Avenged Sevenfold (So Far Away) Kel-n-Rich's UPDATED Reaction and Footage from the VAULT !

[@theanomaly404]

If you cried watching this video...them I'm with you my dear...don't be shy

[@RLCR_MUSIC]

Almost everytime i watch the music video or just listen to it i cry so much that my eyes feel sore... The rev was a big and still is one of the biggest idols and he is the reason i got into playing the drums. I have never seen avenged sevenfold live, but if and when i get the chance to see them, that will be the best day in my whole life.

[@kaiza3312]

Avenged sevenfold is my favourite band and has been for 16 years. I remember hearing about Jimmy’s death in 2009. I was mid Call of Duty game and my friend told me. I literally put my controller down, ran downstairs to see if it was true. I came back upstairs and cried for about 25 minutes straight. This is one of the only things that can make me cry without fail. Listen to their song Fiction if you haven’t already, it has Jimmy’s vocals in and makes me cry every single time. It’s not long until I finally get my tattoo dedicated to him. Thankyou guys for this video. foREVer

[@eagle5818]

so did you ever get the tattoo :P ? freakin awesome btw

[@conistrash]

I love you both so much. Thanks for giving such raw emotion. I will always be a fan. Love you both. 💙

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Hi Conner. That really hits home for us and we so appreciate your words and kindness. Much love back to you. KnR

[@travisgasper788]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions your so amazing and love to see the emotions you show.

[@nativesixxtv2516]

This song I Dedicated to my late Brother RIP jerald kee we miss you

[@obnxsdonky9394]

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[@baivabjena1438]

Stay strong man! Your brother in a better place right now.

[@nativesixxtv2516]

Thank you

[@thomasmilner2525]

I feel you brother

[@notapm]

RIP JERALD KEE stay strong my guy

[@IndanavettaPutri]

I always cried whenever I listened this song. A7X was there when I had a very hard time around 2006-2007 so I feel so lost when Jimmy passed away. I cried while hugging my baby and my mom didn't understand why I did it for someone that I never knew. When this album came, my good friend from high school also passed away. The song is so emotional to begin with and I really really love your genuine reaction. Thank you..

[@mochiluvr6753]

Finding out everything I could about Jimmy and watching every scrap of video I could made me fall in love. One of the most beautiful souls to ever grace us with his presence.

[@kurtroesler7826]

OMG , SOOO, SORRY FOR YOU LOSS ,GUYS ! I'm crying for you ! GOD BLESS ,just remember you'll see him AGAIN ! We lost my brother's son, my nephew MARSHALL 21 to an accidental gunshot to the head ,DEVASTATING , EERILY TODAY WAS HIS BIRTHDAY , HE DIED MARCH 23rd last year,so I know & feel your loss ,my brother is still not the same ! 😭😇

[@ianfletcher6475]

You guys come across as such beautiful human beings. The most heartfelt and honest reaction videos I've seen. Keep rocking guys! 🤘 😉

[@Emoore4207]

Songs like this really opens wounds of losing people, the grief is so much to bear

[@texasborn9382]

Dude you guys are an inspiration, much love and you guys rule

[@MrHeavyMusicFan]

I saw Avenged Sevenfold live in 2010, about a year after The Rev's passing, they toured for the Nightmare album, with a fill-in drummer, and played this live. I lost my old man in 2008 to a very aggressive form of cancer, and hearing this song live hit me real hard, it was the first time that I noticed the impact music could have on someone. Sure the songs from my dad's funeral were emotional for me but that's because they were played there. This song was completely new to me and it was then I realized that music, or a song, could have any meaning you want it to have, the connection to everyone is different. And to this day I still cry more often than not hearing this song and music has become a massive part of my life because of it. I loved this reaction a lot, it's really genuine. At the start you can see Kel smiling at what little devils those boys are being and later the raw emotion hits. I can also see the look in Rich's eyes, pure emotion. You can read from his look that he wished to have one last drink with his son. Funny enough, my old man's name was Richard, too. So if you're reading this, I'll be having a drink on you tonight, cheers. Much love from The Netherlands

[@Krom90]

That wasn't a simple fill-in drummer, it was Mike Portnoy, The Rev's favourite drummer. I agree, this song touches you, whatever is your past.

[@MrScullman123]

Well i was born in 1998. Around 2004 my friend showed me Avenged Sevenfold. i loved it since day one. from around 2005 i started playing drums because i looked up to The Rev. He was the reason i began drumming and A7X was the reason i got into Metal music. The 28th of December 2019 i did a live cover for a group of friends and other people that love their music and i did a few covers of the A7X songs on drums and it felt good honoring those songs in the way i did. Sad that i never got to see them live before he passed away. I never stopped playing drums and i self taught everything i know to this day because i looked up to Jimmy. He passed away over 10 years ago and his way of drumming and the songs he wrote are still with me to this day and i am thankful that i began playing drums because of him. This was also a great reaction and when you got emotional towards the solo i felt that myself. This song is in general just a very emotional song. If you have not done already i recommend strongly to also react to Linkin Park - One more light. That song also hit me hard because i also started to listen to Linkin Park around the same time as A7X.

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

When the Rev died I cried man.

[@Rebelscreed]

Hating me is conforming I’ll never forget the day he died. I remember it so vividly, I cried for a while and have been torn up over it for years. I’ll just never ever forget as I’m in the backyard raking leaves, my mom leans out the back door to tell me. It’s seared in my brain

[@larissak.9592]

I cried too and I still don't get it!

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

@@larissak.9592 Yeah that was a mysterious death in hindsight.

[@matthewgoodenberger2351]

Avenge sevenfold has always been one of my go to bands when I'm in a rutt. Seen them live and it was just as good as it was on cd

[@river4088]

I got to see avenged Many times with Jimmy there (fan since '05, went to every show within 300 miles of my city) and got to meet them a handful of times. Got to see Jimmy making fun of Johnny on my behalf when I complained that Jimmy made me feel so tiny, or the time threw a stick at johnny when Johnny came in super late on a song, lol. Or the time he drunkenly screamed out the bus window at my friend and I to take our tops off when we walked by, and when we nearly collapsed laughing he yelled SORRY! and slammed the window shut again. When we lost him it just tore me in half, and while I went to a few shows for the Nightmare tour it was Hard. I don't think the fans will ever fully recover or let go, but I know I'm so proud of what the band has done since then. RIP, Jimmy. foREVer.

[@scr6768]

This song makes me cry, and the video does so even more, but watching you guys react just had me bawling. I have never watched this video with anyone so I think company sort of expands feelings, so Thank You, guys for being my company today. After losing my dad, every word resonates for me 100% and I just wish he could hear me say them. I am so grateful for all art forms that reflect our souls' unspoken needs.

[@givenspade]

I know this is an old reaction but you two still should do a lyric video for Fiction. Fiction is about Jimmy but also has his voice in it because Jimmy recorded the demo himself doing his vocals and the drumming on that song.

[@lidiatorres1908]

listen to Fiction, it was the last song that Jimmy wrote and sang and the lyrics are almost like a farewell letter

[@Shiko-wy6cg]

Lidia Torres it was my farewell letter 💖

[@jncllns2886]

Seeing Avenged Sevenfold live is the last thing on my bucket list.

[@danwest9900]

DO IT! I saw them at OzzFest about 12 years along with S.O.A.D. Avenged Sevenfold totally blew me away!!! Their sound was so tight, so perfected sonically, and yes Shadows can friggin' belt at a live show. I'll never forget that day!

[@travistr7]

Kel and Rich......I JUST LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!! you made me weep. i knew u were seeing jared before you even said it. god bless you!

[@Zachary_ss]

I lost my aunt Jackie when I was really young. She taught me so much and I miss her every single day. One day I’m going to figure out a cure for cancer so I can prevent things like that happening. I’m not one to cry but everytime I hear this song i shed some tears. I’ve lost many people that played a major role in teaching me how to be a good person. Thankyou for reacting to this.

[@lukeslayer]

I had the biggest lump in my throat watching this.. although I've heard this song over 100 times just knowing what you have both been through tore me up so much.. tears and love from Australia xo

[@Naturalvelocity]

I recommend A Little Piece of Heaven by A7x. This was written by the Rev as well as M Shadows. It's a perfect example of what the Rev was capable of in terms of musicality- dude was a genius. Another one of his masterpieces is from this album (Nightmare) called Save Me. Truly an awesome arrangement.

[@Cryogenius333]

Save Me is one of my favorite, followed by Victim and Tonight the World Dies...but every song on that album was incredible. Even for people who didnt care for A7Xs softer music(compared to their first albums), these songs are believed for the sheer power of their meaning.

[@sammason189]

RIP Jimmy my brother ❤ it's been 11 years and 2 days since you left us now, still feels like yesterday 😢 we will all miss you foREVer ❤

[@tidepods1884]

Hey Kel N Rich what happened to all your old videos?? I only see 26 videos showing on your channel.

[@Sahandfaghihi]

i'm also wondering why they deleted all of the old videos

[@sickandtired12]

Me too! What a shame!

[@keirmardy2267]

Where is your Close to the Edge by yes review/reaction. That was the best. Your expression from pain to bliss was classic.

[@guitarkid9623]

Did you check their playlists?

[@jumpoffa5011]

It seems the older I get , the more of my friends, family and love ones are lost to Time. Love is all that holds me here on this Earth with you fine folks. I consider that a true Blessing for the day will come when it will be my turn to leave. I can only hope that my friends, family and Love ones will remember me with a grain of Love in their hearts.

[@ClickToPreview]

As you remember the music, and the friends you made while listening, there will be a seed (if not an entire TREE) of remembrance for YOU (and me) too, I am fully convinced of it. Nothing is lost to time, especially LOVE, because where we go, when we hoist our mast to sail onward past this place, Memories live FOREVER. If there is ANY beauty to Life, it is this.

[@jumpoffa5011]

@@ClickToPreview Thank-You, that was beautifully said. :-)

[@bryanboyle6407]

You should play the song fiction, Jimmy wrote that song a few days before he died, it's as if he knew he was gonna die, powerful powerful song

[@Fias69_]

Because of his smile, he awakened many memories of his youth... it awakened in me too 7:21

[@dicksmashmcironcock7362]

So you guys are allowed to do Avenged Sevenfold? I'd really love to see you guys do M.I.A - Avenged Sevenfold for all the men and Women serving over seas.

[@alanalanis2257]

KnR!! You also will absolutely love Save Me by Avenged Sevenfold with Mike Portnoy on drums. Portnoy was one of The Revs favorite drummers of all time. The band invited Portnoy to drum on the Nightmare album as a result. Hopefully you can do a reaction to this one as well.

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Btw... Prong is awesome. New York band. I lived in NYC when they were big. Fist is killer. So is Neck. Good call.

[@alanalanis2257]

@@Kel.N.RichReactions I look forward to Kel's reaction. I deleted my comment about requesting Prong because I didn't feel right after seeing this full video. You two inspire me!! 😄

[@garrymathers9]

Also brooks wackerman was also one of the revs' favourite drummers

[@M4TTY6661]

My 11 year old daughter passed on the 1st November 2023 (drug driver) I am having this song as a final goodbye..... miss you BABY💔❤️‍🩹💔

[@Howard-w6x]

My wife passed in 2010,this was an integral part of my recovery

[@dedo7326]

To be honest I have not got past 30 seconds yet so I should probly wait on this but I have watch the original about 5 times I’m perfectly fine with a reupload? But why? I’ll watch it all again though. Especially with the raw reaction they have to this song don’t take this the wrong way but I enjoy when people feel the pain of this song if they know it or not many of us connect to the emotion they are feeling some more recent then others but it’s one of the best reactions I’ve seen so I’ll watch it again.

[@theinsanify7802]

R.I.P Jimmy, we love you so much regardless of how much time has been passed. I just want to tell you guys that you guys have the kindest heart and you showed the best reaction to this song, you really appreciated both the song and Jimmy, I hope the best for you. keep it up.

[@Shiko-wy6cg]

I’m here in your guys heart 💖

[@alanalanis2257]

I'm sure The Rev was also inspired by Neil Peart.

[@mobilelegend-fl7bf]

can u make guitar cry synyster Gates : Yes

[@thepatriotfarmer3580]

I really appreciate reaction vidjas like this that you two bring to us. You give a lot of yourselves for your subs. I think everyone here appreciates it. I'm almost 57 now, I've met a lot of good musicians living in and around Nashville, TN where I am from. Currently I'm an hour and a half southwest of the Nashville airport, I've moved away from it. I haven't set up my kit in almost 3 yrs. My health, now failing simply won't allow me to play any longer. Maybe someday again. I've had some really close friends pass, bandmates, some recent and some not so recent. Cancer, Suicide, and worse. The average life expectancy of a musician seems to rank pretty low these days. This year I became a single dad of my two teenage children, ages 13 and 16 this month, boy and girl respectively. We are about to move to my brothers until I can support us again. Keep the vidjas coming guys....

[@derekmorosko7390]

You can hear the emotion in syn’s solo

[@MetalMonkey]

A very underrated song is Guns N Roses - This I Love

[@MSW.1991]

2021 and I still cry on this song

[@pnut3844able]

Thank you guys for being so brave with your channel. We're here for you, one big metal family!! We love you guys!!

[@philstone3859]

This just something I want to recommend to everyone if you haven’t seen it. The original animated Rock soundtrack classic movie HEAVY METAL. Most of the artists wrote those songs specifically for the movie. If you like ROCK & ROLL, its an absolute MUST see! One of my all time favorites! Peace, Phil

[@yanuarrizky7429]

R. I. P jimmy Owen Sullivan "the rev"

[@dennisdole1764]

Hey guys a late bloomer to A7V, been about 7 years now. One of my favorite bands of all time along with The Warning and I’m 62 years old. Thanks for sharing this classic. Love all their songs , especially Buried Alive. Live..... ps: I love you guys ......

[@Kylie-tl1wo]

Beautiful tho. You two did this reaction justice.

[@philstone3859]

Aw, look at the happinesses. You have the joy of the live scene. Now you know why I have so many shows under my belt. CHEERS! I have to say, you guys do bring a specialness to YT. God bless you. Peace, Phil

[@oldmanjimh3165]

What happened to all your older reviews????

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

We had to reformat all of them to comply with new Coppa rules. They will return!

[@scr6768]

Watching u guys react to this incredible tribute always helps me feel less lonely

[@lonestarpatriot6675]

I lost my dad in July 2019..... Im only 26 and there is a lot i wish he could be around to see that he sadly wont be able to.... This song has taken on a whole other level of meaning for me now. The ending when M. Shadow screams out so far away and I need you to know.... Captures how i have felt this last year perfectly. So many things i wish i could tell you dad...... Yet you are so far away.

[@styles8465]

Those old a7x days

[@goodmusiconly7]

May Our good God bless both of you...... Ur family seems a happy family ♥️♥️♥️🤞🤗

[@laurenhobbs7364]

I still can't make it through that video. First time since they released it. Seen it live many times. But that video. The tribute to Jimmy is just so much and even now losing that man was tragic. Still makes me cry. I'm sorry for your loss it's terrible. But music like this is just what helps us get through it. FoREVer

[@joshmoore4373]

Man I ain't sure how we as human got to the point of watching other people listen to music but I'm glad we did. This is what music is all about. Weather positive or negative it should spark emotion in you. And yall ain't have to say a single word for me to see the emotion it brought out for yall. This is great.... I've heard this song 1000s of times and that last part makes my eyes get watery every damn time!!

[@Cryogenius333]

I didnt actually get into A7x until after the Rev passed...it was actually Nightmare that got me into the band, and this song has become one of my absolute favorites. For me the hardest hitting losses were Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington, so damn close to one another. and right during one of the most emotionally and spiritually draining points in my life. I was wrecked. These things are never easy to bear, but like you said some days its easier.

[@typicalsummaz]

It hurts listening to that song for so many reasons 😢 just like it hurts everytime i listen to LP RIP CHESTER BENNINGTON AND REV 😭😭

[@iLuvHalav]

love you guys so much!!, please do Dream Theater - Sacraficed Sons for 9/11 memorial :(

[@Kel.N.RichReactions]

Thanks so much ILuvHalav! U are terrific.

[@ambmainman]

This band should be called the......Freezing Cold Curry Powders!

[@o_dom32]

Yup I know the feeling . Sorry for tour loss I’m so glad you guys found Avenged . Enjoy them they are one of those bands that once you hear them you become obsessed. Enjoy 😉

[@michitakanakamoto1933]

I love this group and this song especially. I am very happy Kel had a chance to listen to this song. Rock music come in so many different styles but the language and the message is true. Being Kel is from Canada, I hope she has or gets a chance to listen to a group from her home country. The group is "Aprilwine" from "Waverly". I love them . Listen to "Sign of the Gypsy Queen" . It is pretty solid . Mitch from Maui

[@jiuppurnomotv1716]

Dear GOD please reaction Rip the rev sullivan from indonesia

[@rchmarrchmar5736]

I miss you jemmy (the rev) sullivan

[@rchmarrchmar5736]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@neilabbott1020]

You should react to “ Speak to me” by Amy Lee from Evanescence...very powerful song

[@michaelclouse3147]

R.i.P Rev

[@gallaxy70]

Why no HELIX. No rest For the Wicked.... What's the Deal....???????????????

[@bitupanbhuyan5183]

These are raw emotions and they are real fans.. not like the ones which are all over the internet who work only for money... The people like the reactors should live for music's existence. ❤️

[@ColvinBlog]

I cry almost evreytime I here this song, so I put it on sparingly, to remember the rev and my gran that passed when I was only 10, listened to the bad since city of evil altho all there music is amazing, pure gems on evrey record! Loved you're reaction, In its nature, felt like I wasn't soo alone greeting listening to that song while others such the tears up, I just can't.. you're a cute couple too btw ! Oh and Jimmy died due to medication / w too much alcohol in his system one night just wasn't enough for his nervous system x/ :( :( a genius gone before his time, tho im sure he wrote most of the material for the nightmare album, which is pretty good with Mike potnoy on drums , still tho, the drummer of a7x should 9f always been the rev, just, you never know when the reaper will come for you, just waiting for you're tiniest fatal mistake ... but yea, just found you guys, you seem cool! Hope you're well, you should do seize the day, its another acousticky ballad style song ! Peace !

[@MaddogJones]

What a great song and video. Jimmy did suffer from some health problems that were exacerbated by substance abuse and depression. I tear up every time I see that video not only for the loss of The Rev but friends and family that have passed as well. The way I see it, those that have passed are immortal when we keep them in our hearts and minds... never forget. PS I'd love to see you guys react to another video by The Warning. The have started a North American tour and will be releasing another album this year. Rock! \m/ \m/

[@kemicks]

I can't watch to this video without crying. Every time.

[@TheGoodKine]

same

[@mburke0330]

Prior to hearing this song, the only song or movie that made me cry was Marley and Me; that shit fr tore me up. When so far away came out, I listened to it over and over again. It definitely made me sad, but never to the point of becoming emotional; when the video came out, it was a whole different story. Now when I hear it, as soon as Synyster’s solo kicks in, I’m a blubbering mess after a few chords.

[@k8n23]

fun fact: the rev (the drummer) has an incurable heart condition (enlarged heart) and was told that he might live until 30. he actually wrote a song called "fiction" 3 days before he passed away, in the lyrics he wrote "promise me you'll never feel afraid" like a message for the rest of the band. and in this song "so far away", they said "sleep tight, i'm not afraid" in respond to the lyrics the rev wrote for them, their way of saying "its okay brother, rest in peace, we promise we're not going to feel afraid". 😭

[@alexlambert-cole9789]

Will always love this song foREVer!! My only wish is to have Synyster to sing (with M. Shadows). He co-wrote the lyrics. My understanding is Synyster introduced The Rev to rest of the band as his best friend.

[@victorceu3836]

Jimmy will be Remember R.I.P legend of drummer when it is his birthday I will be playing this on drum

[@joesrifaldhy79]

I'm from indonesia just now watching video. I don't know i've been cry 😂😂

[@marq7734]

This song fucks me up everytime. But I really hope you reread the lyrics (you may not catch everything on the first reaction.) It's beautiful.

[@ClearlyInPeril]

Jimmy died to, correct me if I am wrong, mixing drugs and alcohol. I don't know if it was prescription or not, but I believe it was

[@IRONIVAN89]

Helloween - March Of Time (OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO).

[@chuckjohnson5235]

Every time I hear this song, I experience sadness, anger, joy and forlorness. I've lost so many people and I miss them so. Thank you for this reaction, it meant a lot to me. Love you guys

[@TheRealMasonYoung]

If you don't have this type of reaction to this video, I don't know if you can possibly even have a soul. I can't ever get past that section when the bridge comes in and they start showing all of the clips and photos of The Rev with clear eyes. So much respect to A7X for giving such a beautiful tribute in all facets for their brother. I was a fan of them long before he passed and I still remember hearing of his passing and being so sad. He was a phenomenal musician and just genuinely seemed like a nice guy.

[@davidl8759]

The final clip of the video of them hugging and holding jimmy is actually from the tour with metallica that you went to. In that clip the rev was saying something like “im habing the time of my life with my best friends and i couldnt be any happier”. He was drunk and they were holding him up. You can see it in the avenged sevenfold documentary. Was amazing

[@jasongrajales8982]

I.. Um. I...I feel you... I have an a7x story but i have to blow my nose. Why does it feel good to feel sad sometimes?

[@razhoveiluiz2342]

The best band ever Avenged sevenfold 😍🥰😘 RIP The REV

[@uumuum3284]

Please react to avenged sevenfold " natural born killer " thnak so much...

[@ClickToPreview]

If you ever invite me to stay on your couch, I will NEVER leave... so don't do that. So hard to deal with loved ones gone from here. Let's love each other here while we can. Memories are forever.

[@marcdewey1242]

Check out the song "Homesick" by The Atlanta Rythem Section I think you'll like it.

[@Terrycurt-eb8rv]

This song came out the day my grandfather passed..fuckin killed me and still does

[@kerrvt49]

I can only imagine the pain you had to go through when you lost your son but I understand the pain of epilepsy I have epilepsy myself I am 28 I have had it sense I was 14 it’s very difficult to live with I have been in a car accident and have hit my head on a lot of hard surfaces. I do feel bad for you r.i.p to your son

[@CutandShoot5x5]

You 2 beautiful people I mourn with! I had no idea of the loss you shared! I’m so very sorry for your loss. The song is incredibly moving and makes my stomach turn. God bless them and their loss too!

[@alanalanis2257]

Hoping to hear from y'all soon.

[@johnsilvers5883]

I feel the pain in your hearts. My heart is still broken with the passing of my best friend in life, my mom. Sometimes I just want to hear her voice.

[@Christian-bh7qs]

A big warm hug and tons of love from Germany for both of you!!!!!

[@skullcrusher_1]

2009 was the worst year for me. I lost my girlfriend at the time (still unsure of the cause of death) February of that year and then later on in the year saw this news. This song helps me remember I'm not alone in my feelings.

[@rolandknieriem3448]

Jimmy The Rev rocks heaven now RIP brother See you on the Other side

[@Dextermetalmusic115]

You guys should react to Babymetal Road of Resistance

[@micheljason8008]

Avenged Sevenfold - Fiction react please!

[@_kshitijsingh.1799]

You guys are my already fav and you made me cry 😥 ... Yes life is too short to live happily I wish too meet you guys and spend some happy time with you in this short life and see you on the other side of life too ... ❤ We miss you #revsullivan

[@johnnyhernandez3703]

This song dedicated to chester 😭, even if I never met him.

[@frankiekukoi8502]

The exact same feeling I go throw every time I listen and specially watch this song. So so so special to me. I lost my best friend in an accident and he died in my arms in the ambulance. Thank you for your pure reaction. I love you both♥️

[@gavinexton8665]

This is the first time I've heard this song in 2 or 3 years and I've recently lost one of my best friends to suicide 😭😭 still one of my favourite Avenged Sevenfold songs

[@sarumanandfriends7678]

One of my fav reactions from you guys. You are both so honest and real and I love you for it.

[@rickya1529]

Rev is both my favorite drummer and favorite artist ever. Crazy how you can miss someone you’ve never met so much