Seize the Day was released by Avenged Sevenfold on the 2005 album City of Evil and became one of the band's best known power ballads. Zacky Vengeance, the group's rhythm guitarist, is closely associated with its layered guitar work alongside lead guitarist Synyster Gates. The song later reached wider audiences through music video rotation, live performances and rhythm game appearances, which helped short excerpts circulate online. Fans still share the most emotional passages as standalone clips for edits, tributes and nostalgic rock posts, keeping the track present long after its original release.