Avenged Sevenfold: "The Stage" Studio Sessions - "Higher"

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  • Опубликовано: 19 дек 2016
  • The Making of "The Stage" - "Higher"
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    Directed & Edited by Rafa Alcantara
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  • @clarkbalte0329
    @clarkbalte0329 7 лет назад +350

    i just want to say that brooks is a perfect fit

  • @acalleros927
    @acalleros927 7 лет назад +236

    Brooks' has a permanent look of thoughtfulness

  • @Droxcy
    @Droxcy 7 лет назад +302

    He made that drum part look so effortless at the end holy shit

  • @jwspitz35
    @jwspitz35 7 лет назад +160

    Dude I fucking love Brooks as their drummer! He's unbelievably talented, and I think he's helping them to make the complex songs they used to write like on City of Evil

    • @prestongehrig2824
      @prestongehrig2824 Год назад +2

      difference between brooks and the rev is the rev could play a lot faster, but brooks can a lot more complex

    • @auto_5
      @auto_5 11 дней назад +1

      @@prestongehrig2824oh I’m not so sure about that. I was also hesitant about brooks, but he is capable of near the same speed(or maybe just as fast) and is way more technical. He just doesn’t have the showmanship(high cymbals etc.) that the rev did not the super flamboyant personality, but his drumming skills are insane. And he was able to continue the A7X signature drum sound without screwing it up. Portnoy was also wayyyy able but just not willing(no hostility).

  • @ElaborateTiger
    @ElaborateTiger 7 лет назад +369

    That drum beat at the beginning made me immediately fall in love with this song the first time I heard it.

    • @flightgravity7483
      @flightgravity7483 7 лет назад +16

      ElaborateTiger Absolutely. Such a solid groove with just the right amount of technical prowess without being too showy.

  • @catrichbillay1506
    @catrichbillay1506 7 лет назад +177

    So glad Brooks is apart of the band. Living legend, in my eyes.

    • @tyler_bt3326
      @tyler_bt3326 7 лет назад +7

      Stephen Sturgis he just needs to ditch that damned hairstyle

    • @catrichbillay1506
      @catrichbillay1506 7 лет назад +15

      Tyler Brooke-Thomas Haha in certain photos his hair reminds me of Leon from Resident Evil.

  • @nikenyx
    @nikenyx 7 лет назад +310

    We need an instrumental version of the album!

    • @alexl.4362
      @alexl.4362 7 лет назад

      Nicolas Sedepski Homer

    • @ugiustuskeiserus8066
      @ugiustuskeiserus8066 7 лет назад +18

      Nicolas Sedepski I want one for all their albums, they've created amazing music

    • @EduardoGarcia-rd7vb
      @EduardoGarcia-rd7vb 7 лет назад

      Nicolas Sedepski yeah

    • @poutineqc9263
      @poutineqc9263 7 лет назад +1

      Nicolas Sedepski ahahahahah im happy to know that im not the only one that has realize that matt fuckt the hole albums 😂

    • @maitogai1995
      @maitogai1995 6 лет назад +7

      I want the drum version. It's so catchy

  • @Kneel2ThaCrown
    @Kneel2ThaCrown 7 лет назад +149

    0:51... Not only did they achieve greatness, they made a MASTERPIECE with The Stage! Brooks' drumming is on another level!

    • @rokaanalzeer
      @rokaanalzeer 6 лет назад +5

      Kneel2ThaCrown brooks is a natural fit with the band.

  • @FakeJesseJuarez
    @FakeJesseJuarez 7 лет назад +114

    I closed my eyes while Brooks was playing in the last clip and I could picture The Rev playing that. Perfect choice.

    • @tyler_bt3326
      @tyler_bt3326 7 лет назад +17

      Jesse Juarez I just love the way brooks is playing this amazing drum section, then when he finishes he just says "yep" and walks off xD

    • @nativeforte
      @nativeforte 6 лет назад +1

      Reading this comment made me think in my head, Brook is like a reincarnation of the REV 💯

    • @TheJerseyNinja
      @TheJerseyNinja 5 лет назад +8

      VOID SPARKZ except he’s older than Jimmy would be and Jimmy IDOLIZED Brooks. He said he thought he was the best drummer in the world. Awesome that he’s now the one to take his place

    • @woodenhoe
      @woodenhoe 3 года назад +4

      Jimmy has a mix of playing style of Brooks and Portnoy, both are his biggest influences

  • @handler803
    @handler803 7 лет назад +47

    I love the fact that when it comes to choosing drummers, the guys always make sure that the drummer they work with carry a bit of the Rev's memory in them. Portnoy and Wackerman were Rev's influences whereas Ilejay is influenced by The Rev.

  • @Mvinifeijo
    @Mvinifeijo 7 лет назад +58

    This drummer is amazing! We will never forget The Rev, but Brooks does his job fucking right!

  • @TrueCanadianGamerThe
    @TrueCanadianGamerThe 7 лет назад +199

    Ever since Jimmy's passing, I've seen Nightmare on as different phases of the band. Nightmare was the legacy, Hail to the King was the start of the recovery, and The Stage is regrowth into how the band was before.
    I can't wait to see you guys live with Brooks. Never got the opportunity with Jimmy, and I never had a chance with Arin. But next time you're around where I live, I'll be the first to buy tickets.

    • @evilthoughts8763
      @evilthoughts8763 7 лет назад +3

      TrueCanadianGamer Not if I buy them first (?
      Good comment, you read my mind..

    • @FikriAlfathan
      @FikriAlfathan 6 лет назад +3

      Can you help me out a little bit? English is not my first and second language, it's my third actually. I'm a little confused about something that you wrote. I realized that you use the words "chance" and "opportunity" in different sentences and implying that they meant different. What are the differences? Sorry for this.

    • @UnkowingBrother
      @UnkowingBrother 6 лет назад +3

      Fikri Alfathan they mean almost the same thing really. It just gives the sentence a different emotion when you read it. Otherwise using the same word (chance/opportunity) wouldn’t give you a sense of understanding where he/she is coming from. Just my two cents.

    • @FikriAlfathan
      @FikriAlfathan 6 лет назад +3

      UnkowingBrother Thanks, mate! It does give a different emotion when I read it. Cheers!

    • @davidday9967
      @davidday9967 3 года назад +1

      @@FikriAlfathan any better at English or any other languages now? I'm curious and exploring the depths of youtube comments here in 20 20 😬

  • @MichaelKhaimraj
    @MichaelKhaimraj 7 лет назад +40

    The ending bit with Brooks solo'd was jaw dropping

  • @Diegox441star
    @Diegox441star 7 лет назад +100

    I'm in love with this song, for me, the best of the album.

    • @b.s.879
      @b.s.879 7 лет назад

      Diego Sullivan I like stage but it is to long so I like this one more

    • @UPtheIRONS52
      @UPtheIRONS52 7 лет назад +29

      TreZ Lightning You must fucking despise Exist

    • @DL500316
      @DL500316 7 лет назад

      +Giant Squid he probably does

    • @b.s.879
      @b.s.879 7 лет назад +1

      Giant Squid I was making a point. After a while of listening to them I got used to shorter songs. I don't dislike but it will take some getting used to

  • @MsPonderthat1
    @MsPonderthat1 7 лет назад +35

    I'm so happy Brooks is with A7X! When i hear his drumming, I hear Jimmy

    • @bretcollinstdm
      @bretcollinstdm 7 лет назад +6

      MsPonderthat1 Well, Jimmy looked up to Brooks and was an inspiration to him.

  • @emythelast8683
    @emythelast8683 7 лет назад +30

    "He's also his own person, he's an amazing drummer with a great feel and a great instinct to do the right thing" this is exactly how every drummer should be. So glad they handpicked this guy!

  • @Bushheadmonster
    @Bushheadmonster 7 лет назад +39

    Arguably one of the best songs on the album!

  • @clonetrooper576
    @clonetrooper576 7 лет назад +1253

    Brooks saved Avenged Sevenfold!

    • @matyaskubicek3184
      @matyaskubicek3184 7 лет назад +82

      Clonetrooper576 And killed Bad religion 😢😂

    • @jaidynheadford5710
      @jaidynheadford5710 7 лет назад +45

      Clonetrooper576 yes indeed this guy is going pretty damn good glad he saved the band hope he stays in and fits in too

    • @Jason-ow6xo
      @Jason-ow6xo 7 лет назад +36

      Clonetrooper576 not like they needed to be saved but I get what you meant.

    • @AlexJasso100
      @AlexJasso100 6 лет назад

      EQ-smoove Metronymic?

    • @heyitgeg
      @heyitgeg 6 лет назад +26

      Zachary Ariston Yeah hail to the king was definitely not as bad as people say it was but it wasn't great either.

  • @1027corbie
    @1027corbie 7 лет назад +7

    "Higher" is my favorite song on the album. Such a beautiful song!

  • @UPtheIRONS52
    @UPtheIRONS52 7 лет назад +72

    I'm trying to play the guitar but this one song keeps kicking my ass

    • @UPtheIRONS52
      @UPtheIRONS52 7 лет назад +37

      Xenofere It's a song called "the legend27"

  • @NehRotMG10
    @NehRotMG10 7 лет назад +701

    The fact that this song is named Higher and this video is 4:20 long

    • @TheDB1345
      @TheDB1345 7 лет назад +5

      Neh-6 Haaaaaaaaaa
      Just noticed that 😂😂😂

    • @seahawks14680
      @seahawks14680 7 лет назад +3

      sorry i'm french, i didn't understand what you mean. what is the link between higher and 4:20 ?

    • @zacharystrouse2038
      @zacharystrouse2038 7 лет назад +12

      Neh-6 It's 4:19 minutes long.

    • @philippelambert1475
      @philippelambert1475 7 лет назад +8

      actually the song higher from the album is 6:28

    • @TheDB1345
      @TheDB1345 7 лет назад +4

      Phil Lambert U missed the joke

  • @bambamboyles
    @bambamboyles 7 лет назад +2

    Brooks' drums on 'Higher' just resonate in my ear in the best of ways, i love that song so much.

  • @Jesse_Drake
    @Jesse_Drake 7 лет назад +36

    Brooks is a fantastic addition to the band!

  • @rhatalos1997
    @rhatalos1997 3 года назад +4

    To me this is the coolest drum rhythm i've heard. I can't get it out of my head - which is good.

  • @helco2856
    @helco2856 Год назад +6

    This song is so fun to play on drums

  • @tylerwilson4951
    @tylerwilson4951 3 года назад +3

    I think the thing I admire about Brooks the most is that he can play such technical pieces with so much feel.

  • @SnubieZ
    @SnubieZ 7 лет назад +7

    Every time I get into my car I'm happy. It doesn't matter where I'm heading. This album kicks in and I get lost in it. I've been listening to A7X since the beginning and this record takes me some place different: back, but forward at the same time. These guys just JAM! Every time I listen to this album, I feel like I'm watching one of those old movies with no words and only music. I hear a story. Epic, epic album.
    *edit*
    Also.. More studio shit please! It's really rad to see how you guys think and work together. RUclips / social media are the new information mediums
    *edit2*
    Drummer kicks ass.

  • @jstephen1
    @jstephen1 7 лет назад +2

    Brooks plays everything so casually, he makes it all look easy

  • @johannestempest874
    @johannestempest874 3 года назад +5

    I always find funny when I look at the band pictures of Avenged with Brooks- he doesn't look like he plays in A7X. But the way that he plays, and how he approaches each part, it's as he was already in the band since long ago.

    • @The_Real_Kilo_G
      @The_Real_Kilo_G 2 года назад +1

      He looks like an ex skater that is going to his 6th graders chorus concert. Really doesnt fit the look of the band, but they make great music together.

  • @CR1M5ONOM3N
    @CR1M5ONOM3N 7 лет назад +30

    Hopefully Brooks will stay as a lifelong member of the band.

    • @iamyourgreatgreatgreatgrea6291
      @iamyourgreatgreatgreatgrea6291 7 лет назад +11

      +CR1M5ON OM3N Agreed! I mean, it's not like I disliked Arin in any way but I honestly think Brooks is the perfect fit for this band.

  • @timofcent1
    @timofcent1 7 лет назад +14

    Brooks is probably the best thing to happen to A7X since Syn joined.

  • @johnkirk7979
    @johnkirk7979 7 лет назад +32

    Easily my favorite on the album along with Paradigm and Fermi Paradox.

  • @AbaySeventeen
    @AbaySeventeen 7 лет назад +21

    Brooks Wackerman is a powerful drummer. NICE!

  • @Karla-ge2qd
    @Karla-ge2qd 7 лет назад +4

    Brooks what a monster!
    One of my favorite tracks

  • @framar601
    @framar601 6 лет назад +3

    The stage is their best project i hope they go more in this direction, it was fresh and thrilling. A masterpiece.

  • @theposhdrummer772
    @theposhdrummer772 2 года назад +3

    I appreciate how the video is exactly 4:20 and it’s named HIGH-er

  • @kev23dk
    @kev23dk 7 лет назад +2

    This is what you call "a band". A true band.

  • @GAFVM
    @GAFVM 7 лет назад +8

    I love these studio session videos.

  • @K-Dub159
    @K-Dub159 7 лет назад +2

    Never heard of Brooks before but damn am I'm glad he's with the band now. Long live A7X!!!

  • @vomitoriumbassist
    @vomitoriumbassist 7 лет назад +4

    This album is incredible! Welcome back A7X!! Ive missed you all so much! Cannot stop listening to this album!

  • @dansands6363
    @dansands6363 7 лет назад +94

    Hahahaha Brian's dad in the background at the end!!!

    • @dansands6363
      @dansands6363 7 лет назад

      Hey Avenged, tell him to star writing more songs! They never get old

    • @alexl.4362
      @alexl.4362 7 лет назад +1

      Danny Sands Papa Gates always the jokester

    • @Upsetkiller456
      @Upsetkiller456 7 лет назад +2

      He did the outro solo on Angels.

    • @dansands6363
      @dansands6363 7 лет назад

      Domenick boucher how do you know this?

    • @Phantom-kc9ly
      @Phantom-kc9ly 7 лет назад

      Danny Sands it's called google

  • @martinmcguire8598
    @martinmcguire8598 5 лет назад +16

    Jimmy is irreplaceable
    They know that
    We know that (FoREVer)
    However Brooks Wackerman has a really creative style of drumming that compliments the band in a really exciting way
    It's like they are now the best they can be again without Jimmy
    Brooks' drumming on this album it's incredible.
    I believe Jimmy will be watching over the band with immense pride now they have Brooks.
    Arin was a good drummer and had the ability to play the complexed drums from their back catalogue but in terms of creativity to write the drums for an Avenged Sevenfold record it was evident that he wasn't on the same page as the rest of the band.
    I'm really impressed with the band for having the courage and strength to make the decision to find a drummer that fits in with their style and compliments them in the best way possible
    Brooks has made Avenged Sevenfold the nearest they'll ever be to complete again.
    I'm excited to hear what they'll come up with next with Brooks

  • @marcelltoth6183
    @marcelltoth6183 7 лет назад +1

    This song is one of their greatest masterpieces, which is no small feat. Fantastic.

  • @cmillivol98
    @cmillivol98 7 лет назад +77

    If y'all don't play this live...

    • @maitogai1995
      @maitogai1995 6 лет назад

      cmilliVOL still waiting for them to perform this live!!!!

    • @darkestspawn5471
      @darkestspawn5471 6 лет назад +1

      MightGuyyy They played it in Evansville last month

  • @ZephyrusAsmodeus
    @ZephyrusAsmodeus 9 месяцев назад

    I absolutely love the way Brooks sounds both like Jimmy and has his own sound, Jimmy had that perfect way of filling, that punch, and Brooks brings that and has this great tempo and structured, choriographed and sycopated feel to it, it's fantastic

  • @amea1533
    @amea1533 7 лет назад +1

    My favorite song from the album, so amazing! 💜

  • @wastelanda7x
    @wastelanda7x 7 лет назад

    I love this band so much.. theyve been there for me for so many years always bringing joy to my life with the incredible amount of complexity and thought that they poor into their work. playing endless shows and always giving %100 professionalism to the music has inspired me in both my pursuit of music as well as many other aspects of my life. thank you for working so hard and setting a great example for me during my teenage years into my early 20s. I feel like I wouldn't be who I am without the music you've made and the career model you have. merry Christmas.

  • @owenharris1826
    @owenharris1826 7 лет назад +3

    Please do a part 2 of this video where they actually talk about Higher and show some of the recording processes. Matt's vocals on this song are the best they've ever been, and I wanted to see him in the recording booth singing it. Its just too good not to see. When he reaches the high note in the verse, I get goosebumps every time. He hasn't hit that note since City of Evil.

  • @etgohome1343
    @etgohome1343 7 лет назад +4

    You guys did so well with this album! This is easily my second favorite album of yours (Behind City of Evil). Keep it up dudes!

  • @rabidbwah3430
    @rabidbwah3430 4 года назад +1

    4:02 brooks dancing with his instrument, AWESOME!

  • @fawfox480
    @fawfox480 7 лет назад +1

    I really love this kind of videos. We really see what you normally don't see in the making of an album.

  • @Rampagedd
    @Rampagedd 5 лет назад

    You guys are the best, keep going. Don't stop. Loving your work Brooks. Thank you for the music!!!

  • @vladimirstroganoff4404
    @vladimirstroganoff4404 7 лет назад +7

    I love this song

  • @erikbudrow1255
    @erikbudrow1255 2 года назад +3

    Brooks is like the Rev in stable form.

  • @vermilion272
    @vermilion272 Год назад

    i really like this brooks guy, he always seems so zen

  • @FB0102
    @FB0102 6 лет назад

    I was blown away by the drums on this song

  • @camerondavis8213
    @camerondavis8213 7 лет назад

    I absolutely love this album!!!!

  • @rascal512479
    @rascal512479 7 лет назад

    Love these videos so much

  • @LivScarfi
    @LivScarfi 7 лет назад +1

    ONE OF MY TOP FAVORITES OFF THE ALBUM

  • @tkuvma4372
    @tkuvma4372 Год назад +2

    No one can replace Jimmy... But, when you have Brooks, you're pretty close 👌🏻🔥

  • @sassysudz1
    @sassysudz1 7 лет назад +11

    Matt was conducting the choir at the end... so cool

  • @Pissflavoredpoptart
    @Pissflavoredpoptart 7 лет назад +1

    Higher is an amazing piece of artwork

  • @abadtime3319
    @abadtime3319 7 лет назад

    Fantastic song, fantastic album.

  • @cole4700
    @cole4700 6 лет назад

    These guys are absolute geniuses!

  • @edwardgabriel6924
    @edwardgabriel6924 7 лет назад

    This video brings me tears of joy 😭

  • @AvStevieStevenJamesDrums
    @AvStevieStevenJamesDrums 7 лет назад +4

    Brooks, FIGGEN PHENOM!!!!! Like a glove!!!!!!

  • @aaronrocs
    @aaronrocs 5 дней назад

    Love that album, and this song in particular is fantastic.

  • @pv1794
    @pv1794 7 лет назад

    Yes they return!!!! Love these!

  • @anthonydichiera6638
    @anthonydichiera6638 7 лет назад +7

    Freed of the world, Shed of the weight, Onward to see you, my friend
    meet me in the stars tonight, there you'll find me, drifting in the ether within the lull..
    foREVer

  • @johannacox3267
    @johannacox3267 2 года назад +2

    I really like Matt he's so well spoken.

  • @armin6928
    @armin6928 7 лет назад +2

    i really love this song, its amazing, so much fellings in it, and the album is great in my opinion, love a7x

  • @epicbrofist6531
    @epicbrofist6531 7 лет назад +18

    I need them to perform Natural Born Killer live someday.

  • @PetrucciFever
    @PetrucciFever 7 лет назад +1

    Brooks is awesome & you delivered a masterpiece! THANKS

  • @tacoshells5632
    @tacoshells5632 7 лет назад

    love you guys

  • @KHALID47
    @KHALID47 7 лет назад +1

    amazing song i love it

  • @prodbytdash4013
    @prodbytdash4013 6 лет назад

    Simply brilliant

  • @arifffirdaus7479
    @arifffirdaus7479 7 лет назад

    omg i waiting for thissss

  • @Marta1Buck
    @Marta1Buck 7 лет назад +14

    honestly I love jimmy's voice more than his drum play.

    • @vgc3545
      @vgc3545 7 лет назад

      Ahmad Vawaid Sulthon agree. Ive never heard anything come close to his voice.

  • @starsundead
    @starsundead 7 лет назад

    This song is amazing ❤️❤️

  • @kareemb0
    @kareemb0 7 лет назад

    Brooks is amazing. Such a creative drummer and a perfect fit/successor to Jimmy if you ask me.

  • @agent_sickx444
    @agent_sickx444 3 года назад

    Best piece on the record !

  • @astrasolaris1016
    @astrasolaris1016 7 лет назад

    Favourite track from the album.

  • @jpizzlestreet06
    @jpizzlestreet06 7 лет назад

    Definetely my favorite song on the album

  • @josecesar9776
    @josecesar9776 7 лет назад +2

    3:10 fuckin epic, i love this part!

  • @danielvazquez9632
    @danielvazquez9632 7 лет назад

    Love this song

  • @anamara3237
    @anamara3237 7 лет назад +1

    muito bom ver essa banda se esforçando.pra mim essa e a melhor banda de todos os tempos ou umas das melhores.(ancioso)
    It's very good to see this band striving for me. This is the best band of all time or one of the best.

  • @ThePanzerFreak5
    @ThePanzerFreak5 2 года назад +1

    This song singlehandedly got me into Muse.

  • @sarudedandorm1452
    @sarudedandorm1452 5 лет назад +1

    I wish all upcoming A7X song will have its own instrumental track. Or even if it comes in a separate copy of the album. Because sometimes you just wanna savor the sound of the instruments. Especially when youre playing online games, driving, where you still wanna hear what youre doing and the people around you. :)

  • @reachingbeyond7065
    @reachingbeyond7065 7 лет назад +2

    This is my favorite song on the album

  • @BrejetyKirby
    @BrejetyKirby 7 лет назад +1

    After listening to just the instrumental of this song made me appreciate it more actually

  • @Anima.Libera
    @Anima.Libera 6 лет назад +2

    Brooks....eccezionale!!!! 💜🌌

  • @DAVIDCANNAL
    @DAVIDCANNAL 7 лет назад

    Favorite song 🤘🏽

  • @mr.jarvis8976
    @mr.jarvis8976 6 лет назад

    I don't know how Brooks able to keep his chill and flat face while he is playing crazy drum part.

  • @DamnImSoBored123
    @DamnImSoBored123 11 месяцев назад

    What a great drummer and musician Brooks is... And on top of that he's cute too, lol im in love with him

  • @mustangman5891
    @mustangman5891 7 лет назад

    favorite track on the album

  • @breakfastsex
    @breakfastsex 7 лет назад

    i wished y'all had done a "behind the scenes, making of" as a DVD like the self titled one. i love those.

  • @c71phzciienff
    @c71phzciienff 7 лет назад

    FAVE SONG YES

  • @alexkessis
    @alexkessis 7 лет назад +1

    Brooks is a beast. Wow

  • @thedailydiego6368
    @thedailydiego6368 3 месяца назад

    The Stage is a masterpiece. No pause or skip button is allowed in my truck when this album starts.

  • @eliasreis377
    @eliasreis377 7 лет назад

    Awesome!!!!!! foREVer