"Buried Alive" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, off the band's fifth studio album Nightmare. The song was released as the albums fourth and final single on September 20, 2011. The music of the song was mostly written by the band's late drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, who died on December 28, 2009. Singer M. Shadows has stated he is extremely proud of the song.
Loudwire described the song starting out as a power ballad, moving to arena rock, then shifting to fast heavy metal reminiscent of Metallica, with guitar riffs similar to Iron Maiden.
Music video In September 2011, the band announced plans for an official music video. They tried to get Rob Zombie to direct the video, but he declined due to being focused on another project. A music video never ended up being produced, but on February 14, 2013, an animated lyric video was posted on YouTube.
Accolades Year Nominated work Award Result2011"Buried Alive"Revolver Magazine's Song of the Year 2011
Personnel Avenged Sevenfold M. Shadows – lead vocals Zacky Vengeance – rhythm guitar, backing vocals The Rev – songwriting, drum arrangement Synyster Gates – lead guitar, backing vocals Johnny Christ – bass guitar
Session musicians Mike Portnoy – drums, percussion
Production Mike Elizondo – producer Brent Arrowood – assistant engineer Chad Carlisle – assistant engineer Adam Hawkins – engineer Andy Wallace – mixing engineer Ted Jensen – mastering engineer Jodie Levine – production co-ordination, contractor Paul Suarez – Pro Tools Jan Petrow – assistant engineer Joanna Terrasi – production co-ordination, contractor
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2011) PeakpositionUS Hot Alternative Songs (Billboard)26US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) 2US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)10
Year-end charts Chart (2012) Position US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) 59
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