“If there’s a kick drum in the sky, THE REV is there keepin’ metal alive, and I, oh I don’t have to cry..” – JT Woodruff (Hawthorne Heights) “Friends In The Sky”
“And he has left us. Yet in his absence, his presence is and shall be stronger than ever. For he is everywhere now, and he is inside of us; We, who witnessed the brilliance of his flame and were warmed by its heat; We, who heard the chimes of his churchbell laughter ring the plains of starry dawns; We, who stood in the pure rain of his divine and noble sprit are now its blessed, honored keepers. Within and through us he shall live on, and our lives shall ever be enriched by him in ways wondrous and untold. Fly high, dear friend.” – Robert Zuckerman
2/9/81-12/28/09
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
Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, Rest In Peace.
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Comment by Nichole Stew. January 1, 2010 @ 10:01 ami really can’t belive that he’s gone. Jimmy will never be forgotten for sure, he’s just one of those people that makes you smile and laugh. RIP Jimmy <33
Comment by leanne January 1, 2010 @ 10:13 amThe best insane drummer ever! you will be missed by all of the A7X family out there in the world! FOREVER MY HERO!!!! JIMMY SULLIVAN THE REV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
Comment by jusbizarre January 1, 2010 @ 11:18 amR.I.P. Jimmy
Keep slammin the shit outta them golden drums
Comment by Jessica F January 1, 2010 @ 12:07 pm&& have a hell of an afterlife love!!
You were a little piece of Heaven fo sho!!
Gonna miss the hell out of ya
We all love you && you remain in our rended hearts forever<3RIP REV<3
^v^ The Rev was hands down, one of the most unique and charismatic drummers of all time. I have yet to have had my ears blessed more than by the mind boggling rhythms and composition that came from Jimmy. He influenced me so much and was one of my biggest heroes.
Comment by Brent Sutton - Hollywood Heartthrob January 1, 2010 @ 12:08 pmGod Bless The Rev and his family. You’ll be missed more than you’ll ever know ^v^
R.I.P. Rev!
Rest in peace Jimmy, you will always stay in our mind.
Comment by Lucas "Kais" January 1, 2010 @ 12:58 pmRIP Rev
Comment by Karina January 1, 2010 @ 9:19 pmmy favorite drummer of all time and a wonderful person
Even though i never met him..he always made me laugh in the a7x dvds and videos..
“just a spoonful of jimmy makes the world go down and crazy” lol
repect to his family and friends
The Rev will be missed. His spirit always live on. CHERRS. See you in the lil’ piece of heaven.
Comment by dchanhaner January 2, 2010 @ 10:17 pmMetal Hammer, in their little write-up, got his birthday wrong. Someone should be shot for that…
Comment by Hannah-Rose January 3, 2010 @ 12:35 pmI, and forever will and always, miss my hero. Nobody could ever replace him. God Bless x
you can rest now in the afterlife you always be remembered and your my hero and always will be i will always miss you xxxx
good night and god bless xx
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Comment by Natty January 4, 2010 @ 12:37 pmThis is from Saving Abel’s twitter:
# R.I.P Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan…our friend will be missed. Prayers go out for our A7X brothers 3:19 PM Dec 30th, 2009 from TweetDeck
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Comment by Mary January 4, 2010 @ 11:49 pmman it sucks so bad i have lost my fucking idol :(
my deepest sympathy goes to the sulliavan family and the fellow A7X members
RIP Jimmy (the rev) Suliivan
ur gonna be dearly missed
Comment by ryan January 5, 2010 @ 6:04 amthe rev: siempre estaras en nuestos corazones,toda tu gente en mexico s.l.p. esta con ustedes a7x y familia sullivan animo mexico esta con ustedes…
descance en paz the “rev”
Comment by jairo (leto bass valentine mx) January 5, 2010 @ 9:29 amAvenged Sevenfold will not be the same without Jimmy*Rock will not be the same with out Avenged Sevenfold*
Comment by Nikki January 5, 2010 @ 4:21 pmI hope the boys find the strength to make it through this tough time and remember they have a ton of fans who can’t wait for them to come back!
My heart is so broken….My love, thoughts and prayers are with his A7X brothers, the Sullivan Family and the A7X family of fans struggling with with this loss…
I was fortunate to have met Jimmy once, backstage with his ‘band brothers’ after photographing my first concert in Utica, NY in March of 2009. Backstage it was just the 5 of them hanging out ~ truly they were brothers.
Even though I didn’t know him personally, the loss I feel is that of losing someone who moved my soul, and he did ~ through his music……
Jimmy Lives On In Those Who Love Him and In His Music, His Legacy, He Leaves Us All A Little Piece Of His Heaven, A Big Part Of His Soul…..
Thank You Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan…you are loved and missed by so many…Rest In Peace
~AlauraChristine~
Comment by Alaura Christine January 5, 2010 @ 7:10 pm<3 The World Just Got A Lot Quieter – You Will Be Missed – You always made me smile… lol <3
Comment by Franki Doll January 5, 2010 @ 8:22 pmomigod..i can hardly watch a video of jimmy without crying..
Comment by Liefa January 6, 2010 @ 4:57 amyou were too young to go..
I just can’t believe this is happening. When I first found out…I couldn’t breathe. I can’t imagine losing someone as great Jimmy. They are the ones that got me through highschool…without them I wouldn’t have made it. This is just so unbelievable. I don’t want to believe it… :(
Comment by Ashley January 6, 2010 @ 2:06 pmWe just lost the best drummer in the world.This is so sad.Rest in peace brother!
Comment by Anonymous January 6, 2010 @ 11:18 pmI can’t believe this has happend.The best drummer out today is gone!He will alway’s be in my heart!
Comment by Ralph January 6, 2010 @ 11:21 pmI was lost on the 28th when we lost the greatest drummer in the world i’ve seen Avenged Sevenfold live once, and they were amazing all the guys rock but the person that struck my heart from the start was their drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. He has inspired me to want to become a drummer he has been the inspiration behind many of my songs i’ve writen he’ll be greatly missed by me. I love and miss you Jimmy! Rock up in the Afterlife. RIP ):
Comment by Chase January 7, 2010 @ 10:23 amgoodbye the rev !!!
Comment by andre January 7, 2010 @ 11:35 ami love you !!!
the rev is gone :( what the fuck is happening in this crazy world?! what a loss for the musican world?! u’ll be missed, u inspired us so damn mush. although we never met a7x, they are our idols, our hearts goes to the a7x families, R.I.P the rev
Comment by Falling From Summit January 7, 2010 @ 4:53 pmfucking hell….. rip man :S
Comment by Anonymous January 8, 2010 @ 12:52 pmRIP Jimmy
Comment by chickenyogurt January 9, 2010 @ 1:19 amCan’t say I knew you, but you were truly an important musician and an inspiration to many. Keep jamming up there in the big blue.
Good-bye the bet drummer in the world, when i heard it from my cuzin i thought she was lying but thn when i found out from the internet, i cried my eyes out for 2 days str8 and i havent been the same since his death, im still sad about it and he was my inspiration and i started playing drums when i 1st heard their music, i got into it and i plyed lyk him, im heart broken……. They won’t find another drummer lyk the Rev R.I.P buddy, we will nevr forget u
Comment by Mariah January 12, 2010 @ 4:30 pmi still cant believe he is gone, my world fell apart ever since he died… :’( still sad and heart broken. his legend still lives on, taken away from us too soon and too young
Comment by Mariah January 12, 2010 @ 4:46 pmI Love The Rev…I Love A7x
Comment by Jeh A7x January 13, 2010 @ 9:18 amwow i just saw a7x in concert not too long ago. excellent band and my thoughts and prayers go to the band and family.
Comment by Lindsey January 13, 2010 @ 8:41 pmMy friend and I are organizing a memorial service for The Rev in Bryant Park (in NYC) on February 28. If you would like to attend, please RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/notifications.php#/event.php?eid=245416028970&ref=mf
Comment by Deb Draisin January 14, 2010 @ 4:53 amI made a tribute to rev.
REST IN PEACE JIMMY!!!!
Comment by casket56 January 15, 2010 @ 4:18 amfoREVer!!
They say only the good die young, but still hurts more than anything I’ve ever felt. REV, you are loved by so many, and I will never forget how great you are. I’ll see you when I get there man.
Comment by Rachael, Dallas Tx January 15, 2010 @ 8:56 amDoes anyone know the email for the scrapbook?
Comment by Paige January 15, 2010 @ 2:26 pmI cant find it anywhere :/
I was very lucky to have gotten the honor and pleasure of meeting Jimmy more than once. He was one of the nicest, most sincere people I have ever met in my life. He would talk to you for hours just wanting to get to know you. He had a different way of looking at the world and my world is a better place for having the chance to meet him more than once. I’ll honestly say that one of the highlights of my life was seeing him after a concert and him remembering me. Jimmy was one of the most amazing drummers that has ever played and the world has suffered a tremendous loss. Jimmy will always be in my thoughts and his family in my prayers. Not a day goes by where I wake up and realize that it isn’t just a dream. But I know we’ll all see him again. You know that he and Dimebag Darrell are upstairs jamming away. Rest in peace Jimbo. We love and miss you. See you soon.
Comment by Blair January 19, 2010 @ 2:19 pmlolll
Comment by Billy January 25, 2010 @ 11:06 amthank you jimmy the rev sullivan you are the greatest drums in the world!
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS~
Comment by jonas punk January 27, 2010 @ 4:35 amRIP Jimmy, you were and still are my inspiration. You are the reason I began playing drums. I wish I could have met you. I will miss you foREVer
Comment by Andrew Tavoukjian February 3, 2010 @ 9:04 pmaww<3
Comment by Kaydee September 6, 2010 @ 3:57 pmfoREVer jimmy!!
Comment by Nick February 17, 2010 @ 9:18 pmI just wanna say that my name is Alaura,i would like 2 meet other alaura,RIP Jimmy.You well be missd.
Comment by Alaura February 18, 2010 @ 7:56 amit’s been a couple of months and i STILL can’t beleive he’s gone… i remember seeing a7x live in Columbus GA in may of last year… i cried… then when i found out that rev left us i cried ever night for ages… and jus thinking about it makes me wanna cry right now…
Comment by Ryean February 18, 2010 @ 8:37 amI know it’s been a long time, but reading what they posted, I almost cry, forever the rev
Comment by Peter March 13, 2010 @ 5:19 pmman, its been like a couple months since Rev died…im still crying. :( R.I.P. MAN!
Comment by Diamond Dore(syn luver) March 17, 2010 @ 8:14 amits been 4 months since i heard the rev has passed away and i still cry when i think about it or whenever sumbody brings up his name. i dnt want my parents to think im still sad and see me cry or be depressed. so i show no sign to them and im still sadened about his death, thats the day i will nevr forget in my whole entire life. :’( RIP REV
Comment by Mariah March 17, 2010 @ 11:49 amI reallly miss the rev, he is one and only drummer for a7x x i miss him so much cant believe he is gone x RIP Jimmmy xxxx hereos live on forever xoxox <3 x
Comment by Hannah 'The reving' Emochild April 3, 2010 @ 2:45 amThe thought that the greatest drummer passed away hasnt quite hit me yet. I cant say I knew him personally, but I wish I did! I know one day i will see him ontil then he is missed. I love avenged sevenfold if it wasnt for that band god know what kind of music i would be listening to now, there music has gotten me thru so much and i can’t imagine the band without him, there music just wont be the same. I love you Jimmy Sullivan and Avenged Sevenfold! hopefully one day i get a chance to meet all of them. R.I.P jimmy
Comment by Anna April 20, 2010 @ 5:36 amRIP The Rev, you were undoubtedly the worlds best drummer you will be missed man!
Comment by Tom May 4, 2010 @ 6:06 pmhey guys well it still hasnt sink in yet I know he is gone but I will never give up on the band so I will always love A7X no tears only memorys
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Pingback by Avenged Sevenfold « Agungreverand's Blog June 7, 2010 @ 5:32 amIn loving memory of jimmie the rev sullivan may u live on in the sky we will truly miss you you were the best drummer and you will live on down here I give my best to the families of avenged sevenfold and to the family of the rev I’m going tommorow to have the in loving memory of the rev tattood on my arm above the deathbat
Comment by gregory bettinger June 9, 2010 @ 2:16 pmI can’t believe he’s gone. One of the nicest people I’ve ever met.
(I don’t wanna be, like, an asshole but his birthday is wrong)
Comment by trechul June 10, 2010 @ 12:29 pmR.I.P the rev,we will miss u.u fine u little piece of heaven.god bless u my friend. . .
Comment by shahrul nizam June 15, 2010 @ 10:10 amThe saddest words of tongue or pen are just these four; ‘it might have been…’ While death never calls at a time of our choosing, and the loss we feel seems to never end, The Rev gave us his heart and soul through the music he wrote and the time he gave us. We can carry that with us through this sorrow and rejoice again with him when the sun rises on our hearts again.
just a fan
Comment by Ryan C June 21, 2010 @ 3:09 amR.I.P Jimmy. you were the best.
Comment by Jamal July 1, 2010 @ 2:33 pmi miss you a lot jimmy :( and hearin you sing in fiction just makes it sadder your gone ill miss you
Comment by sean place July 26, 2010 @ 11:34 pmA7x!!! the best band every and i love nightmare best alum nex t
Comment by kelsey August 4, 2010 @ 5:47 pmps very sorry about jimmy
Love kelsey
I couldnt believe it when I heard that The Rev was dead and now I cant help but cry every time I listen to Fiction. R.I.P. Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. You are foREVer in our thoughts and prayers.
Comment by Suzanne August 5, 2010 @ 6:30 pmstill to this day and im sure for years to come the world will still feel the loss of the greatest drummer of all time. although his isn’t physically here his presence is felt by everyone who listens to the amazing pieces of music he was a part of.
Comment by Jack August 8, 2010 @ 3:30 pmJimmy Sullivan R.I.P
I wish this wasn’t true… He is my hero. No matter what, he’ll always be my hero. Even if he’s gone, he’ll foREVer be here with us in our hearts. Why must the good die young? Rock in Paradise Jimmy. We miss you.
Comment by Kendra August 23, 2010 @ 2:12 pmbcus god love him so much. thats why he pass away young. Everyone says that when my friend died. anyways, RIP jimmy! we love you!
Comment by weloveyoutherev August 31, 2010 @ 8:06 amWe love you Jimmy The Rev Sullivan! The minute i heard about your death, i was like sitting and staring at my lap like a dumb person! xD i was so shock about the bad news. but anyways, RIP Jimmy! You will be miss! :’D
Comment by gahaa August 31, 2010 @ 8:02 amI still cant believe it that Jimmy had passed away! But anyways, We love you Jimmy <3! You'll
Comment by Heather August 31, 2010 @ 8:19 ambe in our heart forever & you will always be miss! RIP Jimmy The Rev Sullivan! :'D
It’s almost been a year since Jimmy’s passing and it still seem unreal to me. Way too young to die.. He was truely a wonderful person and a genuis when it came to music. He was and still is my biggest influence and I always wanted to meet him but it looks like I’ll have to wait till the afterlife. Yes, its VERY sad he’s gone but the legacy he left behind will never die. He touched me in a way I could not explain and i thank him with all my heart for that. We hope your in a better place buddy. We miss you and we all love you. R.I.P Jimmy You’ll never be forgotten
Comment by Chris September 17, 2010 @ 1:06 amoh! my love! he is gone! he inspired the little girl i am today Kylie would be a different person without him i wouldnt love avenged sevenfold i wouldnt love drums i wouldnt love metal or anything in that area if it werent for discovering him. a nightmare for me is if i was to never have found him i wouldve never even known his passing. i have accepted it but i STILL cry it STILL stings for im not over it it feels like yesterday yet it is almost a year. i wanted to become an amazing person like him intelligent talented and just plain warm hearted. i still do i have learned so much from him even though i do not know him and sound mad. it had always been my mission to show people just how goddamn BRILLIANT he was and his passing only made that mission more important but the best thing is we’re all in this together. FOR THE REV! foREVer!!!!
Comment by TheLadyDeathbat September 17, 2010 @ 7:40 pmIts hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since Jimmy has passed. When I heard he had passed away I burst into tears. I didn’t want to believe it. I didn’t know him personally but because A7X loves and is so connected with their fans I felt like i did. Avenged has been my favorite band for almost 6 years now and they changed my life. I thank The Rev from the bottom of my heart for taking part in making AMAZING music that I love and listen to everyday. I hope he knows that everyone loves him so much and wishes he was still here with us. There isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t think about him. He may not be with us anymore but his legacy and music he left behind will live on foREVer. One thing is for sure and that is that James Owen Sullivan will NEVER be forgotten. Rest in peace Jimmy.<3
Comment by Ciera September 18, 2010 @ 5:42 pmI miss you
Comment by Ka7x September 20, 2010 @ 7:24 pmfoREVer.
Comment by Taco Ninja September 26, 2010 @ 6:06 pmNo one will ever forget Jimmy no matter how much time passes.
He just that amazing.
Atleast I know when it’s thundering I’ll know that Jimmy’s up there beating the fuck out of those drums.
its almost been 9 months. im still sad about the rev’s death and i still cry but not most of the time. his death was a complete shock to me and it turned my life around. i just died inside when i found out. RIP Jimmy “the rev” Sullivan a7x foREVer <3
Comment by Mariah Tigertail-Cypress September 26, 2010 @ 8:25 pm__________THE REV._______________________
……………JAMES OWEN SULLIVAN………
thee ievare forever en mi korazo00n erss part d my life……
Comment by SaOrY sUlLIvAn October 5, 2010 @ 4:38 pmI watch all the videoclips and hear the musics, and I just can’t stop thinking how much I’ll miss The Rev… I fell sorry for never have seen a show here in Brazil with the complete group… Rest in Piece Jimmy The Rev Sullivan! I’ll be always in our hearts!
Comment by Gabriel October 25, 2010 @ 9:07 pmI think it’s just so weird how not many of us actually knew him personally, but the charisma he carried himself with made his passing have a saddening effect on so many. Not only one of the best musicians of our time, but from videos and interviews, he seemed like such a good guy…and if he is looking down, he’d be smiling that his idol took the spotlight in his honour. A7X and Portnoy are doing a perfect job of continuing his legacy, RIP Jimmy
Comment by jordan November 1, 2010 @ 6:41 pmDamn iT’s Almost Been A Year… iT’s So Hard 2 Even Read This. <33. iMissYouu, Rev, Even Tho i'VE Never Met Youu. You Touched My Heart Just By Your Muzikk. Muzik Will Never B Tha Same Without You. foREVer < 33
Comment by Yr_DeathBat_Niqhtmare;; December 6, 2010 @ 8:09 amOne year on, rest in peace Jimmy. You were, and always will be, an inspiriation to all who knew and loved you.
Comment by Sinead December 27, 2010 @ 4:39 pmkEEP BEATIN THOSE SKINS AND RINGIN THOSE CYMBALS REV You will Never be FORGOTEN BUT GREATLY MISSED
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Comment by denisse December 28, 2010 @ 2:15 amRest In Peace sir!
IT WAS TO SOON.. Jimmy was taken from us too soon, but yet we know he’s rocking out in heaven! I still can’t believe that his gone I remember that 28th of Dec. of last year and I knew he passed away because of a friend, she sent me a msg saying ” IT’S NOT A JOKE, JIMMY’S DEAD ” it was unbelievable and still.. but everything happens for a reason no matter how hard things could get Jimmy left us but we will meet him again! when we knock on heavens door I know Jimmy will be there! i’m proud of Syn, Zacky, Matt and Johnny because even when Jimmy is gone they’re still rocking for us! ALL MY SUPPORT! A7X WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVOURITE BAND! <3
Comment by Tanz December 28, 2010 @ 2:22 amJimmy! its been a year dude, and we still fuckin miss you and always will do, but your legacy will still go on! and the flame of avenged will never evern die! R.I.P. Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan
Comment by connor December 28, 2010 @ 7:28 am02//09/81 – 12/28/09
“you will be greatly missed but never forgotn”
foREVer!
“Give me a chance to be the person I want to be (I am unbroken; I’m choking on this ecstasy) Oh Lord, I’ll try so hard but you gotta let go of me. (Unbreak me; Unchain me. I need another chance to live…)” 1 year lost but remembered fo(REV)er. R.I.P. Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan.
Comment by Anonymous December 28, 2010 @ 7:38 amwe love you and miss you jimmy you are always in our hearts we will never forget you.our hearts are with the boys jimmys family and his friends xxxx ♥
Comment by Emma Deathbat Ridgway December 28, 2010 @ 11:42 amIt’s uncomprehending….
Comment by Annor P.Kovacs December 28, 2010 @ 11:46 amI love you Jimmy foREVer <3
I'm still crying because of him…
Rest In Peace my Hero, my Beautiful Angel.
“Fly high, dear friend.”
Comment by trechul December 28, 2010 @ 12:36 pmA LITTLE PIECE FROM HEAVEN
Before the story begins, is it such a sin
For me to love what’s mine, until the end of time?
I loved my band Avenged, right to the very end
Friends right from the start, I had to give them my heart
My band was just too good so very long
It was always fate that something would go wrong
Before we faced this possibility
A guiding light came down to come for me
Smiling now from up above
I hear the fans and all their love
“Must have seen ‘em 50 fucking times
I don’t believe it
Aced that solo right before my eyes, Syn can’t repeat it
Beat it Beat it Beat it”
They were always this fucking good even in the beginning
Syn and Zacky on guitar, Christ on bass and M Shadows singing
It goes on and on and on
I can watch them growing old on the stage together
While I play up here for the lord forever
And I really always knew that my legacy
Would be sick that’s why you gotta carry on for me
And I know, I know it wasn’t my time
But bye bye
And a word to the wise when the Reverend dies
You think it’s over but it’s just begun
People don’t cry
These boys have my heart, at least for the most part
But everybody’s gotta die sometime
They fell apart and then made a new start
Cos everybody’s gotta die sometime yeah
So people don’t cry
Possibilities they had to consider
How to carry on without this sick drummer
Then Mike Portnoy came and stepped into the frame
Came to play the drums and fuck the mans got game
I’m smiling now from ear to ear
Listening to the fans all cheer
“Must have seen ‘em 50 fucking times
I don’t believe it
Aced that solo right before my eyes, Syn can’t repeat it
Beat it Beat it Beat it”
Now that I’ve gone I realise the greatness of those days
I must venture back to commend these guys from somewhere far above the grave
I really fucking love what they have done
Cos I am all up in my piece of heaven
And I’m screaming lyrics for this band forever
And I really always knew that my legacy
Would be sick that’s why you gotta carry on for me
And I know, I know it wasn’t my time
But bye bye
And a word to the wise when the Reverend dies
You think it’s over but it’s just begun
But people don’t cry
These boys have my heart, at least for the most part
But everybody’s gotta die sometime
They fell apart and then made a new start
Cos everybody’s gotta die sometime, yeah
So people don’t cry
I will watch over you all
I’ll keep an eye on you
So do whatever we were gonna do (Don’t ever change)
And know you’re good enough
Know you’re good enough, loved enough, mad enough
To do it all over again
Coming back, coming back
I live forever, live forever
Up here in heaven, with the others
I’m watching over all my brothers
And I really always knew that my legacy
Would be sick that’s why you gotta carry on for me
And I know, I know it wasn’t my time
But bye bye
And a word to the wise when the Reverend dies
You think it’s over but it’s just begun
But people don’t cry
These boys have my heart, at least for the most part
But everybody’s gotta die sometime
They fell apart and then made a new start
Cos everybody’s gotta die sometime, yeah
So people don’t cry
Ad honorem et ad pepetuam memoriam, ab uno disce omnes
Comment by Anonymous December 28, 2010 @ 1:51 pmWith much love x
that was amazing! It made me smile and laugh at this grave time, and share it with my friends! Thank you :)
Comment by Hannah-Rose December 28, 2010 @ 2:58 pmi know who wrote this
Comment by ashley b (UK) December 30, 2010 @ 9:28 ami think they should sing this defo at download they are going to see theem at download.
I know who wrote this – they live in the UK
Comment by ashley b (UK) December 30, 2010 @ 9:30 amI think they should sing this at download
Who wrote it?
Comment by Shannon January 16, 2011 @ 12:43 pmHi Shannon
We’re just a couple of crazy British fans who felt that the band needed some heartfelt support on the anniversary.
My son sings vocals for a metal band that plays A7X, BFMV & QOTSA and I’m just his crazy mum ;-)
with much love xx
Comment by Anonymous January 17, 2011 @ 1:07 pmepic!! :)
Comment by Anna P (UK) December 30, 2010 @ 9:33 amand yeah, they should deffo sing it at download!!
I too know who wrote it ;)
and yeah, it’s epic! :)
holy shit. this is amazing. <3
Comment by kate April 29, 2011 @ 7:55 amWe know he is kikin those bass drums and makin those cymbals ring in that giant stadium in the sky GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FREINDS KEEP THEM STRONG THROUGH THIS HARD TIME never forgoton but GREATLY MISSED foREVer today is one year but it seems like yesturday time to get behind my kit and remember him in my own way god bless every one today and take a little time to appreciate what we all have we were blessed with Jimmy aND His awesome talent AVENGED is keepin his memory ALIVE and Im sure this is a really hard time for them as well as family and friends thank you guys for doin what you do sure Jimmy would want it that way GOD BLESS
Comment by james o. December 28, 2010 @ 3:50 pmWe will always miss you R.I.P Jimmy..
Comment by Steven January 2, 2011 @ 7:57 pmIt’s the Rev’s Birthday… Everyone Celebrate the greatest drummer ever!!!!
foREVer!!!!!!!!
Comment by Heidi February 9, 2011 @ 12:11 amI cant believe he died! It’s been a little over a year and I still get depressed just thinking about it. Rev, you left us too soon.
Comment by Deanna February 16, 2011 @ 6:51 pm:(
Comment by Anonymous February 22, 2011 @ 10:37 amMissing you Jimmy!!
I love you, you were ready
The pain is strong and urges rise
But I’ll see you when He lets me
Your pain is gone, your hands untied
So far away
And I need you to know
So far away
And I need you to, need you to know…
RIP you will be remembered foREVer.
Comment by Anne February 22, 2011 @ 10:21 pmI still can’t believe he’s gone
Comment by Raychul February 24, 2011 @ 1:11 pmI still cant believe he died..
Comment by Colby March 1, 2011 @ 10:05 pmJimmy has influenced me in so many ways..
Jimmy touched so many lives including me..
Jimmy, you will be FoREVer missed and i hope to just one day meet you in heaven brother..
But to avenged Sevenfold, You all have kept his legacy alive.. I hope for the best for all of you.. Just keep on making music guys.. Ann always know your fans are always behind you including me 100percent..
FoREVer R.I.P. Jimmy
rest in piece jimmy the rev sullivan i missu
Comment by petq March 12, 2011 @ 1:03 pmwe miss u jimmy
Comment by hamzàà gates March 16, 2011 @ 7:34 amkeep druming at after life…
Comment by faendysal March 17, 2011 @ 6:08 amAnd even after all this time, I still find myself thinking of you :)
Comment by Angst April 19, 2011 @ 4:58 amMiss you Jimmy…
Jimmy you will always be missed, and i hope avenged sevenfold does not break up cause with or without you they are the greatest band alive i will see u when i get up there. RIP Jimmy The Rev Sulliven
Comment by Matthew Marston April 21, 2011 @ 10:11 amRIP Jimmy. You will be loved and missed forever and always. I will never forget how much of an amazing drummer you were. You can and never will be replaced. <3 RIP JIMMY "THE REV" SULLIVAN <3
Comment by kate April 29, 2011 @ 7:54 amI cant believe that jimmy is gone. i had the honor of going to my first A7X concert last year but it was empty for me because Jimmy wasnt there behind the drumset. I regret not missing school to go see them in concert the week of my 19th birthday. Jimmy I miss you so much and I cant wait to learn how to play drums from you in the afterlife
Comment by Kristan May 3, 2011 @ 1:02 pmI just had to watch Live in the LBC.. damnit, Jimmy, I miss you. Everything about you screamed amazing. <3
Comment by Ariane May 5, 2011 @ 3:24 pmJimmy was the craziest genius that ever was..
A Little Piece of Heaven was the first song I ever listened to by Avenged, and it remains my favourite. Thanks Jimmy. This song opened my eyes.
Excuse me while I bask in his insanity foREVer.
xxx Lauren.
Comment by Lauren May 8, 2011 @ 8:09 amHe inspired to drum I’ve been listening to Avenged Sevenfold for 5 years I’ve never and never will grow tired out of it. I remember the day my friend came in my house with his ipod listening to Afterlife so I asked what song is that and who is it from he told me Avenged Sevenfold. So I started listening and listening to Avenged Sevenfold, until one day I heard beast and the harlot the drum beat on thtat song amazed me. So I asked my mom for a drum set and she said all right but you better make money. Then I started taking drum lessons. And I ended up how I am now, A big fan of Jimmy Sullivan “TheRev” And Avenged Sevenfold its self. 12-28-09 RIP Jimmy Owen Sullivan. Better And known as………”TheRev” :’(.
Comment by Alex M. June 9, 2011 @ 9:12 amBurn The Pain In The Spirit Of The Rev As Your Own Journey Continues. Use The Fuel To Live Your Life, Chase Your Dreams And Make A Difference. Jimmy, You Will ALWAYS Be Remembered By Me And Everyone Else. You Are My Biggest Hero And I Wish To Be As Much As A Musical Genius As You! I Hope Your Chasing Your Stallion Ducks, Finding Out What’s In The Bucket Of Shit, Showing Roadie’s Boxers To Everyone, Going Kung-Fu On Their Asses, Jumping Off Buses, Running Into The Woods, Never Coming Back, Becoming The Knife Master, And Maybe, Just Maybe You’ll Come Back. And When You Do, All Of The Avenged Sevenfold Family Will Be Waiting With So Much Love. Without Our Spoonful Of Jimmy, The World Doesnt Go Round. foREVer In Our Hearts.
Comment by Lindy Kraska June 16, 2011 @ 5:43 amYou guys have all good points but jimmy was the reason that i started playing drums and he is my only role model and no matter if he is dead i still think hes the coolest guy ever and his spirit will always be in my heart as the best drummer in the world and im pretty sure every Avenged Sevenfold fan respects the exsistance of Jimmy The Rev Sullivan
Comment by Anonymous June 22, 2011 @ 9:53 amJimmy is the one who gave me the confidence to start training my voice so i can sing wen i get older , because of him i believe i can do wat i love most in the whole world
Comment by jalesa March 8, 2012 @ 5:44 pmThank you Jimmy your memory will sleep in my heart foREVer and so will A7X <3
17 months yesterday and not a day goes by when I think about you Jimmy.
Comment by Anonymous June 29, 2011 @ 1:59 pmi love you and you will always be in my heart<3
i'd like to thank Mike on helping the boys finish such a great album at such a difficult time.
i would also like to thank Arin for going on tour with boys, Jimmy would want them to carry on
<3
foREVer in my mind, foREVer in my Hearth <3
Comment by Melissa Brasil July 13, 2011 @ 1:17 pminternally remembered with much love
will remember forever his joy <3
Rip JIMMY ‘THE REVEREND THOLOMEAU PLAGUE’ SULLIVAN u will foREVer be in our hearts ur birthday is 3 days before mine so I feel a special connection to u say hi to John Lennon for me
Comment by Katie July 14, 2011 @ 10:17 amJimmy you are forever in our hearts.
Comment by Bryan Avengers Thereverendandneverend July 17, 2011 @ 9:08 pmWe love you.
So far away makes me cry every time I listen to it, or watch the music video – foREVer ♥
Comment by I. Shadows ✪ July 26, 2011 @ 10:22 amDamn, no matter how many times I see this it makes my heart drop still can’t grip this reality :’{ I miss the one person I never met WLY Jimmy and our family gose on foREVer Strong!!!! <3 <3 <3
Comment by Kàdi Silver August 4, 2011 @ 9:49 amA truly inspirational man to so many – and a monster on the kit. Just an all round LEGEND who will live on in our hearts.
Comment by Adam August 9, 2011 @ 9:25 ami remember the day jimmy died. it was the day i questioned my self. why him? he was such a great influence towards the bad i was in and he was so great theres NOT ONE DAY i dont listen to A7X and not think about the rev and how much i miss him
Comment by Anonymous August 26, 2011 @ 1:07 pmI FUCKING LOVE YOU JIMMY “THE REV” SULLIVAN. <3
the death of an awesome musician… we still and will always miss him.
Comment by Anonymous August 28, 2011 @ 3:45 amI still miss him…
Comment by Anonymous September 1, 2011 @ 3:01 pmI wish I had the honor of seeing him live….. although he’s gone, his music will live on forever in his brother of a7x and in the hearts of his fans. Love ya Jimmy
Comment by Reva September 7, 2011 @ 5:27 pmI’m so upset I will never get to see Jimmy in person or playing live…. but at least A7X stayed together and is playing their kick ass fucking music ! Thanks guy and R.I.P Jimmy. foREVer.
Comment by Anonymous September 8, 2011 @ 12:15 amI love you James, you are foREVer my angel and you mean the whole wide world to me.
Comment by Hannah September 11, 2011 @ 7:18 amAs for A7X, stay strong, No one can replace Jimmy we all know that, i love you guys, you are my favorite band and you always will be i loveyou with all of my heart.
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jimmy sullivan is the best
Comment by arief 021 September 13, 2011 @ 4:23 amThe Rev was one of the most insrirational people to me, a pure musical genious , With vocal and Drumming talent that could change th world. You are all such an amazing band, my favourite, forever.i am getting a tattoo in memory of the rev and a few more to show my absolute commitment to you guys ! R.I.P Jimmy, Lost but by FAR, never forgotten. we love you <3
Comment by Camilla September 16, 2011 @ 11:07 amxxx
r.i.p we love you forever -nyck
Comment by nikki September 19, 2011 @ 9:31 amHe was one of the greatest drummers to ever live, He is greatly missed! Live on forever! R.I.P “The Rev”
Comment by Allison Gathings September 19, 2011 @ 10:00 amHe was my favorite drummer, I made a promise with him to live on his legacy foREVer and I am going to keep my promise until the day I die, when I see him in the afterlife
Comment by Kyle Wilson September 20, 2011 @ 4:47 pmwatching “Live in the LBC” right now, ‘Seize the Day’ came on and it just hit me that he’s gone, stil can’t believe it. miss him so much :’(
Comment by francy A7X October 9, 2011 @ 7:38 pmLove you Jimmy, foREVer <3
R.I.P rev the world is a little darker without you in it
Comment by mr smith October 29, 2011 @ 3:06 pmR.I.P JIMMY OWEN SULLIVAN,you will always in my heart.
Comment by nazirul afiq October 29, 2011 @ 10:58 pmLove the REV foREVer. I’m a girl but I have his hairstyle in his honor and foREVer tattooed on my neck
Comment by Lezli Hewtt Christensen November 14, 2011 @ 2:38 pmstill heartbreaking </3
Comment by Anonymous November 19, 2011 @ 3:15 amhey you guys !!!!! i am the biggest fan. i want to say this for all of you and jimmy.
one day he will run off the bus and never come back and when he came back, he would be the knife master.
hey i think of matt as a brother and i think i know you all through the music. i am crying while saying this to you and i hope you see it. i never want you to quit.
jimmy’s head stone said he jumped into life and never hit bottom well you guys he still hasn’t and he is still going and you should keep going to. i love you all and never want you to end
avenged sevenfold forever
Comment by leslei ray November 22, 2011 @ 9:38 amlove you all, leslie ray
of guthrie oklahoma
I still can’t believe Jimmy is gone. He always made me laugh in the A7X backstage videos and DVDs. He was and always will be one of my biggest musical influences and and one of my biggest idols. I can’t imagine how it felt to lose a brother the way A7X did. My heart is out to the Avenged boys. Keep rocking, guys. I am one of your biggest fans and I will always continue to be. We miss and love you, Jimmy. May you foREVer rock upstairs, brother. RIP Jimmy “The Reverend Tholomew Plague” Sullivan.
Comment by Zakk November 28, 2011 @ 7:39 amAlthough I never met the dude, The Rev, Jimmy was a big part of my life and a really big influence for me as well as; Syn, Brian Jr; M.Shadows, Matt; Zacky V, Zack; and Johnny, Jonathan. My first song I listened to was Afterlife and when I heard Jimmy sing his lyrics I noticed how unique Avenged Sevenfold are. Ever since that day I’ve learn nearly every song on guitar and drums. Avenged Sevenfold have been a big influence for me, and I’m glad I listened to Afterlife that day. Thank you for inspiring me Jimmy, we all love you, R.I.P
Comment by Jack November 30, 2011 @ 11:36 amthat was my birthday… now each year i have at least ten minutes of reflection. he was and IS an inspiration to countless people. foREVer in our hearts Jimmy!
Comment by Dalton T December 7, 2011 @ 3:31 pm~forever in our hearts~ you were the drummer i looked up too everyday. you are amazing. we will all worship and miss you forever! <3 you inspired all. we love you <3
Comment by shelby December 9, 2011 @ 8:50 pmIn 17 days from today we will all remember that its been two years since he passed away.
Somehow, it still seems unbelieveable.
We will remember you foREVer.
Comment by Daniel Goldstein December 11, 2011 @ 6:47 amWe love you Jimmy and miss you
Comment by tim walters December 15, 2011 @ 5:51 pmR.I.P The Reverend Tholomew Plauge you will always and foREVer be inside my heart and lots of others. great musition making afterlife, almost easy and a little bit of heavan. he was the funniest man ever, i watch his funny videos. I NEVER GOT TO MEET HIM, HES A GOD! Love you lots world best drummer, from one of your biggest fans ~Michael :’(
Comment by Michael.B December 22, 2011 @ 11:56 amsee you in the afterlife ROCK OUT
I LOVE YOU A7X
Miss ya jimmy never met ya but Ax7 will never be the same without you RIP bro
Comment by Nathan Hurchalla December 25, 2011 @ 5:12 amJimmy is still alive to me. He lives in my heart foREVer. He will never be dead to me. Ever.
Comment by Priscilla December 27, 2011 @ 12:42 pmJimmy, I will foREVer love and miss you. You’re one of the main reasons I truly ever got into Avenged Sevenfold, metal/rock, and just music in general. I will never forget when I listened to my first A7X song “Blinded In Chains” and just went “Oh my gosh!! What is this?!!?” You were one of the greatest drummers that ever lived. You were also an above average songwriter, and your songs influence my writing. May you foREVer R.I.P. James “the Rev” Sullivan \m/
Comment by AJX December 27, 2011 @ 12:50 pmI remember the first time I watched this video… Still brings me to tears. Thank you DBN for being here for us all as well. Much respect.
R.I.P. Jimmy
Comment by Risa December 28, 2011 @ 4:48 amGetting the Jimmy deathbat as a tattoo a few weeks ago was one of the best decisions I ever made. Even though I’m sad he’s gone I can just look down at my arm and remember him, his crazy antics and his crazy hair do. Like several others on here he inspired me to be a drummer. The world needs more kind people like Jimmy and he will always be missed by his band mates, family and the fans
Comment by Matt December 28, 2011 @ 6:17 amR.I.P jimmy 2 years today, your beat goes on. As long as your friends, family and fans remember you’ll always be with them.
Comment by Eirlys Dawn Clarke December 28, 2011 @ 7:22 amFelt like I needed to watch this again today…
Sure it made me sad, but it also made me smile and laugh. Jimmy was just so funny, happy and full of life. His life was much too short, yes, but there is no doubt that he lived a great one. He truly lived life to the fullest and lived his absolute dreams with his best friends by his side. We all need to take from his example and live it up, never taking anything for granted.
Thanks for everything, Jimmy. We miss and love you always. foREVer <3
Comment by Linds December 28, 2011 @ 11:32 amA Little Piece of Heaven ALWAYS. R.I.P THE REV – All my love to A7X, Rock on boys
Comment by Cat M December 28, 2011 @ 8:03 pm“I hope it’s worth it, here on the highway, yeah. I know you’ll find your own way when I’m not with you.” – The Rev
Well, it’s been two yrs Jimmy. Two years of some of the most inspiring and influential music I’ve ever heard, rampaging all around the world. The craziest thing is, you wrote it, but you’re not here to play it. You’d be so proud of where Avenged Sevenfold would be, and we’d all still have one of the gnarliest and most amazing people with us.
I know I’m just a fan, but thank you for everything you ever did Jimmy. No matter how you lived or how you died, you were still a hero to me. You always gave everything you had to create masterpieces that even the brightest of stars could never imagine creating, and you always found a way to bring smiles and laughter wherever you went. You were a genuine soul with a beautiful heart, and even if you’re off in the Afterlife, that will last foREVer.
♪Rock in Peace♪
Comment by Hunter C. December 28, 2011 @ 10:38 pm♪12.28.09♪
I always miss you The Rev
Comment by Joe December 28, 2011 @ 11:32 pmyou always are my inpiration
R.I.P The Rev
A7X foREVer!!
December 28th we lost a kickass drummer but not just a awesome drummer a kickass hilarious brother I can’t say I knew him but he was long live Jimmy foREVer in our hearts we all love you
Comment by Jaden December 29, 2011 @ 8:39 amI wish i could have known the rev…and the best of luck to his familly, friend, and the rest of the avenged members, exspecially shaddow.
Comment by toni heyrend January 11, 2012 @ 9:01 pmi can’t believe it’s been two years already Jimmy will NEVER be forgotten he insipred me to start drumming through his music he is the best drummer in the world in life and death may he rest in peace
Comment by Zakk MacKenzie January 19, 2012 @ 8:11 amWe miss you Jimmy..
Comment by Chuo Sevenfoldism January 23, 2012 @ 11:15 amYou is the best. FOREVER
Today on your birthday, I just want to say…
Comment by Chanel 'Kitty Sullivan' Kemp February 9, 2012 @ 5:01 amYou are an inspiration, a true hero, a true legend.. unforgettable!
We all love and miss you very much! ♥
I love you Jimmy! ♥
we all miss you. you were a god and we love you. the world will not be the same without you
Comment by george Shephard February 9, 2012 @ 5:25 amI love the rev
Comment by irfan February 17, 2012 @ 5:22 ammy heart shaddered when jimmy died i thawt this day would have never came this early i never actuly met the rev but i know hes the best god damn drummer in fucking world jimmy we love u we miss u with everything we have
Comment by Anonymous February 28, 2012 @ 3:30 pmi miss that sound so much it was like my hope in the world that i could be wat i want mascara dripping black with tears at the moment really wanted to meet him a unique soul that wont ever be forgotten
Comment by jalesa March 8, 2012 @ 5:37 pmJimmy “The Rev” Sullivan best druner in the world carried by a free spirit R.I.P. you are tearly missed
the rev always will be my favorite drummer no matter what hes the best.R.I.P.Jimmy.’The Rev.Rock On Seize The Day,Love You Jimmy.
Comment by meg March 26, 2012 @ 3:20 pmin my opinion, the rev was one of the best drummers to ever live and walk this earth. he is so greatly missed but his spirit lives on in every single fan. i didn’t have to meet jimmy to know he was a great and wonderful guy. we know you’re rockin’ out in heaven where there is no pain.we love you jimmy and we will be thinking of you foREVer.
Comment by vampyreforever April 8, 2012 @ 2:28 pmI just recently got into avenged sevenfold, and I regret that it happened after the passing of the Rev. :( I have beenwatching and reading everythong about the Rev. :( to me it feels like it just happened even after 3 years. My heart and ptayers will always go out to the band and family. How I wished I knew at the beginning so I could have seen him live. Everything I hear or read makes me cry….. The Rev foRever!
Comment by Jodiprice April 24, 2012 @ 8:15 pmI miss Jimmy so much, I have loved Avenged Sevenfold since the very beginning, I’ve felt the pain they’ve felt, I’ve felt the joy they’ve felt also, but we must not dwell on Jimmy passing because he is foREVer with us and watching over us. He is our rocker in the sky, and will never be forgotten.
Comment by Leah April 30, 2012 @ 3:21 pmi hear what you are saying i feel the same way
Comment by Dixie May 4, 2012 @ 6:40 amIn loving memory of “The Rev” we miss you and you will be in our hearts forever…. :’(
Comment by Anonymous May 4, 2012 @ 6:39 amits amazing how a teen can come to love this music and then to hear about the tragedy, you will forever be in our hearts jimmy, i <3 your drumming
Comment by caity May 7, 2012 @ 4:01 amR.I.P Jimmy you will be forever in our hearts.
Comment by Cheyenne May 7, 2012 @ 11:29 pmI named my sone Taylor-James Spencer in memory of Jimmy as while i was pregnant my lil man perfectly kicked along with the drums of any Avenged Sevenfold song. I sadly lost my lil man at 22 weeks pregnant, but its safe to say he now has the best drum teacher ever!! R.I.P James Owen Sullivan. <3 Xx
Comment by Tj May 20, 2012 @ 10:11 am