All Excess

All Excess is Avenged Sevenfold's first DVD, released on July 17, 2007. It includes a documentary with footage dating back to 1999, four live performances, along with four music videos, and several outtakes.

All Excess
Video by
Avenged Sevenfold
ReleasedJuly 17, 2007
Recorded1999–2007
GenreHeavy metal, hard rock, metalcore
Length156 minutes
LabelWarner Bros.
DirectorRafa Alcantara
ProducerAdam Cook & Core Entertainment, Inc.
Avenged Sevenfold chronology
All Excess
(2007)		 Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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The DVD was created to portray how Avenged Sevenfold started in a unique way different from typical mainstream band DVDs. This was done by giving the viewer a look into the thoughts of, the relationships between, and the background of the band.[1]

The DVD is region-free and sold over 11,000 copies in its first week of release.

Documentary chapters
  • "Intro"
  • "Huntington Beach"
  • "How the Band Met"
  • "Naming the Band"
  • "Friends & Family"
  • "Individual Names"
  • "The Deathbat"
  • "40's in the Park"
  • "Chain Reaction"
  • "Getting Signed"
  • "Early Touring"
  • "Album Recording"
  • "Warped Tour"
  • "Our Fans"
  • "Ozzfest"
  • "Day off with A7X"
  • "Playing with Metallica"
  • "Closing"

Live performances

There are four live performance videos that were recorded during Avenged Sevenfold's 2006 tour when they played in the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. They include:

Music videos

There are four music videos and all the videos include commentary by the members of Avenged Sevenfold. The music videos featured on the DVD are:

  • "Unholy Confessions"
  • "Bat Country"
  • "Beast and the Harlot"
  • "Seize the Day"
    • (Also includes commentary by the video director, Wayne Isham, as well as a "making of" video.)

Outtakes / special features

Outtakes and Special Features include:

  • "Tattoo Tour"
  • "Practice Garage"
  • "Beer Break"
  • "M. Shadows Sings w/ Korn"
  • "Grapes in the Mouth"
  • "Symphony In The Studio"
  • "Hotel Drunks"
  • "A7X Covers 'Walk by Pantera' (audio only)"
  • "Crazy Rev"
  • "Dog on Drugs"
  • "Drunks"
  • "Making of Seize the Day"
  • "Painting Tour"
  • "M. Shadows Deleted Nude Scene"

Credits
Avenged Sevenfold
  • M. Shadows – lead vocals
  • Zacky Vengeance – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • The Rev – drums, backing vocals
  • Synyster Gates – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Johnny Christ – bass guitar
Additional Production
  • Directed by Rafa Alcantara
  • Produced by Adam Cook & Core Entertainment, Inc.
  • Executive Producer: Devin Sarno for Warner Bros. Records
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References
  1. Archived March 17, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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