Avenged Sevenfold or usually abbreviated as A7X is 4 pieces member Heavy Metal band originally from Huntington Beach, California, US. This band consists of M. Shadows (vocals), Synyster Gates (lead guitars), Zacky Vengeance (rhythm guitars), and Johnny Christ (bass). They were formed in 1999 with many changes of position. Currently, they have been not accompanied by their drummer, The Rev. He died and left the band in 2009 because of heart attacks. The band has released five studio albums, one live album/compilation/DVD, and eighteen singles. They have sold more than 4 million albums worldwide.
The first album of Avenged Sevenfold is Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, released in 2002, followed by the second album Walking the Fallen released in 2003. In the second album, they performed with Xl Rose, Kylie Minogue and Chris Cornell. Still followed by City of Evil in 2005 and the self titled album (Avenged Sevenfold) in 2007.
History
This band was formed when the 4 members were still in Senior High School. In its early appearance, the band brought a metalcore music genre. Then, the name of Avenged Sevenfold was triggered by M.Shadows which was taken by reference story on Bible. Avenged Sevenfold stated that they are not a religious band, though the name and some songs take from Bible references.
In early formation of this group, Avenged Sevenfold consisted of M.Shadows (vocals), Zacky Vengeance (guitars), Matt Wendt (bass), and The Rev (Drums). This formation changed in the Sounding The Seventh Trumpet album era where the bassist Matt Wendt was replaced by Justin Sane in the middle of 2001 and then was replaced again by Daemon Ash in 2002. In addition, this era was also marked with the joining of guitarist, Synyster Gates who is still holding the main role as lead guitarist in Avenged Sevenfold.
In 2003, when Avenged Sevenfold processed the recording of their second album, Waking the Fallen, re-occurred the formation changes where Daemon Ash stepped down and replaced by Johnny Christ. Johnny Christ who previously was a roadie and several times plays with Avenged Sevenfold when Ash could not come, to date is still taking a role as a bassist for this band.
The Album Waking The Fallen caused positive respond for Avenged Sevenfold and attracted attention to Warner Brothers Records, thus who contracted them and released the whole albums of Avenged Sevenfold during 2005 to 2007 which each of it is entitled City of Evil and Avenged Sevenfold as well as video album All Excess and Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough in 2007 and 2008.
In the end of 2009, the tragedy struck Avenged Sevenfold while The Rev was found dead at his home on December 28. Whereas, they had finished writing a demo at that time and took a vacation before recording their 5th album in studio. So, they decide to cancel all record planning. Finally, the recording process began several months later by the help of Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater former drummer). This 5th album that was entitled Nightmare finished to be recorded on April 17, 2010 and released on July 27, 2010.
The first album of Avenged Sevenfold is Sounding the Seventh Trumpet, released in 2002, followed by the second album Walking the Fallen released in 2003. In the second album, they performed with Xl Rose, Kylie Minogue and Chris Cornell. Still followed by City of Evil in 2005 and the self titled album (Avenged Sevenfold) in 2007.
History
This band was formed when the 4 members were still in Senior High School. In its early appearance, the band brought a metalcore music genre. Then, the name of Avenged Sevenfold was triggered by M.Shadows which was taken by reference story on Bible. Avenged Sevenfold stated that they are not a religious band, though the name and some songs take from Bible references.
In early formation of this group, Avenged Sevenfold consisted of M.Shadows (vocals), Zacky Vengeance (guitars), Matt Wendt (bass), and The Rev (Drums). This formation changed in the Sounding The Seventh Trumpet album era where the bassist Matt Wendt was replaced by Justin Sane in the middle of 2001 and then was replaced again by Daemon Ash in 2002. In addition, this era was also marked with the joining of guitarist, Synyster Gates who is still holding the main role as lead guitarist in Avenged Sevenfold.
In 2003, when Avenged Sevenfold processed the recording of their second album, Waking the Fallen, re-occurred the formation changes where Daemon Ash stepped down and replaced by Johnny Christ. Johnny Christ who previously was a roadie and several times plays with Avenged Sevenfold when Ash could not come, to date is still taking a role as a bassist for this band.
The Album Waking The Fallen caused positive respond for Avenged Sevenfold and attracted attention to Warner Brothers Records, thus who contracted them and released the whole albums of Avenged Sevenfold during 2005 to 2007 which each of it is entitled City of Evil and Avenged Sevenfold as well as video album All Excess and Live in the LBC & Diamonds in the Rough in 2007 and 2008.
In the end of 2009, the tragedy struck Avenged Sevenfold while The Rev was found dead at his home on December 28. Whereas, they had finished writing a demo at that time and took a vacation before recording their 5th album in studio. So, they decide to cancel all record planning. Finally, the recording process began several months later by the help of Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater former drummer). This 5th album that was entitled Nightmare finished to be recorded on April 17, 2010 and released on July 27, 2010.
Members Profile
| Birth name : Matthew Charles Sanders Also known as : M. Shadows, Shadows Born : July 31, 1981 (age 30) Origin : Huntington Beach, California Genres : Hard rock, hardcore punk, metalcore, heavy metal Occupations : Musician, Vocalist Instruments : Vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar Years active : 1999–present Labels : Warner Bros., Good Life Recordings, Hopeless Records Associated acts : Avenged Sevenfold, Good Charlotte, Steel Panther, Cowboy Troy, Death by Stereo, Bleeding Through, Dream Theater, Slash, Hell Or Highwater | ||
| Birth name : Zackary James Baker Also known as : Zacky Vengeance Born : December 11, 1981 (age 30) Huntington Beach, California Genres : Hard rock, post-hardcore, metalcore, punk rock, heavy metal Occupations : Musician Instruments : Guitar, bass, vocals Years active : 1999 – Present Labels : Warner Bros., Hopeless, Good Life Recordings Associated acts : Avenged Sevenfold, The Dear & Departed | ||
| Birth name : Brian Elwin Haner, Jr. Also known as : Synyster Gates, Syn Born : July 7, 1981 (age 30), Huntington Beach, California, United States Genres : Heavy metal, hard rock Occupations : Musician Instruments : Guitar, vocals, piano Years active : 1998-Present Labels : Good Life Recordings, Hopeless, Warner Bros., Bucktan Associated acts : Avenged Sevenfold, Pinkly Smooth, Good Charlotte, Bleeding Through, Burn Halo, AxeWound | ||
| Birth name : Jonathan Lewis Seward Born : November 18, 1984 (age 27) Huntington Beach, California Genres : Heavy metal, metalcore, post-hardcore Occupations : Musician, bassist Instruments : Bass, vocals Years active : 2002–present Labels : Warner Bros., Hopeless Associated acts : Avenged Sevenfold, The Dear & Departed |
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