In his youth, Shadows was notorious for his disorderly conduct and misbehavior. He was quoted as saying "I was in between a good kid and a terrible kid - I had a good heart, but a terrible attitude." He attended Huntington Beach High School after being expelled from his middle school in the eighth grade. As the band was just starting out, he was the darker character of the group (hence the name "Shadows") but he also wanted to incorporate his name, Matt, into his stage name. Matt was reduced to "M" because it had a better ring when combined with his stage name and ever since he has been known as M. Shadows.
Matt used to play the piano before he began to sing in his first band, "Successful Failure". When he was growing up, he listened to a lot of punk rock such as H2O and The Misfits and got into the metal scene when his father bought him Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses after he had seen them on MTV's Headbanger's Ball.
In following years, Shadows formed a number of bands with Avenged Sevenfold's rhythm guitarist Zacky Vengeance. Zacky was previously a member of a punk group called 'MPA. While Shadows was in the previously mentioned "Successful Failure", The Rev was slotted to play drums (but was admittedly too good).While in this band he penned the song "Streets," which would later be recorded after Avenged Sevenfold was formed, and released on the first album, Sounding the Seventh Trumpet. The album was a mix of metalcore and punk rock but also includes a softer, more ballad-like song (Warmness On The Soul).
2. Brian Elwin Haner, Jr. (born July 7, 1981), better known by his stage name Synyster Gates or simply Syn or "Gates", is an American musician. He is the lead guitarist and backup vocalist for American hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold.
Guitar World magazine has ranked him as one of the top 50 fastest guitar players of all-time. Brian went to Mayfair High School in Lakewood, California and also Ocean View High School in Huntington Beach, California.He graduated from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood as part of the GIT program, studying jazz guitar. Up until that time he was primarily self taught by watching music videos and reading books, which is surprising because his father was/is a songwriter and guitar player, having played with Frank Zappa during his career. After six or so months of being there, he got a phone call from The Rev (and the rest of the current line up of Avenged Sevenfold barre Johnny Christ) asking him if he wanted to join the band as lead guitarist. Brian joined up with them rather than continuing his education and becoming a studio musician.Brian joined Avenged Sevenfold when he was 18 at the end of 1999, right before the recording of the band's first album, Sounding the Seventh Trumpet. He was featured on their EP, "Warmness on the Soul", and on the reissue of their first album.In the Avenged Sevenfold DVD All Excess, to emphasize the seemingly random placing of names, Brian stated that his name was thought of on a drunken drive through the park with The Rev. Also, his band members claim that he originally thought that he was too good to play for the band. He corrects them by saying he said no such thing.He has won numerous awards, including the "Young Shredder" award of the year in the Metal Hammer awards in 2006 and the "Guitarist of the Year" Award for Total Guitar Magazine in 2006.Brian along with the band's drummer The Rev formerly played in an avant-garde metal band named Pinkly Smooth. They both however quit the band as they wished to concentrate full time on Avenged Sevenfold.
3. Zachary James Baker, (born December 11, 1981) better known by his stage name Zacky Vengeance, is the rhythm guitarist and harmony vocalist for the American hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold.
In high school, Zachary attended Huntington Beach High School. Baker came up with his stage name "Zacky Vengeance" because he wanted to get back at all the people whom doubted his success. He also came up with Johnny's stage name "Johnny Christ" because he said it was suiting for him,[citation needed] . In the Avenged Sevenfold DVD All Excess he recalls that before Avenged Sevenfold, he was in a punk band called MPA*, which stands for Mad Porno Action. He implies that they were not successful. He and M. Shadows (who at the time was singer for a band named Successful Failure) formed Avenged Sevenfold. He taught himself how to play the guitar when he was thirteen. Zacky was also responsible for the creation of the acronym "A7X".
Despite being left-handed, the guitar he first learned on was actually his Dad's guitar which was right-handed.[citation needed] He learned by playing upside-down, watching his favorite bands and other people he knew who played and practiced as much as he could. He would also read each edition of Guitar World cover to cover, learning the tabs of the songs published in there and watching the professionals perform it until he got it right. His influences in his style are Rancid, Misfits and Bad Religion. Zacky's favorite bands also include Metallica, Misfits and Guns N Roses.
In high school he played baseball and if it wasn't for joining Avenged Sevenfold he would be working towards the profession as a professional baseball player.
In 2003, Avenged Sevenfold came out with Waking the Fallen, which boosted A7X fan levels up. Avenged Sevenfold hit the jackpot in 2005 when their Gold selling album, City of Evil came out featuring songs such as, Beast and the Harlot, Bat Country, and Seize the Day.
In 2007, Avenged Sevenfold self-produced their Self Titled Album (Avenged Sevenfold). Featuring songs such as, Critical Acclaim, Scream, Afterlife, Almost Easy and A Little Piece of Heaven.
2008- Zacky and Avenged Sevenfold have announced that they will be back in the studio by July 2009. Zacky quotes, "After touring the world for pretty much two years straight, the stars aligned and have us finishing up in Southern California and Las Vegas. If I could offer one piece of inside info it would be that these shows are the ones to see. We will be celebrating a very successful run and 10 years of madness that all started in the great state of California (though our friends in Las Vegas know how to throw a party so we can’t leave them out either). We are f*cking excited to be home and leave everything we have on the table before we get to work on a new kick-ass album. So I am personally inviting you to come out alongside our closest friends and family and leave the ear plugs at home as we throw down for these end-of-tour shows. Don’t be the one left out."
Zacky released a clothing line called "Vengeance University". The website's background features Zacky's symbol, the "V-Blade". The line currently features t-shirts, hoodies, bandanas, and necklaces. Many, if not all of the shirts in the line include his trademark "Est. 6661" or "V.U.". While Zack was on tour the site was updated weekly with photos of travels and a "Gangster of the Week".
He has a sister named Zina Baker, who is now named Zina Pacheco.She has two kids Gianna and Gavin, Zackys only niece and nephew. He has a brother named Matt Baker, who was with the band Dear & Departed. His parents are James and Maria. Zacky and his mom share the same birthday.
Guitars
Zacky uses Schecter Guitars, and endorses the company.
- The Vengeance custom S-1
- The Vengeance Standard model
- The ZV special designed by zacky vengeance
- The ZV Blade
- The ZV special with FR (as seen behind the scenes in the Live in the LBC DVD)
- "Gynecologist"(blood splatter)
- Zacky has many custom shop S-1 models made exclusively for him.
- All models are loaded with Seymour Duncan JB Pickups
Amps
- Marshall JVM205 Head
- Marshall 1960B 4x12 Straight Cabinet
Effects units and accessories
- Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
- Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
- Line 6 PODxt Pro
- Voodoo Lab GCX Audio Switcher
- Radial JDX
- Ernie Ball "Skinny Top, Heavy Bottom 10-52" strings
- Dunlop Tortex Yellow plectrums 0.73mm (Avenged Sevenfold logo)
- White Get'm Get'm Sergeant Stripes Strap.
Self Titled Album Recording Setup
-DW Drums Snakeskin Wrap w/ black hardware
- 22"x18" bass drum x2
- 8"x7" tom
- 10"x8" tom
- 12"x9" tom
- 14"x11" tom
- 16"x14" tom
- 18"x16" tom
DW 9000 series stands and pedals.
Cymbals
-Sabian Cymbals
- 14" AAX X-Celerator Hats
- 19" AAX Metal Crash
- 18" AA Metal-X Crash
- 22" AAX Metal Ride (x2)
- 19" AAX-Xtreme Chinese x2
- 8" Chopper
- 10" AAX Splash
- 11" Signature Max Splash
- 12" HH Mini Chinese
Self Titled Album Tour Setup
Drums
-Dw drums custom snakeskin wrap and black hardware: 8"x5" tom (not in use on tour) 8"x7" tom 10"x8" tom 12"x9" tom 14"x11" tom 16"x14" tom 18"x16" tom 22"x18" bass drum (x3) and a 14x5 red lava finishply snare with chrome hardware and 14"x6,5" DW bronze metal snare drum series with black hardware. Morgan Gene Jones uses different DW rack parts including DW Super Main Rack, DW Side Rack, many clamps and boom stands for microphones and cymbals.
-DW Pedals:
DW 9000 PC Single Pedal x2: The Rev only uses 2 single pedals because he doesn't use his third bass drum since it is only used for aesthetic.
Also, The Rev uses black Roc-N-Soc Nitro drum throne.
Cymbals
-Sabian cymbals: 14" AAX-Celerator Hi-hats, 18" AAX Metal Crash 19" Paragon China, 19" AAX Metal Crash, 22" AAX Metal Ride (x2), 19"AAXtreme Chinese, 10" AAX Splash, 8" Chopper Effects Cymbal, 11" Signature Max Splash and a 12" HH Mini Chinesee
In the studio for the last self-titled album, The Rev used also Zildjian cymbals: he used an 18" Oriental Classic China instead of the Paragon, two 21" Zildjian Z-Custom Mega Bell Rides instead of the AAX Metal Rides and an A-Custom Projection Crash instead of the AAX Metal Crashes.
-Drum Sticks:
Pro-Mark TX5BW Signature Model 5B: 16" length, .590" diameter and Easton Ahead 5B for self-titled album recording which could be seen on the Making Of The Album Video.
- Evans Heads:
Batter/Resonant
Tom: Clear G2/Clear G1
Snare: Coated Power Center Reverse Dot/ Hazy 300 snare side
Bass drum:Clear EMAD/EQ3 Black Resonant (he has a third bass drum, but does not use it).
City of Evil Tour set-up
Drums
-PDP LXE Series Drums and DW Hardware: 8"x7" Tom, 10"x8" Tom, 12"x9" Tom, 14"x12" Tom, 16"x14" Tom, 22"x18" Bass Drum (x2) and a 14"x5" Snare.
Cymbals
-Sabian Cymbals: 14" AAX-Celerator Hi-hats, 18" AA Metal-X Crash, 19" AA Metal-X Crash, 24" AA Metal-X Ride, 18" AA Metal-X China, 7" Signature Max Splash and a 11" Signature MAX Splash.
Uses Evans Genera Batter G2 Resonant G1 Emad
Waking The Fallen Tour Set-up
-DW Drums & Hardware:
DW Collector's Series Maple with a Red to Black fade specialty lacquer finish and black hardware: 10"x8" Tom, 12"x9" Tom, 14"x12" Tom, 16"x14" Tom, 22"x18" Bassdrum and a Noble & Cooley Alloy Classic snare drum.
-Zildjian Cymbals:
From left to right of his set-up
14" A Custom Hi-Hats, 10" A Custom Splash, 18" Z Custom Rock Crash, 19" A Custom Projection Crash, 21" Z Custom Mega Bell Ride, 18" FX Oriental Classic China
Drum Heads:
Remo and DW Remo Heads
Influences
He is influenced by drummers such as Vinnie Paul, Mike Portnoy, and Terry Bozzio.
5. Jonathan Lewis Seward, (born November 18, 1984), better known by his stage name Johnny Christ, is the bassist of the band Avenged Sevenfold. Johnny Christ was the fourth bassist to join Avenged Sevenfold in 2002, replacing former members Matt Wendt, Dameon Ash, and Justin Sane. He grew up in Huntington Beach, California.
Johnny Christ attended Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California. He proceeded through high school and eventually formally met M. Shadows, Zacky Vengeance, Synyster Gates, and The Rev (the latter of the two which he already knew from school). He is also friends with Zacky Vengeance's younger brother Matt Baker formerly from the band The Dear & Departed. In May 2009 he participated in the Gumball 3000 Rally, driving coast to coast with the Fuel Girls. Johnny can be seen with girlfriend Lacey Franklin.
Musical career
Johnny initially took a few weeks off from high school during his senior year to fill in for Avenged Sevenfold's previous bassist, Dameon Ash, during one of their tours. These few weeks would become permanent as Johnny dropped out of high school to become the band's current bassist.
When the band was practicing in M. Shadows's parent's garage, Johnny would walk down the street and tell them that their bassist was inadequate and that they should let him play with them instead.
His two biggest influences are Cliff Burton (now deceased bassist for Metallica) and Duff McKagan(the bassist from Velvet Revolver and formerly Guns N Roses). The person that inspired him the most to pick up a bass was Les Claypool, the bassist and vocalist from Primus.
His playing style varies by song. He primarily uses a pick.
Johnny first recorded on their second album Waking the Fallen. He used to write only Johnny on his autographs until Zacky came up with the name 'Johnny Christ', and in All Excess he said, "That sounds... really ballsy. Everyone's gonna hate that, so... I should definitely go with that!" He resides in Huntington Beach, Orange County.
Equipment
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Custom Black W/ Steel Pickguard
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray W/ Custom "Mr.Death" Graphic
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Custom Grey Burst W/ Matching Head Stock
- Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling (2H) Bass
- Ernie Ball Musicman 30th Anniversary Stingray
- Seymour Duncan Pickups
- Gallien Krueger 412 Neo cab
- Gallien Krueger 410RBH Cabs x2
- Gallien Krueger 2001 RB Head x2
- Ernie Ball 2831 Power Slinky Bass Strings
Also Seen In Recording
- Visual Sound H20 Chorus & Echo
- Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer
- Tech 21 SansAmp RBI Bass Driver DI
- Ampeg SVT CL Head
- Dunlop CryBaby Bass WAH
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 5 Red w/ White Pick Guard
- Line6 Bass Pod
- Ibanez GSR 205 W/ Gold Inlays
Old Setup
- Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling Bass Black/Black
- Ampeg SVT 8x10 Cab
- Gallien Krueger 1001 RB Head
- Ernie Ball 2831 Power Slinky Bass Strings
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