Avenged Sevenfold - So Far Away [Official Music Video] -REACTION

[@curtismorgan9789]

Great reaction bro, the Rev (their original drummer) is sorely missed. You ought to check out The Stage if you haven't already.

[@chartley931]

"Seize the Day" is an amazing song, love the guitar solo :) Happy to see you like Avenged Sevenfold :)

[@cliffabbott5559]

Bro, do Buried Alive by these guys. Great song.

[@themightysqueegee2317]

THIS!Fantastic song.

[@westofwilliams]

Take you down now, burn it all out, throw you all around, get your f***ing HANDS OFF ME!

[@ryanphelps1432]

Cliff Abbott YESSS!! Ya Beat me to it 🔥

[@haniffat]

One of their best songs

[@nicolascuevas8728]

Please

[@JerryJames1022]

His name is Matthew Sanders aka M Shadows

[@matthewbenoit2066]

Save me - One of the Best sevenfolds songs ever Bruhhhhhh

[@limalobo7133]

Uuuuup

[@Curtislj]

Best song they ever wrote!

[@charlesmoore6631]

You mean the best right?

[@KennyRooks]

My man knows that real shit. 11 min song too!

[@westofwilliams]

I’m trAAAPPED in a VIIIILE WOOOOORLD🙃

[@Reblwitoutacause]

This is from wiki, on The Rev: “[...]The eeriest thing about it is there is a song on the album called "Fiction" (a nickname The Rev gave himself) which started out with the title "Death." And it was the last song The Rev wrote for the album, and when he handed it in, he said, 'That's it, that's the last song for this record.' And then, three days later, he died.”

[@petrkufhaber7271]

joop

[@The_Truth_209]

The most greatest memorial song ever !! RIP to all those we lost over Suicide and at the hand of someone else!!

[@merobb986]

Sure, a great one. But he already did the greatest when he did Blackbird by Alter Bridge.

[@zleggitt1989]

Not necessarily a suicide song but I prefer I won't see you tonight

[@aerospanks418]

Shine on you crazy diamond...

[@The_Truth_209]

@@zleggitt1989 never said it was a suicide song, just a memorial song that shows a different side of the Band ! I listened to other songs and viewed they were always wearing their clothes and makeup and songs are more Heavy but this showed their Love.

[@Actiomedey]

@Dexy Chan True that

[@travelinman9220]

Thank you for this, Preston! Others will chime in but this is a tribute to A7X's former drummer, James "The Rev" Sullivan who passed away from an overdose. You ain't kidding about the feels in this video. Please react to Nightmare next if you like the singer Matt Shadows vocals in this one. So many I want to turn you on to!

[@cryss.5894]

They did make it as a tribute to the rev, but rev started writing it about his grandpa.

[@cryss.5894]

Jimmy knew what GE was doing. Look up brompton cocktail

[@TheSUPERSNIPER59]

Travelin'man 92 It wasn’t from an overdose.

[@travelinman9220]

His autopsy states it was an accidental overdose. To say otherwise is speculation. You know and I know the probable real truth is he took his own life but decorum should prevent us from stating what we can't prove. It's like when a cop dies while "cleaning his gun". Everyone knows but most people aren't assholes who have to act like know it alls on the net.

[@xATWo]

Crys s. No, Syn was writing it about his grandpa

[@chrisgomez8747]

Bro time to get hyped with , the stage or nightmare by Avenged sevenfold

[@AustinGonder]

chris gomez or Beast and the Harlot

[@imcherylynn]

One of my favorites in general and to see performed live because everyone sings along. Sad I never got to see them before The Rev passed, but still happy I got to see them live twice.

[@ДмитроКозин]

Hi Preston! You should react to Avenged Sevenfold - A Little Piece of Heaven Live from LBC and Critical Aclaim Live from LBC.

[@damonbryan7232]

He ain't ready. Don't scare him off this early. Lmao

[@mylesc99]

If he does it, he has to see the official animated music video. That's the best video they put out.

[@biggeekman5358]

DO IT 🍴. 🍴. 🍴

[@SonaTheSweet]

Do the live video, the animated video scares the shit out of me, and I'm 23!

[@justinjohnson147]

Bat Country would be good too.

[@itsBleak]

As one of my all time favorite songs, this is a great reaction. The song sums it up perfectly with “I have so much to say, but you’re so far away.” Anyone who has ever lost someone feels that deep in their soul. Edit: the lead singer’s name is M. Shadows, he’s legit one of the best vocalists of our time. His screams are legendary, they blend perfectly with the lyrics. I feel his pain in every word of this song. 2nd edit: just wanna make sure I let you know that I added this video to my favorites. By far my favorite reaction to the song. Keep doin what you do bro.

[@Captain_Kirk116]

You should check out Buried Alive, the official lyric video, by A7X. It's on the same album and the song structure is similar to One by Metallica.

[@ubatooba8467]

That singer is so musically gifted that he (and the rest of the band to some degree) has to hold himself back as he will layer so many musical harmonies, parts and variations into a song it's ridiculous. This is no joke....he even said it himself....he has to hold back!!! And that's simply amazing.....and mind numbing at the same time. And his vocal ability is unreal. My fav singer currently.

[@natecorning]

The song is about their drummer who passed away. The clips at the end are of him. An incredibly well written tribute to him, with a perfect video to accompany it.

[@the3walcks]

To hear this song in concert is so emotional. Seeing the big pictures of Jimmy flashing along really gets you. Jimmy was such an amazing person and we miss him dearly. foREver Do buried alive, It will amaze you.

[@The_Truth_209]

Rev passed away after a long battle of mental health illness. He took his life young and left his brothers with a hole in their hearts ! So sad .

[@budyjames77]

I guess it depends on how you look at it. The Rev didn't commit suicide by hanging himself or shooting himself with a gun. He mixed drugs and alcohol and had an enlarged heart. From Wikipedia: "On December 28, 2009, The Rev was found unresponsive in his Huntington Beach home, and was later pronounced dead upon arrival to the hospital.[9]Police ruled out foul play and noted that his death appeared to be from natural causes. An autopsy performed on December 30, 2009, was inconclusive, but toxicology results revealed to the public in June that he died from an overdose of oxycodone (Percocet), oxymorphone (a metabolite of oxycodone), diazepam (Valium), nordiazepam (a metabolite of diazepam), and alcohol.[10] The coroner noted cardiomegaly as a "significant condition" that may have played a role in Sullivan's death."

[@johnrhyne9729]

His death was accidental. His mix of pills and alcohol had an effect on his body that hadn't been diagnosed before. The pills or alcohol alone weren't enough to kill, he just had a very unfortunate reaction to the combination. RIP Rev!!

[@gamingdragon9876]

Fred Bobian he killed him salf I did not no that

[@TheXxSpyxX]

So far away is amazing song, this year will be ten years he's gone, Jimmy The Rev a great Drummer and he's died in December of 2009 :(...

[@delliath]

I never listen to this song and not get emotionally, Rest In Peace Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan, A7X foREVer.

[@jonathanjenson2421]

This is the first time hearing this song. Your channel is worth your pain. Guys like me hear new music because you are worth the gamble (music wise). I love music and I always lunge towards it, but you give me the ambition to search beyond my scope. Thanks bro.

[@Nachtopus]

AVENGED SEVENFOLD - SAVE ME

[@williamrobbs]

Ikr?

[@hafo1956]

DUDE I CANT BELIEVE SOMEONE FINALLY ASKS FOR IT!!! for me it's the most EPIC and the best of all their song... i just dont get why they dont end every concert with this... that song kicks so much asses

[@princevegeta5499]

One of the best songs they ever did. If not the best. The rawest emotion you could ever hear or see. Them driving through the town they grew up in reliving the memories they had with their friend. The emotion and pain you heard in the Matt's voice. Peter Frampton may have had his guitar gently weeping but Brian Haner had his wailing in pain on these solo's.

[@killakaminski]

This will always be one of the hardest songs to listen to. I lost my best friend last September. He was 25. A7X was both of our favorite bands, and we both loved and missed Jimmy. We were fortunate enough to see them many times together and I’ll always cherish those memories. Now I think of my friend Mark every time I hear this song.

[@BG-hs4xu]

The greatest drummer ever...foREVer...his life was like fiction

[@Docthecowboyoperator]

Such a powerful song. I love it but it's emotionally draining to listen to sometimes. I saw Avenged Sevenfold live at one of their last concerts before the Rev passed away. Seemed unreal when I saw it on the news. Weeks went by feeling like somebody kicked me in the guts. Definitely check out "Save Me" It's an unrivaled masterpiece. One of the best songs they've ever written. A glorious send-off and tribute to their lost loved one. Beautiful well written lyrics and very deep as well. You will thoroughly enjoy it

[@ImTman1993]

I LOVE this song. And A7X is my favorite band! M. Shadows is the name of the singer. The song is a memorial song about their original drummer who passed away in 2009. Most if not the whole band were friends in high school, and that's when the band started. So the pain and emotion in the song and the lyrics are very real. Loved the reaction too. :P

[@michaelzimmerman5782]

This is a video dedicated to their late drummer The Rev Jimmy Sullivan. Beautiful song and thank you for doing this one Preston.

[@agustinalamo-garcia4320]

Everytime i listen to this song it always reminds me of my buddy Jacob who tragically taken away in his teens. Truly an amazing person. I'm grateful for music like this.

[@garyburke]

Video is dedicated to Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan . May he rest in piece. One of the greatest drummer. You should react to buried alive

[@debbiespence2121]

LOVE what you said about living in the past... just live in the present. We lose loved ones a long the way and we can't get them back. Love your family and your friends... hold em close they won't be there forever. This is a song for Jimmy The Rev Sullivan RIP to the greatest drummer ever.

[@cherylporcello3984]

Everything about this group, song, video, is perfect. Loves your review. I let this song catch me in my feelings once a day, sometimes more. Lol. Matt is phenomenal with his tone, look, everything...definitely in my favorite top 5 songs and bands ever.

[@ogpeppermint6318]

Saw these guys live twice and both times they played this and it was so very powerful. The REV is forever missed!

[@gonein602009]

Great reaction. Bat Country, Nightmare, Buried Alive, Coming Home, M.I.A., Shepherd of Fire, Beast and the Harlot, Seize the Day, Afterlife, Almost Easy, Natural Born Killers, God Damn. All great songs you can't go wrong with. And The Stage!! The Stage!! A great lyrically complex way of looking at the span of one's life plus the video is great too!!

[@alexcoreb6001]

This is their tribute to their drummer who passed in oh damn I forgot but anyways , knowing this and listening to the song makes it just so much more intense for some. M shadows and him were best friends and knew each other since teenage hood. Do buried alive for sure🤩

[@Layniacsofficial]

You'll have to binge this band!

[@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.

[@travisdavis815]

Rip Rev. U are still and will be forever missed to this day. This is quite possibly my favorite memorial song of all time.

[@AmericanBastad1776]

The singers names is Matt Sanders, his stage name is M shadows. This is a song about their late (original) drummer Jimmy Sullivan. His stage name was the Reverend Bartholomew Plague. They have a bunch of awsome songs. My favs are unholy confessions, MIA, bat country, nightmare, buried alive, Requim... there are to many to name. All their songs are great!

[@rakinetakemi9985]

You have earned my respect with how you reacted to this video. One if my favorite songs in dedication to my favorite drummer. RIP The Rev.

[@neozuu]

A7X foREVer!!! Great reaction as always! :')

[@Eowyn187]

You just alright dude!! Its been awesome watching you be open to, and learning all this music. And loving it!! 😙

[@curtiswilson3569]

Everyone in A7X kills it at what they do, and the never look like they are trying. RIP Rev, you were one of the best.

[@waynehauser3611]

The package right here ! M Shadows what a voice ! The video is amazing in keeping with the song and story . R.I.P. to The Rev. What an amazing tribute ! Thanks for sharing. Metal lerv from down under \m/ \m/

[@vovindequasahi]

James Owen Sullivan, "The Rev", was their friend since childhood and tragically lost his life. This is about him. Like you said brother, "Cherish the moment!"... oh darnit I'm crying again.

[@gauravagastya6864]

Atlast a great choice!

[@brianmcalpine3948]

When it comes back into the vocals after the second solo I always choke up. So much emotion in his voice

[@nicolemarie011]

I absolutely love this song! I saw them in concert back in 2011. "So Far Away" had just dropped on the radio and was being played constantly. They tore the roof off, seriously, they were that good in concert! M. Shadows is the lead singer, he sounded just as good live as he does in studio!

[@bobbilowery2975]

Such a beautiful tribute to their precious friend!!! 💜💜💜

[@mmaarrttyy123]

RIP Rev. You will always be missed. Great tribute.

[@Cecelia420]

seize the day is a must.if you loved this song you will definiltly love seize the day..same vibe and it hits you in the heart

[@trulsbrennmon5425]

The guy they showed so much of when the acustic gituar played was Jimmy (the rev). He was the drummer until 2009 when he passed away😢 Rest in peace🙏🙏

[@drako5127]

The power of this song is is phenomenal because i dont think Preston knew at the time that the song was written about losing Jimmy but even without knowing he could still feel it and says so. The boys poured so much emotion. Into that song and. I give so much props to A7X new drummer for being so sefless to make that video by putting the band first and playing to the best of his ability to help them say goodbye to their lost brother all the way to the final shot before the. Fade out of the empty drum kit behind Matt

[@MrSlowpoke-jn9lv]

The part where it says “a perfect chapter laid to rest” reminds me of my DAD who I lost to cancer in 2010. RIP to my DAD you may be gone, but I promise your never forgotten.

[@leslie8888]

One of the newer bands that I really like! My nieces went to their concert and said they were incredible!

[@dudesonismyhero]

They’ve been around for 20 years. I wouldn’t call that newer.

[@chrisgraham9203]

It's always an amazing feeling to be pulled into a song the first time you listen to it.

[@Lor00D]

This song makes me cry nearly every time... the end is so powerful and real it fucking breaks me!

[@robgrimm9004]

Amazing how a song can bring up such strong emotion. We all suffer loss and the painful hole it leaves behind. Man enough to admit I cried like a baby when I heard this. Peace Rev.

[@kaylamadden8994]

his name is M. Shadows and he's the most amazing human being ever.

[@gripenfelter]

You are a man of the people! Beast and the Harlot and Little Piece of Heaven next. RIP Rev

[@AntiBluepill]

This song was dedicated to their late drummer Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan. M. Shadows singer, Synyster Gates lead guitar/back up vocals, Zacky Veangance guitar/back up vocals, Johnny Christ bassist.

[@jasonryals7230]

If you didn't know the story of this song, It's about their drummer that passed away in 2010. He had all the tools to be one of the best drummers to ever live but died so young.

[@theghost8664]

Lost my best friend two weeks ago after she got hit by a car, this song has helped me so much, I’m glad it touched you, because life is short never take your loved ones for granted, I’ll always miss you Skye, Rest In Peace.

[@matt37032]

The singer is called M Shadows :) the song is a tribute to the drummer who was like a brother to the band who passed away 10years ago his name was the Rev

[@michelestuart9521]

What can I say? I love watching your videos. And your words are so right on. Be in the moment, great advice!

[@martos60]

You should check out more Avenged Sevenfold songs. They are a fantastic band.

[@tdubs2015]

Matthew Sanders, goes by the stage name M. Shadows is the lead singer. Fun fact, he was originally going to be the drummer of the band until "The Rev" Jimmy Sullivan took the drummer spit and Matt just took the singer spot. This was written by Matt following the death of The Rev in 2008/2009 (can't remember which year exactly), and it was one of the two tribute songs in the album for him.

[@ItsMrDeathWish]

Still listening in 2020 Rest In Peace Jimmy The Rev Sullivan we love you and miss you and your memory and art lives foREVer

[@shaun.carter]

My favourite band, awesome music every time. RIP to the Rev. Many of their songs are about losing those close to us, and cherishing the moment now before it is gone. For an emotional song by them, check out Acid Rain.

[@mbrezovsky89]

The drummer had just passed away. It was a sad day he was a legend.

[@xoleenie12]

Thank you for liking this song. It's a tribute to their drummer The Rev , who unfortunately died of a drug overdose . They all grew up together. They didn't lose their drummer, they lost their brother. The Rev is gone, but never forgotten. RIP Rev. He's always in our hearts FoREVer. Even after all of this time, this song brings tears to my eyes. It still gives me chills to hear it.🙏🏻😔💙💜🌹💯

[@MidwestFlesh]

and very well said!!!,,,,much love from Gary Indiana!!!keep up the great work!!

[@theinsanify7802]

the singer's name is "M Shadows" this is my favorite band ... and this is actually a video in the memory of their pass away drummer " jimmy the REV" ... RIP jimmy ... foREVer

[@risler34]

I’m a 50/50 fan of them, But you are correct. This is when I was really getting into them, as a drummer I was devastated when the rev passed away. What a great tribute!

[@spankreasy18]

You know what...just Marathon the Avenged Sevenfold this month

[@OwnLaneTre]

I clicked this so fast bruh 😂😂

[@chrishowell199]

Oh yeah.

[@Layniacsofficial]

Omg me too lol

[@tonyadurst-scarlett1542]

Me too.

[@brittthomas7618]

Pulled into my driveway today, and thought about how 10 yrs ago almost to the exact date- I was 16 getting my driver's license. Time flies and the world doesn't slow down for you.

[@mmaarrttyy123]

Nightmare is an chilling song. Pure perfection. Buried Alive and Afterlife are great songs too. My fav band right now.

[@felipelemosneto]

Man most respect for niggas that do not stopping the video all the mf time on god, appreciate it

[@planetian7173]

I've never heard this one but I love it. Maybe my fav song by them at least rite now.

[@Liyingbemo]

This is awesome, thank you dude🙏

[@smyers3423]

bro lets go! lets start an a7x binge! youre missing out on some of their best stuff too. youll be pleased.

[@emma666-3]

Critical acclaim live on LBC, love the guitar solo and the rev singing.

[@traintools585]

Great song, great reaction. Watched at work, just couldn't wait till later. Average Sevenfold-Buried Alive is a must!

[@ashleyhebert2219]

Back at it with more A7X, beautiful song in the memory of Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan !!!

[@ycortez.x1738]

Great reaction Preston! I just love your smile. 🥰

[@adamaust2265]

Dude avenged is so awesome! So happy you're doing more reactions to them now. You're only at the tip of the iceberg. Anything from city of evil is amazing

[@jasonryals7230]

RIP The Rev. So missed, gone far to soon

[@benjin3993]

We miss you Jimmy, but happy you get to tend your flock. Live on in our hearts Rev

[@bojangles4791]

No other memorial song will ever come close to this,so emotional😥

[@stevenlewis975]

Definitely great reaction. It's sad as hell their drummer died. He was so beast.

[@givenspade]

You need to react to Buried Alive As M. Shadows said it’s Avenged’s Stairway To Heaven, amazing song.

[@SergioLazaroMartinez]

Maaaaaaan you actually did a nice analysis of the Avenged sevenfold influences on this song! Nice metal knowledge bro!!

[@DaddyKratosOfTheShire]

So beautiful, so sad....I love this song! RIP REV, the last solo gives me goosebumps everytime!

[@DavidPotter-d8t]

If you've lost a loved one, this song will stick in your head like a worm that laid eggs in there.

[@JamesBond-xd3ms]

M. Shadows is the singer, Syn Gates and Zach’s V on guitars, Johnny Christ on bass and their original drummer was The Rev, in which this video is mostly for. It started out as a song Shn wrote for his grandfather until Jimmy past in 2009.

[@JamesBond-xd3ms]

Syn*

[@roygarrett1663]

Love the song and the review. Hope you do more of this epic band.

[@timltimothy3295]

Bro thank you for reacting to this beautiful song I appreciate it. I also transformed into a Goth instead of being Emo thank you so much Avenged Sevenfold forever will be my favorite band

[@Spot-t]

Loved that so much man. I recommend "Nightmare", and "Save Me" from them aswell.

[@Razgriz85]

Saw these guys in concert and they don't sound any different live, which is awesome.

[@highsidezombietv3858]

RIP The Rev 💯 this song is an emotional one, always makes me think of loved ones who have passed on

[@ColleenRides]

The "Rev"..... We all loved you...

[@TheAstronomyFloyd]

OnWater 247 I’d say so, I gave up on A7X after The Rev passed, I felt the band didn’t have that same kick they once had after he was absent

[@ColleenRides]

@@TheAstronomyFloyd they've definitely turned theatrical One of the the sound man they have I used to date Bruce Danz. The guys are very nice but yes music has changed