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FreeDoM[YA]
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
Canada855 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-01-02 04:24:31
January 02 2010 04:22 GMT
#1
My favorite drummer, James "The Rev" Sullivan, is dead at the age of 28. Even if you didn't like the band, appreciate his talents as a drummer/songwriter . Don't make this thread a competition between percussionist, but just mourn the loss of a great musician

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There was breaking news in last few hours that famous drummer of the music band Avenged Sevenfold, James Sullivan has is dead. Few people have suspected the news is not true, but official declaration from his band has made and it is true that James Sullivan is no more.


Officials also confirmed about his death, but the reason behind the death they said is quite unbelievable as they declared it as a natural death. James was just 28 and entire music industry and Hollywood is shocked by this news. Few days back, another young celebrity from Hollywood, Brittany Murphy died and her death was also declared as a natural death. She was only 32. Both James and Brittany were too young to die at this age it is hard to believe that their deaths are natural.
James Sullivan was better known by his stage name “the rev’. Few people used to call him “Reverend Tholomew plague”. He was the drummer and back-up vocalist for his band Avenged Sevenfold. Prior to that he lead vocalist in avant-grade metal band Pinkly Smooth with Synyster gates who is now the lead guitarist in Avenged Sevenfold. Sullivan spend his childhood in Huntington Beach, California and got married with Leana Silver.


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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Jimmy you are forever in our hearts.
We love you.

M Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ

Official Website
Trezeguet
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States2656 Posts
January 02 2010 04:26 GMT
#2
Not a big fan myself, but it is always sad to see someone die, especially someone so young and talented.
Durak
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Canada3685 Posts
January 02 2010 04:28 GMT
#3
Maybe it was the hair?

RIP
BroOd
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Austin10833 Posts
January 02 2010 04:29 GMT
#4
This is the first time I've heard of this guy. Was he some really well known drummer? I don't think I've ever heard this band's music before, either.
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{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
January 02 2010 04:32 GMT
#5
Surprised that it was a natural death. RIP.
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
FreeDoM[YA]
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
Canada855 Posts
January 02 2010 04:34 GMT
#6
Afterlife
Beast and The Harlot
Bat Country

Those are the band's most popular songs to date. They're my favorite band but that's just personal opinion.
Kenpachi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States9908 Posts
January 02 2010 04:35 GMT
#7
oh.
my.
fucking.
god.
how is it natural?
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ghermination
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
United States2851 Posts
January 02 2010 04:47 GMT
#8
I bet he died of a stroke or something.
U Gotta Skate.
StorkHwaiting
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States3465 Posts
January 02 2010 04:59 GMT
#9
On January 02 2010 13:35 Kenpachi wrote:
oh.
my.
fucking.
god.
how is it natural?
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Try
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
United States1293 Posts
January 02 2010 05:03 GMT
#10
It's a shame to see him die so young; He was a really good drummer, although I'm disappointed in the way the band developed over the years. The first few albums were good until, in my opinion, A7X sold out.
ShoCkeyy
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
7815 Posts
January 02 2010 05:32 GMT
#11
Wow, he was a good drummer. I just wished he was in a better band. But I hope his family is able to pass the grieving.
Life?
Mindcrime
Profile Joined July 2004
United States6899 Posts
January 02 2010 05:33 GMT
#12
saw title and thought sharpton or jackson had died

:/
That wasn't any act of God. That was an act of pure human fuckery.
decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20155 Posts
January 02 2010 05:35 GMT
#13
Weird that someone can die of natural causes so young, sucks when someone who entertains others dies.

Looks like 2010 is getting a head start on 2009 for most celebrity deaths.
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
Try
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
United States1293 Posts
January 02 2010 05:45 GMT
#14
On January 02 2010 14:33 Mindcrime wrote:
saw title and thought sharpton or jackson had died

:/


Yeah, I got my hopes up too
StorkHwaiting
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States3465 Posts
January 02 2010 05:49 GMT
#15
On January 02 2010 14:45 Try wrote:
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On January 02 2010 14:33 Mindcrime wrote:
saw title and thought sharpton or jackson had died

:/


Yeah, I got my hopes up too


hahaha some fucking hilarious 1 liners here.
o3.power91
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Bahrain5288 Posts
January 02 2010 05:50 GMT
#16
I just became a fan of the band a few months ago. Sad to see someone so young and talented die

RIP
SiDX
Profile Joined July 2009
New Zealand1975 Posts
January 02 2010 05:59 GMT
#17
always a tragedy to go so young regardless who you are. RIP
Kimaker
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States2131 Posts
January 02 2010 06:07 GMT
#18
Very musical drummer, I know alot of people will find that hard to understand since he played metal, but his parts really fit with what was going on around him.

RIP
Entusman #54 (-_-) ||"Gold is for the Mistress-Silver for the Maid-Copper for the craftsman cunning in his trade. "Good!" said the Baron, sitting in his hall, But Iron — Cold Iron — is master of them all|| "Optimism is Cowardice."- Oswald Spengler
Carnivorous Sheep
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Baa?21244 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-01-02 08:36:02
January 02 2010 08:25 GMT
#19
Oh what the fuck, he was the best part of A7X. Shit, I'm pissed now ;_;

RIP >_>

edit: lol foundt his in a Youtube comment

Dear God, I pray James "The Rev" Sullivan is in a little piece of heaven in the afterlife making the angels scream. He seized the day in bat country then burned it down, his unholy confessions trashed and scattered. We gave him the strength of the world and he gave a us a second heartbeat. He is MIA, but will walk on through thick and thin to the wicked end. May you be in eternal rest
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SweeTLemonS[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
11739 Posts
January 02 2010 16:28 GMT
#20
That's too bad, he was a good drummer. I kind of agree with Try, I liked their older stuff, and thought they kind of fell off.
I'm never gonna know you now \ But I'm gonna love you anyhow.
FreeDoM[YA]
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
Canada855 Posts
January 02 2010 17:14 GMT
#21
On January 02 2010 17:25 Carnivorous Sheep wrote:
Oh what the fuck, he was the best part of A7X. Shit, I'm pissed now ;_;

RIP >_>

edit: lol foundt his in a Youtube comment

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Dear God, I pray James "The Rev" Sullivan is in a little piece of heaven in the afterlife making the angels scream. He seized the day in bat country then burned it down, his unholy confessions trashed and scattered. We gave him the strength of the world and he gave a us a second heartbeat. He is MIA, but will walk on through thick and thin to the wicked end. May you be in eternal rest



lol that's great. However unfortunate to see him die so young
Licmyobelisk
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines3682 Posts
January 02 2010 17:21 GMT
#22
Rest in Peace
I don't think I've ever wished my opponent good luck prior to a game. When I play, I play to win. I hope every opponent I ever have is cursed with fucking terrible luck. I hope they're stuck playing underneath a stepladder with a black cat in attendance a
Foucault
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Sweden2826 Posts
January 02 2010 17:23 GMT
#23
I've never heard of the guy, but I've heard of Avenged Sevenfold. Awful music but RIP guy, music is a good thing in the world.
I know that deep inside of you there's a humongous set of testicles just waiting to pop out. Let 'em pop bro. //////////////////// AKA JensOfSweden // Lee Yoon Yeol forever.
HeavOnEarth
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States7087 Posts
January 02 2010 17:29 GMT
#24
On January 02 2010 17:25 Carnivorous Sheep wrote:
Oh what the fuck, he was the best part of A7X. Shit, I'm pissed now ;_;

RIP >_>

edit: lol foundt his in a Youtube comment

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Dear God, I pray James "The Rev" Sullivan is in a little piece of heaven in the afterlife making the angels scream. He seized the day in bat country then burned it down, his unholy confessions trashed and scattered. We gave him the strength of the world and he gave a us a second heartbeat. He is MIA, but will walk on through thick and thin to the wicked end. May you be in eternal rest

lolll
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Stratos_speAr
Profile Joined May 2009
United States6959 Posts
January 02 2010 18:48 GMT
#25
Fantastic drummer, OK band, very sad to see him go. RIP.
A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this World: he that has these two, has little more to wish for; and he that wants either of them, will be little the better for anything else.
kefkalives
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Australia1272 Posts
January 02 2010 22:34 GMT
#26
I think his voice was much better than the lead singer in avenged sevenfold.
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