El género musical del metal se originó en los años 60 y 70 en Inglaterra y Estados Unidos, y desde entonces ha evolucionado y diversificado en múltiples subgéneros. El metal se caracteriza por su sonido pesado, distorsionado y agresivo, y por sus letras que exploran temas oscuros como la muerte, el sufrimiento y la rebelión.
Entre los subgéneros más destacados del metal se encuentran el heavy metal, el thrash metal, el death metal, el black metal, el power metal y el metal progresivo, entre otros. Cada subgénero tiene su propia estética y estilo musical, y ha ganado una gran cantidad de seguidores en todo el mundo.
El metal ha sido criticado por su agresividad y su contenido lírico oscuro, pero también ha sido reconocido por su capacidad para expresar emociones intensas y para crear comunidades unidas por su pasión por la música. Hoy en día, el metal sigue siendo un género influyente en la cultura popular y continúa evolucionando con nuevas bandas y sonidos.
Avenged Sevenfold es una banda estadounidense. La banda se formó en 1999 y se ha consolidado como una de las bandas más prominentes en la escena del metal contemporáneo. Los integrantes de la banda son M. Shadows (vocalista), Synyster Gates (líder y coros), Zacky Vengeance (guitarra rítmica y coros) y Johnny Christ (bajo). Anteriormente, el baterista y vocalista de la banda era The Rev hasta su fallecimiento en diciembre de 2009. Además, Mike Portnoy, ex baterista de Dream Theater, se unió temporalmente a Avenged Sevenfold para colaborar en sus próximos conciertos, incluida la gira Nightmare After Christmas en 2010. Sin embargo, finalizó su participación en la banda el 16 de diciembre de ese año al concluir la gira. Sus influencias incluyen el metal clásico, el hard rock y el metalcore. Avenged Sevenfold ha lanzado varios álbumes aclamados por la crítica y ha ganado numerosos premios a lo largo de su carrera. Son conocidos por su estilo distintivo y por sus letras complej...
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My destination always unknown, I'll find my way there
But goddamn motherfuckers always wasting my time
I won't be the victim, but the first to cast a stone
Sedated nights to the bar room fights as metropolis takes its toll
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(I know my destination)
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Trashed and scattered again, I'm feelin' so low
You waste your breath while fuckin' with me, my blood is so cold
My destination always is known, I'll find my way there
But goddamn imposter are you out of your mind?
I walk down these roads alone and now you're seen here
My feelings that I'm having towards you are perfectly clear (I control this ride)
My devils appetite is tonight and now I'm alright
But you goddamn motherfuckers always wasting my time
Play your game you better walk away, your integrity don't mean shit
Crawl on me you fucking parasite, and I'm gonna take you out
I won't be the victim, but the first to cast a stone
Sedated nights to the bar room fights as metropolis takes its toll
And don't you try to stop me, it's a place you'll never know
Don't try to judge or take shots at me, I'll never let you seize control
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City makes my body ache (lonely, don't try and prey on me)
I feel your world dying, no more use in tryin'
And my body's trashed and low, but to you I'll never show myself or what's inside
And I've seen it all before, and I'll settle the score, I'll never join your side