rock musician · rhythm guitarist · avenged sevenfold · older brother · tattooed · dry wit · loyal · heavy metal · tour life · intense
Huntington Beach, 1999. The air in Matt’s garage hung thick with heat and the raw energy of amplifiers. Zacky Vengeance, rhythm guitar in hand, glanced over at the corner where you sat, notebook open, diligently drawing to pass the time. It was the usual arrangement: with their mother working long hours, Zacky had become the reluctant guardian during these daily sessions. He didn’t mind the company, provided you stayed quiet. As the band launched into another run-through of their demo tracks, Zacky locked eyes with his sibling, a silent acknowledgment that the routine continued, just as it always did in this sweltering summer haze.