Nobody sounded amazing live and We Love You was a blast. It was fun to see M Shadows react to the sound and the crowd when the beat started to hit. You could just see the anxiety melt off his shoulders.

Such an amazing human being. They all are. We re with you guys! FoREVer. Hope to see you soon in Europe 🤘🏼

If we could get Sleep Token to tour with these guys, it could really define the evolution of music for 2023

I love this interview. He’s killing it with the responses to the questions about their new album. I love it.

M. is such an intelligent, thoughtful person... oh, and a great singer too! I can't wait for the new album.

It was the best show ive ever seen from them. Saw them in 2010, 2014, and 2017. This small set was by far better than them all. I was so happy to be there

Great interview and I loved how down to earth Shadows is. He knows his performance was very sub par on some moments, specially the midrange cleans. But I wonder If his voice can resist a tour without getting destroyed once again.

The 360 immersive experience was amazing and the concert in the back of area 15 was one of the craziest experiences I’ve ever had to pleasure of being apart of. The energy was through the roof!

Just bought my tickets for the Portland show later this year, stoked to see these guys live for the first time!

I can’t wait to see them soon

The new Pink Floyd of creaters glad your bringing it taking the journey A7X

Seeing them in daytona this Friday night and then again in September in Tampa. My first time ever and have listened to them for over 15 years. Been waiting my whole life for this

If this man has his grills in then you know shit is gonna go down

Groove IS rad!! I fucking love this album!

He has a clarity of thought that I don’t appreciate enough. His justification for bands experimenting with music was so well put, avoiding mention of the generic and unnecessarily aggressive “fuck the fans we do it for us” approach, instead giving a clear, logical reason for it. Personally I really dig the first two singles and cannot wait for 2nd June!!

I was there for there first show in 5 years and it was awesome I bawled so hard at so far away, even after 5 years his voice is still so beautiful but sad at the same time, idk, I’m just rambling but it was so beautiful

Man I love this band. Great interview - thanks! \m/

15:54 how I also wish to hear: “Dad with uncle Jimmy” ❤

Great show! Shadows is a legend!

The last time I heard Matt live he sounded horrible, because his voice was completely dead. I'm so glad his voice is back again!

I was at that show!!! It was amazing!! Simply amazing!!! I missed A7X!! Along with so many others!!! Welcome back!!!

I was at that show with a couple buddies of mine. We lost our voice because we were screaming at the top of our lungs for every song. When you guys played "We Love You" and "Nobody", personally I just felt all of the good energy from everyone in the crowd and especially you guys on the stage. It was my first ever A7X concert and I was glad I was able to go see you guys. I also can't wait to hear the rest of the album!

Never really know what to expect with a new Avenged album, and you can't expect. They've put out and I've heard Nobody and We Love You and they've totally blown me away. So pumped for Life Is But A Dream.

I got to listen to the Album at Area15 and Watched them live as well in Vegas and the album is definitely different but in a good way, I hope every fan gives it listen too. Glad to see the boys come back and sharing new music 🤘

Really down to earth guy , most rock stars are in love with themselves but Matt is a really nice guy loved all there music so far and I like how there doing different styles in there new album , I LOVE YOU is a cool song can’t wait to hear the rest of the album , keep up the good work guys , keep Rocking 🤘🏻☠️🤘🏻

I got a ticket for September, will be my 1st show... psyched ❤

this is a great conversation

Rockville!! So excited to see them for the first time in my life! I love A7X!😭

I love this man so much. Their albums single-handedly got me strong af in the gym lmao. So much emotion with their songs

Love this band music

I’m so glad I seen Them Friday ! Sick new world was brutal 😩🔥🔥🔥 lol

Loving the Daft Punk shirt. Can't wait for the new record.

this was great, thanks. cant wait for new cd.

We Love You❤

Can't wait to see you guys again on show! Fans from Quebec are thrilled ❤

All of those bands came to Las Vegas for my birthday weekend!! 🥳🔥🤘🏼

The show was insane, I’m glad I went, best experience for sure

I was thereeee!!! You guys were absolutely AMAZING!!!🎉❤ I also had the privilege to be there to listen to LIBAD before its release date! All I can say is that it's an absolute MASTERPIECE!!! I cannot wait to play it over and over on repeat 24/7! I love the versatility of the new sound! ❤❤❤ Also, as a singer, I love the way he talks about his voice ans his performances. Ahh ❤ this video made me really happy!

Ugh I'm so excited 😊 I'm so happy that they are excited about their new music.

I have been a fan of Matt and the boys from Waking The Fallen. My first show ever seeing them was LBC (The famous DVD) and as a fan of everything they have done since, I’m glad they are still able to make music they love The new stuff is out there for me, it’s not something I have gotten hooked on yet, it’s still so odd and so out there but there’s no denying the musical ability of these artists. They look energized and pumped again, they look like they are back to having fun. I’ll give the album a listen when it comes out, but I don’t know if I will truly take to it fully, however I admire the courage to explore and to try new things that’s always 🤘🏻

Great interview, I'm totally stoked for the new album. The Stage is my favorite A7X album. I've been listening to them since the Nightmare album. Loved the two new singles, and I can't wait for the new album, great interview! 🤘🏽🙂

What a cool dude. Never heard of Scene Queen, now I have to check them out

I was at the Area 15 show! It was absolutely amazing seeing Avenged Sevenfold back on stage. Awesome interview Stryker! You asked questions that I had about the show and about the album experience 🤘🏻 June 2nd can't come soon enough.

Matt wearing a daft punk shirt makes a lot of the vocoder stuff make way more sense!

Wow! I love this interview. Mind blowing

Can't wait for the new record. 💜

This was such a wholesome convo! Love seeing you two together

Tell ya what, A7X got me through some of the darkest times of my life. I listened to the self-titled album on repeat for months. I decided I’d learn to play the drums like the Rev, so I taught myself. He would pass soon thereafter. I listened to that album even more afterwards. This band means so much to me. I’d love to go out to dinner with the group and hear about their experience. I am sure I speak for many in saying we need this record.

This interview is pure gold. Every word from Matt is deep and insightful about music and life, and every question asked is thoughtful. Stryker matches Matt's energy and provides a neat cultured and high standard platform without a single interruption... and that makes the interview a treasure! I don't feel a second wasted, not to mention Matt's ability to speak without a curse word... 😲 Loved it loved it ❤

pretty incredible listening to one of my favorite artist talk about young artists i also love! thank you sm for shouting out Scene Queen and 100 gecs, matt!! youre the best

I’m so excited to hear the rest of the album! Love both of the singles so far!

Going to be seeing them live in July and I can't wait! I'm not usually one for concerts, but this is about the most excited I've ever been for something. I'm desperately avoiding hearing the new songs so I can hear them for the first time live!

LIBAD IS the embodiment of Existentialism! I cannot FN WAIT! A self-aware band is one to watch for sure! Ive been with them since the 7th. Seeing them in this moment is SO EXCITING!!

You guys are doing what I want as a fan of the band from day 1. Keep doing what you’re doing. Keep pushing music it forward.

My dog has listened to a7x with me so mang times in my car. The way homie just fell asleep on my lap watching this video makes me hope he recognizes m shadows voice lmao. My friend and his girl are down in Rockville mostly pumped for you guys. Put on a show gang 👊

Can't wait for Daytona this Saturday!!!!!!!!

I fucking love him

My favorite band and I can't wait to see them in September. I can't wait to hear the rest of the new album that they worked really hard on!

Imagine if they actually watched Laker on the teleprompter while playing live hahaha

Stryker, great job with this interview. M really is a guy to behold, I'm super happy with their music, been following them since 2001 and he said something great there of the band growing with us. Cheers mate.

Great episode! Loved the questions you asked Stryker! The show was amazing. This was a great follow up 🤘

Amazing interview and loved everything Matt said about growth. I love the new music, and I hope other fans warm to it! ❤

Man, I love these guys. Always top shelf. Need to see them live.

Great interview !

Went to the listening event and I started to get teary eyed and had to hold back actually shedding a tear for the song Cosmic. Amazing track and I could feel a different energy from the room after that track was over. The feeling I got was feeling small but part of something immense..

Great interview! Its hard to believe it’s been 5yrs. The sort of daft punk vibe sounds interesting there going. If M Shadows sees this I’m trying to get the band my patented fretboard mod to demo. Pull any string into vertical scallops. It’s been done by Kirk Hammett on the Masters solo with high E string. I just evolved it to any string 🎸🤘🏽my uncle Gary Lucas composed Jeff Buckley Grace on guitar and was on a Chris Cornell solo record Carry On. Keep at it!

Great sportsmanship within the band ❤ I’m so happy and excited for this new album

amazing interview!

Always knew Avenged was wise beyond their years, this is refreshing. I always knew Matt is intelligent but damn.... This man has composure and is extremely thoughtful, I really enjoy this interview and it will be saved to watch for years to come.

He once said "gotta have a laugh on every record", Can't wait to hear if there's one on this record.

Welcome Back Avenged Sevenfold ❤🔥 My First Metal Band

I respect that he can push hard when he wants and is still working on that control Gives us hope to hear flashes of the days of old

Discovered you through the Tom Delongw interview, seriously one of the best interviewers, as far as people you interview and the great questions and genuine curiosity you show. It's heartwarming! and I love A7x/m shadows more and more as well. what a guy, he genuinely loves all types of music and just seems like a kind dude who cares and listens. Anyways yeah great video

First time seeing this podcast (was interested cuz I’m a huge A7X fan) and wow. What a great interview! Just subscribed and looking forward to watching more!

Rev would be so proud rn 🥺