“When we were trying to come up with a concept for our music video for 'The Stage' we basically run through a lot of different ideas, and ultimately, I sat and studied the lyrics that Matt had written - and they really resonated with me.”

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.