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M. Shadows Defends Video Message to Freed Hostages

10/22/2025

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M. Shadows, Avenged Sevenfold frontman, defended his video message to two recently freed Israeli hostages, Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal, after criticism.
He said the message was a personal gesture, not a political statement.
Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal expressed gratitude and said the band's music provided emotional support during their over-two-year captivity.
Shadows acknowledged the loss of two friends in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.

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M. Shadows, Avenged Sevenfold frontman, defended his video message to two recently freed Israeli hostages, Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal, after criticism.
He said the message was a personal gesture, not a political statement.
Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal expressed gratitude and said the band's music provided emotional support during their over-two-year captivity.
Shadows acknowledged the loss of two friends in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.