Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1999, blending heavy metal with hard rock and progressive influences. Their breakthrough came with the 2005 album "City of Evil," which marked a shift toward a more melodic sound. The band's 2007 self-titled album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, establishing them as one of the leading metal acts of the 2000s.