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Get ready for the Nightmare After Christmas. Ticket pre-sales to select shows go live December 1st at 10 AM local time in the following markets. The Avenged Sevenfold pre-sale passcode is "NIGHTMARE". More info for the remaining shows coming soon.
Reading PA - Jan. 20th
http://bit.ly/fDL8eE
Lowell MA - Jan. 22nd
http://bit.ly/hLKpd2
Baltimore MD - Jan. 23rd
http://bit.ly/eadOaG
Cincinnati OH - Jan. 29th
http://bit.ly/ee2hk8
Moline IL - Feb. 1st
http://bit.ly/esXz9v
La Crosse WI - Feb. 2nd
http://bit.ly/eYce86
Battle Creek MI - Feb. 4th
http://bit.ly/gph9bV
Detroit MI - Feb. 5th
http://bit.ly/e7HoJd
Sioux City IA - Feb. 7th
http://bit.ly/h6eTwm
Grand Island NE - Feb. 8th
http://bit.ly/dO54Sp
Kennewick WA - Feb. 12th
http://bit.ly/hWMBgB
Eugene OR - Feb. 13th
http://bit.ly/TgKRp

update from zacky

For the past few months, we've been blessed with Mike Portnoy's talent and humanity. When Mike agreed to tour with us, it was only through the end of 2010. We always knew we'd need to find another solution for 2011 and beyond. And it's time for us to take that next step.
We know we are not ready to add another permanent member of Avenged Sevenfold. We don't know if we will ever be. But if we do, it will only be with someone who is not only a brilliant drummer, but also someone we've gotten to know well on the road and off, and who you the fans have had a chance to get to know, and hopefully accept. In other words, in this family, we take these steps together, band and our extended fan family.
We are lucky to be surrounded by so many friends, many of whom knew Jimmy very well personally, as well as our band and Jimmy's drumming talent and style. These friends have introduced us to several amazing drummers. We have decided to take one of them out starting in January. He will not be a member of a7x. He will be someone you and we are getting to know. Perhaps this drummer will be a fit. Perhaps not. One thing is for sure. Over time we will find someone who helps us continue our quest to make the music we love for the fans we love.
Mike and the band agree that can't be him. Why? Long before there was an Avenged Sevenfold, there were members of this band who looked up to Mike and, in Jimmy's case, learned a lot from watching Mike play. He is a brilliant writer, producer and of course drummer. Because of that, the world and we would always see it as Avenged Sevenfold with Mike Portnoy. We take a lot of pride in A7X being about something greater then any individuals. Its about the music, the fans and the friends and family we have as well as continuing our best friends legacy.
Please give whoever we try your love and support....and the benefit of the doubt. They won't be Jimmy. Who could be? But he will be himself, with his own special talents and creativity. And that's all we could ever look for.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for everything you've done to love and support us.
A7X

massage from a7x

For the past few months, we've been blessed with Mike Portnoy's talent and humanity. When Mike agreed to tour with us, it was only through the end of 2010. We always knew we'd need to find another solution for 2011 and beyond. And it's time for us to take that next step.
We know we are not ready to add another permanent member of Avenged Sevenfold. We don't know if we will ever be. But if we do, it will only be with someone who is not only a brilliant drummer, but also someone we've gotten to know well on the road and off, and who you the fans have had a chance to get to know, and hopefully accept. In other words, in this family, we take these steps together, band and our extended fan family.
We are lucky to be surrounded by so many friends, many of whom knew Jimmy very well personally, as well as our band and Jimmy's drumming talent and style. These friends have introduced us to several amazing drummers. We have decided to take one of them out starting in January. He will not be a member of a7x. He will be someone you and we are getting to know. Perhaps this drummer will be a fit. Perhaps not. One thing is for sure. Over time we will find someone who helps us continue our quest to make the music we love for the fans we love.
Mike and the band agree that can't be him. Why? Long before there was an Avenged Sevenfold, there were members of this band who looked up to Mike and, in Jimmy's case, learned a lot from watching Mike play. He is a brilliant writer, producer and of course drummer. Because of that, the world and we would always see it as Avenged Sevenfold with Mike Portnoy. We take a lot of pride in A7X being about something greater then any individuals. Its about the music, the fans and the friends and family we have as well as continuing our best friends legacy.
Please give whoever we try your love and support....and the benefit of the doubt. They won't be Jimmy. Who could be? But he will be himself, with his own special talents and creativity. And that's all we could ever look for.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for everything you've done to love and support us.
A7X

A7X's "Welcome To The Family" Deluxe Digital Single is available on iTunes today HERE! Included in the deluxe are "Welcome To The Family", "4:00 AM" (a previously unreleased b-side) and a live version of "Seize The Day" (City of Evil). Those who purchase the bundle will also receive 30 photos of the band shot by Greg Waterman during the 2010 UPROAR Festival.

REVOLVER Magazine has picked Nightmare as the "undisputed pick for Album of the Year". Go grab a copy today to read their review.