Avenged Sevenfold returns to Malaysia after 11 years, plays to 12,000 fans
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — American rock band Avenged Sevenfold returned to Malaysia after an 11-year absence, perfor...
American rock band Avenged Sevenfold returned to Malaysia after an 11-year hiatus, performing to a sold-out audience of 12,000 at Unifi Arena Kuala Lumpur on Saturday night. This concert marked the band's first performance in Malaysia since 2015 and served as the opening act for their 2026 Asia Tour.
The evening's highlight came when frontman M. Shadows announced that the band had only played Dear God live a mere three or four times prior to this show. The song was one of several fan favorites included in Avenged Sevenfold's setlist, which also featured Nightmare, So Far Away, Hail to the King, and Bat Country.
The five-member band, consisting of M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ, and Brooks Wackerman, entertained thousands of Malaysian fans, affectionately known as Deathbats. Malaysian band Langkasuka opened the concert, handpicked by Avenged Sevenfold to perform before the enthused home crowd. Organized by Hitman Solutions, the Kuala Lumpur show marked the inaugural stop of Avenged Sevenfold's 2026 Asia Tour, which will continue across the region.
The concert boasted large-scale visuals, dynamic lighting, and a stage production designed to capture the essence of the band's theatrical live performances. It was worth noting that Avenged Sevenfold had not performed in Malaysia since 2015.
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