The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold found dead.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=132643

According to The Orange County Register, AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer James Owen Sullivan (a.k.a. The Rev) was found dead at his home on Monday (December 28). He was 28 years old.

Sullivan appears to have died of natural causes, Huntington Beach police Lt. John Domingo said. Police were notified by firefighters who had responded to Sullivan's home about 1 p.m.

The Orange County Coroner's Office is investigating the death.




Not a fan of the band, but I always found his drumming to be the highlight of their sound. RIP. He was too young.

That is some fucked up news.

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so sad... I love this band!
RIP

Not fan but like he said I liked his drumming.
And well, way too young. I wonder why he died for?

Stay tuned.

Damn .
He was such a good drummer .
I hope it's not drugs ..

RIP

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Edit : I wonder what will happen with the new album ?

On November 5th, 2009, Zacky Vengeance posted a message on the official website stating that they had returned from their tour and immediately started focusing on forming a production team in order to start recording the album. "We will continue finalizing our songs until we feel every note does both you as well as us justice. We are also in the final stages of solidifying our production team, studios and engineers so that the second the axe falls and the album is written we will spend day and night in the studio until it is complete. This album will definitely take you on a very dark journey..."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avenged_Sevenfold#New_album_.282009_onward.29

PEW-PEW-PEW! Bing-badang! Slabadapatow-sling-bing!

I'll be back to comment on this later. I'm actually going to be a fucking pussy and cry. One of my biggest musical metal drummers is gone.

FUCK!!!

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Dang, that really sucks. I admired their writing style and the fact that they all ripped it up on their instruments. Sad.

RIP

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that is a damn shame.  i hope it wasn't drugs...but they had a reputation for it.


sucks...all these bands trying to "bring back the 80's" sure brought it back in a big way. 



damn shame.  he was great.

"My downtime is pretty much spent playing drums, thinking about playing drums and listening to metal records..."

-chris adler (lamb of god)

Wow. Completely shocked by this news. He was an incredible drummer, and I know MP was one of his drumming idols. RIP.

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No fucking way!!

The Rev was a huge influence on me as a drummer! I can't believe he's gone! :(

R.I.P

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That's a real shame. Only 28 years old, gone far too soon.

HOLY FUCK

This just hit me hard.  He was such a huge influence on me growing up, and was such a core member of A7X.  I was looking forward to their new album so much (and being able to see them live again).

...I really don't know what to say. FUCK


RIP

Thats terrible. RIP.

"I'm in a glass case of emotion."

That's fucking horrible. RIP Jimmy.

Wow, this is really sad news.  My sister just told me about it 5 minutes ago.  It's kinda scary as a fan of the band because I know Jimmy was a huge contributor to their style and sound.  Hopefully, this won't keep the band from making new music, but it would totally make sense if they took a long break. 

More importantly, however, my condolences go out to The Rev's family and bandmates.  I can't imagine the kind of pain they're going through right now.  28 is way too young for such a talent to be taken from this world. 

This sucks.  I just got into these guys with City of Evil, and it feels like he's been stolen from us.  I'm not a drummer, but his songwriting and creativity was and will always be a huge inspiration to me musically. 

RIP James "The Rev" Sullivan. 

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Horrible news. 28 is way too young to go.

RIP

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While I haven't fully enjoyed his band, he was a solid drummer and it's a shame to see anyone die this young.

Ok my cry session ended.

I'm deeply saddened by this. I know that 9/10 chance this is drug/alcohol related. It pains me a lot to know that. Such wasted talent.

He seriously was one of my top 3 biggest musical influences when I first got on the drums. Seeing the debut of Unholy Confessions on Headbanger's Ball on MTV2 at my sister's house almost instantly made me want to be a Metal drummer. Sorry Lars, Sorry Mike Portnoy, Sorry Gene Hoglan. It was the Rev that made me want to be a Metal drummer. The others just made me want to be a metal drummer more.

It will take me a LONG time to get over this.

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Wow.................I'm speechless. This kid was an amazing drummer. Gone WAY too soon.

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May he rest in peace :(

 

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has issued the following statement regarding the passing of the band's drummer, James Owen Sullivan (a.k.a. The Rev):

"It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan.

"Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly, he was our best friend and brother.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time."

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Wow this is terrible news. I really enjoyed his drumming. He will be missed...

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RIP bro! Waaay too soon

JRundquist


 I know that 9/10 chance this is drug/alcohol related. 

Not necessarily.  Could have been an aneurysm or heart problem.  "Natural Causes" rules out drugs and alcohol.  Shame either way to die so young.  R.I.P.      

Are you fucking serious? This cat was one of the more creative/aggressive metal drummers as of late. He was 4 years YOUNGER than me... What the hell is wrong with this picture???? Gone at 28. I am entirely in a state of shock right now. RIP Jimmy. I love the musical contributions this guy made to A7X and will miss his drumming greatly. Another talent has left us too soon.

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holy shit! just. holy shit. i can't believe it. one of my favourite drummers. i can't write anything meaningful. just wow. RIP. 

poor guy

Wow...

Thats a huge shock :\

MP: Do you guys know how long it took to find a gravestone with the name Victoria Page, and the dates 1905-1928 on it?! Took us months!

I'm at a loss for words. I just found this out now. He was an excellent drummer. He'll be missed in the music community.

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What the fuck. I don't know what to say. I'm really saddened by this news. Another great musician and a great drummer gone. I've been a fan of the band for a few years now and this comes as a real shock. 

I know they were going to be releasing a new album next year, but I hope the band takes a break for a while and come back even stronger. 

RIP The Rev
You will be missed

Sad News

I am proud to have actually seen him play.. Great drummer.
Apparently he didnt put any drum tracks down for the new album before he died

i am gutted.. sad news he was too young and up there with the greatest drummers ever

RIP The Rev

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opethlord


The Orange County Coroner's Office is investigating the death.

They don't "investigate" death by "natural causes" 

This band's debauchery is well-documented.  It's the chance you take when you live this kind of life.  And while the death certainly could have been from natural causes on the surface, I am pretty sure that substances pushed this man's body to the brink, based on what I've heard about these guys.

I was never a fan of their music, but I am even less of a fan of someone dying needlessly at the age of 28.  This is extremely sad, particularly for the people who loved this man.

Perhaps this will serve as a wake-up call for someone else who is on the verge of "death by natural causes"

what in the blue fuck?!

this is fuckin awful news....
may he rest in peace :(

Carpe Diem !

Sad news.

Oh my fucking God. One of my favorite drummers. This has to be one of the blackest days in the history of my love for music...

FUCKFUCKSHITASS.

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WAY TOO YOUNG, YOU PIECES OF ****!!

What. The. Hell.

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Never was a fan of the band, but 28 years is far too young.  Just gets me thinking, it could happen to anybody.

R.I.P.

"Whatever you're looking for, don't ever start looking behind."

So young. So talented.  So sad.  I don't believe it.

MP: "...the type of person that can name the fill-in drummer when Ringo had tonsilitis..."
Me: "JIMMY NICOL!"
MP: "OH MAN!"
Neal Morse: "Whoa...!" (from YMC DVD/CD 2011)
 

Wow...


Natural causes??? wtf

nope

sad news to say the least.  Hope it was just "natural causes"

blueboars


sad news to say the least.  Hope it was just "natural causes"

It's definitely a tragedy, 28 is way too young to die.  But drugs would at least give a reason for his death, the thought of some natural cause just killing me one day is terrifying. 

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Even if he cleaned up, or just wasnt doing drugs lately the abuse he put his heart and body thru would be enough to shut it down eventually.

RIP

"He's such a perfectionist. Such a fucking monster musician."  - Geddy Lee on Neil Peart

It just goes to show, as has been said many times on this forum, Carpe Diem.

MP: "...the type of person that can name the fill-in drummer when Ringo had tonsilitis..."
Me: "JIMMY NICOL!"
MP: "OH MAN!"
Neal Morse: "Whoa...!" (from YMC DVD/CD 2011)
 

God that's awful. I just became an Avenged fan probably 4 months ago and I've been waiting for some more concert dates to pop up so I can catch them in concert (which I figured would be awhile since I was under the impression they were writing a new record) and now I hear this... RIP Rev. My heart goes out to your family and band mates. You were an incredible drummer man.

I make the devil laugh and angels wail.  Forever I will reside beyond the pale.

I woke up this morning still with a heavy heart and I will be playing A7X music in my car and on the drums later as a tribute to The Rev.

Now it's time to stop mourning his death and start remembering his musical contributions.

I'm very glad that I can say that I've seen him play live 3 times, and I really hope that A7X can find a drummer and continue making great music.

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Clearly is gonna be drink/drugs. for a raging alcoholic he was a great drummer!

RIP

Not a fan, but sad nonetheless

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One of my favourite drummers.... and one of the best of the decade. One of his top 3 influences is Mike Portnoy and Dream Theater....

Absolutely shocking...what a sad loss....
The Rev and I exchanged many emails/texts through the years...he always mentioned me in interviews and cited me as a favorite and an influence and I was always flattered by that.
I thought he was a great drummer and I've been an A7X fan for a few years now (see my HOTD post from a few years back)
What a tragedy and my heart and prayers go out to his band and family...
MP

I've never heard any of their music but from what I've read, it seems that A7X were a much adored band here. My condolences to his family, friends and fans.

The worst thing about censorship is *******.

Death once had a near Chuck Norris experience.

I was just marveling at the fact that I have a kid who's just 4 years younger than this dude.

This is really sad he was a great drummer. RIP Jimmy.

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Oh me god. i like A7x, thats just awful.
RIP

Like Josh earlier, i'll be back to post my thoughts.

This is hit me so fucking hard.

BAM! Hit Em With A Freezepop!

I can't fucking believe this.  The Rev was such a promising talent.  He was absolutely my favorite part of Avenged Sevenfold, probably one of the best modern metal drummers I've heard.  Im really sad about this, even sadder to know that he didn't lay down any tracks for the new album.  I haven't been this bummed since Rick Wright passed on.

To make things erie/worse, last night on my run I listened to Avenged Sevenfold for the first time in months.

"YOU say kidnapping, I say surprise adoption!!!!"

The Rev was one of my favorites and will surely be missed.  I'm glad I read the "tweet" about this when I got to work and not while driving.  I really needed a minute to grasp what I was reading.

He seemed like a really cool guy.  This is going to be a tough one for A7X.  I wish I was home spinning the live DVD and making of the S/T disc.  At least I have those keepsakes.

Right, I'm back.

Holy fuck, i'm torn apart by this.
He was the drummer that got me playing double bass and one of my first songs I learnt, when I did get my double bass pedal, was Beast and the Harlot. What a talent he was. Incredible work on all of his albums, and he tore the kit apart on Live at the LBC.

He's the first major death in music of my generation I think.
I feel privilaged to have had the opportunity to see him play 3 times.

RIP Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan

BAM! Hit Em With A Freezepop!

I dig the occasional Avenged Sevenfold song, for sure. This blows :(

RIP

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"Only if I can sit on the bride's side."
"You'll find it a bit lonely on my side..."
"Your side always was a bit lonely. But I wouldn't sit anywhere else."

This is so out of the blue...RIP :(

Dang. That sucks.Way to young.....

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Terrible news even though I'm not a huge fan of the band. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.

9 out of 10 groupies prefer drummers.

My favorite song by them is A Little Piece Of Heaven, which he wrote. What a great tune.

"He's such a perfectionist. Such a fucking monster musician."  - Geddy Lee on Neil Peart

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My favorite song by them is A Little Piece Of Heaven, which he wrote. What a great tune.

I saw the video of this song a while ago today. The song is really great but that video is just fucked up.

I havent really listened much from these guys but the few songs I checked out the drum parts indeed kick so much ass, the guy had chops.

"I'm in a glass case of emotion."

Damn...

RIP

KirksNoseHair

opethlord


The Orange County Coroner's Office is investigating the death.

They don't "investigate" death by "natural causes" 

It seems as though "natural causes" seems to be the term now used when they either don't know for sure what happened, or when they want to hide something.
Never got into them much but it's definitely sad to hear something like this.  I'm glad Mike and DT are not into this kind of stuff and we don't have to worry about hearing news like this some day. 

Talk about a shock to the system. Very sad and a great loss to the drumming community. I got to see the Rev perform live and he was an incredible drummer and a great showman. Just very sad. Never take a day for granted.

As much as I hate Avenged Sevenlol'd the band, he's the only part from them I ever liked. No one deserves to die that young (even if it would have been creepier if he were 27...)

RIP.

I shall duck behind the couch.

hmmmm saw this a few minutes ago....

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34617808/from/RSS/

From the article.

Sullivan, in particular, had raised eyebrows after a 2006 cover story in metal magazine Revolver described his penchant for cocaine and other drugs.

Very sad. RIP.

It's still not hit that A7X may not continue as a band, i'd be absolutely gutted if they break up indefinately.

BAM! Hit Em With A Freezepop!

RIP Rev....you will be truly missed

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Just a bummer all around.

Saintsmaen


As much as I hate Avenged Sevenlol'd the band, he's the only part from them I ever liked. No one deserves to die that young (even if it would have been creepier if he were 27...)

RIP.

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Sad loss indeed.

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I read this just before I went to the museum today, and right there I saw the lines "CARPE DIEM". I kept listening this album (CoE) during the day, specially this tune. I've been a fan for almost 5 years now and this news really f'ed up my day. A great drummer, a great bandmate (for what I've seen/read), a great and sometimes humble person, and most tragic, a pretty damn young one.

RIP James "The Rev" Owen Sullivan, I know you will always be in my thoughts and prayers, just like your family and friends who will grieve your loss.

TakeTheTime

Saintsmaen


As much as I hate Avenged Sevenlol'd the band, he's the only part from them I ever liked. No one deserves to die that young (even if it would have been creepier if he were 27...)

RIP.

4, sevenfold, equals 28



Sad loss indeed.

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My reason why.

I shall duck behind the couch.

I dont know what to say....this is devastating...

Although I was never a fan of the band I feel compelled to write something anyway. It really shocks me that he was so young (I'll be 28 in a couple of years) and that he probably died a natural death. That really makes you think that you should enjoy every moment of your life.

R.I.P.  

RIP

Such great talent. Spun City of Evil in his honor today.

We'll still have her song to sing. Sing softly, bring me to the lake. Sing softly, sing me to the lake.

Sad news indeed.

RIP The Rev.

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