Avenged Sevenfold Release Teaser of New Song, "Hail to the King"

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Avenged Sevenfold have posted a 30-second preview of the title track from their highly anticipated new album, Hail to the King, which will hit stores August 27.

Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments.

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