“Iron Maiden and Metallica are bigger now than they ever were. They're playing stadiums across the entire planet. Even though it seems like their heyday was back when MTV and the radio played their songs all the time, the truth is that they've gotten bigger now because they play all the time, and people know they're going to get a great show.”

American musician and rhythm guitarist, founding member of Avenged Sevenfold

Zacky Vengeance, born Zachary James Baker, is an American musician and rhythm guitarist. He is a founding member of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold and was voted Best Metal Guitarist in the World by Total Guitar in 2016, alongside his bandmate Synyster Gates. He is best known for his role in Avenged Sevenfold, where he helped shape the band from its beginnings. His public reputation is tied to heavy metal guitar work and performance, especially through his long association with the group and the recognition he received in 2016.