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Avenged Sevenfold, also known as A7X, is an American heavy metal band from California that formed in 1999. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist M. Shadows, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Zacky Vengeance, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Synyster Gates, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny Christ, and drummer Brooks Wackerman. They are known for their diverse sound that combines various genres of heavy metal, including metalcore, progressive metal, hard rock, and alternative metal. Their former drummer is Synyster's late longtime friend The Rev.
Band members[]
Name | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
---|---|---|
Current members | ||
M. Shadows | lead vocals | 1999-present |
Zacky Vengeance | rhythm guitar, backing vocals | 1999-present |
Synyster Gates | lead guitar, backing vocals | 2001-present |
Johnny Christ | bass, backing vocals | 2000-present |
Brooks Wackerman | drums | 2015-present |
Former members | ||
Matt Wendt | bass | 1999-2000 |
Justin Sane | bass | 2000-2001 |
Dameon Ash | bass | 2001-2002 |
The Rev | drums, co-lead vocals | 1999-2009 |
Arin Ilejay | drums | 2011-2015 |
Touring members | ||
Mike Portnoy | drums, percussion | 2010 |
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- Sounding the Seventh Trumpet (2001)
- Walking the Fallen (2003)
- City of Evil (2005)
- Avenged Sevenfold (2007)
- Nightmare (2010)
- Hail to the King (2013)
- The Stage (2016)
Live albums[]
- Live at the Grammy Museum (2017)
Compilation albums[]
- Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough (2008)
- The Best of 2005-2013 (2016)
Extended plays[]
- Black Reign (2018)