Avenged Sevenfold’s frontman M. Shadows discussed his perspective on reviews and artistic integrity in a recent interview with Rock Feed.
“At the end of the day, we’re not making art by committee. This isn’t art by committee. It’s not, like, everybody give us your ideas and we’re all gonna kind of morph the same thing,” Shadows said.
“We have A.I. to do that now; you’re gonna be able to take your favorite records, and A.I. can spit out something sort of like it,” he continued. “But you need artists and creatives to keep pushing the boundaries. Some things are gonna work, some things aren’t. But at the end of the day, even if something doesn’t work, it might spark in someone else, ‘Oh, that was bold. Where can I push limits a little more?’ And I think that’s how this whole space thrives.”
“I couldn’t care less about [other people’s opinions], but one rule I made myself a long time ago is I listen to the positivity equally to the negativity, meaning I don’t care about either,” he explained. “If a review is a 10 out 10, cool. It could be bought and paid for. Cool. It doesn’t matter. If it’s a zero out of 10, it also doesn’t matter. So I think that you can’t just walk around with all your good stuff and then ignore the bad. You have to kind of ignore them both, in my opinion.”
Shadows’ comments on artistic integrity coincide with a significant period for the band’s evolution.
Culture3 revealed the band’s latest release of their studio album ‘Life Is But A Dream.’ The album launch featured an innovative AI-powered online scavenger hunt. This approach demonstrates their commitment to experimental strategies.
The band has ventured into the Web3 space through their Deathbats Club initiative. Blabbermouth highlighted this development as evidence of their innovative approach to fan engagement.
Culture3 noted Shadows’ practical stance on technological innovations. He maintains caution about selling music as NFTs due to established industry expectations about music pricing.
The band’s recent evolution showcases their commitment to challenging conventional methods. They continue to balance innovation with artistic integrity while maintaining their creative vision.
