I first began listening to Avenged 3 years ago. There first two albums were solid metal releases. However this "City of Evil" is corporate crap. Sure there are some cool dual guitar attacks, but since being signed to a major label anyone who heard the old CD's can instantly recognize the change in style. The vocals have gone to hell...I hate the way he sings now. If you like corporate bubble gum metal this album is for you. If you like raw old Avenged Sevenfold save your money.