For a classic A7X sound, choose British-voiced models like the Marshall JVM410H or JCM2000 DSL100

Avenged Sevenfold’s guitar sound is a hybrid of classic 1980s shred articulation and modern high-gain aggression. Unlike many metal bands that rely on a singular amp model, A7X is known for blending multiple amplifiers (e.g., Bogner Uberschall, Marshall JCM 800, and later Fractal Audio models). AmpliTube 5’s official collaboration attempts to capture this complexity within a single software environment.

Based on a Bogner Ecstasy, this is excellent for the snarly, mid-heavy rhythm tones found in "Buried Alive". Triple Rectifier

: Use your bridge pickup for heavy rhythms and palm-muted chugs. Synyster Gates typically uses high-output humbuckers and picks hard to achieve his aggressive attack.

AmpliTube 5’s Volumetric Impulse Response (VIR) tech is crucial here. Pair your amp head with a loaded with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.

For iconic solos like "Bat Country," place a responsive wah pedal at the very front of your chain. 2. The Amplifier Selection

: Record rhythm parts twice and pan them 100% left and 100% right for a massive stereo field.

: Place this before the amp with the drive low and tone high to tighten up the low-end palm mutes. Noise Gate

(Tube Screamer style) in front of the amp with the gain low and volume high to "tighten" the high-gain response.