1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comJay Halehttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/jay-haleThe Sound of Synyster Gates - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="PP3JwGsPSr"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/latest-updates/the-sound-of-synyster-gates">The Sound of Synyster Gates</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/latest-updates/the-sound-of-synyster-gates/embed#?secret=PP3JwGsPSr" width="600" height="338" title="“The Sound of Synyster Gates” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="PP3JwGsPSr" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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https://www.seymourduncan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/syn-blk-sil-floyd-pickup-highres-1.jpg957445Synyster Gates along with his partner in guitar crime, Zacky Vengeance, burst out of Huntington Beach California and on to the metal scene with Avenged Sevenfold in 2001 with the release of "Sounding of the Seventh Trumpet" Known for their metalcore as well as their more jazz and prog-rock influences, Avenged's music features intricate arrangement, duelling harmony guitars, and inventive arrangements. They've been featured on Ozzfest tours, won Revolver Golden God awards for the guitar playing, and Synyster has spawned his own gear and clothing line. The dude gets around.