I'm becoming a big metal head. Whether it be classic Iron Maiden, newer stuff like Killswitch engage (that whole.... screaming thing).... Really raunchy stuff like Strapping Young Lad. I like a lot of it.

Anyways, Avenged Sevenfold's first album was a Hardcore album that had fast drums, fast simple guitar, and raunchy screams contrasted with smooth harmonized vocals.

Their second album was a much more epic, more complex work. It was very much their own. Nothing much that was of the same nature was around. Killswitch was close, but Avenged is much more refined.

Now, the third album, coming out June 7th. I can't wait. They have released two of the songs to the public. They are called "The Beast and the Harlot" and "Trashed and Scattered". The first one is kind of wierd, and the second one is just amazing. They both have brilliant guitar work. These songs are excellent. I highly recommend giving it a chance, because you can't even say there are other current bands like this new album.
http://www.wakingthefallen.com/home3000.html

There are two seperate news items for the two songs. Good luck, happy listening.