Avenged Sevenfold - Darkness Surrounding Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Darkness Surrounding'?

   'Darkness Surrounding' was written by Avenged Sevenfold members Brian Elwin Haner Jr. (Synyster Gates), James Owen Sullivan (The Rev), Matthew Charles Sanders (M. Shadows), and Zachary James Baker (Zacky Vengeance).

2. On which album can 'Darkness Surrounding' be found?

   'Darkness Surrounding' is a track on Avenged Sevenfold's debut album, 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet', which was initially released on July 24, 2001.

3. What was unique about the recording process for 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet'?

   'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet' was recorded in just eight days in November 2000 with a budget of $2,000. The Rev recorded all the drums in one take, and the other band members added their parts afterward.

4. What kind of reviews did 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet' receive?

   'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet' received mixed to positive reviews from critics. AllMusic rated the album three stars out of five and described the tracks 'Darkness Surrounding' and 'We Come out at Night' as 'excellent metalcore masterpieces'.

5. Who was the bassist on 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet'?

   Justin Sane was the bassist on 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet', but he was replaced by Dameon Ash during the album's touring cycle, who was later replaced by Johnny Christ.