Bat Country

Avenged Sevenfold

About Bat Country

"Bat Country" is a song by Avenged Sevenfold, released in August 2005 as the second single from their third album, City of Evil. Avenged Sevenfold won 'Best New Artist Video' at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards for "Bat Country" and on October 1, 2009, the single was certified gold by the RIAA. For these reasons, "Bat Country" is often believed to be the band's most commercially successful song. The song was peaked at number 20 on Loudwire's Top 21st Century Hard Rock Songs. It also was rated as number 9 on Ultimate Guitar's list of Top 25 Best Songs With Guitar Duels.  


Year:
2005
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(He who makes a beast out of himself)
(Gets rid of the pain of being a man)

Caught here in a fiery blaze, won't lose my will to stay
I tried to drive on through the night
The heat stroke ridden weather, the barren empty sights
No oasis here to see, the sand is singing deathless words to me

Can't you help me as I'm startin' to burn (all alone)
Too many doses and I'm starting to get an attraction
My confidence is leaving me on my own (all alone)
No one can save me and you know I don't want the attention

As I adjust to my new sights 
The rarely tired lights will take me to new heights
My hand is on the trigger and I'm ready to ignite
Tomorrow might not make it, but everything's all right
Mental fiction follows me, show me what it's like to be set free

Can't you help me as I'm startin' to burn (all alone)
Too many doses and I'm starting to get an attraction
My confidence is leaving me on my own (all alone)
No one can save me and you know I don't want the attention

So sorry you're not here 
I've been sane too long my vision's so unclear
Now take a trip with me 
But don't be surprised when things aren't what they seem

Caught here in a fiery blaze, won't lose my will to stay
These eyes won't see the same, after I flip today

Sometimes I don't know why we'd rather live than die
We look up towards the sky for answers to our lives
We may get some solutions but most just pass us by 
Don't want your absolution 'cause I can't make it right

I'll make a beast out of myself 
Gets rid of all the pain of being a man

Can't you help me as I'm startin' to burn (all alone)
Too many doses and I'm starting to get an attraction
My confidence is leaving me on my own (all alone)
No one can save me and you know I don't want the attention

So sorry you're not here 
I've been sane too long my vision's so unclear
Now take a trip with me 
But don't be surprised when things aren't what they seem
I've known it from the start all 
These good ideas will tear your brains apart
Scared but you can follow me 
I'm too weird to live but much too rare to die

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Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold (sometimes abbreviated to A7X) is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1999, the group consists of M. Shadows (vocalist), Synyster Gates (lead guitarist), Zacky Vengeance (rhythm guitarist), and Johnny Christ (bassist). more »

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Written by: BRIAN HANER, JR., JAMES OWEN SULLIVAN, MATTHEW CHARLES SANDERS, ZACHARY JAMES BAKER

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10 facts about this song

Song Inspiration
"Bat Country" was directly inspired by Hunter S. Thompson's novel, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas".
Music Video
Directed by Marc Klasfeld, the music video for "Bat Country" won the award for 'Best New Artist' at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
Band Tribute
The song was one of the last to feature the band's original drummer, "The Rev", who passed away in 2009.
Chart Success
"Bat Country" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and #6 on the Modern Rock chart, making it one of their most successful songs.
Album Feature
The song is featured on Avenged Sevenfold's third album, "City of Evil", which was released in 2005.
Single Release
"Bat Country" was released as the second single from "City of Evil" in 2005
Song Length
The official song length for "Bat Country" is approximately 5 minutes and 13 seconds.
Explicit Content
The song features explicit content and is therefore usually preceded by a parental advisory warning.
Musical Style
"Bat Country" encapsulates the band's heavy metal style with a blend of dramatic harmony and syncopated rhythmic patterns.
Live Performances
The song is often included in the band's live set list and has become one of their signature performances.

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