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" I'd like to think that we will have had something to do with a shift back to heavy rock. That's what we've wanted all along, and we knew there'd be fearless steps to take to achieve that. "
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Back
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" You always have to try new things, and that's the one thing that we've learned from all the greats - every album isn't gonna be every fan's favorite, but as long as you keep switching it up and making new fans, it's really about being persistent. "
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" I think people have the right to love whoever they want, and I think that women have the right to do whatever they wish to their bodies given the circumstances. "
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" I can honestly tell you, if it wasn't for our fans, there would not be Avenged Sevenfold right now. "
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