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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance Debuts Solo Single ‘Dark Horse’ as Zachary Baker

The founding guitarist steps into alt-country under his birth name to foreground raw storytelling.

Overview

  • Released on Dec. 17, the track is Baker’s first solo release and is credited to his legal name, Zachary Baker.
  • The song marks a sharp break from Avenged Sevenfold’s heavy sound, leaning into alt-country and Americana textures.
  • Baker underscores an unvarnished approach to the material, saying, “The beauty is in the imperfections.”
  • Band activity continues separately, with Avenged Sevenfold releasing a new single titled Magic.
  • The group has announced a 2026 North American tour with Good Charlotte, including July 25 in Ridgedale, Missouri, and Aug. 10 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York.