Zacky Vengeance (of AVENGED SEVENFOLD) Announces Solo Album and New Single "Lighthouse"
Zachary Baker of Avenged Sevenfold has announced his debut solo album Dark Horse, an alt-country pivot arriving April 3. Alongside the news, he’s released the raw new single “Lighthouse,” signaling a bold evolution from arena metal to outlaw Americana.
Zachary Baker has officially stepped into new territory, announcing his debut solo album Dark Horse and releasing its second single, “Lighthouse,” today. Best known to millions as Zacky Vengeance of Avenged Sevenfold, the multi-platinum guitarist is trading arena-sized distortion for something far more intimate—and far more dust-covered.
Due out April 3, Dark Horse finds Baker pivoting hard into alt-country and outlaw Americana, a stark but deliberate evolution from his hard rock pedigree. The album follows the previously released title track, “Dark Horse,” and continues to reveal a side of the songwriter few fans have heard before.
With “Lighthouse,” Baker leans into grit over gloss. “The beauty is in the imperfections,” he solemnly proclaims, framing the project’s ethos as one rooted in hard-earned truths rather than polished bravado. The result is a raw, unrefined collection of songs driven by a restless spirit and outlaw-country inspiration, a far cry from the metallic precision that defined his legacy band.
Across Dark Horse, Baker blends poignant storytelling with Americana textures, carving out a lane that feels authentic rather than opportunistic. It’s not a side project chasing trends; it’s a songwriter stepping fully into his own voice, unshielded by high gain or spectacle.
A limited-edition vinyl pressing of Dark Horse is available now in gold, pink, and black variants, alongside an exclusive handwritten and signed lyric sheet for “Lighthouse,” available through Baker’s official webstore. Fans can pre-save the album ahead of its April 3 release and stay up to date on further announcements via zacharybaker.net.
For longtime Avenged Sevenfold devotees and alt-country traditionalists alike, Dark Horse signals a compelling second act — one built not on volume, but vulnerability.
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