The original Deathbat design featured a more traditional-looking bat with skull-like features, which appeared on the band's first full-length album, "Sounding the Seventh Trumpet." Over time, the Deathbat went through several modifications, evolving into the more stylized version seen today, often used on album covers like "City of Evil" and band merchandise.
The Deathbat has become a symbol that fans of Avenged Sevenfold can easily recognize. It represents the band's music, style, and identity. It's a unique and memorable emblem that has helped solidify the band's position as one of the most influential and successful heavy metal bands of their generation.