Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows enjoys getting criticism.

In an interview, the singer talked about the March release of their new song, “Nobody,” which apparently provoked some outrage from some longtime fans.

Shadows said, “We were just laughing. That was more fun to us than someone saying, ‘Oh, this is great.’ We always gear towards a little bit of ruffling feathers.”

He also talked about the new record, “Life Is But A Dream,” which came out last week.

He said, “I consider us a metal band. We’re definitely influenced by Slayer and Pantera and Metallica and some quirkier things. We’re just trying to put our own twist on it. I want to make an impact. I want to make bold art. I think after people get used to it, it won’t be so crazy. And then it’ll be like, ‘Well, what’s next?’ That’s the journey we’re all on.”