When My Chemical Romance headlined Download in 2007, they were bottled heavily. Avenged Sevenfold gained just as much, if not more, criticism for being given the chance to top the bill this year despite the obvious facts of a sold out UK arena tour and a #1 album on both sides of the Atlantic. AsWhen My Chemical Romance headlined Download in 2007, they were bottled heavily. Avenged Sevenfold gained just as much, if not more, criticism for being given the chance to top the bill this year despite the obvious facts of a sold out UK arena tour and a #1 album on both sides of the Atlantic. As everyone knows though, headlining a festival is an entirely different beast. This is the final test for the Orange County quintet, the chance to prove they can finally do what every other rock and metal band of the new generation has yet to achieve and crack the UK festival scene. The clock ticks round to nine, Back In Black starts and finishes and the crackle of fire signals the beginning of A7X's biggest show to date. And oh my word, WHAT a show. As Synyster Gates walks up onto the runway and plays the six notes that make up the riff of 'Shepherd of Fire', the noise of the crowd reaches fever pitch. The blackout curtains behind him have opened and revealed a huge throne room with differing levels and the obligatory Death bats. The drums from Arin Illejay kick in, the pyros shoot up [...]
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