Gordon Comstock Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 http://www.undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=9926_Avenged_Sevenfold_Drummer_Found_DeadAvenged Sevenfold Drummer Found Deadby Paul Cashmere - December 29 2009James Owen Sullivan of Avenged Sevenfold was found dead at his Huntington Beach home on Monday.Little is known about the death of Sullivan aka 'The Rev' at this stage.Orange County Police have mounted an investigation into the cause of death but that this stage they are not reporting any suspicious circumstances.Avenged Sevenfold formed in Huntington Beach in 1999. The Rev was also moonlighting in his side-project Pinkly Smooth.He is married to Leana MacFadden aka Leana Silver.James 'The Rev' Sullivan was born on February 10, 1981. He was 28-years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevelle Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm calling bullshit so far - the original site it was posted on, the OC Register, has already deleted the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDRE Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm calling bullshit so far - the original site it was posted on, the OC Register, has already deleted the article.its still there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningBolt Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) This is horrible news. I've only recently started listening to Avenged Sevenfold as I previously let others make up my opinion of them (I labelled them as "posers" and thought they sucked without giving any real time into listening to anything from them). The Rev is my favorite part of this band and it's a terrible shame to see him go so early.I hope this is fake...... Edited December 29, 2009 by LightningBolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin' Jack Flash Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) Not a fan of Avenged Sevenfold at all....but this is pretty weird. Edited December 29, 2009 by Jumpin' Jack Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axzeal Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) HOLY FUCK I was just thinking what would a7x be like if one of them died and I get on and read this shit. Truley the greatest drummer ever. Edited May 16, 2010 by Axzeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevelle Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm calling bullshit so far - the original site it was posted on, the OC Register, has already deleted the article.its still thereWhen I refreshed I just got a 404 error, but yeah, it's on their Official Myspace now, so I guess I was wrong. Sad news. I just saw these guys in March, too, so it's really surreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street_Of_Dreams Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Truley the greatest drummer ever.Excuse me?Terrible loss, I'm sure.But can you repeat that for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillmore Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Truley the greatest drummer ever.Excuse me?Terrible loss, I'm sure.But can you repeat that for me?ever to be found in huntington beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blender Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 He was a major song writer for the band and will truly be missed. RIP Rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Not really a fan of the band, but he was a pretty good drummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogstar90_G'N'R Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 That's terrible, RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon87 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Shit year for celebs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) Fuck that's awfull... was a really great drummer and had a really cool personality. R.I.P. Edited December 29, 2009 by Rovim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Was just starting to get into these guys Sad times, Rest In Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 That's a shame because he's a massive part of their sound and he'd be reallllly difficult to replace. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 holy shit you gotta be kidding me! he was one of my favorite drummers for a while, I haven't listened to A7X in a looong ass time but this is pretty shocking, fuck man.i wonder what the deal wasRIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F*ck Fear Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 That's pretty fucked up. I've been listening to some of their stuff for a little while now.R.I.P Rev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Eyes Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Shame, rip and that. Not a big fan but I always thought he was a pretty good drummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I have a few friends who are really into the band. I'm not a huge fan, but this is certainly really strange and sad news. He was an amazing drummer, great feel and technique. May he rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plonker88 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) This is a real shame, easily one of the best drummers around in one of the best bands around. A huge loss for the band and music of that genre in general. I'm really gutted about this.R.I.P Rev Edited December 29, 2009 by plonker88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val22 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I still can't believe it. The band posted a message on their my space, so unfortunately this news is REAL.Avenged Sevenfold is one of my favorite bands. I'm still in shock over this news. I can imagine the pain Jimmy's family, wife and the guys are feeling right now. I"ve lost so many loved ones in my life and it sucks big time. You never fully heal from losing a loved one. I know these guys have known each other since they were young, so this is going to hit the band hard. A7X are currently working on their new cd, which I can only assume will be postponed for now.Jimmy, the Rev, will never be replaced, but I hope in time, the band will find another awesome drummer and continue on. Only time will tell. Many bands have broken up after losing a beloved member, like Led Zepplin and The Who, but then other famous bands have gone on like Def Leppord and of course AC/DC.WE fans should and will give Avenged Sevenfold the time they will need to grieve their friend and brother and hope that they will decide as a band.My heart goes out to Jimmy's family and friends in this very sad time.Rest in peace Rev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick85 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuddMckagan Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 RIPHe was an amazing drummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2d1 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Man, this sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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