Matthew Charles Sanders (born July 31, 1981), known by his stage name M. Shadows, is an American singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and a founding member of heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. In 2017, Shadows was voted third in the list of Top 25 Greatest Modern Frontmen by Ultimate Guitar.
Associated Acts
Avenged Sevenfold Successful Failure
Birth Name
Matthew Charles Sanders
Genres
Heavy metal hard rock progressive metal metalcore (early) punk rock (early)
Labels
Capitol Warner Bros. Good Life Hopeless
Occupations
Singer songwriter
Years Active
1999 present
Name
M. Shadows
Nationality
United States of America