He didnt deserve it. !i will always have rev my mind and heart i hope god takes him in a better afterlife!!!!!!!!!!! In a special interview in 2018, we talked to The Rev's parents, Barbara and Joe, about their son's life, career and legacy. Its an A7X Revolution.. and to the rest of you guys the strength of the world is on your shoulders keep your heads up. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy The Rev Sullivan, the other four band members said in a statement posted Tuesday on the groups website. r.i.p the rev (jimmy) you was the best in this fucking world. With all my heart you guys are the very very best and always will be. My heart goes out to Avenged Sevenfold and the family and friends of JIMMY THE REV SULLIVAN 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. This is the saddest day of my life. Instead were over here, Half the time the world is ending, truth is I am done pretending Jimmy had a huge passion for living life for however long he was going to be on this earth. Sign up below to get the latest from Metal Hammer, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! 12/29 6:15PM PST / KTTV FOX 11 in Los Angeles is reporting that the autopsy on The Rev has come back inconclusive. 'The Rev' DEAD: Drummer Jimmy Sullivan Of Avenged Sevenfold Died 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. He will be missed. you are alive in our hearts jimmy. Rest in peace Jim, the world may have lost you but heaven has gained another star. Hes Rollin w/ Dime RR N CO. in GODS TAVERN tSDMFt http://twitgoo.com/ar3u9 This is so sad my fav. 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Forever in everyones hearts, cos you were the god damn man, Rest In Peace, Jimmy Sullivan. And how I miss someone to hold Their drummer and friend, Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan, died following an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol. december 28 at age 28 :[ Jimmy was the one that always made me laugh by saying something stupid when I felt like shit. The song continues, and it is stunning; introspective, moody no formal lyrics for the most part. Ill miss him and Ill miss Avenged, cause itll never be the same without him. I know 7X must hear it everyday, but The Rev was amazing. He was a great guy. :P This made me smile, alot. its a void well feel for a long while. band:( they will never be the same. I met him back in like 2007 and he was the nicest person ive ever met. jimmy, we love you and will miss u dearly. he was an amazing person, and he WAS avenged sevenfold. Rest well Jimmy. Avenged Sevenfold, originally formed in 1999 by Jimmy, Matt Sanders (Shadows) and former bass player Matt Wendt, posted in 2009 a message expressing their grief over the death of The Rev and a note fromSullivans family thanking his fans for their support. What it meant to me was that he was comfortable with himself. We were together this time 3 years ago.Dad said well all be together again someday. I had the opportunity to meet him, And im, and always be thankful for that! Jimmy you will be missed forever! =/, ohh man such a sad ending to this year :'(. A Little Piece of Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan - Rock and Art :'( R.I.P Jimmy Sullivan a.k.a The Reverend Tholomew Plague You will always be in our hearts! Avenged Sevenfold's Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan Dead at 28 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. xxxxxxoooooooo, I couldnt believe it. R.I.P. It was the greatest concert I have ever attended. 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. Stay strong boys. I am in total shockits hard to believe that Jimmy is gone. The album actually had a very positive review from both critics and fans, and its considered until today, A7Xs masterpiece. #RIPtherev So sad. Thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, band Avenged Sevenfold, and to all his fans across the world. 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. and the best late night Texter ever. 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 Rest in peace, you did what you needed. What I found was a song called Chapter Four, and after one listen, I was in love. you are a true idol and will forever be known as an idol . You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Bullet For My Valentines Matt Tuck speaks out about The Rev. and when i found out i balled my eyes out for an hour. he was an amazing drummer oe of the best and my favorite drummer. When i found out i was at work. Rock in peace<3. Joey Roxx (Burn Halo) rip Jimmy the rev :( gonna miss you brother I have cried so much the past few days, i just cant believe he is gone. matt tuck (bullet for my valentine) wrote via twitter: If anything, the band would likely see it as their duty to continue doing what theyve been doing for so many years in order to carry on The Revs legacy. :(, Im glad that 09 is almost over, but heart broken that Jimmy died :( Jimmy will never be forgotten, R.I.P. Whyd they have 2 take him Let me take this moment to say thank you. You are, and will always be my favorite drummer. No one will ever take his place, he will always be missed. They also admitted that they considered disbanding at that point. crying over someone i dont know sounds weak, but theres been days where i sat in my room pissed off at the fucking world n i just zoned out to your guys music and everything that was pissing me off seemd to just fade away.. and for that loss i feel the need to mourn. Hes only Fucking 28 god dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A 2005 Revolver magazine feature on the group quoted guitarist Zach Zacky Vengeance Baker as saying, We love girls, we love music, we love booze and we love drugs, and a subsequent piece in the same magazine described Sullivans zealous efforts to procure drugs. (LogOut/ 4yrs ago was when i finally got to choose my own music and find my own genre that i love and avenged sevenfold was one of the first bands i had fallen inlove with and havent stopped listening to since,and too hear that a member of a band who has impacted my life and helped me through stuff is gone is really like losing a part of me. THIS GUY WAS A DRUMMING GOD.. RIP JIM KEEP ON ROCKING WHEREVER YOU ARE.. FUCK 2009 THIS YEAR SUCKS. I hope its not the end for the band. Two times may not be much compared to the amount others have. Somehow, in this eight minutes and fifty-eight seconds of heartbreaking lyrics and powerful music, I found more than just comfort, I found something I never thought Id be able to experience. Sabian Symbols I feel so sorry for him. It deeply saddens me that the greatest drummer has passed. I am more than just heartbroken that Jimmy is gone. it was jimmy! Though, were not only your fans, we too are your friends, your support, and were forever behind you all the way. We bought Waking The Fallen and listened to it on the drive home. I hated the world at that moment and time. 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. I cried like mad. So to the boys, be strong, never loose your faith, and be there for each other through this tragic affair. You will be missed. I love everyone of them and I wish them the best. Rest in peace, Rev. They invited Jimmys favorite drummer and idol, Mike Portnoy (former Dream Theater drummer) to help with the drum session. 2010 was suposed to be Avengeds year. Avenged Sevenfold's The Rev: Joe and Barbara Sullivan - Revolver One of my 5 heroes has died,I cant stop myself from crying. they had emotion. RIP Reverend Tholomew Plague xxxxxxxxxx, I am at lossthe music world lost one of the best, if not the best, drummer that anyone has ever known. Ernie Ball RIP Avenged Sevenfold drummer James The Rev Sullivan!!! Not only was Jimmy an amazing musician and talented individual, but he was like a brother to the band we all love and support. 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 Maika Maile (There For Tomorrow) RT @hopelessrecords: Very sad news today. Really bummed reading about the drummer of A7x. Jimmy you are forever in our hearts. He was one of a kind, a man capable of great things and able to accomplish what only a few others had accomplished. I am so worried about the guys of A7X please stay strong we love you. TWITTER/FACEBOOK: Gonna miss you J, RIP. rock in paradise rev! his family?! Barbara: I thought it was fantastic. I will miss you a lot <3, Jimmy, you will be forever missed. Come yesterday, my sister has told me that he had died. Jeremy Saffer (Photographer) Very sad to hear of the passing of Avenged Sevenfold drummer The Rev. We love you, and well always remember you. The band confirmed his death Monday night: "It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan. I still cant get it through my head that the worlds greatest drummer is gone. XOXO vajd45, I just want to share my pain somehow I didnt want to see it go away and I really wanted that last album out there. Benjamin Madden (Good Charlotte) I took you for granted Rev. i dont now how i want 2 say Fopr Jimmy, his friends, his family, for A7XLETS MAKE THEM NO.1!!!!! 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. Its not getting any easier either. Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan Lyrics, Songs, and Albums | Genius Barbara: I really do. Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, Rest In Peace. | Deathbat News the world lost the worlds greatest drummer.. Why now? This can be happening! Although they had trouble getting gigs at first and being accepted in the insular Orange County Scene, Avenged Sevenfold wasted no time writing and recording original songs. Some search, never finding a way Thoughts and prayers with his family and the rest of A7X. Why Jimmy? Varied as Avengeds attack was, Greg Burk wrote for The Times of the groups 2007 performance at the Wiltern Theatre, its cohesion would have been hard to imagine without the punishing three-kick-drum pummel of the Rev, who could make a juggernaut out of a nursery rhyme.. Jimmy you would be proud of your boys. The 2nd time was at Lupos in Providence, RI. Finding out the news from the UK yesterday morning, I spent the day at work feeling completely empty. Drink to all that we have lost, mistakes that we have made What was going through my head at the time was the fact that I felt more than completely helpless, I felt trapped. it was his music that helped me through alot of very hard times. god bless you all. And lifted you to rest. We talked to Matt [Shadows, Avenged vocalist] and we said, Even if this is the last album you do, youve got to put it out., Joe: Every show they still play songs from Nightmare and they pipe Jimmys voice in just a little bit, just keeping him there. The very best of drummers in my opinion. If he was in the bathtub, hed grab the bubble bath bottle or the shampoo bottles and drum on the side of the tub. It is such a shame that he was taken from us so early. For the wonderful person he was! Love you rev. the fans will never forget you! Well, guess what? you have got to fucking kidding me! a7x wnt b d same anymore!! a7x;;yall are in my prayers. I just freakin cant understand it. He has served as Music Editor for several online outlets and he has been a contributor for SPIN, the BBC and a frequent guest on several podcasts. That big, impish grin. 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. I became a better person, and i became happy with who i was. Jimmy Owen Sullivan (The Rev), I will always remember download festival 2006 it was the best sevenfold experience ever in the UK. About Jimmy. | James "The Rev" Sullivan Xxx. That was the first time I ever saw my favorite band live. i went to sleep a couple hours ago. Some of the best memories I have are at their shows. Too much time to love defending, you and I are done pretending, I never thought that I had any more to give our love with you.. Oh my godI dont want to believe it. I pray you are now in your own Little Piece of Heaven. Very sad news, Such and amazing musician. Rest in peace Jimmy, Jared Watson (The Dirty Heads) lost a brother and a best friend, cannot explain the saddness i have right now, im gonna miss the shit out of you, always and forever in my heart. Our Friend Jimmy. Your amazing talent for writing, percussion and the influence you gave so many will never go unnoticed. What would have made it greater would have been if I had the chance to meet the band. First to inform me was a die hard fan of A7x. I love all of you guys. Matt Ochoa (The Dirty Heads) R.I.P The Rev We love you Jimmy!!! I wish i could have met them, but they will always be the ones who took my concert virginity. Hopeless Records Very sad news today. He is MIA, but will walk on through thick and thin to the wicked end. A7X has helped me through the hardest parts of my life and that is why I got my tattoo. This is my MySpace blog on my A7x Fan site: I would like to take the time, and dedicate this blog to one of the greatest drummers known to man. Long Live The Rev! is this really happening!? They were all great guys, but the one who stands out the most would have to be Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. Do you recall your last conversation with Jimmy? I lost a friend and most of all a brother. Luckily for us, they didnt! I will NEVER EVER forget him! He knew you were in pain Jacky Vincent (Falling In Reverse) Goodbye Jimmy i wish i could of met you one day. The Rev is A Little Piece of Heaven. Then after the show I queued for 3 hours to meet them, I had to miss metallica, deftones, korn with special guests which included shadows and got sun burn on one side of my face but it was worth it! The Rev was amazing and will be missed. I read about him passing away almost inmediatly when the guys posted it on myspace. Jimmy will be in all my prayers along with his family. Rudy, RIP The Rev, it sucks that youre gone, and we are all in mourning for such an awesome, kickass drummer. Im crying now.. and I hardly ever cry. No not jimmy i just couldnt believe it when i heard the news,heart stopped sat silent without a sound.I feel very sad my heart goes out to his family and friends.rest in peace jimmy we love you. He will be missed greatly. Things just wont be the same without him. My heart goes out to the guys and their families A piece of the music world passed with Jimmy, and he wont soon be forgotten. Jimmy Sullivan wasnt just an exceptional, self taught musician but an equally talented songwriter and brilliant mind. James Hart (Ex-Eighteen Visions/Burn Halo), Brian Fair & Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall), Zacky Vengeance (Avenged Sevenfold/Vengeance University), Fans that are putting a scrapbook together, Cobra Cocktail to write and dedicate song to The Rev, Promark Drumsticks Posts In Memory Of The Rev blog. You are loved and will be missed by more than you know. I have never been so captivated by music like I have been by his. Jim The Rev Sullivan has passed away. R.I.P Jimmy! Thoughts and prayers to his band, friends and family. Revok Revok1.com: REST IN PEACE JIMMY THE REV SULLIVAN He was my hero, Since 2010, Joe has been a regular contributor for Metal Hammer, penning cover features, news stories, album reviews and other content. and then he thanked me. I cried like a baby when I heard about his passing. I never got to meet him, but as a drummer he was one of my heroes! On December 28, 2009, Avenged Sevenfolds world was turned upside down. You will always be remembered throughout the years. RIP JIMMY THE REV SULLIVAN. Promark Drumsticks Posts In Memory Of The Rev blog - 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. A huge thank you goes out to my great friend Jessica M for putting all this together! [] Related article: https://deathbatnews.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/jimmy-the-rev-sullivan-rest-in-peace/ []. Now that your MIA I WONT SEE YOU TONIGHT I feel LOST and BETRAYED. I couldnt sleep last night. bummer, spencer peterson (@spncr) December 29, 2009, lost a member of the @HopelessRecords family RT: Very sad news today. He put his arms around you xo Monica. we need him back he was to young to go.. In my opinion he was the glue which held the Avenged Sevenfold team together and I am quite literally petrified of what the future holds. D: NOW MY FAVORITE DRUMMER IS DEAD?! He will be greatly missed. I can not stop crying becuase I think of all the crazy (yet funny) things he did. Cheers to you, Jimmy, for being the awesome, inspiring and wonderful human being we all loved. Jimmy The Rev Sullivan Official Memorial Video (full video) 2/9-2/10 Warner Brothers Records hangs In Memory banner in their lobby. They bought homes here, theyre known around town, they hire their buddies as crew; theyre good guys. Ughhhhh. You were one of a kind. They called us from a bus once when they were heading out of town because it was the first time that KROQ played Bat Country. I never met him but I wish the best to James The Rev Sullivans family and the rest of Avenged Sevenfold. 270 Best Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan ideas - Pinterest Speechless!! M Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ. RIP REV, YOU WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER! It was true. Nowadays, they are on a hiatus, but are still focusing on their eighth album. Alex Deleon (The Cab) @xoanasullivan i know. 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. if they decide to press on, i hope they find someone they can grow to love. He was an amazing musician and one of the purest souls out there. Before long, they waste away Rest in peace sir. -Bo. !R.I.Pwat will his best friends expression be?? December 28th, 2009, the date that every Avenged Sevenfold fan would like to forget. Sad news Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. sure he had his flaws, I cant help but wait for there to be a new post from Jimmy himself, saying something like, Just kidding guys! But its starting to sink in now, and I wish it wouldnt. You are a true hero, and though you left this world much too early the life you lived has given me inspiration to lead my own the same. Dear God, May Jimmy find his Little Piece of Heaven. I was starting to turn purple. all i can say is he was 2 young and such a great band didnt deserve that and ive heard that they are now broken up cuz he cant be replaced our prayers go out to you, we love you jimmy. who else will die in 2009?! RIP Jimmy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the band :(. Most of the celebrity deaths have been more or less just news to me but this this is devastating.. A7X is the reason I am in a band. Ive never been so sad to cry about any actor or musician, but The Revs death has me sitting in my office crying. Rest In Peace.. R.I.P. You were the best drummer ever! my hearts broken. He was a little peice of heaven RIP Jimmy, we love you. you will be missed. -riley Rest In Peace Rev. This made me cry. I miss Jimmy. Throwdown made an status update on facebook as well, i was stunned! I think multitudes if us fans would like to do something in remembrance for Jimmy. As a little kid, he also loved records. He made me laugh Gods garden must be beautiful I was lucky to know you and Im lucky to have the memories I have w/you. They had feeling. - Please stay on topic of each post and respect your fellow fans. Love You Man. Regardless of how he died this a tragedy and the world of music has lost one of the most amazing drummers it has ever seen. My band was truly influenced by Avenged Sevenfold and I cant even imagine how its gonna be without you now Were still hoping that it all turns into a joke and The Rev shows up laughing just like Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) did before! RIP Jimmy. Rest in Peace, Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. Rest In Peace. Avenged Sevenfold Drummer Jimmy Sullivan Died Of Accidental Overdose - MTV Furthermore the bands manager Larry Jacobson talks to FOX 11 in the article as well. The Debate On Life in La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty) Relevancy in European Cinema The Beaches of AgnsReview. I will never listen to their songs the same. Papa Roach and Phil from All That Remains wrote too. RIP The same room where a little boy named Jimmy Sullivan grew into a big drummer. I wouldnt in my craziest believes have thought that Jimmy would pass. Jimmy was not only one of the worlds best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. ;o( James 'The Rev' Sullivan dies at 28; drummer for heavy metal band Lt. John Domingo of the Huntington Beach Police Department says the death appeared to be from natural causes. At the same time, he appreciated the flashy playing of more mainstream acts including Guns N Roses and Motley Cre and combined them all into his multifaceted performances. He appreciated all types of technical and challenging drumming, including jazz and prog-rock, but his favorite style was metal and in his early teens he discovered the percussive power of Slayer, Metallica and Pantera. BETTER KNOW AS THE REV R.I.P Jimmy! Hailing from San Diego, California, Joe Daly is an award-winning music journalist with over thirty years experience. You dont have to be a fan of him, or avenged sevenfold to know that. RIP Jimmy.. ill never forget the day i met Jimmy. Barbara: When he was born! Hes a great inspiration and one of the best drummers Ive ever heard in my life. Maybe God was looking for another angel? Rest In Peace, Jimmy. its terrible that it takes death to bring forth light on these types of things. Within a year, he was one of the top performers in his drum teachers college percussion ensemble. 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. I got a txt from one of my friends about half an hour ago. i will never get over the death of my favorite drummer and hero :( ive been to 2 of the concerts and love their music i cant believe they have lost a piece of that great bond they shared their is no one that can replace the rev. Thrice My thoughts are with our former label mates @ Hopeless Records, Avenged Sevenfold, and the friends & family of Jimmy Sullivan. We love you very much. We gave him the strength of the world and he gave a us a second heartbeat. 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. RIP Jimmy The Rev Sullivan, you will be forever in our hearts! Avenged, and The Revs family are in my thoughts and prayers. but no1 will ever be able to replace our jimmy :(, i pray that a7x find strength & comfort <3. Another Hero, Another Angel, taken from us too quickly.