"City of Evil" is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, released on June 7, 2005. Marking a departure from the metalcore style of their previous work, the album embraces a more traditional heavy metal sound with complex guitar solos, orchestral elements, and elaborate compositions. Featuring hit singles like "Bat Country" and "Beast and the Harlot," the album achieved critical and commercial success, propelling the band into mainstream popularity. "City of Evil" is celebrated for its ambitious scope and the band's virtuosic musicianship, cementing their influence in the metal genre.