Which metal band released the 2002 album 'Waking the Fallen'?

Avenged Sevenfold released the 2002 album Waking the Fallen.

It was the American band's second studio album and their first release for Hopeless Records. The record blended metalcore breakdowns and harsh vocals with melodic guitar harmonies, clean singing, and traditional heavy-metal influences.

Waking the Fallen helped establish the band's early identity before their later records moved toward a broader hard-rock and heavy-metal audience. Tracks such as “Unholy Confessions” became especially important to their live reputation.

The album is often connected with the 2000s metalcore scene, but Avenged Sevenfold incorporated elements from several metal traditions. It should not be confused with City of Evil, the band's 2005 album that emphasized more overtly traditional heavy-metal songwriting.