Truly sad, condolences. x

RIP

wow, terrible. rock in peace

unexpected, guy probably OD'ed or something

Not a fan of the band at all but RIP

terrible band, great drummer..... RIP Rev, and RIP a7x

R.I.P was a good drummer. Will be missed

why was the other 1 deleted?

That's what I was wondering too.

Amazing drumming, terrible vocalist held them down though.
Still, RIP.

Whoa!!! That's a shock. Good band, with alot of great songs.

Sad story. Jack Nicholson warned him though...

wow. what a bummer. assuming this is drug-related (drummers are oft fit motherfuckers), what a fool. RIP, he tore the kit up.

RIP

Waking the Fallen was a pretty great album...RIP.

Holy shit, was not expecting this.

R.I.P

I always thought he was a fantastic drummer. Had a really good blend of punk/metal drumming.

RIP.

keep someguest off this thread.

that's too bad

Keep Josh D off this thread you mean.

Too young, RIP.

missed the 27 club by a year

that sucks. RIP

nah balls there was an article before this with like 60 comments and josh was cool

RIP

I'm not really a fan of the band, but wow, this is unexpected... RIP.

RIP, it's such a shame when someone's life is cut short.

yeah, I didn't expect him to die, either

Wow, I liked Avenged a lot. First time one of these deaths directly effected the music I listen to. R.I.P.

RIP but this band is awful.

a lot of good musicians dying this year

Wow, I usually don't know much by a lot of the musicians that have died in recent years...but A7X was one of my favorite bands in high school. StST and WtF opened me up to a lot of music. Pretty great drummer, This is sad. RIP.

woah...terribles terrible news. One of my favorite drummers ever when I first started drumming. This is hard to believe.

RIP

^Pretty much my opinion, minus the bits that obv don't apply to me. (@Josh D.)

Very sad. As much as this band gets hated on here (and most other places), Waking the Fallen was an album that got me into different types of heavy music for the first time, so I'll always have a place for these guys in my heart.

Wonder if A7X will write their version of ...And Justice For All after this tragedy?

wow this really sucks. RIP

This sucks. I might have to actually listen to one of their songs in memory of him. What's a good drum song by them?

A7X were the KISS of our day and age, The Rev will be missed.

that's really sad. didnt like them after City of Evil but he was always a highlight of the band

RIP

Band will never be the same

Holy shit man, the rev is dead? crazy. i dont listen to a7x much anymore, but "Waking the Fallen" was one of my high school soundtracks haha.

Too many deaths in 2009. R.I.P.

RIP

RIP Jimmy Sullivan

RIP, not a big fan but you were still a great drummer.

RIP... such a young age and another one to round off the year, lets hope this is the last for 2009

Sucks monkey balls... RIP

Holy shit
rip rev

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu rip

FUCK.


Damn good drummer, RIP.

Terrible band but this is extremely sad. Dude was 28. That is way too young to die, and the sad thing is that it was probably an OD. RIP.

RIP

terrible news. Tragic.

R.I.P.- Your drumming changed my life!
Sigh. A7X got me into metal, I spent one summer constantly listening to them.

This made CNN:

http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2009/12/29/avenged-sevenfold-drummer-james-sullivan-dies-28/

RIP.

Awesome drummer, RIP

i don't think i've ever seen so many celebrity deaths happen in one year.

i always had mixed feelings about avenged sevenfold's music. some of it was a guilty pleasure of mine but some of their latter stuff pissed me off as if they intentionally made it bad.

always thought this dude was an amazing drummer and he will truly be missed RIP.

Not a fan of the band, but this is sad nonetheless.

The way the year has gone... had to go out with a bang.

RIP, nice drummer.

RIP

my God, this was unexpected. rest in piece.

Not a fan of the band, but condolences nonetheless

This band got me into metal...The Rev fucking owned. RIP

Never saw this coming. Probably an overdose or something.

I was a huge A7X fan years ago. This sucks, they were working on a new album.

News sucks. No more deaths for the rest of the year please

No fake? Crap. R.I.P.

Way too young regardless of the cause, RIP

No more deaths for the rest of the year, yes that's realistic isn't it

Fantastic drummer and songwriter. Such a shame.

I'm agnostic, but I'd resort to praying to stop all these deaths.

RIP.

now he's a real rock star

sad though

R.I.P.

RIP

R.I.P.

people seem to be more scared that someone will think they like a7x than the actual death of this guy... RIP

RIP my friend. Thousands of drummers and non-drummers who were inspired by your drumming and personality, will carry on your legacy. This is terrible news.

Yeah, it caught me by surprise

This is truly a sad moment, he had talent.

RIP Rev.

RIP. He was an awesome drummer. I'm pretty sure "A Little Piece of Heaven" was all his idea. Gonna miss him.

my bets are on a drug overdose.

He should still drum. having a zombie drummer would do wonders for their image, and it's all about the image.

all the talent in this band just went to the afterlife

RIP Rev Totally Shocked by this.

RIP

I like how people can't go without saying, 'not a fan of the band.' who cares if you like the band or not.
RIP.

^true

RIP Rev

And he was at the peak of his life...

RIP

2009 just couldn't let us go

RIP The Rev, great drummer.

rip

This fucking blows, this man ruled the kit.





RIP

Waking the Fallen was the first heavy album i bought. A7X holds a special place in my heart and always will. RIP

Never really liked the band, but this is truly sad. R.I.P. 28 is way to young!

RIP on the humane level but I hope this band breaks up and none of the members have anything to do with music ever again.

RIP. Love or hate the band, it always sucks when someone dies too young.

oh fuck eh, that's too bad, rest in peace

Requiescat in pace.

The one I posted (along with 15 others apparently :P) had a link to the Huntington Beach newspaper in it which said he died of natural causes actually.
RIP.

*cues rimshot*

Another RIP from a guy who doesn't like the band at all.

didnt see that one coming...rip

RIP

wow, at first when I read the title in the recent comments section I initially thought it's another MrPoopular list, but holy hell, this is not.

RIP, he was a really awesome drummer and Sevenfold's best member. Should crack out City Of Evil or something like that now in honour of him

My lists are always tasteful.

hate the band but, rip dude

RIP

The Rev, well Avenged Sevenfold in general, were my first inspirations in getting into rock music. I owe him so much, and I'm glad I got to meet him before his death. Rest in Peace Jimmy, you'll be greatly missed.

RIP

RIP, don't really like A7X but its always sad to see someone so young die.

damn... that sucks... R.I.P.

"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." I loved these guys growing up and they were one of the first bands i ever got into so i'll always have a soft spot for them. The Rev was a very talented drummer who im sure will be missed by a lot of people.
RIP

RIP...he was one of my favorite drummers

Oh man, R.I.P.

damn thats a shocker, that sucks a lot.

br00000000000000talll

Terrible news. Their first 3 albums are fairly decent in my opinion, especially Waking the Fallen.

Rest in Peace

I can't remember how many times ive listened to Waking the Fallen. RIP

I literally read the headline and shouted "nooooooo"...in a public library.
This is really sad
He was the most talented in the entire band
RIP Rev. You will be missed!!

RIP

My life just got terrible. Rest In Peace, Rev! Loved your music, man. You're in a better place now. Love you guys, A7X. Just let this make you stronger, and never forget where we all end up eventually. Stay strong, you have my blessings.
~Brandon Engle

Very unexpected. Too many deaths this year. RIP

^ You know he can't hear you, right? Crazy people these days...

I want to make a joke about how this is what they get for selling out, I can't. R.I.P. Amazing drummer, (used to be) great band.

"Wonder if A7X will write their version of ...And Justice For All after this tragedy?"


R.I.P REV.

But I don't know how it would be possible to make a rock record and mute out the drummer. And I don't think the rest of them are Talented enough to make an album ......AJFA good.

RIP

dude came from nothing and became the biggest drummer in rock. this dives headfirst into tragedy of the year.

I would count Brittany Murphy, but I mourn the deaths of the talented.

dude came from nothing and became the biggest drummer in rock

jesus. very suprising. he was my favorite drummer when i first started drumming. certainly the highlight of the band... jesus...

RIP Jimmy Sulliven

Solid drummer, I'll give him that.

RIP

I'm gonna listen to the intro of Chapter Four on repeat for a while.

28 is way too young.

Wasn't a huge fan of the band, but very talented drummer! RIP.

RIP rev, you were the best member of the whole band. i still remember learning to play some of his shit on WtF when i was just getting into heavier music and the drum intro to chapter four blew my mind.

I like how people can't go without saying, 'not a fan of the band.' who cares if you like the band or not.

RIP

sucks...

definitely the most talent in the band

rip

even though i don't like them anymore, he was one of the guys that really got me interested in playing drums

RIP

"I would count Brittany Murphy, but I mourn the deaths of the talented."

Thats just not called for....

Like someone said on the A7x myspace, It won't be thunder we hear, but The Rev drumming.

HAHAHAH that's so funny! they are a sad exscuse for a band anyway! less shitty mainstream pathetic music! thank you!.: )

Here's an idea user above me....how about you fuck off?

A bunch of D bags lost a drummer, The fuss is?

In other news, ICP is releasing a new album!!! YEEEAAAAHHH!!!

Band has always sucked, drums were no exception.


RIP nonetheless though, 28 is too young either way you slice it.

Dude was taken far too soon. RIP

One of my favorite bands, this sucks way too much. RIP

I don't see how you can say he sucked at drumming, he was excellent and i'm not just saying that cuz you know...he's dead. He was an inspiration to me 4-5 years ago honestly and i'm just now realizing how much this sucks.

rip bro

"This dives headfirst into tragedy of the year"


No. Let's not be fucking stupid.

RIP nonetheless.

That's really really sad, honestly not a fan of the band but still. RIP

Seriously, people just leave your opinion of the band out of this thread, it's really irrelevant.

RIP... you will be missed

RIP

Guy was an excellent drummer and I despise this band. Reality people.

pwnt

fuck

RIP

Fantastic drummer, easily the most talented guy in A7X.

Band sucked but he is probably the only member I actually liked, RIP

Must've been allergic to hairspray and eyeliner.

Posted on one of the others that got deleted but I still love their first 3 albums (especially WTF) and even the ST had some good stuff in it. They were one of the first bands I really got into and helped me get into the stuff i listen to now. He was a truly great drummer and I'm gonna miss him.

RIP

rip

lol @ one of the best drummers in the world comment

To be honest, I don't really like this band that much but still, Rest in Peace.

S/T aside ( even though Brompton Cocktail is awesome ), i dont care what anyone says, i love this band and The Rev will really be missed. What makes me more sad is that he died because of natural causes, not some fucking o/d.

RIP

R.I.P.:
I feel so lucky I got to see him play live this year.
He's an amazing drummer and his backup vocals give me goosebumps on that opening song of the show. Definitely an awesome concert that cannot be recreated. I don't care what anyone says, it was a kickass show.

bit out of the blue this, no Avenged Sevenfold fan but he was a top drummer, RIP

Natural causes typically indicates an OD.

Rest In Peace mate, Waking The Fallen got me into Metal, and you were my drumming idol in my early teenage years. A sad loss of a very descent drummer.

These guys will always be one of my favorites...like many of you, Waking The Fallen was kind of a springboard into other types of heavy music for me. I'll never forget the first time I heard Unholy Confessions. Jimmy was an amazing drummer, and A7X will NEVER be able to replace him. Rest in peace, Rev.

tbh, i dont care at all. the band was giving a bad name to metal and the drummer wasnt really that amazing. maybe it was just the horrible production they used, tho.

nd A7X will NEVER be able to replace him.

RIP.
He could have done so much better then a7x

like how people can't go without saying, 'not a fan of the band.' who cares if you like the band or not.



yeah true...but, it's kind of nice to have evidence that the people who hated on the band have taken a little bit of time out of their
day to show their condolences for the drummer.

R.I.P.

i will miss the guy great drummer good band rip

he ruled

suddenly had a strange thought that i am not in this thread and wanted to R.I.P. so:


R.I.P. the Rev