Avenged Sevenfold Members

Band members

The band members occasionally play instruments other than their primary instruments listed below.

Current members M. Shadows – lead vocals, organ, keyboard (1999–present) Zacky Vengeance – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1999–present) Synyster Gates – lead guitar, backing vocals (2001–present) Johnny Christ – bass, backing vocals (2003–present)

Former members Matt Wendt – bass (1999–2000) The Rev – drums, piano, vocals (1999–2009) Justin Sane – bass (2000–2001) Dameon Ash – bass (2001-2003)

Session and touring members Arin Ilejay – drums (2011–present)[47][48]

Former session and touring members Mike Portnoy – drums (2010)[66]

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