Synyster Gates
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![Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance performing in 2011.](/Images/godic/202502/14/Avenged-Sevenfold-BergenCalling-2011-Christian_Misje-56042130.jpg")
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Brian Elwin Haner, Jr. (born July 7, 1981), better known by his stage name Synyster Gates or simply Syn, is an American musician, best known for being the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the band Avenged Sevenfold. He ranks No. 87 on Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time.