Avenged Sevenfold drummer dies at 28 - GoFuckYourself.com

brassmonkey · 01-05-2010, 07:44 AM

i heard they were saying natural causes

James Sullivan, far right, known as The Rev, poses Jan. 17, 2006, at MTV with the rest of Avenged Sevenfold, from left, Zacky Vengeance, Synyster Gates, M. Shadows and Johnny Christ. (Jason DeCrow/Associated Press)

James Owen Sullivan, the drummer with California band Avenged Sevenfold, was found dead on Monday, according to police. He was 28.

Sullivan was found "unresponsive" in his Huntington Beach home, according to Orange County deputy coroner Mitchell Sigal.

An autopsy has been scheduled to determine cause of death.

A message posted Monday on the band's website confirmed his death.

"It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy (The Rev) Sullivan," the statement said.

"Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother."

Sullivan was backup vocalist and drummer for Avenged Sevenfold, a band with a punk-goth sensibility that was voted best new artist at the 2006 MTV Music Video Awards.

He provided the high-speed beat behind songs such as Almost Easy and Scream.

He was a founding member of the band, formed in 1999, with guitarist Zacky Vengeance, lead guitarist Synyster Gates, lead singer M. Shadows and bassist Johnny Christ. Sullivan wrote some of the band's tongue-in-cheek songs, such as A Little Piece of Heaven.

Early on, band members were known for their experimentation with drugs and enjoying the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, but played down that image with the commercial success of albums such as 2005's City of Evil and 2007's Avenged Sevenfold

JayDeeZee · 01-05-2010, 07:53 AM

I was just listening to them. He was a really good drummer.

POed-poster · 01-05-2010, 07:53 AM

Old news. I reported on this the day it happened. Still a sad story.

I have never seen a band with more tats, but from what I heard, the guys weren't into groupies or drugs. They were faithful to their wives/GFs. Nice guess, I've heard. 28 is WAY TOO YOUNG to die.

Glenn Beck · 01-05-2010, 07:57 AM

yet another victim of obamas terrible liberal policies

Babaganoosh · 01-05-2010, 07:59 AM

Quick, timeline pic!

brassmonkey · 01-05-2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Beck

yet another victim of obamas terrible liberal policies

what

is the pipe still hot

Iron Fist · 01-05-2010, 08:38 AM

That's what happens when you wear too much eye makeup.

SomeCreep · 01-05-2010, 10:45 AM

it happens

01-05-2010, 10:49 AM

what's with these 30 something people dying these days?

brassmonkey · 01-05-2010, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gasper

what's with these 30 something people dying these days?

drinking & drugs

fatfoo · 01-05-2010, 10:54 AM

This happened shortly after I discovered the phrase "Avenger of Insults." Probably doesn't mean anything.

01-05-2010, 07:44 AM	#1
brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 76,900	Avenged Sevenfold drummer dies at 28 i heard they were saying natural causes James Sullivan, far right, known as The Rev, poses Jan. 17, 2006, at MTV with the rest of Avenged Sevenfold, from left, Zacky Vengeance, Synyster Gates, M. Shadows and Johnny Christ. (Jason DeCrow/Associated Press) James Owen Sullivan, the drummer with California band Avenged Sevenfold, was found dead on Monday, according to police. He was 28. Sullivan was found "unresponsive" in his Huntington Beach home, according to Orange County deputy coroner Mitchell Sigal. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine cause of death. A message posted Monday on the band's website confirmed his death. "It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy (The Rev) Sullivan," the statement said. "Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother." Sullivan was backup vocalist and drummer for Avenged Sevenfold, a band with a punk-goth sensibility that was voted best new artist at the 2006 MTV Music Video Awards. He provided the high-speed beat behind songs such as Almost Easy and Scream. He was a founding member of the band, formed in 1999, with guitarist Zacky Vengeance, lead guitarist Synyster Gates, lead singer M. Shadows and bassist Johnny Christ. Sullivan wrote some of the band's tongue-in-cheek songs, such as A Little Piece of Heaven. Early on, band members were known for their experimentation with drugs and enjoying the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, but played down that image with the commercial success of albums such as 2005's City of Evil and 2007's Avenged Sevenfold __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - Support The Laken Riley Act!!! END DACA - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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