Avenged Sevenfold Earns RIAA Platinum for "Unholy Confessions"

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has officially certified Avenged Sevenfold's single "Unholy Confessions" as Platinum, recognizing 1,000,000 units sold. The certification for the Hopeless Records release was awarded on November 18, 2025, more than two decades after the song's initial debut.

Released on August 26, 2003, "Unholy Confessions" is a pivotal track from the band's second studio album, Waking the Fallen. The song marked a significant evolution in Avenged Sevenfold's sound, featuring a greater emphasis on melodic vocals and a reduction in the metalcore screams that characterized their earlier work-a stylistic shift that would define their subsequent multi-platinum career. As the album's third single, it was one of only two tracks, alongside "Chapter Four," to receive a music video. The song's lyrics explore the theme of mutual infidelity between two people.

Formed in Huntington Beach, California, in 1999, Avenged Sevenfold has become a cornerstone of modern hard rock and metal. The band has sold over ten million albums worldwide and achieved two consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart. Their enduring global appeal is reflected in their digital presence, with over 11.8 million Spotify followers, 11.3 million monthly listeners, and more than 4.13 billion total views on their YouTube channel, which has 6.83 million subscribers. The Platinum certification for "Unholy Confessions" formally recognizes the lasting impact of a fan-favorite track that helped propel the band to international stardom.