Avenged Sevenfold has officially completed its deal with Warner Records, marking the end of an era for the band.

In a statement released on social media earlier today (Tuesday, May 19), Avenged Sevenfold announced that they have purchased back the master recordings and rights to their 2016 album 'The Stage' from Capitol Records.

The band has been slowly transitioning towards independence since completing its deal with Warner in June 2023.

With the completion of this process, Avenged Sevenfold is now fully independent and able to create music on their own terms.

In a recent interview with Overpriced JPEGs, frontman M.

Shadows spoke about the band's plans for releasing new music following the completion of their deal with Warner.

He stated that the band wants to make music whenever they want, put it out without label approval, and surprise-release songs if they wish.

Avenged Sevenfold has a history of being unhappy with Warner Bros., who sued them in late 2015 after the band left the label by citing the California Labor Code's 'seven-year rule.' The band then moved on to Capitol Records, which issued 'The Stage' as a surprise release in October 2016.

The singer explained how Avenged Sevenfold ended up returning to Warner Bros., saying that they wanted their masters back and were looking for a way out of their deal.

Despite the challenges they faced with Warner Bros., including a lawsuit over undelivered albums, Avenged Sevenfold is now fully independent and able to create music on their own terms.

This move marks a significant shift in the band's relationship with labels, and fans are eager to see what new music Avenged Sevenfold will release under their independence.

With their ability to self-release music and control their creative process, Avenged Sevenfold is poised to take their sound in exciting new directions.