"Unholy Confessions & Fan Plays Lead Guitar" Avenged Sevenfold@Giant Center Hershey, PA 5/8/14

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  • Unholy Confessions & Fan Gets Invited to Play Lead Guitar on this Track, Avenged Sevenfold, Giant Center, Hershey, PA; May 8th, 2014; Shepherd of Fire Tour Spring Tour 2014, Final song before the encore

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  • @TroySpartan247
    @TroySpartan247 9 років тому +4421

    I love how Gates lounged around until he realized the kid doesn't sing backup, and gets up like, 'oh shit, I forgot!'

    • @tunerimpala5658
      @tunerimpala5658 5 років тому +137

      Troy as I read this syn got up to sing 😂

    • @donnypatoine4475
      @donnypatoine4475 5 років тому +21

      @@tunerimpala5658 same 😂

    • @Canggihgf
      @Canggihgf 5 років тому +39

      🤣 now you mention it, that part would be the funniest moment for me.

    • @cristaljoseph290
      @cristaljoseph290 5 років тому +8

      LOL it is so funny!

    • @DekkarJr
      @DekkarJr 5 років тому +21

      Hahah cannot suspend one's responsibility to the product so easily when presented with a capable replacement I suppose :D

  • @pao2725
    @pao2725 4 роки тому +6206

    The dude with the beer who did the back vocals must be very lucky to meet the lead guitarist of A7X

    • @gflame6117
      @gflame6117 4 роки тому +86

      Nice one

    • @SophieTheBagel1984
      @SophieTheBagel1984 4 роки тому +158

      I'm dying. That was hilarious. This comment deserves more likes damnit.

    • @rickysmeets1993
      @rickysmeets1993 4 роки тому +31

      Lol was even checking... Pa dum tss. Woooord

    • @leroythegiant_8503
      @leroythegiant_8503 4 роки тому +7

      Lmao love this

    • @ShockinglyLiterate
      @ShockinglyLiterate 4 роки тому +47

      idk man, I'm pretty good at drinking beer and laying around - feel like I'm halfway to taking that guy's job, too!

  • @vincentforest4522
    @vincentforest4522 4 роки тому +2627

    DUDE THE ENTIRE BAND WAS SO PROUD

    • @gothgirlgaming9050
      @gothgirlgaming9050 4 роки тому +74

      Thats whats so heartwarming about this video.

    • @hansvreegar1159
      @hansvreegar1159 3 роки тому +51

      They earned son at this point, thats the proud fathers eyes to me

    • @SkyweaverFPV
      @SkyweaverFPV Рік тому +4

      That's how you know you've really made it. When you can invite fans to come up on stage to play your music successfully.

    • @snafmar
      @snafmar 2 місяці тому

      Dude he walked off stage with the band haha epic

    • @SneakyBastard-oi4eb
      @SneakyBastard-oi4eb 22 дні тому

      That's a core memory if I've ever seen one

  • @kabenhanson5878
    @kabenhanson5878 7 років тому +2888

    I love how Syn lays down and is probably thinking, "I'm getting paid an ass load of money just to lay here"

    • @gmaccc2420
      @gmaccc2420 4 роки тому +27

      Lol

    • @ajfowler1877
      @ajfowler1877 4 роки тому +29

      I love how the only comment is “lol”

    • @kabenhanson5878
      @kabenhanson5878 4 роки тому +6

      @@ajfowler1877 No longer ;)

    • @isaacraid9975
      @isaacraid9975 4 роки тому +8

      @@ajfowler1877 I love how the second comment is "I love how the only comment is "Lol"

    • @bonebreaker9103
      @bonebreaker9103 4 роки тому +4

      @@isaacraid9975 i have the high ground

  • @michealr734
    @michealr734 8 років тому +2734

    dual soloing with zacky
    life goal accomplished

    • @ThePurpleRain
      @ThePurpleRain 6 років тому +9

      Omg yeah

    • @miexan21
      @miexan21 5 років тому +49

      he just missed one thing . headbanging with The Leader of Avenged Sevenfold Johnny Christ at the end 😂🤣 .

    • @XpisserzX
      @XpisserzX 5 років тому +3

      Yeahhh! Definitely! 🤘

    • @hazardgaminghg122
      @hazardgaminghg122 5 років тому +1

      Fuck yeah🤘🏻

    • @jamesbrennan4707
      @jamesbrennan4707 5 років тому +4

      Yep... after that back to back badass shit, I could have died peacefully

  • @joemendoza461
    @joemendoza461 5 років тому +2020

    This looks like when you’re playing guitar hero but you choose an avatar instead of one of the band members.

  • @1rblackman
    @1rblackman 10 років тому +21551

    Thanks for posting, Jim. Steve is my son, and this made his night (and probably his year!)

    • @viviandeville9761
      @viviandeville9761 10 років тому +1919

      Please tell Steve I will always remember "Steve from Phillie" from my first Avenged Sevenfold show. He nailed it! I'm officially a fan of his!! Rock on!

    • @mrsalways1gorilla
      @mrsalways1gorilla 10 років тому +725

      your kid killed it! seeing this live last night was amazing.... the face @ 5:38, tell steve to use that one for the ladies in the future!!

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 10 років тому +730

      Thank you. This was so special for both of us, Stephen leaves for college in the fall, and this was probably our last concert together. The outpouring of love from everyone is overwhelming

    • @EvilBroseph
      @EvilBroseph 10 років тому +294

      Your son is awesome.

    • @ElMarcoHoJ
      @ElMarcoHoJ 10 років тому +210

      Your son kicked major ass that night.

  • @Seanshank_Redemption
    @Seanshank_Redemption 4 роки тому +1270

    “Gates your fired” lol.
    Damn..Avenged Sevenfold is so cool for doing this. Very wholesome gesture. And the way Matt is encouraging Steve the whole time..you can tell Matt knows how to be a good father 😥

  • @SuperSallySteak
    @SuperSallySteak 5 років тому +1817

    All of a sudden, everyone on here are professional performers hitting 100% perfection and a masters degree in music

  • @kylelawrence8375
    @kylelawrence8375 8 років тому +5260

    Few people realize how hard that probably was to play without those headphones. A7X doesn't use stage monitors, they use in-ear, so that kid had to basically play the whole song without clearly hearing himself or the band, and he still ripped it.

    • @IAmCjcj11
      @IAmCjcj11 8 років тому +428

      Kyle Lawrence I'm actually cringing at the thought of having to play in front of so many people with a bunch of professionals, also probably members of one of his favorite bands without being able to hear myself. But damn, he pulled that shit off

    • @rustyshackleford4743
      @rustyshackleford4743 8 років тому +158

      They had stage monitors at this show, or at least one he used. Trust me, he had some source to hear the band. I think they probably turned a monitor on once he didn't have the headphones on. But still a sketchy situation for sure. He did great too. When someone's hitting all the right pinch harmonics, that's usually a good sign lol

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 7 років тому +170

      Thanks for realizing Kyle. As Steve's dad, it's cringing to see some of the comments, but he was completely deaf onstage. It was also his first time ever playing live....

    • @vazoth
      @vazoth 7 років тому +53

      Jayce Kritz The on-stage sound is entirely different than the sound in the audience since all of the main speakers are facing away from the band. Therefore, the performers need their own speakers to hear themselves. In combination with amplifiers, equalizer and a mixer it makes a complete stage monitor system, although most people refer to the speakers alone as stage monitors.
      However, many musicians use in-ear pieces, instead of individual speakers on stage. So did A7X here, which is why Steve got a pair of, unfortunately, loosely fit headphones. As soon as they dropped down, he could neither hear himself nor anyone else playing. At most he probably caught some fragments of the drums and the vocals, but that's about it.

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 7 років тому +90

      As Steve's dad, and being right on the floor against the stage watching, I knew as soon as I saw how loose the headphones were that he was in trouble. Once Shadows knocked them off and they got tangled in the whammy bar I was like 'oh no'....
      Thank you for your clear explanation. I know I'm biased, but this was also his first time EVER playing live, and being as he was deaf onstage I think he did a great job

  • @Zliner0917
    @Zliner0917 10 років тому +3263

    I was there and I gotta say Steve killed it. Especially under the pressure that
    1. Syn wasn't backing him up on guitar
    2. He's playing with these guys (I don't know about anyone else but if shit my self and screw up
    3. He's playing in front of ALOT of people.
    Steve you're freakin awesome and so is sevenfold for doing this for their fans

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 10 років тому +125

      Steve's head is still in the clouds... experience of his life. Thanks for all the love

    • @MultiBigAndy
      @MultiBigAndy 10 років тому +9

      Robert Blackman Do you know him?

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 10 років тому +77

      Yes, he's my son :)

    • @MultiBigAndy
      @MultiBigAndy 10 років тому +13

      Robert Blackman Nice! So I read your responses on how he got up, did he make a sign to catch M. Shadows attention? I did that at Mayhem but wasn't "dark" enough so didn't get the opportunity.

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 10 років тому +49

      He was actually loud enough for Shadows to hear him. He was right against the stage, and he knew that they'd done something like this before at two of the ten times he'd seen the band, and Shadows called him up. It was completely unplanned....and an incredible experience for him. His only problem was when he lost the headphones, and he couldn't hear the rest of the band, so he was 'flying blind', but all in all, pretty good for his first time on stage! Thanks for watching, he's received a lot of love since this happened

  • @Suprchkn747
    @Suprchkn747 5 років тому +1173

    Gates must be the first person to take a nap during an A7X concert

    • @daniellion5291
      @daniellion5291 4 роки тому +30

      I passed out after throwing up in a porta potty at one of there shows once lol

    • @LavitosExodius
      @LavitosExodius 3 роки тому +6

      @@daniellion5291 coincidentally the band has done that also only it was after the show lol.

    • @gerardobrito8148
      @gerardobrito8148 3 роки тому +1

      nope my big bro blacked out one time like in 2014 i think

  • @randyhall161
    @randyhall161 8 років тому +1999

    i hope he looks back on this moment when hes on hard times

    • @digisw2418
      @digisw2418 7 років тому +55

      what excellent advice. this could cheer anyone up knowing they took part in it

    • @BenignViewer
      @BenignViewer 7 років тому +13

      You mean like wanking?

    • @jakesteinman1712
      @jakesteinman1712 6 років тому

      Randy Hall bgy

    • @aaahhyes7136
      @aaahhyes7136 5 років тому

      true

    • @TheAvics
      @TheAvics 5 років тому +19

      Hope he never have hard times in future

  • @wesleyrevels10
    @wesleyrevels10 8 років тому +1305

    All the people who have negative comments are just jealous of that guy because he got to play with a awesome band and did a amazing job at that.

    • @jamiedoggo6445
      @jamiedoggo6445 7 років тому +38

      I'm jealous, but unlike all of the others, I won't shit talk him and all that. I would be happy for him that he actually played with his favorite band! I would honestly shit myself up there lol

    • @purnimadevilaishram8076
      @purnimadevilaishram8076 6 років тому

      Ikr

    • @waldo2969
      @waldo2969 5 років тому +2

      Wes- i like the negativity, it pushes us to the darker corners of our cerebrum and social consciousness. Those who actually take time to draft a negative comment are in peril. Waldo OUT

    • @miclvoorhis21
      @miclvoorhis21 5 років тому +4

      What is there to talk shit about? Lmao

    • @ITZJ0K3RGAMES
      @ITZJ0K3RGAMES 5 років тому

      Ha insane!!!

  • @Southernswag8283
    @Southernswag8283 4 роки тому +814

    Props to this guy. His head set fell off which gives him “real time audio” with the band so he was having to hear and try to play on time with stadium echo in the background and that’s hard to do and he aced it.
    Amazing job my friend!

    • @michaelkey9549
      @michaelkey9549 3 роки тому +50

      matt knocked his headset off on purpose because he was only listening to himself in the in-ears, he did better after he lost them. he was able to hear the band.

  • @georgeparzival3817
    @georgeparzival3817 6 років тому +603

    I love the fact the A7X are so down to earth and giving this fan a time of his life. Missed the Rev thou 😥

  • @fettahyldz460
    @fettahyldz460 8 років тому +1727

    This dude didn't steal only Syn's place, he stole your girl as well

    • @flappy7373
      @flappy7373 5 років тому +14

      LOL
      The floodgates burst forth from thine knickas

    • @richeeto2666
      @richeeto2666 5 років тому +1

      HAHA

    • @DekkarJr
      @DekkarJr 5 років тому +5

      Powertab: Breeding Replacements of Greatness from raw virginity since conception! :D

    • @misled_perceptions
      @misled_perceptions 4 роки тому +3

      Shit, that beast can have her bro

    • @phantom8869
      @phantom8869 4 роки тому

      @@DekkarJr lol

  • @Sam0LCFC0
    @Sam0LCFC0 4 роки тому +368

    Perfection isn’t the goal of bringing a fan on stage. The band connects with the crowd and gives a fan an experience they’ll never forget. That’s it.

  • @fluffytoaster427
    @fluffytoaster427 8 років тому +679

    Lost his in-ears and still killed it. Great job bro

    • @sipuli2214
      @sipuli2214 8 років тому +15

      I'm only watching this video now and the moment I saw that headphones I thought to myself: this thing won't last a minute in his head, hahaha XD
      But he sure killed it! Rock on!

    • @rocesboyanthony5343
      @rocesboyanthony5343 8 років тому +13

      fluffytoaster427 his ears are probably bleeding when he got home haha

    • @TylerHaddox89
      @TylerHaddox89 Рік тому

      ​@@rocesboyanthony5343he was probably like I don't give a fuk

  • @MrZeusyMoosey
    @MrZeusyMoosey 8 років тому +462

    you can tell they were legitimately impressed.

  • @idk-wb9pu
    @idk-wb9pu 4 роки тому +810

    Imagine if syn just said "keep the guitar, you earned it."

    • @dragonslayer6630
      @dragonslayer6630 3 роки тому +17

      damn that would be his best day ever

    • @ugur7227
      @ugur7227 3 роки тому +90

      If that was a production line Schecter, maybe there was a chace but there is no way Gates just gives him a rare custom shop Schecter.

    • @AngeloAtreyu
      @AngeloAtreyu 3 роки тому +87

      Billie Joe (Green Day) usually tours with a few squiers modded to play them live and give away, not custom shops but a nice guitar for the lucky guy who knows the right 3 chords.

    • @Bruno_Powerlifter
      @Bruno_Powerlifter 3 роки тому +2

      I was thinking that

    • @thomasmiller8026
      @thomasmiller8026 3 роки тому +6

      If our band grows big, and we do live shows, I will definitely keep some guitars/custom guitars on hand to do this.

  • @samgonzalez7472
    @samgonzalez7472 8 років тому +582

    The thing is avenged sevenfold lets there fans actually join them on stage sometimes and thats what makes them an awesome band.

  • @PlusTheSkim
    @PlusTheSkim 7 років тому +558

    4:00 Must be a dream come true to harmonize right next to Zacky Vengeace.

  • @kionicxnm
    @kionicxnm 4 роки тому +63

    i like how he wasn't just awkwardly standing there he was acting like was in the band which you gotta respect

  • @visionflightsim
    @visionflightsim 6 років тому +2049

    So, dude is playing guitar in front of someone he obviously idolizes...one of the greatest guitarists of all time...CRUSHES it to the point where gates just started smiling. That is how you know you have made it as a GREAT guitarist. I need to know what band Steve is in/owns lol

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 4 роки тому +190

      Thanks for your nice comments. I'm still amazed that there are postings on this after all these years..... Steve is now a junior sports agent and lives in Dallas, but music is still (and will always be) in his blood

    • @jebj1
      @jebj1 4 роки тому +82

      @@1rblackman LOL I can't believe you're still responding almost 6 years later !!! Your son is a legend! Bands never did this when I was younger, Nirvana, Weezer, Foo Fighters. It's awesome he got to play and he played great! I know how hard it is to play with out monitors or headphones but he pulled it off. Absoloutely amazing. I hope he's doing good.

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 4 роки тому +86

      @@jebj1 Stephen is doing well, after college graduation he moved to Dallas and is now a Junior Sports Agent, but when he left home, his Les Paul and Highway I Strat went along... he did leave 16 other guitars home and I've started to take lessons, but I'll never be as good as him. Be well, and thanks again for your note

    • @anastaciourioste2961
      @anastaciourioste2961 4 роки тому +26

      Robert Blackman your son is a absolute monster playing the guitar I hope he’s still into music as I have read he’s now graduated college and is a junior sports agent he killed the song and it would be a dream come true to be on stage with avenged sevenfold 🤟🏼

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 4 роки тому +24

      @@anastaciourioste2961 Thanks for watching! Yes, Steve is still into music, although he did clear out his collection a bit, but he hung onto a Les Paul Gold Top, Highway I Strat, and his first guitar, a Washburn Dimebag 332. Thanks for the kind words!

  • @rmdizzle85
    @rmdizzle85 6 років тому +139

    The fact he does this well without in-ears is pretty dang good! He's not even looking at the other members for cues.. impressive.

  • @CrustyTheMoist
    @CrustyTheMoist 4 роки тому +457

    3:58 can only imagine how badass that felt.

    • @DaltonGay
      @DaltonGay 3 роки тому +6

      Fr man

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil 2 роки тому +6

      I can imagine easily. I got on stage with green day in 1998

    • @CrustyTheMoist
      @CrustyTheMoist 2 роки тому +30

      @@Ottophil "I can imagine easily" 🤓

    • @ChrisJones-yu9rz
      @ChrisJones-yu9rz 2 роки тому +3

      Money couldn’t buy that.
      “Gates, you’re fired!” 😂

    • @nickreeder2894
      @nickreeder2894 Рік тому +2

      @@CrustyTheMoist how does that make him a nerd 💀

  • @Hammer56Time
    @Hammer56Time 9 років тому +164

    This is why I love these guys. They look so fucking happy to have him on stage

    • @soundingtheseventhtrumpet2287
      @soundingtheseventhtrumpet2287 9 років тому

      +Laughing Walrus
      "This Is Why I Love These Guys. They Look So Fucking Happy To Have Him On Stage"
      found you again lol

    • @Hammer56Time
      @Hammer56Time 9 років тому

      Sounding The Seventh Trumpet Hi

    • @alexanderflores4297
      @alexanderflores4297 8 років тому

      +Sounding The Seventh Trumpet I found you on Ifunny and UA-cam 😆😆😆

  • @Smithysmithin
    @Smithysmithin 8 років тому +4471

    Can you blame him for messing up? He's up on stage playing the lead with the ACTUAL BAND there. And the lead guitarist watching..

    • @aserpentshandofficial
      @aserpentshandofficial 8 років тому +139

      Smithysmithin actually he was busy being lazy.

    • @ProgressiveMetalist
      @ProgressiveMetalist 8 років тому +31

      Smithysmithin He doesnt know the notes though lol

    • @rustyshackleford4743
      @rustyshackleford4743 8 років тому +391

      You do know you may forget ALL the notes to your favorite songs in front of a crowd like that with your favorite band, right? Being on stage like that physically rocks you from the nerves. Most people don't know what it feels like for the first time.

    • @JK99LP
      @JK99LP 8 років тому +12

      Thank you man

    • @andrewm9978
      @andrewm9978 8 років тому +215

      i mean you can pick it apart and find all the places he messed up but overall he was definitely good enough. He's just some dude who wanted to see them, he's on stage, with the fans, the band he likely idolizes and everyone else watching, and there wasn't any part where it really sounded bad

  • @Fraggr92
    @Fraggr92 5 років тому +432

    "Alright Gates you wanna grab your guitar for the last part or should we just wing it?"
    *Syn lazily flaps his arm like a wing in the background*
    "... I guess we're gonna wing it!"
    Love these guys xD

    • @madhattergaming6473
      @madhattergaming6473 4 роки тому +11

      Gates should do comedy on the side

    • @psychedelicbdsm7301
      @psychedelicbdsm7301 4 роки тому +16

      6:55 , for those looking for it

    • @muhammadhabibie6620
      @muhammadhabibie6620 2 роки тому

      @@psychedelicbdsm7301 thanks.. I didn't understand what it was

    • @raptus3049
      @raptus3049 2 роки тому +6

      I just love how he's lying on the fuckin stage just chillin, then lazily gets up to do backup vocals, then lies back down

  • @miexan21
    @miexan21 6 років тому +216

    7:33 you know its a real talent when Our Savior start headbanging .. Johnny approve that !

  • @AmyLu71
    @AmyLu71 10 років тому +162

    I love these guys for this kinda thing. Shows how much they value their fans.

    • @Bwakkk
      @Bwakkk 10 років тому +10

      They did something like this on almost every show in there tour a couple years back. The show I went to in Green Bay they got a member of the audience to sing one song. Not even two days earlier they did the same thing at a show in Minnesota. Wonderful guys, truly appreciate their fans.

  • @JdDiehl
    @JdDiehl 5 років тому +106

    I know that Arin isn’t the subject of the video, but can we take a second to just appreciate how well he killed this song! People gave him so much unessecary shit. He was a great drummer

  • @thunderxstrike6247
    @thunderxstrike6247 8 років тому +1367

    Omg syn woke up when he realized dude wasn't singing backup and he got up so fucking fast😂😂😂😂

    • @nadialexa
      @nadialexa 8 років тому +14

      Hahahaha

    • @ericgodsey1489
      @ericgodsey1489 8 років тому +120

      yeah I noticed that also, shadows looked over like do I have to say something

    • @malolux5862
      @malolux5862 7 років тому +81

      Eh, he casually walked over there.

    • @cockcheesejolen60
      @cockcheesejolen60 7 років тому +29

      Love how chill syn is lol

    • @israelmartinez4097
      @israelmartinez4097 7 років тому +14

      It was best if syn did the song and the other guy just jammed out any way. Keep the voice the same kinda thing

  • @simonquick3160
    @simonquick3160 8 років тому +296

    Im surprised he made through the whole song I would've faint the second sin handed me his guitar.

  • @nafizimtiaz5680
    @nafizimtiaz5680 4 роки тому +36

    What an experience. What a memory Steve had. The best part of this post is his dad in the comment. Respect to the father & obviously what a play by Steve. A7X is truly one of a kind!

  • @TexasKoz
    @TexasKoz 8 років тому +561

    Boom, just changed that kids life forever!!!. Thanks for being a cool band A7X!!

  • @xxCOKERxxPWNxx
    @xxCOKERxxPWNxx 6 років тому +106

    If you’ve ever been a part of a band, you know how hard it is for you and your drummer to get on the same page- IN YOUR OWN BAND- I can only imagine what this guy was going through getting up there with his idols and performing live. Really dope 👍🏼

  • @iancondon8985
    @iancondon8985 4 роки тому +500

    Have you ever been watching a video and then just stopped and realizing that you are genuinely smiling and forgot all of the b******* going on in the world?

    • @bMt5553
      @bMt5553 4 роки тому +6

      Absolutely. That’s one it the best feelings.

    • @guilhermefernandes9094
      @guilhermefernandes9094 4 роки тому +6

      Yes sir. I just forgot coronavirus exists and we’re in lockdown.

    • @YUCON
      @YUCON 3 роки тому

      i had exactly this experience here man! this stuff makes me smile ear to ear :D fkn Steve from Philly man!! he KILLED IT hahah :D

    • @cockneycharm3970
      @cockneycharm3970 3 роки тому

      Spot on. Everyone should do that.

    • @Daafaaq
      @Daafaaq 3 роки тому

      Dude especially nowadays

  • @Lemon0Tart
    @Lemon0Tart 4 роки тому +68

    This dude couldn't even hear how hard he was slaying it.

  • @JimmyHopkins-bt1bu
    @JimmyHopkins-bt1bu 4 роки тому +105

    Boy @ school : "you nerd!! Go away"
    Boy @ stage : "playing unholy with avenged sevenfold"

    • @can_sir125
      @can_sir125 8 місяців тому

      Aye Hopkins wazzzap

  • @DMDCat-astrophe
    @DMDCat-astrophe 8 років тому +34

    Oh when it went to The Rev's vocals, I suddenly came to the realization that this was 2014. Rest in peace Jimmy.

  • @spencercatt
    @spencercatt 9 років тому +146

    "You wanna play or should we wing it?"
    Syn flaps his arms. Alright were wingin it haha

    • @joyirwin8762
      @joyirwin8762 7 років тому +1

      Amber Chase my fav part of whole video. I love those guys!

  • @mackyme001
    @mackyme001 Рік тому +20

    What a performance.
    I've never seen a random crowd playing on a Band stage this good. Awesome Band as well for recognizing the kid's talent.

    • @thebigsmuz
      @thebigsmuz Рік тому

      Not to downplay this at all, but look up KISS GUY FOO FIGHTERS for an unreal crowd interaction video

  • @ps82xela
    @ps82xela 6 років тому +86

    7:22 love the bass player's reaction, he's like yo this kid pretty good

  • @WraySchultz19
    @WraySchultz19 5 років тому +78

    Who else is here in 2019? The dude killed it!!!! Cant fault him for missing some notes man, he is on stage playing with effing A7X!!!! Rock on man!

    • @Pheatan
      @Pheatan 5 років тому +11

      Not to mention he lost the headphones almost Immediately so couldn't hear his playing for shit

    • @rosafuentesvelezdevilla2928
      @rosafuentesvelezdevilla2928 3 роки тому

      2021

    • @ts_bladezzx2133
      @ts_bladezzx2133 2 роки тому +1

      @@Pheatan why can't he hear himself? I don't understand, can someone explain?

    • @TheBoredPersons
      @TheBoredPersons 2 роки тому +4

      @@ts_bladezzx2133 bands use headphones/in ear monitors to hear themselves, the echo of the stadium plus the crowd basically makes your own track inaudible and hard to gauge where the band is during the song

  • @calumrfc90
    @calumrfc90 4 роки тому +164

    2:05 soon as he put his leg up you knew he meant business lol

  • @123satanic321
    @123satanic321 7 років тому +636

    I like that he played that little filler at 3:40 that syn does and syn looked at him like shiieet.

    • @reyganteng2927
      @reyganteng2927 4 роки тому +15

      hahahaha

    • @johnchausow4857
      @johnchausow4857 4 роки тому +20

      fook er thanks for pointing that out, it’s my favorite part haha

    • @naraithsil
      @naraithsil 4 роки тому +49

      Uhh, Syn looks at him cos he played a dodgy chord actually - but its all fun and games

    • @georgedenison3247
      @georgedenison3247 4 роки тому +14

      @@naraithsil calm down bro

    • @bd5067
      @bd5067 4 роки тому +41

      @the fuck? He played the wrong chord basically. You can hear it and it's definitely why Syn looked, not for that little pull off fill. But hey, I couldn't do any better.

  • @kaijobin1214
    @kaijobin1214 8 років тому +85

    That's one of the most kick ass things I've ever seen. Much respect to A7X and especially to Gates for letting a dude take his place xD

  • @verminsoup
    @verminsoup 5 років тому +44

    yaaay i like how zacky still joined up w him like he does w syn

  • @davidlamothe8586
    @davidlamothe8586 9 років тому +739

    "No you can't all play Jesus Christ" XD Mr Shadow's got it😂😂😂😂

    • @vanlaltanpuiahmar
      @vanlaltanpuiahmar 5 років тому

      What does he mean?

    • @anthonylong9067
      @anthonylong9067 5 років тому +1

      Vanlalṭanpuia Hmar that not everyone can go on stage and play the song as well

    • @ZexyS
      @ZexyS 5 років тому

      666th like

  • @stevenlatham4397
    @stevenlatham4397 2 роки тому +31

    He even got to walk off stage with them. That was so awesome.

  • @musicgaming3397
    @musicgaming3397 4 роки тому +260

    when a7x playing unholy confessions
    anyone: time to headbang
    gates: time to sleep

  • @AkaMigeru
    @AkaMigeru 10 років тому +330

    Now he can say he's fucking played with Avenged Sevenfold.

    • @kingofthedong3908
      @kingofthedong3908 7 років тому +2

      Michael Valentine absolutely he is 😂

    • @TrishTin
      @TrishTin 7 років тому +1

      Michael Valentine he's also got proof

    • @kevinsinger7310
      @kevinsinger7310 3 роки тому

      "I was the lead guitarist for Avenged Sevenfold" nobody ever has to know that it was only for 7 minutes lol

  • @starlord5600
    @starlord5600 6 років тому +15

    It puts a smile on my face when I see these videos. Just one of the many reasons Avenged Sevenfold is my favorite band. They actually interact with their fans and let them do awesome shit like this. I love it

  • @caesar8683
    @caesar8683 5 років тому +369

    4:08 "Yo Gates you're fired"

    • @KnellMortem
      @KnellMortem 5 років тому +4

      5.56 X 45mm omg, thank you so much.

  • @MultiLioNik
    @MultiLioNik 9 років тому +553

    I love how Syn just lays there like nothing is happening XD

    • @artzfemale
      @artzfemale 9 років тому +11

      YEAH. Lol. He was either really drunk. Or exhausted. I ssy exhausted and Tired. His eyes say it.
      But funny how he goes up to Sing!.
      Syns mind: "I wanted a break, I thought my hands were going to fall off. But! I still want to be in this Song!." Lol.

    • @MultiLioNik
      @MultiLioNik 9 років тому +1

      Artz Female Haha yeah I also belive that he was tired or the show must've sucked . Haha

    • @bobsaget2815
      @bobsaget2815 9 років тому +6

      Honestly I don't think he's ever gave a shit

    • @MultiLioNik
      @MultiLioNik 9 років тому +1

      Bob Saget Hhaha I gues you're right

    • @MrzSonsOfficial
      @MrzSonsOfficial 9 років тому +7

      Syn sleeping

  • @mufti86
    @mufti86 6 років тому +17

    Kebahagiaan terindah bisa main di panggung bersama sang idola!! You ROCK!!

  • @Nishinga7
    @Nishinga7 2 місяці тому +1

    Man I was smiling ear to ear from start to finish. He absolutely killed it!! The bands entire energy and excitement for him made it even better

  • @rhondaminor7552
    @rhondaminor7552 9 років тому +60

    I think Steve did a pretty good job up there. I would have been scared out of my mind trying to play with a band like A7X in front of that many people. (pure stage fright) Loved how ***** mohawk looked at this concert. Arin did a great job also. Sure, well all miss the Rev, but Arin has done an amazing job, considering he was thrown into a style of music he wasn't used to playing. Over all, a great concert with one of the world's best bands!

    • @RealChadShofield
      @RealChadShofield 7 років тому +1

      Rhonda Minor I've learned so many of their songs and I play them every day, but I'd forget how to play them if I was up there with them. That's a hell of a lot of pressure playing lead for one of the greatest metal bands out there. He fucking killed it.

  • @user-ov7wv6fd3d
    @user-ov7wv6fd3d 4 роки тому +9

    This is prpbably the coolest thing I've seen from both an A list band, and a random fan in the crowd that happened to be a solid shredder

  • @Dhhops
    @Dhhops 4 роки тому +37

    kid: having the day of his life
    shadows: dude this bro is sick
    syn: lol finally someone to do my job

  • @nickelbag35722
    @nickelbag35722 10 років тому +5

    That was incredible that they picked a guy out of the crowd. He did an amazing job to. Something he'll never forget!

  • @imeldasamaria
    @imeldasamaria 8 років тому +382

    Gates be like "okay, 3 minutes nap for me" in 04:37 :))

  • @rentduegaming
    @rentduegaming Рік тому +3

    9 years later and this still makes me happy! Today I cried watching Steve from Philly live a dream of mine 🤘🏾

  • @carlodelavera9735
    @carlodelavera9735 8 років тому +587

    4:35 synyster laying down on the stairs 😂

  • @bobsaget2815
    @bobsaget2815 9 років тому +12

    Honestly I can't think of too many bands where the lead guitarist would step out of the spotlight so a fan could live out his dream. Props to Gates to and A7X

  • @hkassault1228
    @hkassault1228 3 роки тому +3

    I probably watch this video monthly. This is incredible. Love that Steve got to shred and showcase his talent on stage with a legendary band. A7X is the Queen of our generation. Thank you Steve!

  • @cityofevil3283
    @cityofevil3283 10 років тому +84

    "Sorry about those Linkin Park guitarist headphones" LOL!

  • @TheloniousDopethrone
    @TheloniousDopethrone 10 років тому +55

    I'm not a fan of this group but that's a really neat thing they've done here in allowing a fan to play their song with them.

  • @MDA00xx
    @MDA00xx 4 роки тому +9

    I was actually nervous for him during that last part and he fucking NAILED it bro!!! playing in front of thousands of fans and your idols on stage? That is fucking sick man kudos to this man right here

  • @beaulong3876
    @beaulong3876 8 років тому +175

    Syn's like fuck it, I'll take a nap while I wait. x)

    • @jakholly2
      @jakholly2 8 років тому

      right!!?! i saw that and laughed

    • @nahfamimgood
      @nahfamimgood 8 років тому +1

      that made the video great lol

  • @theelitesevenfoldgamer7056
    @theelitesevenfoldgamer7056 10 років тому +18

    I went to this concert too and it was amazing!!! I love Avenged Sevenfold even more now :D This Steve dude kicked ass and he's so lucky to play Synyster Gate's guitar on the stage with M Shadows! A dream come true for this guy, keep rocking man. Sevenfold fan for life! \m/

    • @maxscardanelli6185
      @maxscardanelli6185 10 років тому

      Even though Avenged Sevenfold songs on guitar require next no talent at all to play them as they're pretty much Metallica rip-offs.

    • @Kilala232323
      @Kilala232323 10 років тому

      Max Scardanelli TROLL

    • @maxscardanelli6185
      @maxscardanelli6185 10 років тому

      It's the truth but you guys are just too blind to see it. Listen to 'This Means War' and then listen to Metallica's 'Sad But True'. Avenged Sevenfold have ripped massively. You can easily tell. They have ripped them off so close to the point of a lawsuit.

    • @JordanWilliams-ob6pv
      @JordanWilliams-ob6pv 10 років тому +4

      Max Scardanelli Pretty sure Hail to the King is a tribute to bands that influenced them, therefore many of the songs on that album sound like other bands.

  • @josephfoster3819
    @josephfoster3819 4 роки тому +28

    Imagine synyster gates clapping for you after you played his own guitar ..

  • @jawkneeG
    @jawkneeG 7 років тому +278

    Steve from mafakin philly !!!

  • @AaronBoehle1992
    @AaronBoehle1992 8 років тому +24

    This was so fucking satisfying to watch. Love them. Great job too, especially for how nervous he was.

  • @MonikaJanczewska
    @MonikaJanczewska Рік тому +12

    Matt is great not only a brilliant singer and frontman but also as a person. If only more bands would do what the guys at A7X here do with their fans.

  • @maxioh576
    @maxioh576 5 років тому +3

    Oh man this is damn sick. Mistakes or no mistake, to be able to play in front of a crowd, with the band, just amazing man. Good job!

  • @Nightwishmaster
    @Nightwishmaster 8 років тому +288

    I don't understand all the metal elitists that always slam A7X. I'm not a huge fan but I do like some of their songs but they really are a cool ass bunch of guys and they're really nice too. How many bands do this? People talk shit about them but if they were really as shitty as people say MIKE MOTHERFUCKING PORTNOY wouldn't have stepped up to help them out when The Rev died, shit...

    • @ccrr96
      @ccrr96 8 років тому +22

      I think a lot of people get put off by their fanbase, which a lot of them are angsty teens. But honestly, fuck that, the music's good.

    • @eatenbyghouls1849
      @eatenbyghouls1849 8 років тому +8

      PhunkyPhishPhan its mainly some of their fans, they did tours with "emo" bands when they first started off, and alot of their fans are people who listen to mcr and bvb

    • @CTheRevillusionS
      @CTheRevillusionS 7 років тому +9

      C Marshall Listening to MCR doesn’t automatically make you emo. BVB, on the other hand...

    • @silentrage115
      @silentrage115 5 років тому +1

      @@CTheRevillusionS I like BVB but I'm not emo so music doesn't make your lifestyle. Lifestyle makes your music

    • @zqvyg5479
      @zqvyg5479 5 років тому +1

      Goolash a7x is way older than bvb and shit like that

  • @mccabesbadatgaming26
    @mccabesbadatgaming26 3 роки тому +7

    Honestly one of the biggest reasons why they are and will forever be my favorite band, they always do this kind of stuff it’s awesome!

  • @nadialexa
    @nadialexa 8 років тому +424

    3:43 Syn's reaction when the guy slips up lol

    • @jonathanbishop5079
      @jonathanbishop5079 7 років тому +39

      Maybe he sucks at guitar maybe he doesnt either way he didn't have click tracks to keep tempo nor could he hear where they were at so you really don't have to be a douche about it, and also he was doing fine till the headset fell off

    • @jonathanbishop5079
      @jonathanbishop5079 7 років тому +24

      Not to mention he was also in front on thousands of people some he knew

    • @ManNenntIhnLenny
      @ManNenntIhnLenny 7 років тому +61

      I'd probably fuck up 12 times playing mary had a little lamb in that situation

    • @Fleato
      @Fleato 7 років тому +27

      Sleight Obsession oh what band are you in? Im sure with your huge fame youd jump up in front of thousands and play perfectly huh. Shut the fuck up pig. Kid gets on stage no warm up probably nervous as fuck and playing with ax7 on stage. Fuck off

    • @stevienixx6434
      @stevienixx6434 6 років тому +9

      Sleight Obsession man you're a miserable douche aren't you?

  • @DrewishAF
    @DrewishAF 2 роки тому +5

    This is super cool. I do remember spending a good, 40-50 hours going back and back through every song on the album and learning to play about 90% of it by ear in high school. Awesome stuff man.

    • @USAAMERICAFUCKYEAH77
      @USAAMERICAFUCKYEAH77 2 роки тому

      Did you ever compose your own music?
      I always tell people when they tell me they can play this and that then i tell them can you write something similar.
      Not bashing you, just saying you obviously know your way around the instrument ,just curious

  • @STSGuitar16
    @STSGuitar16 4 роки тому +8

    Man what a fucking awesome experience for this guy. Class act band. I was a huge A7X fan throughout middle school but sort of moved on to other stuff in high school. Started playing guitar in middle school as well but it was after my love for a7x was going down (not for bad reasons, I just started listening to other genres more) so I never sat down and learned any of their songs on guitar. Now in my 20s I'm going back and learning some of my favorites from them and the guitar parts are always so much fun to play and sound great! It is a dream of mine to be called up on stage to play with a band, so I am currently living vicariously through this guy lol. So glad to see the band being so kind, generous, and caring to/about their fans. This undoubtedly made this guy's whole year, maybe more. Glad to see a band doing this sort of thing. And he did a great job to boot!

  • @Lightningwolf0925
    @Lightningwolf0925 9 років тому +130

    Syn just laid down and drank his beer hahaha

  • @gracefrederick6633
    @gracefrederick6633 6 років тому +47

    I love how gates is just lying on the stage chillin with a red solo cup like, cool i get a break. And then he just gives the chicken wing like whatever just wing it 😂😂😂😂
    This is so fucking awesome like damn

  • @ILLRICARDO
    @ILLRICARDO 3 роки тому +1

    Super nice of them to give a fan the chance to play with them, and making a good memory he will never forget.

  • @dxrkskies3872
    @dxrkskies3872 4 роки тому +3

    I love that he didn’t shy away from improvising some parts and playing it higher among the scale

  • @kellymaney9134
    @kellymaney9134 6 років тому +5

    Ilove this! That kid did amazing and he had to have been nervous as hell! It's so cool how supportive he guys are of him,seemingly making him feel like he's one of them! This was so incredible on so many levels'

  • @Bengal-BoyRyu
    @Bengal-BoyRyu 3 роки тому +6

    This was the coolest thing I've seen a band do. He totally made this kids night. Shit, it made my night watching him jam. Awesome job kid. I love avenge sevenfold, their one of my favorites, now I know why.

  • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa420
    @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa420 4 роки тому +16

    I feel him for being so nervous. I’ve played on stages so many times and it kinda makes me nervous in a sense where it makes my hands kinda weak. It kind of affects my playing skills. He still did amazing tho. I’m honestly proud.

    • @1rblackman
      @1rblackman 4 роки тому +4

      Thanks for the nice words. This was his first ever time playing live, but he fought through the nerves and enjoyed this once in a lifetime opportunity

    • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa420
      @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa420 4 роки тому +1

      Robert Blackman no problem, man. He did amazing.

  • @mackagan321
    @mackagan321 9 років тому +81

    3:34 you can see his confidence boosting after Shadows pat him on the back

  • @DerrickHikes
    @DerrickHikes Рік тому +1

    This was already 9 years ago 😢. I can’t believe how fast time is flying. Steve from Phillie, good luck to you wherever you are.

  • @actuallynotsteve
    @actuallynotsteve 2 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love bands that give people the chance to do this

  • @elistnsn2128
    @elistnsn2128 8 років тому +124

    observe Syn at 4:37 in his natural habitat

  • @bubba0725
    @bubba0725 6 років тому +13

    This brings a smile to my face seeing how much they care about their fans 😁

  • @DravenReactions
    @DravenReactions 7 років тому +57

    Most Intense version of RockBand Ever

  • @assordante2205
    @assordante2205 2 роки тому +15

    I love that they get fans up on stage to play and sing. Don't know of any other bands that do that.

    • @freerice9595
      @freerice9595 Рік тому +1

      Green day and my chemical romance

    • @dirtysanchezx71
      @dirtysanchezx71 Рік тому +1

      Ivan Moody from FFDP pulled every kid on stage to sing with them for a song, at a concert in Wichita it was pretty cool. Love when bands know how to interact with the crowd like that.

    • @highonsleep4219
      @highonsleep4219 Рік тому +1

      Foo fighters and green day

    • @zomb1eez
      @zomb1eez Рік тому

      linkin park

    • @BNewtonUK
      @BNewtonUK Рік тому

      Steel panther do some funny ones

  • @chrisdobbin5834
    @chrisdobbin5834 4 роки тому +2

    I watch this video about every week. One of my favorite A7X songs and this dude... Wow I'm very stoked. When the lights go out he's still on point.

  • @joeylorenzo8013
    @joeylorenzo8013 4 роки тому +6

    Holy shit, syn looks so proud and enjoying this dudes perfomance. Beautiful to watch, congrats!

  • @khatrunadaansya1829
    @khatrunadaansya1829 6 років тому +8

    You got balls steve. Hope to see you someday playing on stage with your own band that will be just as big as Avenged Sevenfold now.