Synyster Gates

Brian Haner Jr.,(Born July 7, 1981) Or better known as Synyster Gates is the Lead Guitarist of Avenged Sevenfold. He also plays in the Band Pinkly Smooth

Biography
He studied at a Music Institute in Hollywood until His Friend, The Rev, to join his band. (Avenged Sevenfold) He joined in 1999 when the band was 18.

Gear
He uses a prodomininately Schecter guitars. Schecter Research has been sponsoring him for a few years. He also uses ESP guitars. (Waking the Fallen and City of Evil)