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Synyster Gates

American guitarist · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1981 · age 45

Brian Elwin Haner Jr., better known by his stage name Synyster Gates or simply Syn, is an American guitarist, best known as the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. He ranks No. 9 on Guitar World's best metal guitarists of all time.

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Gates was voted as Best Metal Guitarist in the World by Total Guitar in 2016 and once again in 2017.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1981 · age 45

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