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M. Shadows

American heavy metal singer

  • Fame58.2
  • Momentum0.0
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Born 1981 · age 45United States
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  • Age
    45
    Born 1981
  • Known for
    Linkin Park and Friend…
    2017
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Updated 2026-06-24

Matthew Charles Sanders, known by his stage name M. Shadows, is an American singer who is the lead vocalist and a founding member of heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. In 2017, he was voted third in the list of Top 25 Greatest Modern Frontmen by Ultimate Guitar.

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Historical24.6
Source confidence75.0
Completeness85.0
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