"Shepherd of Fire" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. Released on November 7, 2013, it is the second single from the sixth studio album Hail to the King. The single was a No. 1 single on the US Mainstream Rock charts, their third single to do so.
"Shepherd of Fire" is the theme song of the ' Zombies map "Origins", included in the final downloadable content compilation Apocalypse. It is also featured in the mixed martial arts game EA Sports UFC.
Personnel
Avenged Sevenfold
Session musicians
- Brent Arrowood â sound effects
- David Campbell â orchestral arrangement & conductor
- Suzie Katayama - cello
- Ed Meares - upright bass
- John Fumo, Rick Baptist â trumpet
- Alan Kaplan â trombone
- Steven Holtman, Andrew Martin, Jaime Ochoa - bass trombone
- Douglas Tornquist â tuba
- Joe Meyer, John Reynolds â horn
Production
- Mike Elizondo â production, sound effects
- Allen Wolfe â A&R
- Joanna Terrasi â A&R
- Brent Arrowood â assistant engineer
- Chris Sporleder â assistant engineer
- D.A. Frizell â illustrations, treatment
- Adam Hawkins â engineer
- Paul Suarez â pro-tools
- Cam Rackman â paintings, portraits
- Andy Wallace â mixer
- Bob Ludwig â mastering engineer
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References