ChuckCheese Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 edit by Wilderness - I know this is not Linkin Park news, but for me this is newsworthy. Avenged Sevenfold are a big band to me, and The Rev was such an amazing musician and was responsible for some of the greatest tracks they ever put out. You will be missed Jimmy... I am glad I got to see you when I did. RIP. The drummer of Avenged Sevenfold has passed away at the age of 28.....terrible news indeed. HUNTINGTON BEACH James Owen Sullivan, a drummer and backup vocalist for the Southern California band Avenged Sevenfold, was found dead at his home on Monday, authorities have confirmed. Sullivan, who went by the stage name The Rev, 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. Sullivan was 28. The Orange County Coroner's Office is investigating the death. Avenged Sevenfold formed in Huntington Beach in 1999. Sullivan was a member from the beginning. Since then, the five-man group has put out four albums and won Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2006. The group's self-titled fourth album hit No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2007. According to a message posted by Zacky Vengeance on the band's MySpace page, the group was hard a work on a fifth album. By Monday evening, whispers about Sullivan's death had spread to the band's fan sites on the Internet, which quickly filled with messages of condolence. http://www.ocregister.com/news/sullivan-22...ch-drummer.html http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/n...d-drummer-dead/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papelbon Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Sullivan, who went by the stage name The Rev, appears to have died of natural causes How the fuck does a 28 year old die of natural causes?? Anyways, this blows, A7X is an awesome band.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan461 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Aw damn, he was a pretty damn good drummer. condolences all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckCheese Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 I saw them early this year, really grateful that I did now. A7X is one of my favorite bands, and The Rev was just simply an amazing musician all around. I'm not sure what the band will do without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synyster Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 It realy made my day =( R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecanoLP Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Oh..that sucks =( R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projektion Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Damn, I really wanted to see them live, the Rev was the drummer I looked up to the most, he was where I got most of my techniques from, including starting to twirl drumsticks while playing. RIP Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZero Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Always sad to see anyone pass away so young... R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VavourasLP Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 R.I.P The Rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm at a loss for words. He will be missed deeply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladygaga Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 the band had a future, but i didn't like them this year was pretty shocking deaths, brittany, mj, patrick, etc sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPYiLong Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 this is a fking breaking news for me. The Rev was my favorite drummer! OMG! THIS IS SO SUDDEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloXero Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 well this is unexpected RIP The Rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Wilson Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Glad you posted this on the main page! Really gutted about this, but glad I got to see them before he passed away. What I can't understand is why were firefighters there if he died of natural causes :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papelbon Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Glad you posted this on the main page! Really gutted about this, but glad I got to see them before he passed away. What I can't understand is why were firefighters there if he died of natural causes :/In America, if you call 911 and there is a medical emergency, you get Cops, Firemen, and EMS. Specifically, in the City of Huntington Beach, the FD runs the ambulance service, being why the "firefighters" are there. BTW, unless there was a known medical history, no 28 y/o dies of "natural causes", thats a complete line of bullshit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luki9875 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I've seen that on a7x myspace this morning very very bad he was so talented.... and 28 years old... damn R.I.P. [*] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiesel Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Very sad RIP Jimmy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiman Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 BTW, unless there was a known medical history, no 28 y/o dies of "natural causes", thats a complete line of bullshit... I heard he was really into drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuttStock Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 R.I.P. The Rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996_LP Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 even though I was never into A7F's music this is very sad indeed. My condolenses go out to his family, his friends and his fans. A7F where really heading to the top of their game. RIP Rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 And I thought we weren't going to get any more deaths in 2009. Wow this is truly sad news. RIP The Rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrnowak4tkd Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 RIP Jimmy. he is probably one of the best drummers. they are one of my favorite bands too. i didnt even get to see them live. and yeah he was really into drugs. but its so sad cause they were halfway down with the new album.. but we will miss you Jimmy. My condolences to Zacky, Brian, Matt, Johnny and there families especially his wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maneita Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm sooo Sad R.I.P The Rev! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synyster Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Man...and i was really looking forward to thir new album... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geki Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 It was cuz of drugs. I never was a fan of Avenged Sevenfold, but still, this really sucks. I feel for his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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