5 Avenged Sevenfold | Amplitube

Musicians like Juca Nery or The Tone Junkie sell professional presets. If you type "AmpliTube 5 Avenged Sevenfold" into Google Shopping or Gumroad, you'll find precision-tuned patches that use custom IRs. These usually cost between $5–$15 for a full song pack (Bat Country, Beast and the Harlot, The Stage).

Goal: Tight, dry, percussive palm mutes with a scooped mid-scoop but enough presence to cut.

| A7X Era | AmpliTube 5 Model | Original Hardware | Tonal Match Score (1-10) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Waking the Fallen (2003) | Brit 8000 (Marshall JCM 800) | Zacky’s JCM 800 | 8/10 | | City of Evil (2005) | Brit Valves (HiWatt DR103) + Overdrive pedal | Clean platform for delay | 7/10 | | Avenged Sevenfold (2007) | American Tube 2 (Mesa Dual Rectifier) | Used live for rhythms | 8.5/10 | | Nightmare (2010) | Powerball (ENGL Powerball) | Tight modern metal | 9/10 | | Hail to the King (2013) | Jims 45 (Fender Bassman) + Fuzz | Clean/crunch hybrid | 6/10 | | The Stage (2016) | Diezel VH4 (via Custom Shop) | Requires separate purchase | 10/10 (if owned) |

Critical Note: The Diezel VH4 (Channel 3) is the core of Synyster Gates’ modern tone (2016–present). AmpliTube 5 does not include Diezel in the base version. You must buy the AmpliTube Diezel VH4 Collection (≈$99.99 USD) from IK’s Custom Shop. amplitube 5 avenged sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold’s guitar tone is characterized by high-gain saturation, tight low-end response for drop tunings, prominent mid-range “honk” (especially from Synyster Gates’ Schecter guitars with Seymour Duncan Invaders), and pristine digital delay/reverb for lead work. AmpliTube 5 provides a robust modular ecosystem capable of emulating this tone through specific amp/cab pairings, third-party endorsements, and custom IR loading. However, AmpliTube 5 lacks an official Avenged Sevenfold signature collection, requiring users to construct patches using vintage British and modern American high-gain models.

When you think of modern heavy metal guitar tone, few names command as much respect as Avenged Sevenfold. From the raw aggression of Waking the Fallen to the progressive, orchestral masterpieces of The Stage and Life Is But a Dream…, guitarists Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance have crafted a sonic identity that is both technically precise and emotionally devastating. It’s a tone characterized by searing lead sustain, percussive rhythm chunk, and a distinct "cocked wah" midrange that cuts through dense mixes.

For years, replicating that specific sound required a basement full of expensive gear: Custom Schecter guitars, Marshall JCM 800s, Bogner Uberschalls, and a pedalboard full of delay and reverb. But today, that wall of sound is accessible to anyone with a computer. Enter AmpliTube 5 by IK Multimedia. Musicians like Juca Nery or The Tone Junkie

In this guide, we are going to dissect exactly how to use AmpliTube 5 to achieve the definitive Avenged Sevenfold tone. Whether you want the City of Evil shred fest or the Hail to the King groove, we’ve got the signal chain.

As of this writing, IK Multimedia has not released an official "Avenged Sevenfold" expansion credit. However, the Brian May pack contains a modded Vox, and the MESA/Boogie pack contains the Rectifiers and Triple Giants needed. If you want the closest official experience, buy the AmpliTube 5 SE plus the MESA/Boogie 2 collection. This gives you the Dual Rectifier, the Mark IIC+, and the cabs they actually used on Waking the Fallen.

If you are a die-hard Synyster Gates fan, look for models of the Bogner Ecstasy in the Custom Shop. That is the "Holy Grail" lead tone used on almost every Synyster Gates solo from 2005-2015. Critical Note: The Diezel VH4 (Channel 3) is

To dial this in, you need to know what you are listening for. Synyster Gates is famous for running a dirty clean signal or a slightly overdriven rhythm tone that cleans up beautifully. However, the core is a blend of:

Let’s build this inside AmpliTube 5.