Beast And The Harlot
Avenged Sevenfold
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This shining city built of gold, a far cry from innocence There's more than meets the eye round here look to the waters of the deep A city of evil There sat a seven-headed beast, ten horns raised from his heads Symbolic woman sits on his throne, but hatred strips her and leaves her naked The Beast and the Harlot She's a dwelling place for demons, she's a cage for every unclean spirit, every filthy bird And makes us drink the poisoned wine to fornicate with our kings Fallen now is Babylon the Great The city dressed in jewels and gold, fine linen, Myrrh and pearls Her plagues will come all at once as her mourners watch her burn Destroyed in an hour Merchants and captains of the world, sailors, navigators too Will weep and mourn this loss with her sins piled to the sky The Beast and the Harlot She's a dwelling place for demons, she's a cage for every unclean spirit, every filthy bird And makes us drink the poisoned wine to fornicate with our kings Fallen now is Babylon the Great The day has come for all us sinners If you'r enot a servant you'll be struck to the ground Flee the burning, greedy city looking back on her to see there's nothin' around I don't believe in fairy tales And no one wants to go to Hell You made the wrong decision And it's easy to see Now if you want to serve above or be a king below with us You're welcome to the city where your future is set forever She's a dwelling place for demons, she's a cage for every unclean spirit, every filthy bird And makes us drink the poisoned wine to fornicate with our kings Fallen now is Babylon the Great She's a dwelling place for demons, she's a cage for every unclean spirit, every filthy bird And makes us drink the poisoned wine to fornicate with our kings Fallen now is Babylon the Great
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Written by: BRIAN ELWIN, BRIAN HANER, JR., JAMES SULLIVAN, JAMES OWEN SULLIVAN, JR. HANER, MATTHEW SANDERS, MATTHEW CHARLES SANDERS, ZACHARY BAKER, ZACHARY JAMES BAKER
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Beast and the Harlot" is a song by Avenged Sevenfold, which falls into the heavy metal genre.
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Album InformationThe song is from their third studio album, "City of Evil," which was released in 2005 under Warner Bros. Records.
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Inspirational SourceThe song is inspired by the biblical tale of the fall of Babylon. The 'beast' in the song's title refers to the figure in the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, and 'harlot' refers to the city of Babylon.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Beast and the Harlot" was directed by Tony Petrossian and it's a portrayal of the city Babylon falling from grace due to its sinful ways.
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AwardsIn 2006, the song was nominated for "Best Single" at the Kerrang! Awards.
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Guitar HeroThe song became increasingly popular when it was featured in the 2006 video game "Guitar Hero II."
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Song LengthWith a total length of 5:41 minutes, "Beast and the Harlot" is one of Avenged Sevenfold's longer tracks.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe lyrics focus on the theme of corruption and decadence, warning about the consequences of indulgence in sins.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics for its complex instrumentation and aggressive vocal delivery.
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Band MembersDuring the recording of the song, the band members were M. Shadows (lead vocals), Zacky Vengeance (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Synyster Gates (lead guitar, backing vocals), Johnny Christ (bass guitar, backing vocals), and The Rev (drums, backing vocals).
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Live Performances"Beast and the Harlot" has become a staple in Avenged Sevenfold's live performances, showcasing the band's heavy metal sensibilities and intricate musicianship.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by all the band members. The lyrics were primarily written by M. Shadows and The Rev, while the music was composed by the entire band.
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