My Story As Metal Frontman #87: M. Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold)

‪@avengedsevenfold‬ vocalist M. Shadows sat down with Chaoszine to discuss about his journey as a metal vocalist during Copenhell festival in June 19th, 2024.
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► Interview: Arto Mäenpää
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► Thumbnail photo: Kortney Ehrhart
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[@chaoszine]

If you like the content please drop us a comment or like and remember to subscribe to our channel. It helps us a lot and doesn't cost you anything! Who should we feature in the video series next?

[@jacobjohnson8686]

This was a great interview! 🤘🏼I'd like to see Tobias Forge next. Also Serj Tankian or Amy Lee!

[@chaoszine]

@@jacobjohnson8686 Those would be great guests so lets see if I will have a chance to do them one day...

[@Beau136]

Matt knows a lot more about technique than most people. You can tell his experiences damaging his voice have forced him to learn much more about the technical side of singing than singers usually do.

[@savaaannnaaa]

imo one of the best metal vocalists out there!

[@43Blocker]

The best

[@chaoszine]

He surely is and that is why he was a must guest to the series. I am happy he agreed to do this. :)

[@braedonmorrissey7548]

Not just your opinion either.

[@johnklucznik4446]

Its okay to have an opinion but when you’re opinion is inherently false im sorry 😂

[@CauseIGotAMeathammer]

@@johnklucznik4446This mfer is THE best metal vocalist to me. One of the best ever is an understatement id be surprised if he wasn’t at the very least top 10 ever.

[@Kalebsweeten]

Matt’s the GOAT. Absolutely love the dude and his humility. Easily one of (if not THE) most influential voices in the 2000/10’s metal scene.

[@chaoszine]

He is. One of the most influential singers of his generation. 😊

[@paolenmanghaks]

What people don't realize is how much this guy works on his vocals! His work ethics is just fantastic. 2 major vocal surgery aint a joke but he sounds so phenomenal this LIBAD tour. Majority of the metal community might not like How he SOUNDS and the band he is in.. But all Avenged Fans love him and that is all that matters at the end of the day 🤘 🤘 \💀/ ¥ / \

[@ronnymarcano1805]

Absolutely spot on!!

[@a_tall_carrot]

Exactly right. He’s just a glorious human being and a fantastic singer.

[@ronnymarcano1805]

@@a_tall_carrot indeed, my friend! I admire him a lot, as a singer, metal frontman, but also as a human being!

[@chaoszine]

I loved when he explained his show routines. Tells quite a lot how serious he is in delivering the best possible performance. He super rarely does any interviews on show days so I am happy this happened...

[@paolenmanghaks]

@@chaoszine Yes, he's such a dedicated dude to his craft. I wanted to know who he was working with for his vocals training and stuffs since Ron Anderson passed away (R.I.P RON 😔) Thanks for doing this interview 🙌🙌

[@jayson2015]

His dedication to his vocal coach has really showed the past few years. I was blown away last year how much clearer his vocals were live and they were even better this year

[@julialima4261]

He's by far my favorite vocalist. He has an unique voice and works really hard with it, he's really focused on the technique. Also I always love watching his interviews, he's so well articulate

[@ryankelty5232]

his voice is literally fried bc he didnt focus on the technique

[@triplej8666]

@@ryankelty5232 no? matts technique was fantastic from 2006 onwards and still is, only wasnt great from 2001-2004, his chords thinned from overuse, doing 12 shows a month, guy toured like a madman on the level most bands don't, and not to mention hes a baritone singing in a tenor range of course it was way harsher on his voice, his technique is still there and great, just his vocal chords thinned and dont make the same sound coming together anymore

[@GmanVsGaming]

Will always be my favourite vocalist 🙏 I’ve always had a strong emotional connection to Avenged, and it’s mainly thanks to Matt’s unique voice. I can’t wait to get my first A7X tattoo!! ❤️🤘

[@AllStarYTOficial]

You can see the differences between his firsts shows back in 2023 and what he do now. Not gonna touch on techiniques cuz i have 0 knowledge about it but as a viewer you see a way more maybe "comfortable" m shadows this year. It's all about get back in the trails and self knowledge about what you can do and what it's better for you. Can't wait for Rock in Rio! ❤

[@sicdedworm09]

Anyone saying this dude is past his prime HAVE NOT seen them on tour this go around. He’s better than he’s ever been. Nursing the voice and proper technique is key and insures long success. Cory from slipknot, bullet, lamb of God, Micheal from the contortionist, Meshuggah (30 years and sounding better than ever) etc, all great examples of learning to be a professional vocalist through proper technique and guarantee long term success without “losing the voice.” Also anyone hoping for WTF days still. That was 20 years ago holy shit move on already 😂 amazing interview here and can’t wait to see the longevity with Matt. LIBAD just gets better with time. Can’t wait to see what they do next.

[@tani6661]

Agreed! I’ve been seeing them tour for 10+ years and he was the best by far during this LIBAD run 🔥

[@Mr.Foggybrain]

​@@tani6661for real! The man is literally in his prime, not past it lol I've got the videos on my page to prove it. LIBAD tour has Matt sounding the best he's ever been. Best control and tone and power. You can tell he's professionally taking care of his voice and it definitely shows.

[@modifidious7171]

It's not that he's past his prime, it's that their music has been largely horrible since Jimmy died. He was A7X. They haven't put anything out that was nearly as good since he was alive.

[@IsaiahMiguel]

Not to be mean but if you look at live performances from 2007-2011 there is a clear difference Not sure why fans are denying it

[@VampireA1056]

I love this man so much

[@smfknj6010]

Saammmeee

[@iiWhiskey]

Been listening since 2003 and man this really put the pieces together on the journey. Lots of love for Matt here but also great questions from the interviewer, really never seen an interviewer dig for the juicy goods like you did. 10 out 10 video

[@chaoszine]

Thanks a lot for this comment. ❤

[@alexgrover7693]

So cool to hear Matt talk about his voice in depth, I could nerd out on this for hours.

[@MattBThatsMe]

Not just as a vocalist but as a frontman overall, he's such a great presence on stage. There, he's in a class of his own the way he can step up and sing live.

[@richardhayes-jj8bl]

Can’t wait to see you where his vocals end up. Each show has gotten better since they started back up.

[@chaoszine]

He is very integral part of the band. I would hope them to go more metal direction again with the next albums.

[@ghostfacesfinalgirl]

he’ll always be one of the best metal vocalists we’ve been honored to know/have seen in our lifetimes 🤘🏼

[@chaoszine]

Here is one who agrees. Easily one of the best modern metal singers of our generation. :)

[@mustangiiii]

Amsterdam 24/6/24 was something unforgettable, thank you Avenged Sevenfold for making the greatest type of music imaginable

[@chaoszine]

Copenhell show was also great!

[@mikefischera8516]

Dude, great interview questions! Matt is such a freakin pro! We are blessed that he has the dedication to keep is voice up

[@guyincognito320]

What a dope t-shirt. I want that.

[@FNSi]

Amazing interview, M. Shadows is the best🤘

[@chaoszine]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Tai_SYNF]

He needs to be my vocal coach, he knows his notes, range, and how to work beyond that 😭

[@tianels2090]

Mr. M Shadows you helped me through deep depression. You are one of God's greatest vocalists, sir. Christ bless you, sir. Thanks so much.

[@Colt2OO2]

Everyone that rags on Matt for not sounding the same as he did 20 years ago needs to understand that he's older now and he's using a far better and safer technique than what he was doing for about a decade, which is what he described and he was also mainly singing in the tenor range, which while it sounded awesome wasn't good for vocal longevity as he's a natural baritone. He made the right choice choosing to learn a safer technique because it's already made him sound far better than he did during their last tour 6 years ago when he fucked up his voice again and as long as he sticks to it, he'll be fine

[@Kvltyst]

I'm so glad to see this exclusive interview with my favorite content creator BigTugg Love from Texas 🗣🗣🔥🔥

[@chaoszine]

Thanks. I am still very happy that this interview happened as M. Shadows was one of the singers I really wished to get to ask these questions. HOPEFULLY Corey Taylor one day....

[@-xlntc91x-]

Great interview and really different from all the other ones. As a singer myself, I'd love to talk to Shadows and delve deeper into his technique. I'm surprised he is learning speech level singing.

[@chaoszine]

Thanks. That was the aim in doing this interview and I think Matt enjoyed also doing it as it was focusing more on his singing.

[@Rebel_Vamp1r3]

It was a very interesting interview and he sounds awesome despite the issues he's had on his throat, one of the best, if not the best vocalists of the wave of bands that came along with them for sure

[@chaoszine]

Thanks ❤

[@BrittanyStewart-ni4sc]

Great questions and great answers! Kick ass interview!

[@Est.6661]

M.Shads always smile :D

[@matthewchavezm.b.s5503]

Great interview with awesome questions.

[@chaoszine]

Thanks! ❤

[@JPaz805]

Work ethic and sticking to the game plan ! Really takes discipline love it

[@MimikU7812]

Even though a lot of people dont like A7X, they were and still are my inspiration in music, mainly play guitars since Synyster Gates is a hell of a good player but everyone in the band is just amazing.

[@ampedex]

I find alot of people that don't like them usually have just heard songs from HTTK and then set in stone an opinion about them which is a shame as every album has a different vibe and feel, such an amazing band

[@MimikU7812]

@@ampedex Like sure im not a fan personaly of the last album, but every other one were amazing, i personaly loved The Stage and Self Titled specially, even though it has a sh*t ton of autotune Lost is a blast

[@ampedex]

@@MimikU7812 most of LIBAD is a bit experimental for my taste but Mattel, nobody and cosmic are absolute top tier avenged songs

[@HateProximity]

Zacky especially, i feel he doesnt get as much recognition for playing leads with syn live, next time you watch a live show on here pay attention to him, real great stuff

[@michaelmely3102]

I cant believe thick and thin was theyre first such a great song

[@lowe_the_showe202]

My opinion, he’s the best frontman there is. He’s always fan friendly and has an excellent charisma

[@HeamiMotte23]

Really nice interview! Thanks

[@chaoszine]

Thanks!

[@sassyest8292]

Thank you for this wonderful interview! Great questions!

[@chaoszine]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it!

[@1515VENOM]

Metal legend

[@chaoszine]

One of the best in his generation. =)

[@swatkp]

Incredible interview! Excellent questions.

[@kaaoszine_virallinen]

Thanks! 😊🤟

[@trashboat4731]

This is awesome, glad to see him acknowledging his bad technique from back then. Glad he's working really hard to undo is old technique.

[@akaharley]

this is fascinating

[@dalatina911]

This was an awesome interview! I’m fairly new to this genre, but A7X was the very first band that I fell in love with! Despite my passion for drumming, I’ve always been fascinated with Matt’s vocals. Loved every minute of this. You can tell he takes his vocals seriously ❤

[@chaoszine]

Thanks! 😊

[@Alex19BRNRKY]

14:43 next record? 👀

[@vermilion272]

I know it seems unlikely that A7X will make another album, but I really really hope they do. In any case, I really think Matt should never stop singing. He has such an awesome and unique voice. And since he's improved his technique so much, theoretically, his voice should sound good for years to come 😃

[@jackischannelaboutnothing]

He makes mention of a next album in the interview. Why do you think it's unlikely?

[@Mr.Foggybrain]

Why would it seem unlikely?

[@vermilion272]

@@jackischannelaboutnothing I watched a lot of A7X interviews (mostly Matt speaking) after the release of LIBAD and a few times he mentioned that he wasn't sure if the band would make another record. It was probably because they were burnt out from working on LIBAD for so long though. Hopefully they've changed their mind 😅

[@slorr55]

I wish more vocalist had more use of vocal coaches and good technique, of course there are some vocal freaks that have naturally good voices and technique, but for the 99% rest of them a vocal coach would take them miles ahead of where they could be actually

[@schectermeister]

The interviewer really had some good questions to ask Matt. All too often these interviewers just ask the same empty headed questions.

[@metalmanny666]

My favorite game in the series is also MGS1. Omg bday twin. We also have that in common haha! 🩵🩵🩵

[@MetalGildarts]

He mentioned Blind Guardian, based

[@jacobstewart7915]

Hell yeah!

[@Pelleministeri]

Great interview!

[@dominiquegodbout5312]

Great interview

[@chaoszine]

Thanks!

[@95_nishanraisulkarim62]

Fav band❤

[@notadestinygun6556]

Them being from california during that era, im pretty surprised he never mentioned The Casualties as an influence. Unique voice, hardcore punk rock band

[@chaoszine]

Propably used to name drop certain bands. I am pretty sure he was into many bands around that time but mentions only few. 😊

[@notadestinygun6556]

@chaoszine yea, also The Casualties are like, super underground at that time lol people will remember bad religion and NOFX.

[@showmewar3496]

He may have hurt his voice but he was absolute GOAT in his prime like 05-14

[@JoDrDesafios]

Macho, deixa os brasileiros assistirem traduzido. Pra quê solicitar remoção no A7X legendado se nem o video deles foi monetizado? Só queremos entender o video feito por vocês, já que vocês não traduzem 👍

[@chaoszine]

Ei. Você pode nos enviar uma tradução para o português da entrevista e nós a adicionaremos ao vídeo.

[@chaoszine]

Here you can download the english subtitles if you want to translate it into portuguese: we.tl/t-0CS8UdC4Is. Send the translation to [e-mail]

[@clemthegoat8034]

The “next record?” As in LIBAD isn’t the last one??? 🥹

[@Mr.Foggybrain]

Why would you have ever thought LIBAD was the last record in their career? Lol generally curious and confused here

[@Jcastro9444]

M. Shadows vocals on all of city of evil are legendary, the mix of punk,emo, metal was top tier. Needs to go back to those roots

[@Tmauk56]

If anyone knows where to find this T-Shirt, please let me know 🤘🏻

[@RmdN13]

Yes, one of the best❤

[@miopiispanen7907]

Ite päälikkö!

[@xephialtes]

the breathing....

[@tomotomocacchiocacchio3180]

My favourite vocalist. Sad that he help other singers to recover their voice and then he was damaged by the viral infection. By the way during '03 to '13 he was probably the most powerful live singer, and honeslty i love the fact that he tries this new foolish style of singin instead of going to an acoustic career, which will be understandable with the problem of his voice

[@solarz8505]

12:45

[@Djcheesed]

He sounded struggling with high notes on Download festival 2024 performance. But the sound wasn't good too. 🤗

[@chaoszine]

Maybe because of the allergies he mentions? Not easy to sing if you have allergic symptons.

[@stevefilley9765]

I've said it before, I'd rather have Shadows do sign language than most everyone else sing...

[@Est.6661]

Finnish English is the best english t listen to :D

[@radisplayground]

The interviewer sounds like an android, wtf dude

[@chaoszine]

❤

[@brandonlewis329]

It sucks unfortunately his voice sounds so hoarse when speaking

[@WarriorEsoteric]

That’s from the damage and scar tissue he’s developed over the years

[@LevWaxScreams]

He sounds like he’s losing his voice more and more. I wish I could teach him with one vocal lesson and he wouldn’t need all these dumb lessons. He’s going to lose his voice completely.

[@markbuerkjr4237]

"Rock" frontman, and subpar one at best

[@heavymetalmusicofdestructi3430]

Avenged crap

[@Kalebsweeten]

Gatekeeping basement dwellers like you are so cringe lol

[@Darkhalo314]

i OnLy LiSTeN tO BrUtAL mEtAL!!1@

[@heavymetalmusicofdestructi3430]

@@Darkhalo314 same

[@UBenevolence]

Success is so good for some people, he looks good

[@djashba686]

"iM ThE tRuE MeTaLhEaD"