can someone set up a chat or something so we can discuss? No way ! <3, reading these comments, I feel just like I felt that day (about a year and a half ago). Hes only Fucking 28 god dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A7X FOREVER!! I untied the ribbon and started crying. I tried to put my makeup on in the car, but couldnt stop crying long enough to do it. Zacky Vengeance (Avenged Sevenfold/Vengeance University) Jimmy will always be with me in everything I do. thats terrible. I wish I couldve met him, and he was to young to die like this. Jimmy was like my role model and now hes goneI feel like i lost my own familyi looked up to him so much and hes not here anymore. The lyrics are so accurate to my relationship with my fiance its scary. He has been THE inspiration for my drumming and will continue to be for as long as I live. the rock will never stop. Whats going to happen to A7X? Jimmy had a huge passion for living life for however long he was going to be on this earth. Like his band-mates, Sullivan grabbed the reigns, playing with flair, precision and power. Reverand. Hadnt slept in 24 hours, smelt like booze because the after party for my school formal was the night before. Thank You for Blessing Us All With Your Talents. We love you <3 <3 <3, i read this on myspace somewhere and its completely true. & they are some of the greatest people ever..my thoughts and prayers are with the Jimmys Family,the band,their families & friends & fellow fans all of who loved and cherished the Rev. (little peace of heaven) was created by rev its a song of a7x.R.I.P once again. Very sad. he was taken way too soon. Jimmy you are forever in our hearts. He is MIA, but will walk on through thick and thin to the wicked end. Change). RIP James, i always love you. R.I.P. You were and always will be loved by the fans. Were trying to make a scrapbook of/for jimmy, http://community.livejournal.com/a7x_slashness/1741010.html, Its a sad day! Gods garden must be beautiful In a special interview in 2018, we talked to The Rev's parents, Barbara and Joe, about their son's life, career and legacy. After listening to Unholy Confessions, Chapter Four, and Second Heartbeat repeatedly because they were the only songs I knew, I was reading the song titles for the ones I didnt know on the back of the CD case. A7x will never be the same. I will NEVER EVER forget him! Christy..Oh my god you story has gripped me by my damn heartstrings. To Jimmys family and Avengeds band members: our deepest sympathies! RIP Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. My thoughts go out to his wife, band members and family. I love him to absolute bits and its such a shame he died young. ): he was known by few; yet loved my millions.. still in shock my heart goes out to the boys and their families I was fortunate enough to see them live when they came around to Toronto and it was the most amazing show I ever saw in my life.rest peacefully in your afterlife Rev and well see you on the other side. Read some below and head here to read the entire article. But turning Avenged on and listening to the beautiful music they make helped me see that I could get through it. XOXO. My thoughts are with his family, friends and Avenged and Smoothly Pink.. us the fans your big family support network, are here always to help each other through Jimmys passing. NO not jimmy i just couldnt believe it when i heard the news,heart stopped i 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. i cant believe it. :(. hes in my prayers & so is the rest of a7x, his family and friends. The Rev was one of the best drummers in this industry and a great singer. \m/ \m/, mrs. deathbatnews your picture of jimmy went away cause of tinypic!rip jimmy. I basically rushed home to see if its true. I pray that his family and the members of A7X make it through this tough time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I got to meet all of the guys from Avenged Sevenfold at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach about 2 years ago for my birthday. i cant believe youre gone, you were and continue to be a huge inspiration. I remember buying the ticket and holding it in my hand and thinking I cant believe Im going to actually see them and then the day came I felt like shit. I forgot everything. We had the honor and privilege to tour with Avenged Sevenfold this past year and it was one the best tours we have ever been on. This is horrible! Your death has shocked the deathbat nation, and I can only hope to write this to give you a little bit of justice. Im sure all the questions running through my head are running through everyone elses: Why did this happen? How did he die? What is going to happen to the band now? Is this real?, I wish I had answersthis all started on Twitter. The Day You Died The Music Died in Me Rip Jimmy You Will Forever and Allways Be Missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmys family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.. He had a passion and enthusiasm for it from the time he was a kid, and thats what made him so good. First i would like to send my condolences to his family and the band. rest in peace jimmy/rev, youre forever in my heart<33. Im still in shock over this. All of that turned me into somone with more friends than I know what to do with and incredible times, and Im grateful because up until I evolved into the person I am now, I was alone and miserable all the time. Its not getting any easier either. R.I.P Jimmy The Rev Sullivan, one of the worlds finest drummers. THIS GUY WAS A DRUMMING GOD.. RIP JIM KEEP ON ROCKING WHEREVER YOU ARE.. FUCK 2009 THIS YEAR SUCKS. Rest in peace, and may god bless. I never got to meet him, but as a drummer he was one of my heroes! Shockhound Pride Clothing Jimmy Sullivan was 1of the greatest drummers alive & I had the pleasure of witnessing that 4ft behind him a couple times.. he will be missed Some search, never finding a way He was my hero, I kinda wish there was a way I could send my condolences to the band, tbh. A sad sad day :( I met Jimmy a couple of times and he was such a nice guy. The band will never be the same. Thats when the tears started. And knowing the rev is gone is life altering for me. - 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. Every drum beat made my heart beat at the same time as the drums. This is the saddest day of my life. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. R.I.P. 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. no anyone can replace u dude. Not only were you a fucking amazing drummer, Im pretty damn sure you were loved by everyone around you. He was, and still is, after so many years, the very foundation of Avenged Sevenfold. Jimmy was not only one of the worlds best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. He was a little peice of heaven RIP Jimmy, we love you. BLOGS: I hope its not the end for the band. Jimmy you will never be forgotten. do you have an in with the band?? he taught me strength. the world lost the worlds greatest drummer.. He was an amazing artist. My heart goes out to them. fucking gutted. Maybe God was looking for another angel? Dan Smith (The Dear & Departed) Love to the Sullivan family and A7X family through this unexpected time. After work, I came home and tried to rest before I went out, but I couldnt fall asleep. Youll be forever missed and always loved The Deathbat world will never be the same again. When I found out The Rev died I was balling my eyes out for hours. 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. I was really shocked about Audrina Patridge! The greatest drummer to walk this earth and someone who will be number one in my eyes for all eternity. The full story can be read here.. Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan died on December 28, 2009 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol, Orange County Deputy Coroner Mitchell Sigal told Rolling Stone. I have the most respect for his family, wife, and the band. Forgot that I had some guys penis sticking me in the back. Shinedown Our hearts go out to our brothers in A7X .We lost a great man yesterday . ?2010 wont be good without rev!!!!!!!!!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, and with all the other deathbatsluv you guys! You know, him dying, its a fucking nightmare. I never had the blessing of meeting Jimmy, but its a great honor of mine to of been able to see him peform live the two times I have. The Rev. he was a real character and brought a lot to the band. i cant believe this, it just doesnt seem real. RIP Im sure there are tons of people trying to copy his style, I know of 1 personally, who used to play in a band with my fiance. A bullying incident at school caused me to drop out. When we got home he put Jimi in the stereo and I put Avenged in my CD player. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmys family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time. and hes gone :(, RIP Jimmy You know how people start rumors? who made this choice. WTF, You better Rest In Peace, Jimmy. 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EVERY fan out there holds your memory in theirs hearts today. Its a prayer for Jimmy and I thought it was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. 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. Just remember you will be in my heart forever and I got a txt from one of my friends about half an hour ago. he was insane! Without this one thing, I never wouldve made it to see sixteen, just like everyone believed. R.I.P Jimmy Sullivan, you were the best and you are leaving a lot of people heart broken. Never will he be forgotten he was a once in a lifetime drummer and an inspiration to many people, lots of hugs,kisses and support for the a7x lads and Jimmys family and friends! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, the band, and Leana. The Rev was a hero and he will be missed. Just thinking about the time at the chainsaw We love you. rest in peace. I cried for days on end when I heard this. There really isnt much and everything is from late yesterday and early today. It wont be the same but no matter what he has touched the hearts of many and will always be in our hearts. xxxxxxoooooooo, I couldnt believe it. HOW WILL THINGS EVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIM , Words cannot express how I feel right now about what happend It will, and always will be, a7x Forever no matter what, From, time past, I have always loved The Rev, my sister have joked about saying that The Rev has died in a car accedent with his girlfriend, or my brothers making fun of him saying that he is married to a man. Our thoughts are with you. jimmy was a drummer god among men, he was a hero to many and loved by all. I was starting to turn purple. The Revs death rippled through the hard rock and metal community, as we lost a talented man in the prime of his life. You were a great man and drummer. The Orange County Register reports Sullivan was found unresponsive Monday at his home in Huntington Beach. RIP THE REV WE LOVE YOU! But I also want to say that the fans are all hurting as well. Social comments and analytics for this post, This post was mentioned on Twitter by deathbatnews: Jimmy The Rev Sullivan, Rest In Peace. You get a lot of stick for being an Avenged fan, but the words and thoughts on this, and other, message boards actually makes me smile in this terrible time. thank you for keeping us updated on this dbn really means alot to all of us.. the world is now a darker place without him. My prayers & heart go out to his family & friends. I cant believe on of my idols died. R.I.P Jimmy Sullivan. While in full double bass mode he pointed directly to me with one stick and spun the other and smiled. Im talking for my whole country. Preliminary police reports indicate Sullivan died of n Both were the two greatest nights of my life. the rev will be missed greatly. Story Of The Year Sad sad day. Rudy, RIP The Rev, it sucks that youre gone, and we are all in mourning for such an awesome, kickass drummer. RIP Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. Ever. the guys?! What were your thoughts on the bands decision to continue without him? The band made multiple appearances on the Vans Warped Tour juggernaut of indie rock and found unlikely -- for a metal band -- success with such alternative and modern-rock outlets as MTVs Total Request Live show and local radio powerhouse KROQ-FM (106.7) with the breakthrough hit Bat Country. The group has now sold nearly 2.5 million albums since its first release. Jimmy The Rev Sullivan. I just got a call from my friend in America and I thought she was lying.

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