Avenged Sevenfold "The Stage" 2023-08-11 Jackson insisted on creating a

Jackson insisted on creating a concept album addressing social issues

after over two decades

Archer is defined by it's refusal to be defined

sold out arenas on three continents

Avenged Sevenfold "The Stage" 2023-08-11 Jackson insisted on creating aThe Stage is a concept album about artificial intelligence and self destruction of society. The album is the first to feature Brooks Wackerman on drums after the departure of Arin Ilejay in 2015, and the band's first album to be released through Capitol Records. Lyrical content of the album was inspired by the writings of Carl Sagan and Elon Musk. It is also the band's longest output, which showcases the band's exploration in progressive metal, with