# Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance defends generative AI

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/avenged-sevenfolds-zacky-vengeance-defends-generative-ai/
- Published: 2026-10-29T18:55:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T01:53:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Louder
- Original article: https://www.loudersound.com/news/avenged-sevenfold-zacky-vengeance-defends-ai-2026
- Topics: AI, Americas, Entertainment, Music, Technology, World

## Key points

- Zacky Vengeance says he embraces generative AI.
- He disclosed that an AI programme helped write his statement.
- The debate includes creative jobs, data use and environmental costs.

## Summary

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has defended generative AI after a fan criticised AI-made artwork. He said he embraces the technology, arguing that it can expand creative possibilities, while also claiming some designers he worked with became complacent and were replaced.

Vengeance said one of his statements was written with an AI programme, and criticised people who oppose AI while using services that collect data for AI-driven systems. The debate around generative AI includes its effects on creative jobs and the environmental costs of data centres; a Stanford research institute has said AI may be contributing to a difficult job market for new graduates. Avenged Sevenfold vocalist M. Shadows has also expressed interest in using AI to help fans and producers make original songs.

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