Synyster Gates #48 on Loudwire Top 50 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Guitarists of all time:

 

48. Synyster Gates

 

Synyster Gates has garnered raves ever since Avenged Sevenfold arrived on the scene in the early 2000s. His playing has evolved as well, taking the band from metalcore upstarts to a more classic hard rock and metal vibe.