Avenged Sevenfold Biography: Net Worth, Members, Age, Albums, Tours, Awards, Songs

Avenged Sevenfold (often abbreviated as A7X) is an American heavy metal band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach, California. Known for their aggressive sound blending metalcore, thrash, hard rock, and orchestral elements, they evolved from metalcore roots to a more progressive and cinematic style.

Led by vocalist M. Shadows, the band achieved massive success with albums like City of Evil (2005) and Nightmare (2010), featuring hits such as “Bat Country,” “Afterlife,” and “Hail to the King.”

Quick Facts

• Members Real Names: Matthew Charles Sanders (M. Shadows), Brian Elwin Haner Jr. (Synyster Gates), Zachary James Baker (Zacky Vengeance), Jonathan Seward (Johnny Christ), Brooks Wackerman (drums)
• Stage Name: Avenged Sevenfold, A7X
• Active From: 1999
• Origin: Huntington Beach, California, United States
• Active Until: Ongoing
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Musicians
• Net Worth: $100 million to $120 million

Early Life and Members

Avenged Sevenfold was formed by childhood friends in Huntington Beach, with core members starting in high school bands.

M. Shadows (Matthew Charles Sanders)

• Date of Birth: July 31, 1981
• Age: 44
• Place of Birth: Huntington Beach, California, USA
• Ethnicity: American
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Formed the band at 18; initial influences from punk and metal. Overcame vocal issues early in career.

Synyster Gates (Brian Elwin Haner Jr.)

• Date of Birth: December 7, 1981
• Age: 44
• Place of Birth: Huntington Beach, California, USA
• Ethnicity: American
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Father Brian Haner Sr. (comedian/musician)
• Siblings: Not publicly detailed
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Son of comedian Brian Haner; trained in guitar, known for technical solos and songwriting.

Zacky Vengeance (Zachary James Baker)

• Date of Birth: December 11, 1981
• Age: 44
• Place of Birth: Huntington Beach, California, USA
• Ethnicity: American
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Childhood friend of bandmates; rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, also involved in business ventures.

Johnny Christ (Jonathan Seward)

• Date of Birth: November 18, 1984
• Age: 41
• Place of Birth: Huntington Beach, California, USA
• Ethnicity: American
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Joined in 2002; bassist known for energetic stage presence.

Brooks Wackerman

• Date of Birth: February 15, 1977
• Age: 49
• Place of Birth: Unknown
• Ethnicity: American
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Education: Unknown
• Early Life: Former drummer for Bad Religion; joined A7X in 2015.

Formation

Formed in 1999 by M. Shadows, Zacky Vengeance, The Rev (Jimmy Sullivan, deceased 2009), and original bassist Matt Wendt. Early lineup evolved; Synyster Gates joined in 1999, Johnny Christ in 2002.

Debut album Sounding the Seventh Trumpet (2001) marked metalcore beginnings. Signed to Hopeless Records, then Warner Bros. The Rev’s death in 2009 was a major setback; Brooks Wackerman joined later.

Career

Rose with Waking the Fallen (2003) and breakthrough City of Evil (2005). Self-titled album (2007) topped charts. Nightmare (2010) honored The Rev. Later albums like Hail to the King (2013), The Stage (2016), and Life Is But a Dream… (2023) showed experimentation.

Extensive world tours, festivals, and media features. In 2026, active with new single “Magic” and joint tour with Good Charlotte.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @avengedsevenfold
• TikTok Handle: @avengedsevenfold
• YouTube Channel: Avenged Sevenfold

Personal Life

M. Shadows

• Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
• Marriages: Married to Valary DiBenedetto (since 2009)
• Children: Two sons, River and Cash
• Dating History: Long-term with Valary

Synyster Gates

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Married
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Zacky Vengeance

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Johnny Christ

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Brooks Wackerman

• Height: Unknown
• Marriages: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Dating History: Unknown

Net Worth

Wealth from over 8 million album sales (multiple platinum certifications), world tours, streaming, merch, and endorsements. Collective estimates $100–120 million, with individual members (e.g., M. Shadows ~$20 million) contributing through songwriting and ventures.

Discography

• Sounding the Seventh Trumpet (2001)
• Waking the Fallen (2003)
• City of Evil (2005)
• Avenged Sevenfold (2007)
• Nightmare (2010)
• Hail to the King (2013)
• The Stage (2016)
• Life Is But a Dream… (2023)