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AVENGED SEVENFOLD
Avenged Sevenfold
Shadows has made guest appearances on numerous albums by various artists. He also produced The Confession's 2007 album, Requiem, which, according to an interview, was one of the first steps which led to Avenged Sevenfold self-producing their 2007 self-titled album.In October 2002, the band announced that Shadows was experiencing problems in his vocal chords, due to their active touring, and that his doctor advised him to take a short break from touring to prevent further damage[1]. After the release of City of Evil a false rumor started circulating, saying that the reason that he dropped screaming vocals was either due to a ripped vocal chord or a blown blood vessel in the back of his throat. This, however, is not true. Despite having a blood vessel removed from his vocal chords that would flame up and close his throat he still displays some screaming and growling in songs recorded after Waking the Fallen. Examples include the opening to Critical Acclaim from their self-titled album and God Hates Us from Nightmare.[2] In an interview on All Excess, producer Andrew Murdock states that Shadows had decided two years before the making of City of Evil that it would be an all-singing album. He had made it clear to their producer, Andrew Murdock, that the album they were working on at the time, Waking the Fallen would be half singing and half screaming, and that the next would be all singing. Moreover, Jimmy "the Rev" Sullivan confirmed that M. Shadows grew tired of doing screamed vocals.[3] In the past Shadows would sing on all parts of the songs during live performances, supporting the theory that he was no longer able to perform unclean vocals. Shadows has since resumed screaming again during live performances in the songs that initially feature screamed vocals[4]. In the band's fifth album Nightmare, Shadows has also re-incorporated some screaming vocals, notably on the song "God Hates Us."
[edit] Featured guest appearances
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Savior, Saint, Salvation" | Bleeding Through | Portrait of the Goddess |
| 2005 | "Entombed We Collide" and "This is Not the End" (additional vocals) | Death by Stereo | Death for Life |
| 2007 | "The River" (with Synyster Gates) | Good Charlotte | Good Morning Revival |
| "Buffalo Stampede" | Cowboy Troy | Black in the Saddle | |
| "Like Always" | Kisses For Kings | Demo | |
| 2009 | "Turn Out the Lights" | Steel Panther | Feel the Steel |
| 2010 | "Nothing to Say" | Slash | Slash |
| "Check the Level" | The Dirty Heads | Any Port In A Storm (Special Edition) |
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biograph M. Shadow
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[edit] Early life and musical influence
Shadows was born Matt Sanders on July 31, 1981, in Huntington Beach, California. He attended Huntington Beach High School, where after a brief stint in the band Successful Failure, he got together with his childhood friend James Sullivan and began to form the earliest incarnations of Avenged Sevenfold.[edit] Avenged Sevenfold
Shadows has made guest appearances on numerous albums by various artists. He also produced The Confession's 2007 album, Requiem, which, according to an interview, was one of the first steps which led to Avenged Sevenfold self-producing their 2007 self-titled album.In October 2002, the band announced that Shadows was experiencing problems in his vocal chords, due to their active touring, and that his doctor advised him to take a short break from touring to prevent further damage[1]. After the release of City of Evil a false rumor started circulating, saying that the reason that he dropped screaming vocals was either due to a ripped vocal chord or a blown blood vessel in the back of his throat. This, however, is not true. Despite having a blood vessel removed from his vocal chords that would flame up and close his throat he still displays some screaming and growling in songs recorded after Waking the Fallen. Examples include the opening to Critical Acclaim from their self-titled album and God Hates Us from Nightmare.[2] In an interview on All Excess, producer Andrew Murdock states that Shadows had decided two years before the making of City of Evil that it would be an all-singing album. He had made it clear to their producer, Andrew Murdock, that the album they were working on at the time, Waking the Fallen would be half singing and half screaming, and that the next would be all singing. Moreover, Jimmy "the Rev" Sullivan confirmed that M. Shadows grew tired of doing screamed vocals.[3] In the past Shadows would sing on all parts of the songs during live performances, supporting the theory that he was no longer able to perform unclean vocals. Shadows has since resumed screaming again during live performances in the songs that initially feature screamed vocals[4]. In the band's fifth album Nightmare, Shadows has also re-incorporated some screaming vocals, notably on the song "God Hates Us."
biograph Johnny Crist
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[edit] Biography
Johnny Christ attended Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California. He proceeded through high school and eventually formally met M. Shadows, Zacky Vengeance, Synyster Gates, and The Rev (the latter of the two which he already knew from school). Following the departure of Dameon Ash in 2002, he was invited to fill the position as Avenged Sevenfold's bassist. He is friends with Zacky Vengeance's younger brother Matt Baker[disambiguation needed]formerly from the band The Dear & Departed. In May 2009 he participated in the Gumball 3000 Rally, driving coast to coast with the Fuel Girls.[edit] Musical career
Johnny initially took a few weeks off from high school during his senior year to fill in for Avenged Sevenfold's previous bassist, Dameon Ash, during one of their tours. These few weeks would become permanent as Johnny dropped out of high school to become the band's current bassist.His two biggest influences are Cliff Burton (now deceased bassist for Metallica) and Duff McKagan (the bassist from Velvet Revolver and formerly Guns N Roses).[citation needed]
His playing style varies by song. He primarily uses a pick.
Johnny first recorded on their second album Waking the Fallen. He used to write only Johnny on his autographs until Zacky came up with the name 'Johnny Christ', and in All Excess he said, "That sounds... really ballsy. Everyone's gonna hate that, so... I should definitely go with that!" He resides in Huntington Beach, Orange County.
[edit] Equipment
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Custom Black W/ Steel Pickguard
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray W/ Custom "Mr.Death" Graphic
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Custom Grey Burst W/ Matching Head Stock
- Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling (2H) Bass
- Ernie Ball Musicman 30th Anniversary Stingray
- Seymour Duncan Pickups
- Gallien Krueger 412 Neo cab
- Gallien Krueger 410RBH Cabs x2
- Gallien Krueger 2001 RB Head x2
- Ernie Ball 2831 Power Slinky Bass Strings
- Rickenbacker 4003 bass natural finish
[edit] Also Seen In Recording
- Visual Sound H20 Chorus & Echo
- Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer
- Tech 21 SansAmp RBI Bass Driver DI
- Ampeg SVT CL Head
- Dunlop CryBaby Bass WAH
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 5 Red w/ White Pick Guard
- 1972 Gibson Thunderbird
- Line6 Bass Pod
- Ibanez GSR 205 W/ Gold Inlays
[edit] Old Setup
- Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling Bass Black/Black
- Ampeg SVT 8x10 Cab
- Gallien Krueger 1001 RB Head
- Ernie Ball 2831 Power Slinky Bass Strings
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