Brian Elwin Haner, Jr. (born July 7, 1981), better known by his stage name Synyster Gates or simply Syn, is an American musician, best known for being the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the band Avenged Sevenfold. He ranks No. 87 on Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time
Early life
Synyster Gates is the son of musician, author, and comedian Brian Haner, Sr., who worked with Sam the Sham's band in the 1970s and has done session work for Avenged Sevenfold. Gates studied at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, California, as part of the Guitar Institute of Music program, studying jazz and classical guitar. Gates is of German and Spanish descent.
Gates was featured on the EP Warmness on the Soul which contains select songs from the first album as well as his new version of "To End The Rapture". His name on Avenged Sevenfold's debut album was "Synyster Gates".
Synyster Gates plays the intro of Buried Alive - Instagram - 04.05.2018
Synyster Gates plays the intro of Avenged Sevenfold's 'Buried Alive' at Costa Mesa Studios.
April 5, 2018
published: 06 Apr 2018
Synyster gates hail to the king & almost easy intro
published: 15 Feb 2022
Synyster Gates "So Far Away" guitar solo 7/13/17 Rock USA
Live in Oshkosh, WI on July 13th 2017.
published: 10 Aug 2017
Avenged Sevenfold - So Far Away (Live At The GRAMMY Museum®)
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Avenged Sevenfold perform "So Far Away" live at the GRAMMY Museum.
published: 21 Nov 2018
Synyster Gates - Shepherd of Fire Solo
Video of Synyster Gates playing the shepherd of fire solo, accompanied by Synyster Gates Album recorded, Isolated shepherd of fire solo track. This video is especially good for guitarist wanting to learn the shepherd of fire solo.
Original video from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itGvw7K95SI
published: 18 Mar 2019
Avenged Sevenfold - Synyster Gates Guitar Solo - Live - 2013 Hail To The King Tour - Cincinnati, OH
2013 - Hail To The King Tour - US Bank Arena - Cincinnati OH - October 6th 2013
Watch in HD!
published: 07 Oct 2013
Synyster Gates: Guitar Center Master Class Gypsy Jazz
As part of Guitar Center's Master Class artist program, 10 winners around the country were hand-chosen by Synyster Gates for a private master class at Guitar Center, Hollywood. Check out this rare Gypsy Jazz performance from Synyster of Avenged Sevenfold.
published: 05 Jun 2014
Synyster Gates Schecter Hellwin Signature Amp At: Guitar Center
Synyster Gates, of Avenged Sevenfold, stopped by Guitar Center to talk about the genesis and development of his brand new signature Schecter amp "Hellwin" available in-store and at www.GuitarCenter.com Be sure to keep up with Synyster Gates and the rest of the band at www.AvengedSevenfold.com
published: 27 Jun 2013
Good Charlotte - The River ft. M. Shadows, Synyster Gates (Official Music Video)
Official Video for "The River" by Good Charlotte ft. M. Shadows and Synyster Gates
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Good Charlotte is a pop punk band from Waldorf, Maryland who, have played a vital role in the alternative rock, emo, punk rock community. Starting out in 1996, they found success with their debut self-titled album, with two of its singles – ‘Little Things’ and ‘Festival Song’ – both charting in the Top 10. Among their top songs includes, “The River,” "The Anthem” and "I Just Wanna Live". Additionally, the group have charted six songs in the US Hot 100, the most successful ...
published: 25 Oct 2009
Avenged Sevenfold - Synyster Gates solo Live Rock am Ring 2006
Avenged Sevenfold - Synyster Gates solo Live Rock am Ring 2006
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New single "Nobody" is streaming everywhere now: https://a7x.lnk.to/nob...
Pre-order our new album, Life Is But A Dream… Out June 2, 2023: https://a7x.lnk.to/libad
New single "Nobody" is streaming everywhere now: https://a7x.lnk.to/nobody
2023 tour dates and tickets: https://www.avengedsevenfold.com/tour
Official A7X World exclusive merch available here: https://a7xworld.com
Avenged Sevenfold perform "So Far Away" live at the GRAMMY Museum.
Pre-order our new album, Life Is But A Dream… Out June 2, 2023: https://a7x.lnk.to/libad
New single "Nobody" is streaming everywhere now: https://a7x.lnk.to/nobody
2023 tour dates and tickets: https://www.avengedsevenfold.com/tour
Official A7X World exclusive merch available here: https://a7xworld.com
Avenged Sevenfold perform "So Far Away" live at the GRAMMY Museum.
Video of Synyster Gates playing the shepherd of fire solo, accompanied by Synyster Gates Album recorded, Isolated shepherd of fire solo track. This video is esp...
Video of Synyster Gates playing the shepherd of fire solo, accompanied by Synyster Gates Album recorded, Isolated shepherd of fire solo track. This video is especially good for guitarist wanting to learn the shepherd of fire solo.
Original video from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itGvw7K95SI
Video of Synyster Gates playing the shepherd of fire solo, accompanied by Synyster Gates Album recorded, Isolated shepherd of fire solo track. This video is especially good for guitarist wanting to learn the shepherd of fire solo.
Original video from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itGvw7K95SI
As part of Guitar Center's Master Class artist program, 10 winners around the country were hand-chosen by Synyster Gates for a private master class at Guitar Ce...
As part of Guitar Center's Master Class artist program, 10 winners around the country were hand-chosen by Synyster Gates for a private master class at Guitar Center, Hollywood. Check out this rare Gypsy Jazz performance from Synyster of Avenged Sevenfold.
As part of Guitar Center's Master Class artist program, 10 winners around the country were hand-chosen by Synyster Gates for a private master class at Guitar Center, Hollywood. Check out this rare Gypsy Jazz performance from Synyster of Avenged Sevenfold.
Synyster Gates, of Avenged Sevenfold, stopped by Guitar Center to talk about the genesis and development of his brand new signature Schecter amp "Hellwin" avail...
Synyster Gates, of Avenged Sevenfold, stopped by Guitar Center to talk about the genesis and development of his brand new signature Schecter amp "Hellwin" available in-store and at www.GuitarCenter.com Be sure to keep up with Synyster Gates and the rest of the band at www.AvengedSevenfold.com
Synyster Gates, of Avenged Sevenfold, stopped by Guitar Center to talk about the genesis and development of his brand new signature Schecter amp "Hellwin" available in-store and at www.GuitarCenter.com Be sure to keep up with Synyster Gates and the rest of the band at www.AvengedSevenfold.com
Official Video for "The River" by Good Charlotte ft. M. Shadows and Synyster Gates
Listen to Good Charlotte: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more ...
Official Video for "The River" by Good Charlotte ft. M. Shadows and Synyster Gates
Listen to Good Charlotte: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more Good Charlotte videos: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/listenYC
Subscribe to the official Good Charlotte YouTube channel: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Good Charlotte is a pop punk band from Waldorf, Maryland who, have played a vital role in the alternative rock, emo, punk rock community. Starting out in 1996, they found success with their debut self-titled album, with two of its singles – ‘Little Things’ and ‘Festival Song’ – both charting in the Top 10. Among their top songs includes, “The River,” "The Anthem” and "I Just Wanna Live". Additionally, the group have charted six songs in the US Hot 100, the most successful being 2002’s ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’, which went to No. 1 on the Alternative chart. Good Charlotte’s signature sound has made them one of the most recognizable bands of the genre, garnering them a handful of MTV Video Music Awards and an NRJ Award over the years. Throughout the years, the group has continued to produce solid releases with consistent collaborations, ranging from Waka Flocka Flame and Waterparks to Sam Carter. Good Charlotte marked their two-decade anniversary with the release of their seventh studio album, Generation Rx, highlighting their standing as one of the definitive names of the genre.
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[Chorus:]
Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered
Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered
Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered
I confess I'm a sinner
I've seen a vision of my life and I wanna be delivered
#GoodCharlotte #TheRiver #OfficialVideo #ChartToppingMusic #Rock #PopPunk #90s
Official Video for "The River" by Good Charlotte ft. M. Shadows and Synyster Gates
Listen to Good Charlotte: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more Good Charlotte videos: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/listenYC
Subscribe to the official Good Charlotte YouTube channel: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Good Charlotte is a pop punk band from Waldorf, Maryland who, have played a vital role in the alternative rock, emo, punk rock community. Starting out in 1996, they found success with their debut self-titled album, with two of its singles – ‘Little Things’ and ‘Festival Song’ – both charting in the Top 10. Among their top songs includes, “The River,” "The Anthem” and "I Just Wanna Live". Additionally, the group have charted six songs in the US Hot 100, the most successful being 2002’s ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’, which went to No. 1 on the Alternative chart. Good Charlotte’s signature sound has made them one of the most recognizable bands of the genre, garnering them a handful of MTV Video Music Awards and an NRJ Award over the years. Throughout the years, the group has continued to produce solid releases with consistent collaborations, ranging from Waka Flocka Flame and Waterparks to Sam Carter. Good Charlotte marked their two-decade anniversary with the release of their seventh studio album, Generation Rx, highlighting their standing as one of the definitive names of the genre.
Follow Good Charlotte:
Facebook: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followFI
Instagram: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followII
Twitter: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followTI
Website: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followWI
Spotify: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followSI
YouTube: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/subscribeYD
[Chorus:]
Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered
Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered
Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered
I confess I'm a sinner
I've seen a vision of my life and I wanna be delivered
#GoodCharlotte #TheRiver #OfficialVideo #ChartToppingMusic #Rock #PopPunk #90s
Pre-order our new album, Life Is But A Dream… Out June 2, 2023: https://a7x.lnk.to/libad
New single "Nobody" is streaming everywhere now: https://a7x.lnk.to/nobody
2023 tour dates and tickets: https://www.avengedsevenfold.com/tour
Official A7X World exclusive merch available here: https://a7xworld.com
Avenged Sevenfold perform "So Far Away" live at the GRAMMY Museum.
Video of Synyster Gates playing the shepherd of fire solo, accompanied by Synyster Gates Album recorded, Isolated shepherd of fire solo track. This video is especially good for guitarist wanting to learn the shepherd of fire solo.
Original video from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itGvw7K95SI
As part of Guitar Center's Master Class artist program, 10 winners around the country were hand-chosen by Synyster Gates for a private master class at Guitar Center, Hollywood. Check out this rare Gypsy Jazz performance from Synyster of Avenged Sevenfold.
Synyster Gates, of Avenged Sevenfold, stopped by Guitar Center to talk about the genesis and development of his brand new signature Schecter amp "Hellwin" available in-store and at www.GuitarCenter.com Be sure to keep up with Synyster Gates and the rest of the band at www.AvengedSevenfold.com
Official Video for "The River" by Good Charlotte ft. M. Shadows and Synyster Gates
Listen to Good Charlotte: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/listenYD
Watch more Good Charlotte videos: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/listenYC
Subscribe to the official Good Charlotte YouTube channel: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Good Charlotte is a pop punk band from Waldorf, Maryland who, have played a vital role in the alternative rock, emo, punk rock community. Starting out in 1996, they found success with their debut self-titled album, with two of its singles – ‘Little Things’ and ‘Festival Song’ – both charting in the Top 10. Among their top songs includes, “The River,” "The Anthem” and "I Just Wanna Live". Additionally, the group have charted six songs in the US Hot 100, the most successful being 2002’s ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’, which went to No. 1 on the Alternative chart. Good Charlotte’s signature sound has made them one of the most recognizable bands of the genre, garnering them a handful of MTV Video Music Awards and an NRJ Award over the years. Throughout the years, the group has continued to produce solid releases with consistent collaborations, ranging from Waka Flocka Flame and Waterparks to Sam Carter. Good Charlotte marked their two-decade anniversary with the release of their seventh studio album, Generation Rx, highlighting their standing as one of the definitive names of the genre.
Follow Good Charlotte:
Facebook: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followFI
Instagram: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followII
Twitter: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followTI
Website: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followWI
Spotify: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/followSI
YouTube: https://goodcharlotte.lnk.to/subscribeYD
[Chorus:]
Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered
Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered
Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered
I confess I'm a sinner
I've seen a vision of my life and I wanna be delivered
#GoodCharlotte #TheRiver #OfficialVideo #ChartToppingMusic #Rock #PopPunk #90s
Brian Elwin Haner, Jr. (born July 7, 1981), better known by his stage name Synyster Gates or simply Syn, is an American musician, best known for being the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the band Avenged Sevenfold. He ranks No. 87 on Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time
Early life
Synyster Gates is the son of musician, author, and comedian Brian Haner, Sr., who worked with Sam the Sham's band in the 1970s and has done session work for Avenged Sevenfold. Gates studied at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, California, as part of the Guitar Institute of Music program, studying jazz and classical guitar. Gates is of German and Spanish descent.
Gates was featured on the EP Warmness on the Soul which contains select songs from the first album as well as his new version of "To End The Rapture". His name on Avenged Sevenfold's debut album was "Synyster Gates".
[barks & singing] [SINISTER] Born in the middle of danger Now I'm trapped in a cell But it's more like a chamber I got a murder so my life is thru But a dog's gotta do what a dog's gotta do [barks] Especially when you're livin on the East Side Gotta be strapped and ready for a muthafuckin homicide Drive-byes happen day by day Get caught in a spray by saint with the AK One Time swoop cause they try to pop ya 3 seconds later there's a muthafuckin helicopter In the air with their lights on pride But they can't catch a nigga in a night Who is runnin for his life But y'all niggas keep on tryin Cause punk muthafuckas gonna keep on dyin As long as they shift their asshole get wripped With my sawed-off pump make 'em do a backflip War is not the answer But if you're on the East Side I bet you don't die of cancer You'll probably die from the results of a jack move Don't be the jacker Sinister fool White muthafuckas complain about robberies But they never complain about poverty Got their nose in the air for what they got Don't even think about comin to WATTS Not even for a visit [?] I wish they stay the fuck out of our business But if they come that's a [?] Cause I draw down and say:'fool brake yourself' I don't want just cash I want your gold, your car and a piece of the wife's ass Now get your punk-ass on and I advise Not to never come back stay the fuck off the East Side [KIM ARMSTRONG] Bumpin on the East Side Pumpin on the East Side (stay the fuck off the East Side) You don't know a thang about the East Side Bumpin on the East Side Pumpin on the East Side (stay the fuck off the East Side) You don't know a thang 'bout the East Side [SINISTER] Now I'ma rather ruthless, danger is kinda fellow Born and raised in the muthafuckin ghetto It's fame I want and ya know I might get some But I won't forget where I came from Fool, I can't leave my homeboys strugglin Nigga I'm a dog so you know what's happenin [barks] Where I come from find no other place To get no rougher, I'm a South Central muthafucka Peelin caps is what I do for a living Multiple gunshots wounds is what I'm giving The suckers who get punked up like a godamned ballon That is when my Gat goes *BOOM* To your cap and peel your shit back, fool That's what you get for wearin the wrong hat Suckers get wounded Wanna play me like a fuckin piano I turn around and play 'em like a banjo I know you didn't think that I can fade ya But I can fade the muthafucka that fade ya You talk shit and think you gonna get a pass You'll slimp and I'ma bank that ass Cause of the Y the O the U the N the G The M the O the double muthafuckin B -Young Mobbs The niggas that don't give a fuck Cause a dog is a hog and a punk is a shot Cops that patrole South Central Always talk the shit but don't know what the fuck they get in to Yo, they must want static and I'll spray they ass With the fully automatic AK, fool And I bet that the bulletproof vest won't help you Don't get quiet now, talk up And feel the results of a walk-up You punk muthafuckas better slack up Cause I don't give a fuck if you go 'n get your back up Simply a massacre a hell of a joy ride I'm tellin you G ya can't fuck with the East Side [KIM ARMSTRONG x3] Bumpin on the East Side Pumpin on the East Side (stay the fuck off the East Side) You don't know a thang 'bout the East Side Bumpin on the East Side Pumpin on the East Side (stay the fuck off the East Side)
It looks like the SynysterGates headless Schecter guitar that has been rumoured for a while is finally coming our way! The release was teased in a video posted on the official Instagram accounts of ...
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Avenged Sevenfold guitarist SynysterGates has been spotted playing what appears to be a headless Schecter model at the band’s recent shows, prompting speculation that a signature model could be on the way.