Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach, California, consisting of M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ, and Brooks Wackerman. Known for their technical guitar work, dynamic vocals, and theatrical style, they achieved fame with albums like City of Evil and Nightmare. Blending metalcore, hard rock, and progressive elements, Avenged Sevenfold has become a defining force in modern metal, earning a devoted global fanbase and critical acclaim.





