Click Facts about Jimmy Jimmy wrote every part, Lyrics, riffs ect. Im still halfly in denial about this.. Im determined to make something for him, in memory.. Per Rolling Stone, this was the same kind of accidental drug overdose that killed actor Heath Ledger almost two years before The Rev's passing. This is unbelievable! You dont have to be a fan of him, or avenged sevenfold to know that. Im so sad, RIP Jimmy. Like many Legends, his time was over much too soon and then, next came this fateful day. I dont think weve ever cried so hard before. You will be missed. And whispered, Peace be thine. There will never be anyone else like him. RIP you will be missed. you will never be forgotten. Like his band-mates, Sullivan grabbed the reigns, playing with flair, precision and power. A7X established a national audience with the 2005 release of its major-label debut for Warner Bros. Records, City of Evil, which has sold just shy of 1 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. He sadly passed away. Theres no other like Jimmy The Rev Sullivan and he knew that. Long Live The Rev! I swear my heart sank right into my stomach when I read this. Nothing will ever be the same. We will ALWAYS love you Jimmy and you will always have a place in all of our hearts. 1/14/10 Chris Epting from the Huntington Beach Independent wrote a beautiful piece detailing Jimmy The Rev Sullivans vigil and funeral. A huge thank you goes out to my great friend Jessica M for putting all this together! !=)LUVVVVVVVV u REv!! I cant believe it! Before long, they waste away Go, run! Rock stars? a7x will never be the same! !deathbats its times like these that we have to unite.Jimmy will be in our hearts forever. foREVer. You made an everlasting impression on the band, SO SO many fans, and music in general. 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. matt tuck (bullet for my valentine) wrote via twitter: 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. 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. Im so sad that my tears cant fall. The first time I listened to it, the first thing that came to mind was holy shit, the drummer can PLAY. A few months after discovering the band, I had my mom drive me to the other side of town to a small hole-in-the-wall record store, because after a couple phone calls, I knew it was the only place in town that without a doubt had the album in stock. his band my life, By Jon Wiederhorn June 9, 2010 Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan died on December 28, 2009 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol, Orange County Deputy. I may not personally know you, but I felt like I did through your art your music. He made me laugh I just heard. I HOPE IT ALL GOES WELL! rest in peace jimmy You are truly a legend and will never be forgotten. Everything can be found below. I wouldnt in my craziest believes have thought that Jimmy would pass. He was, and still is my absolute drumming idol. I will always be an A7X fan even though The Rev is no longer here. Alex Deleon (The Cab) @xoanasullivan i know. R.I.P Jimmy <3 The Rev Sullivan, we will always love you. Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. It really is a tragedy. Keep the faith, everyone! Thoughts, prayers, and condolences to A7X and their camp. Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan was found dead at his home in Huntington Beach, California, yesterday. Man this is going to be a tough ride. its terrible that it takes death to bring forth light on these types of things. 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. He put his arms around you I feel proud that he will be there on me forever <3, I cant believe this.Im crying here. It was at a m&g in 2007. The Orange County Register reports Sullivan was found unresponsive Monday at his home in Huntington Beach. I read it and you have faced a lot of the things I have. Rest in peace, I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT WHEN I HEARD THAT THE REV HAD PASSED AWAY HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY FRIENDS AND HE WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS. But he always put his heart into everything hes ever done. because a spoonful of jimmy makes the whole world go round. He was a rockstar and died at 28. Chris Epting posts the feature A Farewell From The Rev: I hope youll find your own way when Im not with you. But now everytime it thunders i will know it is Jimmy Drumming. Read some below and head here to read the entire article. As each of the boys got married, I gave them decorative chickens in memory of Jimmy., Joe: For me, its the big hugs. i totally agree with everything you just said. I cried until I was exhausted and went back to sleep for a couple of hours before I had to pry myself out of bed to get ready for work. may your soul rest in peace, jimmy. RIP Rev, you were an amazing drummer and from what i could see, an amazing person. Preliminary police reports indicate Sullivan died of n All that ran through my head was Why? Some of my best friends and I decided were getting tattoo tributes just for him. Avenged Sevenfold has helped me through more shit than anything or anyone ever has. I know youre rocking out in the afterlife.. my drum inspiration is gone. Those boys have gotten me through more hell than you could even comprehend, I owe them my life. As a tribute to him, the band decided to release his demo with his voice. Well never forget you.. i cant beleive it. Barbara: I really do. He will be missed, Saw a7x four years ago and the rev is the coolest guy ive ever met a great drummer and as they say the good die young. I also remember I waited weeks after COE came to get the album, so me and my dad went over to wal-mart and I got CoE and he got Jimi Hendrix. Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. His impact on my life, and the lives of so many other fans, will always be remembered. loved by millions. Ouchh! You Will FoREVer Remain As My Halo That Guides Me Through Life. that cant be man.. he was so youngrip jimmy.. R.I.P. R.I.P Jimmy Sullivan The Rev, i saw avenged sevenfold live in atlanta in 2007best day of my life i tell you.even if i didnt get to meet him face oni got to see him perform..R.I.P. D: NOW MY FAVORITE DRUMMER IS DEAD?! As said before me, Im waiting for it to be a new post here, where Jimmy is saying that he was just kidding. With the rest of the guys following him out on stage. Music will NEVER be the same without you, Rev. Jamie Oliver (Lostprophets) I have lost a very good friend, have shared so many good times with Jimmy(The rev)A7X. You will be greatly missed all around. keep strong everyone!! 12/29 The Revs obituary written by Randy Lewis for the LA Times can be read here. I woke up yesterday morning to my mom running in my room hysterical and yelling Christy! RIP Jimmy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the band :(. Jimmy, You will NEVER be forgotten! It makes me sad rto think what the band and his family and friends are going tjrough. Jimmy you will never be forgotten We will all miss you, and give support to the family, and friends. Rest in peace, you did what you needed. Im in Shock right now. Your death has shocked the deathbat nation, and I can only hope to write this to give you a little bit of justice. Words cannot describe what a tragedy this is. I could not believe that the REV had passed on. He was an amazing artist. Ill remember him forever! Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society) GOD BLESS the Rev & His Family . Someone we looked up to and thats how he will live on.. Jimmy may you have your a little piece of heaven in this sweet bitter afterlife, you arrived to early and we wish we could have you back, but in the end you will always be with all us, as well as a poem i wrote for him well about him. RIP. I found you, something told me to stay They made me change the way I think, the way I view the world, and ultimately changed my life. He turned upthen looked slightly down cuz Im RIP Jimmy, you will be missed by all. Ive always liked music but it wasnt untill I discorvered A7X that I loved it. YOULL FOREVER LIVE IN MY HEART. I just freakin cant understand it. He will be missed very much. I had the honor of meeting him & the other members of A7X a few years ago no anyone can replace u dude. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. One of the best drummers ive ever had the pleasure of seeing live. but its about this what fuck i cant belive in how much shock iam. My heart goes out to his family and all of the A7X family. But she wasnt. To me though, Im more than thankful Ive experienced those times. THE REV HAS DIED!!! I cried like a baby when I heard about his passing. Like, for just a couple of days ago, Larry updated us with Ive been in the studio, listening to some incredible stuff by A7X. I just cant believe it Jimmy you are forever in our hearts. :( The Rev Quotes. We will never forget you. I just came from seeing A7X in SD, and I felt like something in me needed to revisit this. and now ones gone I am crushed, http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/vincentfwalker?v=feed&story_fbid=224204602277&ref=mf. Its the one thing that has never failed to make my life, no matter how difficult, no matter how badly I just want to give up, something worth living, and I cant believe I found the answer to all my prayers in such an unexpected group of people, but I did, and I will forever be thankful for what they have done for me. Avenged Sevenfolds commercial breakthrough came with 2005s City of Evil, an album which fused the riffage of The Black Album era Metallica and the double-bass thunder of Pantera with a more mainstream approach heavily influenced by Guns N Roses. I really miss The Rev. Gods garden must be beautiful Its a prayer for Jimmy and I thought it was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. So you, Jimmy Sullivan, rest in peace. Jimmy The Rev Sullivan, you will forever be in my heart and the hearts of millions. ;o(, Shanna Crooks (@ShannaCrooks) December 29, 2009. r.i.p jimmy . James Owen Sullivan did not leave this earth in vainhe was a best friend, a brilliant musician, and an incredible human being, and he will live on in our hearts and minds forever. where is the funeral being held?? Now, 12 years later, fans still mourn his passing.6. In loving memory of The Rev http://natalie-sugarman.blogspot.com/2009/12/in-loving-memory-of-rev.html, [] This post was Twitted by oh321wegolive [], Rest in Peace Rev! I. Haha, I love him. The Rev was in Avenged Sevenfold until his death in December 2009. I have his drumstick that the security gave me.. I cant find any words. Hugs to all. THIS GUY WAS A DRUMMING GOD.. RIP JIM KEEP ON ROCKING WHEREVER YOU ARE.. FUCK 2009 THIS YEAR SUCKS. paolo gregoletto (trivium) wrote via twitter: Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly dose of insighful posts about the world of music, We speak music, the universal language of mankind. This made me cry. James The Rev Sullivan, drummer for the Orange County heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, whose apocalyptic songs full of biblical imagery resurrected for a new generation the sonic template of 80s hard rock laid down by acts such as Guns N Roses and Metallica, died Monday at his home in Huntington Beach. What happened? It is too hard to celebrate while missing the Rev.. this is horse shit. My most memorable moment besides meeting him in Tampa was in Orlando during the T.O.C. Rest in peace our brother from the road. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. i just keep praying to wake up from this fucked up nightmare. 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I miss Jimmy!! Now, 12 years later, fans still mourn his passing.6. Thank you for the music. We will miss you. I was in the commotion of an accident when my phone vibrates on silent mode. Im sick of the deaths, R.I.P. Photo: AP Photo/Jason DeCrow Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan was found dead at his home in Huntington Beach, California, yesterday. Man, I did not believe when I had seen this, it really seems like a nightmare. I see it everywhere, and i really want to know what was happening. They made me stronger. hes in my prayers & so is the rest of a7x, his family and friends. !MCH LUV 2 avenged & family^_^. Once the song was over I said out loud that drummer is amazing and my dad thought I was talking about Hendrixs drummer. What were your thoughts on the bands decision to continue without him? Then, it was up to Matt Shadows to convince the rest of the band to do it just for fun and they had struck gold. My heart goes out to them and I am praying for them. While we all say Rest in Peace, we know that you are another fine addition to rock n roll heaven and what a fine, fine band it is indeed. Barbara: I thought it was fantastic. Everything the band is doing now, theyre doing for him and because of him. fucking gutted. I really dont know what to say. we will miss you always. He had eye surgery so he could see without glasses. God bless and watch over his brothers, family, friends and fans as you have taken him home. I love everyone of them and I wish them the best. farewell The Rev.. Whyd they have 2 take him While in full double bass mode he pointed directly to me with one stick and spun the other and smiled. Whatever. When my time comes, i cant wait to meet you and tell you how much you mean to me and how much i missed you. Rev Theory We lost a great drummer yesterday in James The Rev Sullivan. R.I.P. He cant be replaced Truly sad sad news,we feel ike we lost someone in our family condolences to his family& to the remaining sevenfold members.. so sorry, jimmy you will be truely miss an amazing drummer thank you for sharing your talent with all of us avenged sevenfold fans you will never be forgotten my prayers go out to the family and the band members, I was away when I heard with no inet access. Im not entirely sure how to even start this. Omg. I feel realy bad for Matt, zacky, syn, Johnny, and his family and we are all going to miss him. I used to fall asleep with the earphones in my ears. I found solace, peace, comfort, and above all else, something that made every breath worth taking and every day a little less painful. Like Heartbeats That Keep The Fans Alive, RIP Jimmy, our russian fans are missed you too. Nasty (Falling In Reverse) This is truely a sad day for music. It is a shame to see you leave us, and many of us wish that you didnt leave of. I hope avenged is doing well. Not only was Jimmy an amazing musician and talented individual, but he was like a brother to the band we all love and support. You will be missed by so many of us. He didnt deserve it. Happy NewYear Unfortunately, the reports are true that Avenged Sevenfold drummer [] [], I love you guys be strong RiP Jimmy xoxoxo WisH. Jimmy hit the drums, everyone went apeshit crazy, I could hardly breath because of the crowd pushing and in the middle of all that chaos, i stuck my drumstick into the air and started spinning which got jimmys attention! But I also want to say that the fans are all hurting as well. NO. I feel so sorry for him. 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 The Rev Sullivan Official Memorial Video (full video) jasoli52 2.3K subscribers 1M views 11 years ago This is the same exact memorial video I cut into threes. Instead were over here, Half the time the world is ending, truth is I am done pretending I feel happy inside that the A7X family is so strong. You were my favorite drummer in the entire world. Lee Gaze (Lostprophets) R.I.P The Rev. When i first heard this i was literally in tears.I had the pleasure of seeing a7x live twice and i loved them.An amazing drummer/human being with fantastic drumming skills.Thanks for the years of great music and R.I.P The Rev. I took a ribbon and tied it as tight as i could around my neck. In his last few days, he said that he needed a new goal. Without this one thing, I never wouldve made it to see sixteen, just like everyone believed. i will never get over the death of my favorite drummer and hero :( I cant believe it. RIP rev. i cant believe it. David Cook (American Idol) Thoughts to friends and famIly of The Rev, drummer for Avenged Sevenfold. Shinedown Our hearts go out to our brothers in A7X .We lost a great man yesterday . The sparse, haunting, discordant ballad, consisting only of Jimmy The Rev Sullivan on piano, drums and vocal, fills the room the same room where, last May, my teenage son and I visited with Joe and Barbara Sullivan, parents of the drummer from Avenged Sevenfold. I pray that his family and the members of A7X make it through this tough time. I have never reacted to a celebrity death until now your favorite band will do that to you. I couldnt believe this. i not bealive jimmy owen sullivan is death .,.,. Once my counselor found out Id been cutting myself, she tried to send me to Laureate. When I saw them in Grand Rapids at the orbit room back in 2006 they were celebrating his birthday. May he Rest In Peace, thoughts are with his family and friends, you will be greatly missed. WTF, You better Rest In Peace, Jimmy. But, youre the man. R.I.P. speechless x. I never got to meet him at any of the their shows.i will surly him alot. Saw them live for the first time in february this year and then traveled to nashville to see them again. When the pianos stopped and the song really started, I felt overwhelmed. I am fucking crushed. Xxx. wow. They found a song (both lyrics and recorded demo), originally titledDeath, considered by many of their fans as a goodbye letter from Jimmy. Today is a sad, sad day tha i thought never would happen! Again RIP Rev, an incredible drummer leave us today rest in peace jimmy the rev sullivan we will miss you so, wow. I am at lost for words Matt, Brian, Johnny, Zacky, Leana, friends and family You are in our thoughts. i met them once he made an impression on me that i will never forget. God bless you James Sullivan, and rest in peice. He knew you were in pain RIP my buddy Xoxoxo RIP. James Owen Sullivan (February 9, 1981 - December 28, 2009), professionally known by his stage name The Rev (shortened version of The Reverend Tholomew Plague), was an American It was true. I didnt know him but was a big fan of his in particular. It felt good seeing him lively playing the drums in front of my eyes. he was and always will be the best drummer in my lifetime. I love you jimmy and i guess heaven needed a drummer. philthatremains My prayers and thoughts are with you, family and the all Avenged Sevenfold fans around the world. my prayers go out to James`s family, friends and fans. He took a piece of my heart with him to the afterlife when he died. Wanna walk the extra mile? if i had to i would give my life just so he could come back down from the prison in the sky and to see everyone smile again, he will be missed and loved by so many, including me. i cant believe this, it just doesnt seem real. I cant believe The Rev was dead rest in peace REV !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He will forever be remembered in our hearts. as i try to grip onto whats going on around this world. omg! He will be greatly missed. I think multitudes if us fans would like to do something in remembrance for Jimmy. The world is going to stop turning now. I put my mp3 on shuffle and the first song that pops up as im waiting to get life over with, is Seize the Day. Best drummer in the world. It wont be the same but no matter what he has touched the hearts of many and will always be in our hearts. I wish I couldve met him, and he was to young to die like this. Long before he was The Rev, Jimmy was your son. Fopr Jimmy, his friends, his family, for A7XLETS MAKE THEM NO.1!!!!! YOU WERE ONE OF THE GREATEST!!! They are all my heroes, and it hurts to lose a idol. Ive seen HellI know what its like to live in fear, in relentless agony, being homeless, being broke, not knowing the next time Im going to get to eat, I know what its like to live a life that most people couldnt. You are loved and missed. Grapes in the mouthake happy down south, I saw them in Helsinki<3. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmys family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.. i dont now how i want 2 say Jimmy had a huge passion for living life for however long he was going to be on this earth. R.I.P Jimmy! Jimmy. Hes in his little piece of heaven, full of rockstars. I desperately want it to be a huge morbid joke but he would never do something like that. i still cant belive it.. hes a great drummer. My heart goes out to Avenged Sevenfold and the family and friends of JIMMY "THE REV" SULLIVAN, Nason Schoeffler (@NasonSchoeffler) December 29, 2009. My heart goes out to his family, friends and all the fans. Rest in Peace, Rev. My first cd was city of evil you fuckin dude rest on peace jimmy, He will be missed but not forgotten, his beats will forever live in the hearts of his fans. I hope you are right. Not only were you an amazing drummer, but Im damn sure you were an amazing friend to everyone around you. A spokesman for the Huntington Beach Police Department, which had been called to investigate, said there were no signs of foul play and that Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene. RIP foREVer <3, still miss you to this day. When we got home he put Jimi in the stereo and I put Avenged in my CD player. Jimmy was a self proclaimed perfectionist. For the wonderful person he was! You know, him dying, its a fucking nightmare. RIP. And his loss is still felt by his band-mates and fans on a daily basis. I knew, at the end of the song when it fades to static, I knew Id found something I never thought Id be lucky enough to find, anywhere, especially not in a song. He still is one of my idols! Our heart is not broken it is shattered.Thanks Jimmy for being an awesome guy and an unbelievably talented drummer but most of all for treating us with respect everytime we had the pleasure of spending a little time with you! A7X was exactly the kind of band i needed to listen to, to help me realize that I wanted to become an outstanding musician such as you guys. magazine, Shadows, the frontman, admitted that the words written by Rev were prophetic: He wrote all these lyrics about finding the way when hes not there any more. Well miss him <3 Rest in Peace, Rev, Death just sucks Im a drummer and I thought one day I could REALLY meet him RIP Jimmy x <3 x, This is just to sad.To horrible for words can not even compare.Rest in peace,lovely Jimmy.See you in the afterlife,sweetheart <3. And Jimmy, take care of your family, friends and fans from your afterlife. the rev cant be dead!!! Deathbat News will not publish information or approve comments regarding Avenged Sevenfold's private lives. The Rev was amazing!!! He is MIA, but will walk on through thick and thin to the wicked end. The very best of drummers in my opinion. Ill never ever forget you. :'(. We'll be eternally grateful! Youre truly missed Jimmy. After work, I came home and tried to rest before I went out, but I couldnt fall asleep. Words cannot describe what a tragedy this is. WTF THIS SUCKS I HATE THIS RIP THE REV MY PRAYERS ARE WITH A7X and jimmys fam. Keep holding on. In a special interview in 2018, we talked to The Revs parents, Barbara and Joe, about their sons life, career and legacy. I hope this, whatever it is, does some justice to someone. avenged sevenfold was my first concert i ever went to, and i caught a drumstick thrown into the stands. But the line appears again, slightly revised, I think youll find your own way when Im not with you. Here in the same room where, in January, I watched the band members comfort the family after Jimmys funeral. My Heart Goes out to his family, A7X and Friends. You were and always will be my biggest inspiration for everything in my life,music and being me.I wish the rest of Avenged and your family the best and my heart goes out to all of you. bummer, spencer peterson (@spncr) December 29, 2009, lost a member of the @HopelessRecords family RT: Very sad news today. it is wraped in a blanket forever Jimmy was not only one of the worlds best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Why Jimmy why not a murderer, or an abusive boyfirend, or a i dont know a puppy! My best friend and I went there for her birthday last year. Morrison, and just so many others. I have set up a photo album and dedicated it to The Rev on facebook. RIP THE REV WE LOVE YOU! But thats when i discovered My Chemical Romance and the Black Parade and yada yada yada, they helped me the first time with the simple fact of suicide. They care about us. I only got to meet The Rev. I know Jimmys looking out for us in his own Afterlife, wherever that may be. Jimmy is a part of something that completely changed my life for the best, and to think that hes gone forever destroys me. Since I found out this morning Ive been in tears. -Steven Zach Meyers (Shinedown) Rest in Peace to The Rev . the fans will never forget you! Panima R.I.P. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.\" Mom held me and cried with me, because Im not the only one in the family with an Avenged Sevenfold tattooshe has one, too. - Please stay on topic of each post and respect your fellow fans. so sad. Hawthorne Heights JT Woodruff pays tribute with song Friends In The Sky. Lyrics can be found here. And I found out today, that she wasnt lieing. just a spoonful of jimmy helps the whole world go round.. R.I.P Jimmy, lets get Afterlife to no.1 for him, come on everyone downoad Afterlife, download Dear God, anylets make then NO.1, or at least try. God looked around His garden All rights reserved. avenged sevenfold is the only rock band i liked. He is my drummer idol. I was priviliged enough to get to play with A7X on their City Of Evil tour.

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