Top 10 Best AFI Songs

They started in the early '90s as a scrappy hardcore band with a lot of speed and even more eyeliner. Back then, AFI was all about raw punk energy, frantic tempos, and shouting into cheap microphones. Fast forward a few years and suddenly they're headlining arenas, rocking black suits, and crafting anthems that sound like they were stitched together in a haunted cathedral. AFI never sat still. They veered from punk to goth, post-hardcore to darkwave, all while making it sound like a natural evolution rather than a complete left turn.

You don't just listen to AFI. You sink into them. You memorize the choruses, scream the bridges, and maybe catch yourself drawing their logos on the corners of your notebooks. Whether you found them during their days on Nitro Records or jumped aboard during their MTV breakout era, their catalog has likely given you a few favorites you'll defend to the death.

The Top Ten

  1. Miss Murder

    I first heard this song in Rock Band Unplugged, and after that, I hear this song all the time.

    Love this song so much! My love for this song made me listen to AFI in the first place.

    Just heard this song again after like seven years... I instantly remembered it when I heard it. Best song of AFI EVER.

  2. Girls Not Grey

    Great rhythm and tune, even if nobody can pick out the actual lyrics. If someone asked me to name an AFI song, I would say this one or Days of the Phoenix.

    However, if I were also asked which is the best, I would say Girls Not Grey for sure!

    I love everything about this song! It's just so good! Davey's voice is really great!

    All songs are great, but this one is just the best!

  3. Silver and Cold

    This song is definitely their best. The soft, light, yet still melancholy piano opening leads to deeply heartfelt and emotional lyrics sung over a catchy guitar riff and great drumming, providing the perfect combination. This song is the best description of AFI as a whole.

    This song is just amazing and shows the whole emotion in this album!

  4. Totalimmortal

    The dynamics of this song are absolutely incredible. This song is proof of how musically talented these guys are and how Davey Havok is one of the most badass punk singers of all time.

    P.S. I love The Offspring, but their remake of Totalimmortal was a bad decision because their version sucks.

    First one I heard and probably still my favorite. Certainly better than The Offspring version, but I'm still glad they covered it because that's how I discovered AFI.

    Davey Havok is a total immortal!

  5. The Days of the Phoenix

    Old AFI was truly a wonder to behold. No way this song shouldn't be top ten, possibly number one. I mean, the prelude to Miss Murder is better than the actual song.

    I have always loved this song. This is AFI at their best! This song gives you hope for the future and helps you continue to reach for your dreams!

    Honestly, one of my favorite songs by anyone ever. Something about it just changed me.

  6. Love Like Winter

    It's between Love Like Winter and Miss Murder. Should be 1st or 2nd, not 3rd.

  7. The Leaving Song, Pt. 2

    As someone that only heard the occasional AFI song, this was probably the one that drove me to actively listen to them and learn the diverse stylings they have amassed over the years.

    Probably my favorite song by AFI. This should be top three at least. Also, one of the first songs I've heard from them.

    First AFI song that caught my attention.

  8. God Called in Sick Today

    It was a tough choice between this, Days of the Phoenix, and Totalimmortal.

    However, this song speaks to me about how I feel about religion, from the time I first heard it to the present day. Studying religions is one of my favorite pastimes, even though I find them all completely ridiculous.

    Whenever the chorus hits with Davey screaming, it makes me smile from ear to ear and cackle with glee. Davey Havok is a lyrical genius, and all the band members are beyond talented in their art. The whole Black Sails album was an absolute masterpiece.

    Greatest song they've made. Anything off Black Sails and The Art of Drowning is amazing. Anything after is questionable. The old albums are just beyond awesome.

  9. Medicate

    This song stands out the most. Miss Murder is good, but after a while, it starts to sound whiny. This song brings something new to the plate and succeeds greatly.

    Even tops Miss Murder. Guitar break is great.

    This is my favorite song from AFI by far! Great song! Pure energy, adrenaline, and emotions.

  10. Wester

    Love this song so much. Never gets old. My favorite album as well.

    11. The Newcomers
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    The Face Beneath the Waves

    A dreary masterpiece! Davey's hurt and raw emotion glimmer through the dull haze of this brilliant song.

    Atmospheric with beautiful waves of despair flowing through you as you listen. In my opinion, AFI's greatest and most infectious song. I will also add the strong resemblance to The Cure here. I can't help but think of "The Same Deep Water As You" when I hear this.

    Perfect!

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    The Killing Lights

    13. The Contenders

  13. The Great Disappointment

  14. I Hope You Suffer

    The song that made me listen to AFI in the beginning. Now I love almost all of AFI's songs! AFI rocks!

    Who doesn't have someone in their life that this song fits so perfectly?

    I've listened to this song so many times I know all the words.

  15. The Boy Who Destroyed the World

    First song I heard by them, and it'll always be my favorite. And Hunter's bass in this song is fantastic!

    This should be #1. Honestly, the best AFI song.

    Really epic track with some great drum work and unforgettable lyrics.

  16. 17 Crimes

    This song is amazing. I love the music video and the lyrics. Favorite song!

    This song made me want to listen to AFI again after 10 years.

  17. The Despair Factor

  18. Kill Caustic

  19. Endlessly, She Said

  20. Beautiful Thieves

    AFI's new album is pretty good, but personally, compared to their older albums, I prefer the old AFI better. This song (and Medicate) are probably the only ones I like from the new AFI. Still, a magnificent song!

  21. Summer Shudder

    I know it's not typical AFI, and that many old-school AFI fans hate later records like Decemberunderground, but to me, that album and this song, in particular, is the best AFI have ever sounded. Literally perfect song.

    My absolute favorite. Such an amazing and passionate song!

    How is this not ranked higher?! It's so full of emotion!

  22. This Time Imperfect

    This, along with Kiss and Control, Miseria Cantare, On the Arrow, and It Was Mine, are the greatest songs AFI has made.

    Hidden track on Sing the Sorrow. Perhaps a reward for their loyal fans?

    Hidden track. Why the heck is it hidden?

  23. Kiss My Eyes and Lay Me to Sleep

  24. ...But Home Is Nowhere

  25. No Poetic Device

  26. Rabbits are Roadkill on Rt. 37

  27. Clove Smoke Catharsis

    This song should be much higher.

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