11 Non-Metal Albums for Metalheads: The Avenged Sevenfold Guitarist's Picks
Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has co-written some of modern metal's most iconic songs — but that's not all he listens to. He runs through 11 albums, from Weezer to Lana Del Rey, that he thinks every metalhead should hear.
Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has had a hand in some of modern metal's most iconic songs. But the guitarist doesn't only listen to heavy music — far from it.
Vengeance, born Zachary Baker, recently released his debut solo album, 'Dark Horse.' The record reveals the artist's love for old-school country, rockabilly, and more.
In this list for Revolver, Baker picks out and discusses 11 non-metal albums, ranging from Weezer to Lana Del Rey, that he believes every metalhead absolutely needs to hear. The list serves as a kind of crossover guide meant to broaden the heavy-music listener's palate: records that show how melody, production, and songwriting operate regardless of genre.
You can watch the full list in Revolver's video series.