A7X Members
MATT SHADOWS : Matthew Charles Sanders Born July 31, 1981, better known by his stage name M.Shadows, is the lead vocalist, songwriter, and founding member for the American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. Shadows possesses the voice type of a high baritone, and is well known for his distinctively gritty singing style as well as occasional screaming.
SYNYSTER GATES : Brian Elwin Haner, Jr. Born July 7, 1981 , better known by his stage name Synyster Gates or simply Syn, is an American musician, best known for being the lead guitarist of the band Avenged Sevenfold. He has appeared with many different styles of his Schecter guitar, however he tends to use his black with silver pinstripes.
ZACKY VENGEANCE : Zacky Vengeance, Born Zachary James Baker December 11, 1981 is the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the American metal/rock band Avenged Sevenfold.
JOHNNY CHRIST : Johnny Christ, Born Jonathan Lewis Seward ; November 18, 1984 is the bassist of the American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. Johnny was the fourth bassist to join Avenged Sevenfold in 2003, replacing former members Matt Wendt, Justin Sane, and Dameon Ash.
ARIN ILEJAY : Richard Arin Ilejay Born February 17, 1988 is an American musician. He is the current drummer of Rock band Avenged Sevenfold, becoming an official member in 2013 after being a session and touring member for the band since 2011, taking over from Mike Portnoy, who had recorded as a session musician on the band's 2010 album Nightmare and toured with them following the death of their original drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan in 2009. He is also the former drummer of American metalcore band Confide.