Avenged Sevenfold releases surprise EP Statica

The metal band Avenged Sevenfold surprise-released a new four-song EP titled "Statica" on July 24, 2026, continuing their recent turn toward experimental and electronic-influenced music. The collection, featuring the tracks "Lights," "Statica," "Rejoice," and "Ashes," arrived without any prior announcement from the California-based group.

The 18-minute EP represents a significant departure from the band's earlier heavy metal sound, instead utilizing robotic vocals, science fiction-inspired synthesizers, and electronic dance beats. This direction builds upon the progressive explorations of their 2023 album "Life Is But a Dream..." and 2016's "The Stage," moving further from the traditional hard rock and metal style of popular earlier records like 2005's "City of Evil."

The release coincides with the immediate launch of the band's co-headlining North American tour with pop-punk group Good Charlotte. The Live Nation-promoted tour is scheduled to begin on July 25 in Ridgedale, Missouri, and will visit 16 cities including Chicago, Toronto, New York, Dallas, and Denver before concluding on August 27 in Phoenix, Arizona.

In recent interviews, band members have discussed their deliberate...