Life Is But a Dream…

Kerrang! 4/5 In the process of shedding any lingering preconceptions about genre, consistency and the basic rules of songwriting, the Huntington Beach boys haven’t just made an album that’s more out-there than any they’ve put their name to before – they’ve delivered a set of songs that are simply far more fun.

All Music 4/5 The long-gestating follow-up to 2016's ambitious concept album Stage, Life Is But a Dream... sees Avenged Sevenfold go further down the rabbit hole with an innovative set of progressive metal epics rooted in existential crisis.

Blabbermouth.net 8/10 While "Life Is But A Dream..." is a triumphant example of how much talent the members of AVENGED SEVENFOLD possess, it's also a head-scratcher.

Distorted Sound 6/10 There are some wonderful moments of musicianship ... though these moments are not enough to outweigh the sentiment that this suite borders on nightmare fuel for many.