Nightmare
by Avenged Sevenfold
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 133 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 133
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 133
  3. Negative: 5 out of 133
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  1. BeanyBean
    Sep 20, 2010
    5
    It's a touching tribute to the passing of A7X's drummer, "The Rev", and if you can keep that idea fresh in your mind, then it's worth a listen. Otherwise, if you didn't enjoy Avenged Sevenfold before, you won't enjoy them now. It is nice to see that they were able to bring back a bit of their older, heavier side, instead of making another album where EVERY song is the same radio-friendlyIt's a touching tribute to the passing of A7X's drummer, "The Rev", and if you can keep that idea fresh in your mind, then it's worth a listen. Otherwise, if you didn't enjoy Avenged Sevenfold before, you won't enjoy them now. It is nice to see that they were able to bring back a bit of their older, heavier side, instead of making another album where EVERY song is the same radio-friendly crap. In the end, at least it gives the die-hard redneck fans something to listen to for the next few years.… Expand
  2. Le_Shorte
    Jun 22, 2011
    4
    I would like to give this album a higher rating. I really would. But I just can't. Matt has said that Jimmy was the center of A7X, and it shows. The only really good songs on this album were ones that Jimmy took part in, and those are few.
  3. MetulzReview
    Aug 14, 2012
    5
    After the tragic passing of drummer 'The Rev', Avenged Sevenfold set out to pay tribute to him in style, and with singles: 'Nightmare' and 'Buried Alive' it appeared that A7X were stronger than ever; however (unfortunately) I cannot say the same for the rest of the album. It kicks off with the aforementioned 'Nightmare' which is a great start and an astonishing display of M.Shadows vocalAfter the tragic passing of drummer 'The Rev', Avenged Sevenfold set out to pay tribute to him in style, and with singles: 'Nightmare' and 'Buried Alive' it appeared that A7X were stronger than ever; however (unfortunately) I cannot say the same for the rest of the album. It kicks off with the aforementioned 'Nightmare' which is a great start and an astonishing display of M.Shadows vocal talent. 'Welcome To The Family' however uses a recycled riff and has a forgettable chorus, a real throwaway track which would never have appeared on previous albums. Unfortunately after 'Buried Alive', the album spirals quickly into a poor album - only picking up with final track 'Save Me'. In conclusion, this album fails to capture the spark which ignited on the near-perfect 'Waking the Fallen' and the shift in style seen on 'City of Evil', therefore only buy this album if you're an A7X fan, otherwise look to buy 'Waking the Fallen' - a true masterpiece of modern metal.… Expand

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Luckily, the sound of the band remains unchanged, and as one of the best drummers in the business, Portnoy picks up the reigns and rides the Deathbat's double kick in complete synchronicity with Gates, Christ, and Vengeance.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    50
    With imagery haunted by death and lyrical allusions to alienation and angst, Avenged Sevenfold's fifth full-length is almost impossible to appreciate unless you fit the prime demographic: tormented teenage boys.
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  3. Rock Sound
    70
    If there's criticism, it's that Nightmare still falls back on cliches, building with aggressive force to then rely on a safe melodic chorus. However, there's enough of a change to see A7X lash out beyond their core sound, making Nightmare their greatest achievement to date.
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