Sejak kematian drummer Avenged Sevenfold James Owen “THE REV” Sullivan di tahun 2009, A7X telah memanggil Mike Portnoy dari Dream Theater. Namun tak lama kemudian mereka memecat Drummer tua tersebut dan merekrut Arin Ilejay. Arin pun tak jauh berbeda nasibnya dengan Portnoy, ia didepak dari band metal asal Huntinton Beach California itu.

Saat ini Avenged Sevenfold melakukan audisi untuk mendapatkan pemain drum yang paling cocok bagi mereka. Dari banyaknya drummer yang diseleksi, Chris Hawkins mendapatkan perhatian lebih. Bisa jadi Chris bakal menjadi calon drummer baru Avenged Sevenfold pengganti Arin Ilejay.

Cek aja videonya :

https://youtu.be/SFw5sWIsBOY

Skill tinggi, yup, Chris Hawkins memiliki tipikal hampir sama dengan THE REV pada pedalnya.

Update: Avenged Sevenfold have issued a statement revealing that they have a new drummer in place after parting ways with Arin Ilejay earlier this year. However, in a new statement, they do praise Hawkins for his audition. Their statement reads as follows: “It has been brought to our attention that a lot of videos have been posted online from some pretty amazing drummers who want to try out for Avenged Sevenfold. While we appreciate the overwhelming interest and support we thought it would be the right thing to do to let everyone know that we already have someone. In fact, we have been working with this person for over a year now to make sure that it was a correct fit before making any sudden changes. When we have more to share we will be sure to do that. As for Mr. Chris Hawkins, you rule brother. We look forward to hearing about any future musical endeavors you may have. We appreciate the video and your service to our country. We will reach out and would love to meet with you when our paths cross next.”

Sebelumnya, mungkin kalian pernah mendegar bakat seorang drummer beberapa tahun yang lalu yang dikaitkan dengan Avenged Sevenfold untuk menjadi drummer baru pengganti The Rev. Ia adalah COBUS POTGEITER, dimana ia mengupload cover drum dengan lagu-lagu dari A7x, banyak komentar positif dari jutaan pemirsa.

Kabar saat ini Cobus telah menjadi guru musik (drum) yang mungkin bisa kalian ikuti melalui situs resmi miliknya cobusmethod.com

So? who will be the next a7x drummer? any other?

Update : 4 November 2015

Resmi, A7X Rekrut Mantan Drummer Bad Religion