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Avenged Sevenfold performing in 2016. From left to right: Johnny Christ, M. Shadows, Zacky Vengeance, Synyster Gates, Brooks Wackerman.

Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1999, the group originally featured vocalist M. Shadows (Matthew Sanders), guitarist Zacky Vengeance (Zachary Baker), bassist Matt Wendt and drummer The Rev (James Sullivan).[1] Wendt was replaced early by Justin Sane (Justin Meacham), who performed on the group's debut album Sounding the Seventh Trumpet before leaving the band the following year after attempting to commit suicide.[2] Dameon Ash (Frank Melcom) replaced Meacham for the album's promotional touring cycle, while lead guitarist Synyster Gates (Brian Haner, Jr.) joined the band after the album's initial release.[2] Johnny Christ (Jonathan Seward) became Avenged Sevenfold's fourth bassist in time for the recording of the 2003 album Waking the Fallen.[3]

The lineup of Avenged Sevenfold remained constant for many years, including the albums City of Evil (2005) and Avenged Sevenfold (2007), before Sullivan died on December 28, 2009 due to an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol.[4] The band considered breaking up after the drummer's death,[5] but later returned with their fifth album Nightmare featuring Mike Portnoy on drums.[6] Portnoy remained with the band for tour dates throughout 2010, before leaving the group as planned at the end of the year.[7] Former Confide drummer Arin Ilejay was later announced as Portnoy's replacement in January 2011.[8] Ilejay became a full-time member in 2013,[9] featuring on the group's sixth studio album Hail to the King.[10] Ilejay later left the group in July 2015 due to "creative differences" between himself and other members.[11]

In November 2015, Brooks Wackerman was announced as Ilejay's replacement.[12] He was featured on the band's seventh studio album The Stage.[13]

Members

Current

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
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 M. Shadows
(Matthew Sanders) 		1999–present
all Avenged Sevenfold releases
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 Zacky Vengeance
(Zachary Baker)
Avenged Sevenfold-Rock im Park 2014 by 2eight 3SC7619.jpg
 Synyster Gates
(Brian Haner, Jr.) 		2001–present
all Avenged Sevenfold releases (one track only on Sounding the Seventh Trumpet)
Avenged Sevenfold-Rock im Park 2014 by 2eight 3SC7791.jpg
 Johnny Christ
(Jonathan Seward) 		2002–present
all Avenged Sevenfold releases from Waking the Fallen (2003) onwards
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 Brooks Wackerman 2015–present

Former

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
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 The Rev
(James Sullivan) 		1999–2009
(his death)
  • drums
  • percussion
  • backing vocals
  • piano
 all Avenged Sevenfold releases from Sounding the Seventh Trumpet (2001) to Nightmare (2010); died during the recording of the latter.
Matt Wendt 1999–2000 bass none
Justin Sane
(Justin Meacham) 		2000–2001
  • bass
  • backing vocals
 Sounding the Seventh Trumpet (2001)
Dameon Ash
(Frank Melcom) 		2001–2002 bass none
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 Arin Ilejay 2011–2015
(touring 2011–2013)
  • drums
  • percussion

Unofficial

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
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 Mike Portnoy 2010 drums Nightmare (2010)

Timeline

References

  1. ^ Fullerton, Jamie (December 31, 2009). "Avenged Sevenfold drummer's death 'inconclusive'". NME. Time Inc. UK. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Childers, Chad (July 24, 2017). "16 Years Ago: Avenged Sevenfold's 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet'". Loudwire. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  3. ^ Epting, Chris (March 2, 2015). Legendary Locals of Huntington Beach. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1467101868. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  4. ^ Wiederhorn, Jon (June 9, 2010). "Avenged Sevenfold Drummer Died of Accidental Overdose". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 5, 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Avenged Sevenfold Nearly Split Up After Drummer's Death". Blabbermouth.net. May 19, 2010. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  6. ^ Lymangrover, Jason. "Nightmare - Avenged Sevenfold: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  7. ^ Goodwyn, Tom (December 20, 2010). "Avenged Sevenfold speak out about drummer Mike Portnoy's departure". NME. Time Inc. UK. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  8. ^ Bird, Michele (January 20, 2011). "Avenged Sevenfold announce Arin Ilejay as new drummer". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 5, 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "Arin Ilejay Plays First Show As An Official Member Of Avenged Sevenfold In Connecticut". Avenged Sevenfold. August 9, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  10. ^ Lymangrover, Jason. "Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  11. ^ "Avenged Sevenfold part ways with drummer Arin Ilejay". NME. Time Inc. UK. July 24, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  12. ^ Childers, Chad (November 4, 2015). "Avenged Sevenfold's New Drummer Is Brooks Wackerman". Loudwire. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  13. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "The Stage - Avenged Sevenfold: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
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