Forever in our hearts, you will never be forgotten. R.I.P. DW Drums post DW Says Goodbye to a Family Member: Jimmy The Rev Sullivan Passes On blog. 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. Barbara: Right away. Honestly, I think Im still in shock. I met The Rev june 7th 2005 when they had their record release in hollywood at Tower Records on Sunset blvd. a7x has been the band to get me thru all my bad stuff in my life.so RIP rev. How did you react when he decided to become a full-time musician? Come yesterday, my sister has told me that he had died. I saw the band playing live in Singapore last year. But in addition, he had a huge amount of love for everyone he met. What we know about that day is that Jimmy The Rev always said he was going to make it to 28 years and be a rockstar. They supported him as he grew from a toddler tapping on the coffee table into an inhuman drummer wowing audiences the world over; they were there as a 7-month-old kid who would reach into the fishbowl evolved into one of metal's most hilarious troublemakers. Gradually, that smile became true, and i was truly started to find myself. THE REV. 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. He really was the greatest drummer. James Owen Sullivan, but simply Jimmy for everyone, was born on February 9 of 1981 in Huntington Beach, California. I dont know about you all, but Im ready to leave 2009 forever. I was in shock when i heard this today, and will be for a while. 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. and hes gone :(, RIP Jimmy crap, When I found out this news I broke down crying & had to leave work I was so hysterical. My prayers go out to all his fan, friends, and family. He will be greatly missed. And I found out today, that she wasnt lieing. I just heard. Jimmy was the one that always made me laugh by saying something stupid when I felt like shit. Jimmy was not only one of the worlds best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother, the statement continued. 4 talking about this. Im so sad that my tears cant fall. I will always be an A7X fan even though The Rev is no longer here. Ive seen them in concert twice n were amazing. and it makes me sad that he is gone. Jimmy The Reverend Sullivan - DRUMMERWORLD I have been drumming since I was 6 years old and have always searched for the one drummer in the world that I could learn from and look up too. He was a great guy. I stil cant believe it. Sorry for the bad English, love from Kristine, whos sitting crying home in Norway. He took a piece of my heart with him to the afterlife when he died. we need him back he was to young to go.. keep strong everyone!! What was he like growing up? jimmy isnt gone, hes with everyone of us and he soars so high and so free with all of us. RIP Jimmy.We All Love You. Jimmy you will never be forgotten I pray that I have the support of the rest of my Deathbat Army to keep me going. I am so worried about the guys of A7X please stay strong we love you. What it meant to me was that he was comfortable with himself. When I was told I cried and just looked at my mom kind of saying what now. RIP rev. The worlds best drummer is gone. Without u things will never be the R.I.P. I found this posted on another blog today. My heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to all of the guys in the band and Jimmys family and friends. This isnt fair, Im greatly saddened by this news. Im only the dude you love, adore and look up to! =D He was the NICEST dude I have ever met. He put his arms around you Jimmy was not only one of the worlds best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. They care about us. R.I.P The Rev i am also disapointed that the music channels really havent shown any dedication and honnor like they did for mj,i think its an slap to the face of everyone fan and musician in the rock-metal community. the guys and jims family will grieve and in time itll get easier. Finding out the news from the UK yesterday morning, I spent the day at work feeling completely empty. so sad. jimmy. !i will always have rev my mind and heart i hope god takes him in a better afterlife!!!!!!!!!!! Danny Hitzelberger (One Night Stand) OH MY GOD! He could play the drums better than anyone Ive ever seen. I hope its not the end for the band. :D. awesome words dude. The Deathbat world will never be the same again. My thoughts go out to his wife, band members and family. I love you guys, and Jimmy will never be forgotten. To me though, Im more than thankful Ive experienced those times. Rev Run (Run DMC) RIP James (The Rev) Sullivan member of Avenged Sevenfold Band. 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Remembering Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan In The Eighth Anniversary Of His I just thought Id share that with you all. . You were the best drummer ever, what will we do without you, avenged sevenfold will never be the same. I cant believe it. 1/4/10 A message from the Sullivan Family is posted. Avenged Sevenfold Drummer Died of Accidental Overdose i will always be a fan of avenged sevenfold`s amazing & inspireing music, and will never stop loving and listoning to them. Rest in Peace, he was also one of my idols, someone i looked up to as a drummer also. R.I.P James Owen Sullivan, we will never ever forget you. :'(. OMG Id hoped it was just a rumor. The band will never be the same without you. Im so heartbroken over the tragic death of The Rev my prayers are with his family. The Orange County coroners office ordered toxicology, microscopic and laboratory tests to help determine why Sullivan died, according to Jim Amormino, a spokesman for the Sheriffs-Coroners office.
