R.I.P. "The Rev"

**stillaneon** · 12-29-2009, 07:58 AM

Not sure how many of you are fans of A7X, but 28 is a little too young...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34617808...usic?GT1=43001

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - The drummer with Avenged Sevenfold, a rising force in the heavy metal scene, died on Monday at his home in southern California, the group and authorities said.
James Owen Sullivan, nicknamed "The Rev," appeared to have died of natural causes, Huntington Beach police Lt. John Domingo said. He was 28.
The Orange County coroner's office is investigating the death.

**Okie_doke.** · 12-29-2009, 08:07 AM

Oh shit at first I thought you meant Rev. on IA. I was like WTF. But can't say I was a big fan of the band

**stillaneon** · 12-29-2009, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Okie_doke.

Oh shit at first I thought you meant Rev. on IA. I was like WTF. But can't say I was a big fan of the band

I really enjoyed their music. For a band, they overcame a lot when the lead singer had throat surgery. These guys weren't just a band, the all graduated with arts degrees and not only played, but they owned their own production company as well. These weren't the guys that just stumbled upon a record deal, they had, not only the talent, but the education on how to make it while playing something other than mainstream music.

**JDMGRNAV6** · 12-29-2009, 08:16 AM

this is true, and 28 is wayyy tooo early to die of natural causes

**DJ Maestro** · 12-29-2009, 09:39 AM

Very, very sad news. A7X is, and always will be, my favorite band. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends in this hard time.

**oneSLOWex** · 12-29-2009, 09:41 AM

DAMN that sucks! I was never a huge fan but did like a few of their songs. 28 is way too young. The thing said natural causes....did he have any drug problems?

**pimpdaddy** · 12-29-2009, 09:41 AM

I heard this also. I like the band a lot, lately I have really been listening to them ALOT. Unholy confessions is my favorite song. I agree 28 was way too young.

**SicStang03** · 12-29-2009, 10:25 AM

What's up with all these young deaths and claiming natural causes...

**oneSLOWex** · 12-29-2009, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by SicStang03

What's up with all these young deaths and claiming natural causes...

Its the new black.

Seriously, I guess they are just thinking people will believe it so they wont know the person was a crackhead.

**JEY$JDM** · 12-29-2009, 10:34 AM

This is a gah damn shame! He wrote the best of they songs too... IMO neways...

A7XFTW

I pray for family and friends as well...

**ZenMotors** · 12-29-2009, 10:38 AM

Man, that sucks!

**AnthonyF** · 12-29-2009, 10:42 AM

Wow!! I really enjoyed Avenged Sevenfold.

R.I.P.

~goes and listens to their cd, I actually havent listened to them in a minute~

-Ant.

**BanginJimmy** · 12-29-2009, 10:45 AM

what is it with young adults in Cali dieing of natural causes lately?

If I remember correctly, A7X was from Atl also.

As with others, I liked a few of their songs, but I wasnt any kind of rabid fan.

**Bajjani** · 12-29-2009, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by oneSLOWex

Its the new black.

Seriously, I guess they are just thinking people will believe it so they wont know the person was a crackhead.

I've lost a few friends who were in their early 20s who weren't druggies, weren't unhealthy, weren't unsanitary. Just a theory, but maybe you shouldn't assume everyone who does die at a young age is a crackhead. Quick to judge much? Just sayin

**oneSLOWex** · 12-29-2009, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by BanginJimmy

what is it with young adults in Cali dieing of natural causes lately?

If I remember correctly, A7X was from Atl also.

As with others, I liked a few of their songs, but I wasnt any kind of rabid fan.

I think they are dieing of "natural causes" not natural causes if you get what I mean.

**oneSLOWex** · 12-29-2009, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Bajjani

I've lost a few friends who were in their early 20s who weren't druggies, weren't unhealthy, weren't unsanitary. Just a theory, but maybe you shouldn't assume everyone who does die at a young age is a crackhead. Quick to judge much? Just sayin

Im just saying that because hes a "rock star" and most actors/actresses are the same way. They have problems and the families dont want everyone to know about it.

**Bajjani** · 12-29-2009, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by oneSLOWex

Im just saying that because hes a "rock star" and most actors/actresses are the same way. They have problems and the families dont want everyone to know about it.

I'd rather assume the best about someone before I go calling them a crackhead but thats just me.

**JDMbabe** · 12-29-2009, 11:53 AM

i was sooo shocked and sad i love A7X !!!

**k-mart** · 12-29-2009, 12:00 PM

That's a shame. He was very talented..

**HarietTubgrl** · 12-29-2009, 02:41 PM

well i would hope it actually was natural, and these things CAN happen and have happened to people i've known, unfortunately. it's a shame for all

**Oz10** · 12-29-2009, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by JDMGRNAV6

this is true, and 28 is wayyy tooo early to die of natural causes

I was thinking the same thing.

**EL42** · 12-29-2009, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by JDMGRNAV6

this is true, and 28 is wayyy tooo early to die of natural causes

wow, that sucks.....so many entertainers dying young and old.

so i should've died 3years ago?

**JmDubz** · 12-29-2009, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by DJ Maestro

Very, very sad news. A7X is, and always will be, my favorite band. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends in this hard time.

x2

**Lankhoss** · 12-29-2009, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Bajjani

I'd rather assume the best about someone before I go calling them a crackhead but thats just me.

And I'd rather be a realist than live in some fairytale world that is filled with lies.

There's a much better chance that this guy OD'd than there is he died at the age of 28 of "natural causes"

**Njobe** · 12-29-2009, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Okie_doke.

Oh shit at first I thought you meant Rev. on IA. I was like WTF. But can't say I was a big fan of the band

damn, that's what i thought too.

**dohc4.6sc** · 12-29-2009, 08:43 PM

i have always said band tattoos were stupid as fuck but a couple months back i actually got their bat and skullwings tat. sad shit to here. no one is gonna be able to play "little peice of heaven" or "unholy confessions" the same.

**NVEOUS** · 12-29-2009, 09:39 PM

I heard about this on 9-6-1 this morning. I cant believe this!!! A7X is one of my favorite bands! He was an AWESOME drummer.

What will they do now?

**Got Milk?** · 12-29-2009, 09:41 PM

I wonder what he overdosed on. TIP

**1990wade** · 12-29-2009, 09:46 PM

man that sucks...that dude was sick on the drums

**XanRules** · 12-29-2009, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by oneSLOWex

DAMN that sucks! I was never a huge fan but did like a few of their songs. 28 is way too young. The thing said natural causes....did he have any drug problems?

He was notorious for his cocaine use, for starters.

Hated the band, but it's always sad to see 'em die young.

**MongolPup** · 12-29-2009, 11:55 PM

Damn, when I saw The Rev I thought you meant Run (which would have been bad too). But I really like A7X, that is a damn shame. He can't be replaced with the average Joe, that's for sure.

**bdydrpdmazda** · 12-30-2009, 05:19 AM

he was an awesome drummer and song writer. he wrote most of their songs. It will be very hard to find somebody that can write music and lyrics like him, not to mention his incredible drumming talent. hope this isnt the end for the band cuz i love them.

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