With every album, I write above my ability, and my job as a guitarist is to catch up and be able to play it live. The thing about practicing is that once you master something, you don't have to remaster… — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
I've had the chance to watch Metallica's James Hetfield from the side of the stage night after night, listening to his monitors, and his playing is so perfect. Slash is an amazing lead guitarist, but when you listen to his… — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
We wanted to incorporate lights and the like to really accentuate the music. We play mostly small venues, so we don't use it overboard… — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
That's what bands like Pink Floyd and bands like Rush and even the Metallica of this world have, which is long, ambitious songs that… — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
We had to take full advantage of the fact that we wanted to be one of the most creative bands out there that's getting… — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
The best part of being in a band and being successful is you get to have hot girls lace up your shoes. — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
It's always been a conscious thing for us to do whatever will separate us from the pack and make us happy musically. — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
That is one thing about playing with Guns N' Roses and Metallica: everyone wants to interview you. — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
If we were to find a drummer that we were comfortable with and who we felt could really become a part of what we're… — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
I can honestly tell you, if it wasn't for our fans, there would not be Avenged Sevenfold right now. — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
On our first album, 'Sounding the Seventh Trumpet,' we were listening to more obscure heavy metal bands and hardcore bands. — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
I think the most important thing to putting on a good show is to always mix things up. Sometimes we wear makeup; other times… — Zacky Vengeance Copy Share Image
