Afterlife
Avenged Sevenfold, 2007, from Avenged Sevenfold. Solo by Synyster Gates.
Gates builds the solo like a short film, moving from fast harmonized runs to a melodic, almost cinematic climax. It is often named as his signature lead.
Afterlife by Avenged Sevenfold is #1 in our ranking of the best Avenged Sevenfold guitar solos. The solo is played by Synyster Gates and the song was released in 2007.
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Who played the guitar solo on Afterlife?
Synyster Gates played the solo on Avenged Sevenfold's Afterlife (2007).
What guitar was used on the Afterlife solo?
A schecter synyster gates custom, according to widely reported accounts.