M. Shadows

M. Shadows
Shadows performing with Avenged Sevenfold in 2017
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Charles Sanders
Born (1981-07-31) July 31, 1981
Fountain Valley, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1999–present
Member ofAvenged Sevenfold
Formerly ofSuccessful Failure
Spouse
Valary DiBenedetto
(m. 2009)
Children2
Relatives

Matthew Charles Sanders (born July 31, 1981), known by his stage name M. Shadows, is an American singer who is the lead vocalist and a founding member of heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. In 2017, he was voted third in the list of Top 25 Greatest Modern Frontmen by Ultimate Guitar.