Shepherd of Fire

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Released November 7, 2013 Length 5:25 Producer(s) Mike Elizondo		Genre Heavy metal Label Warner Bros.
Writer(s) M. ShadowsZacky VengeanceSynyster GatesJohnny Christ

"Shepherd of Fire" is the second single from Hail to the King, the sixth studio album from American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. Released on November 7, 2013, the song was a No.1 single on Mainstream Rock, and is the theme song of the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Zombies map "Origins", included in the final downloadable content compilation named Apocalypse. It is also featured in the mixed-martial arts video game EA Sports UFC.

Personnel

M. Shadows – vocals

Zacky Vengeance – rhythm guitar

Synyster Gates – lead guitar

Johnny Christ – bass guitar

Arin Ilejay – drums

Session musicians

Mike Elizondo, Brent Arrowood - Sound fx

David Campbell – Orchestra arranger & conductor

Suzie Katayama - cello

Ed Meares - upright bass

Joe Meyer, John Reynolds - french horn

John Fumo, Rick Baptist – trumpet

Alan Kaplan – trombone

Steven Holtman, Andrew Martin - bass trombone

Douglas Tornquist – tuba

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