Zacky Vengeance

Zacky Vengeance (born December 11 1981), real name Zachary James Baker, is the rhythm guitarist for the band Avenged Sevenfold (although he was the only guitarist on the band's first album).

Baker has played guitar since he was thirteen years old, and is self taught. At one time played in a punk band called MPA *. He and M. Shadows (the band's lead vocalist) formed Avenged Sevenfold when they were in high school.

Vengeance has stated that there are many bands that influence him. "I still love the heavy bands. Danny Elfman I love ... and Elvis Costello." It's all over the place - I think that's the best way to be.

Vengeance is also known for his outlandish hairstyles like purple and blonde. He has had several different looks since the band formed (with its current lineup) in 1999. He has been known to wear oversized sunglasses and Misfits t-shirts, his popular Jack Daniels T-shirt, as well as shirts from movies.

Vengeance released a clothing line called "Zacky V. Presents ..." On December 19, 2005. The current design features the popular "Vengeance University" logo, which Zacky designed himself. The line currently features t-shirts and belt buckles, featuring his trademark "Est 6661" tagline on it.

Venegeance has been sponsored by Schecter Guitar Research since 2004, and has custom S-1 models out. He uses Seymour Duncan Pickups in all of his guitars and is currently the featured artist on the company's website along with Johnny Christ and Synyster Gates. Vengeance is of Italian and German descent.