we lost a friend, a brother, and the best drummer on the god damn planet. It is such a shame that he was taken from us so early. The greatest drummer to walk this earth and someone who will be number one in my eyes for all eternity. Ouchh! He is my favourite drummer & he was my inspiration to learn to play the drums slowly. he was, and is my inspiration, my influence, i can only imagine what Matt, Syn, Zacky, and Johnny are going through, it must be insane. The full story can be read here.. Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan died on December 28, 2009 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol, Orange County Deputy Coroner Mitchell Sigal told Rolling Stone. I love everyone of them and I wish them the best. It was an honor to see you play in person! JIMMY OWEN SULLIVAN If is already hard for me to accept it, I cant even imagin how it is being difficult for the band and for those who were close to him, my condolences. RIP The Rev. Ill never forget him, he lives on in my heart. he had like 5 or 6 belts in his hand hahha and i remember him trying to checko ut and no one would attend to him. I put my hand over his signature and cried, because its the only thing I have thats personal from him. Incredible musician, writer, and genuinely nice person. Jimmy Sullivan wasnt just an exceptional, self taught musician but an equally talented songwriter and brilliant mind. Only a complete full would deny that. "Just a spoon full of Jimmy helps the whole world go down!". we need him back he was to young to go.. RIP Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. A Reason some kids started drumming. I cried in the shower, I cried while getting ready, and on the way to work, I listened to I Wont See You Tonight Part 1 and cried some more, but I didnt cry as hard during that one as I did when I had the bright idea to turn on Critical Acclaim to hear him sing. Avenged, and The Revs family are in my thoughts and prayers. And He found an empty place. R.I.P. matt tuck (bullet for my valentine) wrote via twitter: rest in peace rev. avenged sevenfold is the only rock band i liked. He will live on in our memories, our hearts, and his music. A city bus that sounds just like a fridge I feel realy bad for Matt, zacky, syn, Johnny, and his family and we are all going to miss him. He was amazing, a young talent that died WAY before his time. I cant believe he has left barely months ago i saw him making his killer beats. Rudy, RIP The Rev, it sucks that youre gone, and we are all in mourning for such an awesome, kickass drummer. He then looked down upon this earth, he will be missed. Then disaster struck: On December 28th, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan was found dead at his home. he was insane but he made it seem almost normal. Out by the gay security Jimmy Sullivan aka The Rev he taught me strength. RIP Jimmy.. ill never forget the day i met Jimmy. my heart thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the rest of the guys of A7X he will be missed dearly :'( THE ABSOLUTE BEST DRUMMER EVER! May he rest in peace. It was the greatest concert I have ever attended. M Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ. My deepest condolences to his friends and family. At the gig I was at, I snuck backstage and he found me and shooed me out cuz he didnt want me to get banned from the gig, cuz That would suck big time, dude! WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING IN THIS WORLD?! im so shock,and sad. Smile down from your place in Heaven. Jim The Rev Sullivan has passed away. rest in peace Jimmy, unbelievable. and then he thanked me. Go to your afterlife! This all feels like a really bad dream.. R.I.P. Since a baby Jimmy shows an interest beating things everywhere, as his dad told, also in the bathtub he loved to . Im still in such shock, me and friends raised a glass last night. hold candle-light vigil in Huntington Beach, Ca. i love u. I hope A7X will make the right choice invovling the future of the band. He made me feel alive. You were the best drummer ever! Eight years ago, On Dec. 28, 2009, Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy The Rev Sullivan was found dead at the tender age of 28. Such a nice, great and generous guy towards me. RIP Jimmy. My grandpa died when I was five, and my great uncle passed a couple of years ago, but I wasnt close to or attached to either of them. It sucks a lot that hes gone foreverand he isnt coming back. jimmy was a drummer god among men, he was a hero to many and loved by all. 3:07 AM Dec 29th from Tweetie, We love you RevYou are the funniest, most crazy ass awesome Drummer everOne of the most talented person of our timesWe miss you so much..But you will live forever through your musicMy heart goes out to his family and friends..R.I.P Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. we need you back jimmy, you are the best drummer and person in the world and it wasnt ur time to go, MAY THE JIMMY REV SULLIVAN REST IN PEACE WE MIGHT HAVE LOST SOME1 SPECIAL TO THE A7X MEMBERS BUT THE REV WAS 1 OF THE GREATEST GUY DAT HAVE EVER LIVED NO DRUMMER WILL EVER EVER EVER REPALCE NOR TOP JIMMY HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND HIS MEMORY WILL FORGE ON R.I.P JIMMY THE REV SULLIVAN WE ALL LOVE YOU AND WE WILL MISS YOU. RIP THE REV WE LOVE YOU! I miss Jimmy!! Here in the same room where, in January, I watched the band members comfort the family after Jimmy's funeral. Jeremy Saffer (Photographer) Very sad to hear of the passing of Avenged Sevenfold drummer The Rev. Thank you for the amazing beats that you haven given us all. I HOPE IT ALL GOES WELL! .There are no words to explain what we lost exactly. After discussing the release, the band thought it would be better to change the name from Death to Fiction, since he had it tattooed on his chest. Rest in peace Jim, the world may have lost you but heaven has gained another star. May you be in eternal rest. I read it and you have faced a lot of the things I have. Im totally shocked. I may not personally know you, but I felt like I did through your art your music. but him along with the rest of the band are my heroes and have been for a long time syn was the reason i picked up a guitar. i remember seeing them for the first time and remembering how massive his drum set was. Instead were over here, Half the time the world is ending, truth is I am done pretending We all love you. (LogOut/ I took a ribbon and tied it as tight as i could around my neck. Avenged Sevenfold will never die. Joey Roxx (Burn Halo) rip Jimmy the rev :( gonna miss you brother it was before they were on mtv n stuff they werent just yet that popular. 4 talking about this. This isnt fair, It couldnt have described how I felt anymore if they tried. I just started tearing up i did not know what to do. Like I said, my heart goes out to all the members of Avenged and The Revs family. RIP Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. im so sorry for the lost, i know he was a great inspiration,brother,mentor,frind for all, to a7x and their fans including me i know well miss him like hell but hell still be alive in ower hearts and minds and well always rememeber him as a great person that always manage to make us laugh and ispire us. Brian Haner Sr Cried all night. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Speechless!! he is and always will be my favourite drummer and greatest inspiration for me getting into the craft. Chris Epting posts the feature A Farewell From The Rev: I hope youll find your own way when Im not with you. Thoughts, prayers, and condolences to A7X and their camp. Jimmy The Rev Sullivan Official Memorial Video (full video) I saw them twice. RIP Jimmy Sullivan, you and your talent will never be forgotten. Jimmy you would be proud of your boys. What a tragedy. Music will NEVER be the same without you, Rev. They made me stronger. Hes a huge inspiration to mesucks to see him go this young. Except sitting at home being sad, so today Im going to try to start living again. He left with so many of us missing him already.I feel like its all a bad dream, but I know its not. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. :,-( We will miss you Jimmy. i was alseep and 1 of my band bmates called me and said the rev just died he changed the face of music u will b miseed dearly. This just fucking ruined my year! R.I.P. RIP Jimmy such a nice guy. Man this is going to be a tough ride. Go On & On Forever RIP Jimmy Your loved,missed, and idolized for your god like drumming I feel like a very part of my soul just died today along side Jimmy, Ive listened to them for so long and now its kind of like my heart hurts cause of this great loss to us A7X fans as well as Jimmys family he truly was one of the best drummers out there and this shouldnt have happened. I am stunned. [] Jimmy The Rev Sullivan, Rest In Peace. The world will miss you. RIP JIMMY! I cant help but tear up at reading this story totally touching. And now with the Gods in your rightful throne. Shinedown Our hearts go out to our brothers in A7X .We lost a great man yesterday . I saw a video on youtube that says that the rev was murdered. crap, When I found out this news I broke down crying & had to leave work I was so hysterical. Janis,Hendrix, Cobain. <3x, this sucks i was just dreamin about m. shadows bein alone, i cant believe this. i want to say how sorry i am to his family, his friends and his girllfriend, im so sorry he will be missed by us all. Rip give em hell up there. R.I.P Rev. Rest in Peace James Owen Sullivan.. Whats going to happen to A7X? It really is a tragedy. Jimmy you are forever in our hearts. Jimmy was not only one of the worlds best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. You will be missed. The Rev. Im sure there are tons of people trying to copy his style, I know of 1 personally, who used to play in a band with my fiance. And I got a big compliment from [Rush drummer] Neil Peart, Sullivan noted three years ago, who said something like I was one of the best-working drummers today.. Ughhhhh. dude 2009 sucks, can we just go back and erase this whole year and start over? A7X has gotten me through some rough times in my life. RUN!. And a one of a kind moment. RIP JIMMY!! What I found was a song called Chapter Four, and after one listen, I was in love. rest in PEACE, jimmy. A7x Quotes Funny Quotes Metal Music Rock Music Avenged Sevenfold Quotes Humor Music Jokes This is heart shattering. RIP Jimmy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the band :(. Well, guess what? Always in my heart and always in thoughts and soon always on my skin. and Im still going to attempt to pursue it now matter how different the band will sound if they do get a new drummer. Jimmy was not only one of the worlds best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother, the statement continued. Ill remember him forever! Last night was one of the worst nights of 2009. Words cannot describe what a tragedy this is. You will be missed. what a young life took A bullying incident at school caused me to drop out. i still expect soe retraction to be written so that all the sadness and dark times that so many people are feeling can be lifted and everyone can smile again. This is an absolutely difficult time in our lives, but its nothing we wont get through together. It is too hard to celebrate while missing the Rev.. this is horse shit. wowi cant believe it. Avenged Sevenfold's Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan - loudersound BA1 1UA. Whenever it storms, I wont hear the thunder, ill hear you rocking out-Viki Moody, THE best drummer in the world is gone. -- Topsy.com, http://natalie-sugarman.blogspot.com/2009/12/in-loving-memory-of-rev.html, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=240693039776, http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&bID=524003230, http://cbs2.com/local/metal.metalcore.james.2.1394776.html, http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=438889783&blogId=524026377, R.I.P.The Rev-4/ | Deathbat-JP, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6azB_5X1PkQ, http://stories.mibba.com/read/230667/James-Owen-Sullivan-You-Will-Be-Missed/, https://deathbatnews.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/jimmy-the-rev-sullivan-rest-in-peace/, Died on this date, one of the greatest drummer, James The Rev Sullivan | VINCENT'S BRAIN JUICE. please say yes :(. My thoughts are with the guys, his friends and family, especially Leana, and also to all the fans who, like me, aare devastated. where is the funeral being held?? we lots another great one. Were trying to make a scrapbook of/for jimmy, http://community.livejournal.com/a7x_slashness/1741010.html, Its a sad day! Theyre hard-working, successful young men who got where they are because theyre very good at what they do, and the city is better for having them here. best drummer ever I couldnt sleep last night. James The Rev Sullivan we love you and we miss you . Ive cried myself to sleep the last two night I have known. RIP James Owen Sullivan. My prayers & heart go out to his family & friends. We will ALWAYS love you Jimmy and you will always have a place in all of our hearts. Rat Head, have fun in that great jam band in the sky, youve earnt your place. SABIAN endorser Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan with Avenged Sevenfold. Every drum beat made my heart beat at the same time as the drums. Bet you are jammin some primus with god right now. 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You know, him dying, its a fucking nightmare. May God accept him. - Please use the Search feature before submitting news. FOREVER in our hearts. He was great. This can be happening! Its a shame you had to leave us so early, but may your music and spirit live on forever. Were really glad they kept going.. My heart goes out to his family and all of the A7X family. bummer Before this, I had never lost someone close to me. My prayers go out to Jimmys family tonight. R.I.P james owen sullivan you will always be loved & never forgotten as one of the best young drummers to live, and one of the nicest guys to live. Talent like that can never be replaced. R.I.P James Owen Sullivan, we will never ever forget you. I remember seeing Jimmy jumping around and just being so silly it brings tears to my eyes. The song ends with, I know youll find your own way when Im not with you. These are some of the last words recorded by the Rev, just weeks before his death. Joe: It couldnt have been any other way. I had no friends, and no one in my family understood me, or was around enough to do so. We are deeply sorry for your loss. http://double-ms.blogspot.com. Finding out the news from the UK yesterday morning, I spent the day at work feeling completely empty. I am so saddened by this loss, what a legend, what a drummerLOST. the guys?! He started taking drum lessons at age 10, and immediately proved to be a natural. Rest in peace The Rev. My heart goes out to them. I had just perfected my stick spins and had a drumstick i caught from an opener band. A7x will never be the same. Andy Skib (To Have Heroes) Listening loudly to @TheOfficialA7X tonight. Chris Daughtry (American Idol) People are dying far too young these daysvery sad news about The Rev You know how people start rumors? I have yet to find the answer, and I am not the same person now that hes gone. rest in peace. i would not be surprised if a fucking asteroid hit the planet within the next week. The Revs death rippled through the hard rock and metal community, as we lost a talented man in the prime of his life. Tony Lovato (Mest) RIP friend.. Hes only Fucking 28 god dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May you RIP and still rock up in heaven. Shut the world away from here, drift to you, youre all I hear R.I.P Jimmy <3, So sad, I cant believe hes gone. Well never forget you.. We will ALL miss you we will be missing u. The Rev is gone. Revs family;;yall are too! Jamey Jasta/Hatebreed R.I.P. This song reminds me of all that was misplaced of Jimmy Sullivan. Listening to their music will never be the same. Jimmy had these big wide arms and he would come in and grab you by the shoulders and say, Cmere and hug you. - If you have a question or comment regarding the content of a post please review previous comments to make sure the subject hasn't already been covered. Oh..MyGod. You can have a drink after a show, but Ill never do anything before a show except warm up for an hour, Sullivan told a San Antonio newspaper in 2006 in response. I wish I couldve met him, and he was to young to die like this. I..I was totally shocked, I couldnt believe it, and today still cant. I am a big fan of A7X a long time, and all its members. Does anyone know if they had recorded any songs before his passing? "My life is kinda like a story that if I told you about it, you probably wouldn't believe. He inspired many, and will surely be missed. The Rev was such an amazing drummer. loved by millions. The Used James Owen Sullivan you will be missed. Get well on earth again. R.I.P The Rev you will always be avenged sevenfolds drummer, NO not jimmy i just couldnt believe it when i heard the news,heart stopped i sat silent without a sound.I feel very sad my heart goes out to his family and friends.rest in peace Jimmy. RIP Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. Some of my best friends and I decided were getting tattoo tributes just for him. I know 7X must hear it everyday, but The Rev was amazing. My thoughts and prayers are with Matt, Brian, Zacky, Johnny, and Revs family. so wht would happen to a7x still exist or likes led zeppelin or being legend I wish i could have met them, but they will always be the ones who took my concert virginity. If it sounds good, Ill listen to it. That quote made me stop caring what other people think of me and love what I love no matter what people say or think, and made me open up and in time I became a lot more social. He was the musician who got me interested in music, and by music I mean the instrumentaion and because of him I love the drums. We promise to keep your memories alive. Alicia Way What terrible news. god bless you all. A7X has helped me through life, each and every member and now that whole is missing a piece. Well miss him <3 Rest in Peace, Rev, Death just sucks Im a drummer and I thought one day I could REALLY meet him Some search, never finding a way it seems unfair, Jimmy The Reverend Sullivan - DRUMMERWORLD Discussion Forum About Matt Abts Alex Acuna Daniel Adair Chris Adler Morgan Agren Airto Tommy Aldridge Tim Alexander Rashied Ali Don Alias Carl Allen Tony Allen Cliff Almond Barry Altschul Robby Ameen Scott Amendola Animal Charly Antolini Carmine Appice Vinny Appice Kenny Aronoff Joe Ascione Mick Avory RIP James Owen Sullivan. My life was hell before i found out about these 5 amazing men. My heart has been truly shattered by the death of not only one of the best drummers of all time, but also one fifth of a band that has completely change my life. R.I.P Jimmy, I hear you speaking to us via Afterlife. Jimmy. Lt. John Domingo of the Huntington Beach Police Department says the death appeared to be from natural causes. I miss you Jimmy. He may be gone, but he will NEVER be forgotten. You truly deserve to be at the top of the list of drummers. Porter McKnight (Atreyu) So terribly sorry to hear about The Revs passing, my best to a7x and their families. he was one funny mofo. Orlando, Florida, Duuuude. I wish I could explain how much you will be missed Jimmy. I had the privelge of seeing them in concert on April 2nd. Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. rip. I refuse to say that weve lost him. What it meant to me was that he was comfortable with himself. My best friend and I went there for her birthday last year. Corey Bohan (BMX) RT @OfficialAudrina: rip jiimmy from avenged sevenfold:(:( he was an amazing drummer and a fun person to be around! This is unique family that Im proud to be part of. The Rev is A Little Piece of Heaven. Why Jimmy? & they are some of the greatest people ever..my thoughts and prayers are with the Jimmys Family,the band,their families & friends & fellow fans all of who loved and cherished the Rev. Keep holding on. Will Still I have been crying all night. Your fans will miss you like hell jimmy. Dont know what, well see. And know that, no matter what, Jimmy will never be forgotten. I can only imagine the size of the drumkit u got up there now:P. I hope the band releases the 3 tracks theyve recorded, but in my mind Avenged Sevenfold died with Rev. From music news, to concert reviews, interviews, album reviews, exclusive features and more, Buy royalty-free stock pictures at affordable prices to enrich your online and offline projects, Copyright
ive been either trying my hardest not too cry or crying my fucking eyes out. You meant so much to so many and we will never, ever forget you. you are a true idol and will forever be known as an idol . When we got home he put Jimi in the stereo and I put Avenged in my CD player. The Dirty Heads post very sad day RIP JIMMY THE REV SULLIVAN blog. His passing will only make me want to be like him even more and me among all of your other fans will continue loving the music and hopefully music still to come. he was an amazing person, and he WAS avenged sevenfold. I wonder who will fill his shoes.and what will happen with avenged from here. Jimmy Sullivan DEAD - The Rev Died - Avenged Sevenfold - LALATE One of the best drummers ive ever had the pleasure of seeing live. Very sad. Rest in peace Jimmyyou were one of my favorite drummers, and I am fortunate that I saw you play with Avenged last yearYou may be gone, but the music you played and kids you inspired to pick up a pair of sticks will forever remember you, The Reverend. Let the reverend rest in peace and everyone be safe, R.I.P Jimmy We all love you and you will be deeply missed! and they sure picked the best one. R.I.P Jimmy The Rev Sullivan, It took a day for the news to sink and when it did, I just had to cry my heart out. and dont drop the 40s. Se Desvelan Las Causas De La Muerte De Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan He will never be forgotten. And the grief that every fan feels over the years, will linger foREVer. May be RIP. ;o(, Shanna Crooks (@ShannaCrooks) December 29, 2009. r.i.p jimmy . LOVE YA! No not jimmy i just couldnt believe it when i heard the news heart stopped i sat silent without a sound,Im so sad my heart goes out to his family and friends.rest in peace Jimmy, The biggest sadness of A7X fans, as like me, i cant believe the rev too fast to passed away RIP JIMMY, U ARE LIVE IN OUR HEARTS. We shall mourn this loss together. Im so sad that my tears cant fall. this is such a tragedy and my heart breaks a little more every day in thoughts of what has been lost, WHO has been lost. Jimmy was a self proclaimed perfectionist. Ive never cried over a celebrity death before. On June 9, 2010, the Orange County, California Coroners office told Rolling Stone that Sullivan died from an accidental overdose of prescription medication and alcohol. Avenged Sevenfold has been my favorite band for years now, I can listen to their songs over and over and not get sick of it. My condolences to the family, friends and the fans. Many people including I will forever dedicate our passion for music to you. you guys ranked among one of my greatest and most favorite bands ever!! i have no idea what to even do with myself. You cant replace the single greatest drummer on the planet who wrote umpteen amounts of the bands music. Hawthorne Heights JT Woodruff pays tribute with song Friends In The Sky. Lyrics can be found here. Buckcherry The Rev You will be missed. i feel selfish to think of what the future holds for my favorite band, knowing their pain goes so much deeper than losing a band member, they lost a brother and best friend. He will never die in our hearts, hell live on and be remembered for all he was. It all started six years ago, when I was fourteen years old. Rev you are forever in our hearts avenged will never be the same with out you. Eight minutes and fifty-eight seconds of the most unbelievably underappreciated vocals, pianos, guitars, drums, bass, and intensely astounding harmony. I got a txt from one of my friends about half an hour ago. I listened closely to the lyrics and the gentle, raw sound of Matts voice as the song took over me. Jeff Watson (My Chemical Romance) Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. Tony Lovato (Mest/Kisses For Kings) Happy new year to my friends and family. I posted on here a already but it was even harder for me after reading all of these and thinking that he is really gone. 2021 marked 12 years of Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan's death: more than a decade of grief. A Synyster man who will leave his Shadows behind and stirkes with a Vengeance, fearing no Christ for he is a Plague. foREVer. Ill miss him and Ill miss Avenged, cause itll never be the same without him. RIP rev. I really feel for the rest of the bandmembers .. Even in death, our love goes on. Grant Cobb (Tattoo Artist) Fuck you death, I dont remember the last time someone died i hated. with a heavy heart I cry my tears of this great man. I always had dreams of convincing them to play Warmness on the Soul at my wedding someday (since they never played it at the Fresno show! Cause I understand the pain youll feel and I think every A7X fan in the world knows it to. Ill never ever forget you. i dont like this feeling. The Rev was my GOD! When did you first notice he actually had a talent for this thing? Jt Woodruff (Hawthorne Heights) if theres a kick drum in the sky, the rev is there keepin metal aliveand I, oh I dont have to cry / @deathbatnews such a sad day for the music world. I will truly miss you, Rev. Barbara: I dont think I will ever forget his smile. James Owen Sullivan (February 9, 1981 - December 28, 2009), [2] also known by his stage name the Rev (shortened version of the Reverend Tholomew Plague ), was an American musician, best known as a member of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, where he played drums, piano and provided backing and co-lead vocals. My favorite drummer died :( Rest In Peace Jimmy Sullivan / The Rev. Deeply shocked by this Dont think its sunk in yet, to be honest.
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