Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1999, the group consists of M. Shadows (vocalist), Synyster Gates (lead guitarist), Zacky Vengeance (rhythm guitarist), and Johnny Christ (bassist). Avenged Sevenfold is the fourth studio album by American rock band Avenged Sevenfold, released on October 30, 2007 by Warner Bros. Records. The album, originally slated for