David Paden Passaro, later known as Davey Havok, was born in Rochester, New York. He would become the lead vocalist of AFI and other bands.

After his father's death, Havok and his mother relocated from Rochester, New York, to Sacramento, California, to be closer to family. This move marked a significant change in his early life.

Havok's family relocated to Ukiah, California, during this period. He later graduated from Ukiah High School in 1993.

Davey Havok graduated from Ukiah High School in Ukiah, California. Following graduation, he enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley.

Havok, along with Mark Stopholese and Vic Chalker, formed the band AFI during their high school years. This marked the beginning of his career as the lead vocalist of the band.

AFI's first album, Answer That and Stay Fashionable, was released on Wingnut Records. This marked the beginning of their discography.

AFI released their second album, Very Proud of Ya, on Nitro Records, continuing their musical journey.

AFI released their album Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes, further establishing their presence in the music scene.

AFI released the Black Sails in the Sunset album, which was the first album to include the current line-up: Havok, Carson, Hunter Burgan and Jade Puget.

AFI released the All Hallows EP, adding to their collection of musical works.

AFI released The Art of Drowning, which achieved fair record sales. During this time, Havok was approached by Roadrunner Records to become the lead singer of Misfits, but he declined, remaining committed to AFI.

Davey Havok formed Son of Sam alongside members of Samhain. The band released one album, Songs from the Earth, in 2001.

Son of Sam, a band formed by Davey Havok, released their album Songs from the Earth.

AFI's album Sing the Sorrow was released, achieving platinum status in the U.S. and Canada and Gold in Australia, marking a significant milestone in their career.

Davey Havok voiced Hay in John Roecker's stop motion animated film Live Freaky! Die Freaky!, which tells the story of the Manson family.

AFI's album Decemberunderground was released, achieving platinum status in the U.S. and Canada and Gold in Australia, further solidifying their success.

AFI's DVD I Heard a Voice – Live from Long Beach Arena was released, capturing a live concert from September 15, 2006. This DVD was later released as a CD-version in November 2007.

Davey Havok and Jeffree Star modeled for Tarina Tarantino's jewelry line, Tokyo Hardcore.

Davey Havok was voted the winner of peta2's annual World's Sexiest Vegetarian contest.

Havok's electronic side project with AFI guitarist Jade Puget, Blaqk Audio, released their first album, titled CexCells. Following the release, Blaqk Audio embarked on a two-month-long American/Canadian tour.

AFI's eighth studio album Crash Love was released.

Davey Havok joined the cast of Green Day's American Idiot on Broadway, playing the role of St. Jimmy.

Plagued by legal trouble, Zu Boutique vanished.

Blaqk Audio's Bright Black Heaven was released, followed by a brief American tour.

Davey Havok announced the release of his novel Pop Kids, published through Black Candy Publishing. The novel was released in April 2013.

AFI's album Burials was released.

Jade Puget confirmed via Twitter that XTRMST was his and Havok's project. The band, a straight edge metalcore act, released its self-titled album via Dim Mak Records in late 2014.

It was revealed that Havok had formed Dreamcar with No Doubt members Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal and Adrian Young.

Blaqk Audio's Material was released.

AFI released a series of teaser videos featuring song clips and backwards audio, eventually revealed to be promotion for AFI (also known as The Blood Album), released on January 20, 2017 via Concord Music Group.

Davey Havok released Love Fast Los Angeles.

Blaqk Audio's Only Things We Love was released.

Blaqk Audio's Beneath the Black Palms was released.

Blaqk Audio's Trop d'amour was released.

For the 20 year anniversary of Sing the Sorrow, AFI performed the album in its entirety at a sold out concert in Inglewood, CA.