Afterlife (Avenged Sevenfold song)

"Afterlife"
Single by Avenged Sevenfold
from the album Avenged Sevenfold
ReleasedJanuary 29, 2008
Recorded2007
Studio
Genre
Length
  • 5:55 (album version)
  • 4:01 (radio edit)
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)The Rev[3]
Producer(s)Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold singles chronology
"Almost Easy"
(2007)
"Afterlife"
(2008)
"Dear God"
(2008)

"Afterlife" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. The song is released as the third single from their self-titled album. The song itself features a string orchestra and was written by the band's drummer, The Rev.[3] The single and music video were released in early 2008. The song is one of the band's most performed live, and is a fan favorite. The song was included in the second Track Pack DLC released for Rock Band.[5]

  1. ^ Enis, Eli (June 7, 2021). "Avenged Sevenfold Albums Ranked: From Worst to Best". Revolver. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  2. ^ Enis, Eli (February 13, 2023). "10 greatest SELF-TITLED albums in heavy-music history". Revolver. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Law, Sam (May 29, 2020). "The 20 greatest Avenged Sevenfold songs – ranked". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Gibson, Caren (July 31, 2022). "Best Avenged Sevenfold Songs: 20 Essential Gothcore Tracks". Dig!. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Cavalli, Earnest (November 6, 2008). "Rock Band Track Pack 2 Coming November 17". Wired.com. Retrieved May 22, 2023.