Avenged Sevenfold: The Tragic Death of Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan

[@rnrtruestories]

Here's another Avenged Sevenfold story...the time they DESTROYED MTV's program TRL kzbin.info/www/bejne/aanOaH5riJuVhK8

[@deathdrumsm1087]

Chapter 4 was in nascar 2004 also btw

[@House.Of.Pain.]

I’ve been listening to Rock/Metal for about 24 years now. But I’m black and come from a neighborhood where it’s usually looked down upon or talked about if you listen to that type of music. So, I had to hide the fact that I loved Rock/Metal music growing up. And Linkin Park and Slipknot were my two favorite bands growing up. But one day my ex introduced me to this band called Avenged Sevenfold. And after that it was history! I literally started playing guitar because of Unholy Confessions. I’ve been playing guitar now for about 13-14 years because of A7X. But when the Rev died it really did hurt me because A7X was the band that made me ok with listening to Rock out in the open. And on top of that A7X was the first ever Rock/Metal concert that I had ever been to! It was A7X along with Papa Roach.

[@steelblueflame]

There was a Golden Time in the late 80s early 90s before Gangsta Rap and the Riots where we were all gettin along good and diggin music together and shit like Living Color's Cult of Personality was heavy on Mtv and Radio and People were Diggin it... Sad how all thats changed, used to have some Epic Times with 'The Bruthas' who back then were all Smart, Upward lookin Guys, who were into Being Educated and not thinking bein stupid and bein trash was cool. Back when we could all hang out in a Club and joke each other about our Different crazy Cultural shit and nobody got mad, cos we could all laugh at ourselves and our own shit, and not joke out of meanness but out of Brotherhood, cos we all have a lot more in common than we have different, Facts. Hope those times come back someday, I haven't given up Hope yet. Stay Strong and BE YOU. And Fuck the Haters....

[@drumrd117]

I’m Latino who was born in Texas in the 80’s. Your story sounds so similar to mine except I was hiding rap tapes lol. Just like Em said, I was hiding these records like bad report cards. But I’ve been a drummer ever since I could remember, my dad is a drummer to. Korn and A7X were those bands that showed me I was on track with where I knew I felt at home, a great mix of lyricism and some funkyAce groves lol. I’m glad you did too brother.

[@artalli7170]

I love seeing black people in the metal community. People say I fetishize it. Well ok. Sorry lol. I think it's so cool. Black goth chicks, black metal dudes with long hair.... alexis brown is her own vibe... it's just killer. Look at Jimmy Hendrix. Should be so natural and obvious.

[@reapersasmr5483]

I love the fact you love metal , hell yeah man !!

[@brianmcguire5175]

I'm glad you shared here and that your persevered. I'm white, I'm sure you'd have guessed, and have only a few "black" friends, in quotations because it's not a factor behind the friendship but is noteworthy considering your story,but none of them into metal. For them metal is "white" people stuff and on the few occasions a white or black distinction issue comes up ,metal music is associated with white racism against black people. So to read your fandom for metal music as music first and not as a kind of covert political belief , I kinda wish my friends of a different back ground to mine would be like you in enjoying this music for what it really is and not conflating it with external factors or movements. I like my friends no matter what culture but sometimes I wish I could share the common interest without the political pollution. You prove that is possible with your view on the music and not the culture it came from or supposedly represents. We both love this music and that's the common worth noting

[@DukesMusic84]

The most IMPORTANT thing to remember from Rev's story is to pick up on changes in a person's behavior or mental state and always ask the hard questions. Never assume someone else will.

[@cynthiaanneallen2657]

I wish I could share this 💗

[@129-diegocustodio5]

it was all part of a ritual, how do you think hits are created? its all demonically influenced, if they would have rehabed Jimmy we wouldnt have Nightmare as it is today, music is heavily influenced by the unconscious realm, emotions, drugs, all play part in the creative process. Even the demons inside Jimmy knew he was gonna die, if you listen to song called Fiction you can clearly see it was like a goodbye song. And it was the last song they created together before he died.

[@DukesMusic84]

@@129-diegocustodio5 Well, maybe we should be worried about YOUR mental health my guy.

[@MrJSpicoli]

That and don't be a human waste depot

[@DukesMusic84]

@@MrJSpicoli Right on dude!

[@mikehunt3668]

Still remember hearing the news like it was yesterday. Didn’t want to believe it, such an inspiration that went too soon. Nearly 13 years later and still just as tragic.

[@jeffs3752]

Never heard of him. Apparently his scope wasn't large.

[@jpslaym0936]

@@jeffs3752 RU as ugly as you are stupid? Yes? Makes sense troll that ur

[@RPSTUNNER]

Same here.. jimmy is the reason why I play music. His music will ALWAYS live on 🤘🏼

[@mikehunt3668]

@@RPSTUNNER absolutely brother, an absolute musical legend. Can only wonder what else he would of unleashed if he was still around now.

[@fail_master_z]

Amen. I remember being at a local music/videogame shop. Someone was talking to the cashier about it and I just stood there in shock. Which back then I liked their music, but I didn't know many songs besides singles. Fast fwd some years and one night I decided to sit down and listen to their entire catalog. I was completely blown away. After that I went and bought every album and they've been in my top 2 fav all time bands since lol. I feel like I cheated myself out of so much because it was 5-6 yrs after his passing when I started to understand his skill/legacy.

[@Jason_Maier]

"So Far Away" is one of the best grief songs ever.

[@belltolls1984]

yes it is

[@mctwist13]

As an addict I seriously grieve for this man. It’s hard out there. The one thing that brings you happiness kills you at the same time.

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

Jimmy had one of the raddest singing voices out there man. Ridiculously talented. Every member of A7X is such a classy musician in his own right. A true loss. RIP.

[@amandaredd3057]

absolutely

[@bababooeydude]

His back up vocals always gave me chills. "Myst have stabbed him 50 effin times, I can't believe it. Ripped apart right before your EYES want you to eat it, eat it, EAT IT"

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

@@bababooeydude Critical Acclaim, Afterlife, A Little Piece Of Heaven, Fiction… All of his vocal tracks, aside from Syn’s solos, were basically my favorite parts. Dude was awesome.

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

@@kylehaywood8124 P(rofound)

[@aakkoin]

classy??

[@MrEmagtsr]

I’m glad I got to see them with the rev before he passed. I still can’t believe they actually came to our small hometown. I still remember the euphoria I had when I found out another one of my all time favorite drummers would not only step in to record for him but also go on the following tour with them. Still blows my mind to this day. Save me is still a criminally underrated track by them.

[@fail_master_z]

Save Me is my favorite track. Chills every time!

[@jordannew3803]

I saw them in London for their Nightmare tour after the Rev died. They performed Fiction and when it came to the Revs vocal, a single spotlight shone down on to an empty space, the emotion was high in the stadium that night.

[@roxie4313]

Save me is crazy good

[@James-wl5zv]

So glad you mentioned Save Me. It's absolutely in my top 3 songs by them, if not my all time favorite. It has every different element that makes this band extraordinary and encapsulates their sound so completely!

[@haeunlegacy6796]

Save Me is my all-time favorite song ♡

[@dylanvasicadrums]

This dude is the reason I love drums, play drums and love music.

[@Deszt94]

Then I hope you keep going mate. Never quit and never let yourself down!

[@mrstevenbelcourt]

Waking the Fallen has helped me through so many hard times. Rest easy Rev.

[@razzdarkstar]

One ominous fact about the Revs passing is that he was quoting as constantly saying that he'd never live past thirty. Also the song Brompton cocktail on the self titled album describes somebody taking their life with the same thing that the Rev passed away from, a blend of both drugs and alchohol.

[@richardgoddard37]

Well, that and the enlarged heart.....

[@river4088]

Matt wrote the lyrics to Brompton cocktail, not Jimmy 🙄

[@razzdarkstar]

@@river4088 Never said the Rev wrote that song. It's all good though, just pointing out the odd coincidence between it and how the Rev passed away

[@river4088]

@@razzdarkstar fair enough! Personally with there being 2-3 years between his death and that song being written, I don't think it's much of a coincidence but that's just my opinion :)

[@josephmitchell6112]

Brompton Cocktail isn’t about taking your own life. It’s about someone suffering and it being eased by a blend of drugs.

[@xo_brie]

this video made me feel so many emotions. this band was my childhood, forever one of my favorites.

[@WinterInTheForest]

A7X nails it on a technical level while keeping the songs catchy at the same time. Synyster Gates is just mind blowing on the guitar. Along with The Rev's superhuman drumming they were pro from the start. Such an eclectic combination of influences in their music. Great band.

[@cameronfarrellguitar]

so well said bro!!!

[@mycodclipz9754]

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@jpslaym0936]

Agree, "The Stage" is equivalent to "Hotel California" in terms of the sheer quality of the song and musicianship, the lyrics with emotional and very real connections to the world we all seem to not want to share. Its destined to be an iconic song people will love to listen to 50 years from now and more

[@ArgentoGaming]

Not to mention Shadow's soulful belting of words and ability to keep it gentle at a moment's notice. These guys are really just great, in general:

[@kintero27]

I dated a drummer back in my early 20s and he was phenomenal. I remember the one song that was released on the radio and he pulled me into his car and he said listen to this drummer. This guy is fantastic.

[@vindivergilio3482]

I wasn"r really into A7X until my son who was around 15, had me listen to Live in the BBC with him the night he bought the CD. I dunno what it was, but by time it was over, I was definately a BIG fan. As matter of fact, it's the album that caused me to pull out my old bass guitar, "freshen" up and start playing again. I then really started listening to the drum tracks and ended up signing up for drum lessons with legendary drum instructor John Bletch of the band Frostbit Blue. I became proficient and have been drumming t ok Avenged Sevenfold since. The Rev was the best, that's a fact!

[@stameljoe8397]

Miss ya Jimmy. Rest in peace, brother. Been too long since you left us.

[@peterfile2185]

As young as I was in 2009 I was shocked by his death. The world around me felt fuzzy R.I.P Jimmy Sullivan

[@christinammmmbop8563]

I adored a7x back in the day.. I have not listened to them since Rev passed... :'(

[@moxygirlhey]

I can't believe I'm officially older than him when he died, that is surreal. He had so much talent

[@benouzgane]

My oldest cousin is just more than 1 year from his 30th birthday. The Rev, Chester and Chris Cornell etc died too young sadly.

[@Dilley_G45]

You turn 28, you have outlived Morrison, hendrix, wine house, Joplin, Cobain...You turn 34 and have outlived Jesus and Bon Scott, 46 and you have outlived JFK and Elvis....and we still live and drink and enjoy rock and metal. Bottom line...You being an artist or actor or musician is way harder on your health than construction work. Hollywood, Drugs, wrong friends....Noone needs that

[@frlipa]

Turning 30 is surreal?

[@cheezburgrproduction]

@@frlipa for some 23 is old

[@thekredyard7577]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@tanyaseal237]

I was 49 years old the first time I heard him play. At that instant I told my son which was 17 at the time, that or if all the music is listened to in my life that the writer is said That's the best drummer I've ever heard.

[@sevenempestfxntoolsoad3183]

Had jimmy not passed I think he'd easily reach the level of his heroes and those of us drummers who hold in high regard that play. He was so great and creativity was next level. Miss em.

[@KnaveMurdok]

Waking the Fallen might be one of my favourite rock records of the early 2000's. At least on the top 10. I never cared that much for most of the rest of Avenged Sevenfold's work, but that album really got me.

[@Crimson_Ty]

City of evil was the last time they were somethin. Then my friends started askin if ive heard a7x afterlife. Didnt like it

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

Same, but City of evil FOR ME was good too, especially that Albin came After he blew his vocal chords

[@ewoknips5154]

I remember seeing them open for poison the well back in 2003 and they blew me away even back then. They were first of like 5 bands, the last 2 were dillinger escape plan then poison the well, it was a crazy good show. My buddy had heard of a7x so we showed up early and I'm glad we did

[@ThotdFan127]

@@ewoknips5154 Fuck you are so lucky! If I had a time machine I would go back and see them back in their Metalcore days. Really sucks how little live footage there is from the Waking the Fallen tour era.

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

WTF is such an underrated rock album.

[@darkhillseuropeanmountsLLC]

Jimmy was one of the sweetest humans on the planet. My band After Autumn got to meet up with the guys back in 2008 bc our sound guy was Jimmy's uncle. We met up with those guys as well as Johnathan Davis of Korn and we're planning on a big tour with them after our Album was finished. When Jimmy passed away it was a huge blow for us and our sound guy went crazy and just disappeared. Needless to say the album was never finished and the tour never happened 😞 we were fortunate Enough to be able to spend a lot of time with those guys and I wouldn't change it for the world. RIP Jimmy my friend you are very missed love you buddy

[@PokeUFO]

I’ve never met you but the music you and your best friends made touched my heart every album. You helped me though some tough times in my life and I will always love you and you will always be my Rev.

[@__M738]

I got to see A7X in early 2004. I remember being excited to watch them live but immediately noticed how awesome Jimmy was vocally and obviously on the drums. RIP

[@aaronfisher7159]

Jimmy got me into drums when I was 13 (27 now) hearing his work on city of evil blew me away. I wouldn’t be where I am today without that guy. Rest easy my dude 🤘🏼

[@vandavis000]

Jimmy was one my biggest drumming influence . I sent his family flowers and a sympathy card. I lost my twin brother same month. Twenty 2 days after Jimmy. RIP Rev Jimmy sullivan Wildman.

[@michaelcorrigan6577]

Watched him live numerous times. Killed it! A legend in my book.

[@skishkabob5623]

I got to sing happy birthday to him for his last birthday in 2009 at their concert in Spokane.. he was such an amazing soul.. he is dearly missed by many ❤

[@coopdville855]

I've always been struck by how,despite their distinctive sound,you can clearly hear the influence of Megadeth and Guns N Roses in their music. It's almost always right there on the surface.

[@Mr.Wonderful731]

Agreed! But don't forget Metallica.

[@coopdville855]

I don't hear the flavor of their style in Avenged's musical gumbo as clearly as the other two. But I feel like Metallica is kind of like Black Sabbath in that way. It can generally be assumed that pretty much anything that was released after a certain point has been influenced by them, whether directly or indirectly. But mostly directly. Personally, I came to realize that I'd practiced way too much Metallica in my earlier days of playing guitar,and it took me years to rehabilitate myself to a point where everything I tried to do wasn't reminiscent of their sound in one way or another.

[@Mr.Wonderful731]

@@coopdville855 Hail to the king.....Sad but true

[@darnellpistachio2991]

@@Mr.Wonderful731 American Bad Ass >

[@darnellpistachio2991]

@@coopdville855 metallica will never be like black sabbath in ANY way. Metallica's entire discography is just a rehashing of Black Sabbath jams, with the exception of garage inc, which is when they admitted to the songs being covers, rather than trying to hide the songs within their creative consciousness.

[@rnrtruestories]

more videos coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Oh tomorrow's video is 20 min plus and a story no one else has covered on KZbin.

[@thatguyaron1154]

Is that why they haven't made any music now

[@Avocadocolorado]

Subscribed

[@KillswitchEngage2010]

~I "STILL" Can't Get Over Them, "COPYING" Killswitch Engage!?

[@bluesimmer97]

i got to meet the rev’s father for a family member’s funeral. he is a very reserved guy and even before i knew who he was, i knew there was something that deeply disturbed him. his son had so much talent. truly a tragedy.

[@jakeciasulli654]

That pinkly smooth album is pretty awesome

[@elisebrodeur-jacobs5215]

Never gonna forget you Rev!!

[@chancewhitlock1327]

Mcfly is my fav

[@jaexotics]

RIP Jimmy, I feel so old being the revs age of passing today and being a kid when he past on. It’s nuts. I have his fiction tattoo on my chest in the same spot in his honor 🤘🏼 dude a legend. He’s up there rocking out with Dimebag and Vinny Paul

[@ycallace]

i’ll never forget. i got into avenged sevenfold the summer of 2009 thru rock band, and just as i was discovering more and more of their work, jimmy passed away. i was crushed for a little bit because I was just getting into drums on the game and i couldn’t get over the almost easy chorus how fast but satisfying it was to play. what a legend

[@Lovell93]

I am so thankful I was able to see Jimmy play before his passing on their tour for the self titled white album. He is such a legend. Tragic.

[@6789drummerdude]

I was devastated when Jimmy died. As a drummer, he was one of my biggest heroes, and I was sad I never got to see Avenged Sevenfold with him on drums, but I did catch a show where Mike Portnoy was filling in for him, and it was an amazing send off for a legend to be playing for another legend. RIP Jimmy.

[@jackieanderson7225]

He was such an amazing artist!! Heartbreaking for many as he left this world too soon. His talent and memory will forever live on!! In our thoughts and hearts always💕

[@ryanduty4237]

I was never a big a7x fan but did love sound of the seventh trumpet. My brother was a big fan so I remember his death announcement so clearly to this day. It was pretty sad all in all because he was a very talented musician.

[@greatgibby]

Wow... The dude lived like really close to me. Too bad I had no idea who he is/was lol. I don't think I've ever heard any of their music before, but it sounds like he was an amazing talent. RIP dude. So sorry that you went so soon. 😔

[@iatechristophersliver5240]

you should listen to em

[@jpslaym0936]

I'd start with "City of Evil" as its in the middle stylistically for their catalog. Depending on if you are into superheavy death metal (go earlier in their music), if you like a mix of modern heavy rock /metal in a modern concept album thematic approach try out "The Stage". "Nightmare" is probably their consistently excellent album across all the songs. They have a new album coming in 2023 believe

[@ArgentoGaming]

@@jpslaym0936 I damn well hope they give us a new album, The Stage left me astounded and craving more A7x.

[@justaguy2365]

Dude was very talented. Not just drumming but song writing and arrangement. He probably would have done a lot of great things had he lived and gotten clean.

[@amberdyet8059]

please see my comment here bc I can't say anything more than that sorry I can't it'll go with me to my own personal final eternal resting place I don't know yet what I want when my time comes for the grim reaper.

[@ChickenatorJr]

dont do drugs kids especiaslly if you have pre existing heart condition like the rev

[@bigtommy9715]

It wasn’t just the drugs his enlarged heart caused him a lot of pain he wanted to numb He never expected to live long

[@zensezy468]

Yeah, he wasnt expected to live past 30 and he knew that from a pretty young age, even if he had gotten clean he wouldve probably been on life support within a short while because of his enlarged heart.@@bigtommy9715

[@Noelair]

Good video. The band was never the same after he passed. His influence was huge in the band and very noticeable after his death.

[@dzombie5776]

Such a great and talented band. Been listening them since I was a teen and still do to this day.

[@shmee2571]

I have said for over 15 years that he is the best drummer i have ever heard. RIP

[@martindrengenxbox360]

Several years back, my best friend OD'ed. The worst thing is he decided to call me and say goodbye, so I was woken up at about 2 in the middle of the night, getting the worst possible news personally delivered. I was on the phone with him as he was drifting off, barely able to talk at the end, then silence. That had me fucked up for years, songs like "So far away" are one of a few I can't listen to without tearing up.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

A phenomenal band all around. You can hear how they progressed from the beginning up to today. Great talents.

[@shadow1234567891996]

This entire video is stories me and my musician friends would reminisce about in high school as we listened to their albums on repeat. I felt a lot of nostalgia. Loved the info! Definitely learned a few things.

[@BerserkersBattle-816]

Jimmy was incredible at singing and the drums. I was a huge fan of the band still am, they're gonna be one of the biggest rock bands in the world one day.

[@zedalba]

Fiction was one song that took me a minute to appreciate. But when it came around, I had it on repeat.

[@vic20adamant2]

A real sad loss and so young. The whole band is hugely talented

[@GorillaMon541]

So many scary things of note leading up to his death. He knew 2 things for sure from a very young age: he'd grow up to be in a famous band, and he wouldnt live to see 30. Fast forward to Self-Titled, Jimmy writes (and performs vocals for) a song called "Brompton Cocktail," which is a (commonly) lethal combination of alcohol and medication, which, as we all know, was how Jimmy passed. What's super eerie is if you listen to "Brompton Cocktail" and "Fiction" back to back, it sounds like a 2-part suicide note. Almost like he planned and told us how he'd go out before saying his goodbyes on the next album. And sure, the connection between the 2 tracks has never been confirmed, but that'd be a very hard and dark topic to dive into so I'm not surprised the band hasn't confirmed or denied. RIP Jimmy. We Love You foREVer ❤

[@cateatfood6634]

Did he get touched as a child or something? The fact that he had both parents AND they grew him as a musician, is kind of weird that he was so fixated on unaliving himself.

[@georgecortes853]

Were all humans living this life for the first time.. he used drugs to form a better understanding of the world he was looking at and at somepoint hit the realization that life is infinite whetherwe are dead or alive.. its about the footprint you leave behind.. and he left it, a huge one.@cateatfood6634

[@tpunk3160]

Their 2007 self titled album was probably the most creative album i ever heard it was so unique

[@KyrosTheWolf]

Ever since I started listening to A7X over 10 years ago, I was aware Jimmy died before the release of Nightmare. But I never noticed the REV in 'forever' being slightly larger than the rest of the text

[@lolamontez7712]

This has been my favorite band for a long a$$ time!! When I started listening to them, Around 2001 when my husband's band opened up for them in Chicago at the metro. no one knew who they were. I knew they were going to be huge. I remember the day that Jimmy died. I was so sad and heartbroken for all of them. Way too young. But, I am so glad that they continued on. I've seen them now 11 times and counting. I will always love this band, and I will always support them.

[@GovKidMethod]

You failed to mention he was born with an enlarged heart that affected his life expectancy. His voice was going towards the end and he was heavily self medicating.

[@punkrockstormchaser]

Same with his drumming influence Vinnie Paul

[@LoveKnot78]

Never knew that about either of them. To make things worse , alcohol and cocaine definitely do not help the situation.

[@belltolls1984]

Fiction still gives me chills

[@jpslaym0936]

Fiction is a flat out gorgeous song, I remember when album launched I hadn't heard about Rev, and wondered about who was singing the 2nd part with M. Shadows and the prayer-like quality. When I heard it hit me like a ton of bricks

[@sdkmusic2859]

Thank you so much for this video,i started listening Avenged Sevenfold a few years back and I knew that the Rev died in 2009 but yesterday i bought the album "nightmare",today i started listening to it with a friend in his car and i loved it,but when i wanted to put the cd back in the case i saw the image under the cd holder with R.I.P. Jimmy the REV and then i took out the lyrics book from the front and i read the last pages that were about him and then i wanted to know his story,and after hearing what you said about the song "fiction" i went to that page and i saw that some parts are written with red instead of white...now i just want to cry...

[@stevehunt9051]

The Rev's drumming on "Almost Easy" was nothing short of MASTERFUL!!

[@pandanarkystudios5198]

Jimmy Sullivan took all about 3 seconds to inspire me to play the drums. Seriously, like a quick little 3 second sound check before their curtain dropped, and I was hooked

[@midnight3480]

Great stuff dude. Ive seen a lot of videos about my favorite band but this one is precise and even included stuff that i didnt know. Thanks for that!

[@k1wiwo1f]

Honored to have seen him live 14/05/08 when a7x came to New Zealand with Bullet for my Valentine and Atreyu. I was a huge fan in highschool so I couldn't miss out on this show.. I was 14 then, now almost 30.

[@patrickburton1401]

The soul reason I started taking drumming seriously was because of Jimmy. Literally just heard “streets” off STST in a bar tonight, then came across this video. RIP the Rev.

[@MistyLake]

Justin Sane from Anti-Flag was never in Suburban Legends, Avenged Sevenfold or Pinkly Smooth. He's one of the founders of Anti-Flag and has only ever played with his band. It's a different guy going by Justin Sane.

[@kevinwilson3942]

i was gonna say... Plus aren't Anit-Flag straight edge? Seems weird that he'd OD on cough syrup.

[@te9591]

Yeah, that's weird.

[@bigballrecall]

Was about to comment the same.. I was like wtf? And immediately went to Wikipedia 😂

[@roqueadeleon]

Yeah was gonna mention this lol, same stage name but different guy, if you google it to other people have wrongly associated the picture of Justin (from Anti-Flag) with A7X Justin, which is probably where the mistake was made.

[@jpslaym0936]

Fiction is a haunting but flat out gorgeous song

[@BCMoney1995]

Yes! Man I was hoping you would make this video for a long time!!! RIP Jimmy !!! FoREVer

[@VampireA1056]

He was 28 years old, He had a whole life in front of him.😭 R.I.P. The Rev, your legacy will live on foREVer. ❤❤❤

[@rockcop222]

I was lucky enough to have met him on a few occasions before he passed. Great guy and great bunch of band mates.

[@RickHawkDavison]

Nice tribute. Great band, my daughter introduced me to them, I've been a fan ever since

[@Brian_yeah_that_brian_Strang]

Rip brother. Your playing pumps me up,beautiful.

[@sfcSpidey]

I saw them in august 2010 headlining pointfest in St. Louis Right after the nightmare album was released was a really emotional concert

[@Myersmad316]

Cant believe it was almost 14 years ago, time has flown in. Great band and drummer big loss to them since as they where never the same.

[@revwillyg6450]

Last performance I saw of them was very uninspired. Just getting a job done. I think his death really crushed them

[@princegroove]

As a drummer, I read several articles about this dude in various drumming magazines during the late nineties and early 2000’s.

[@princesskristan]

I still remember the night I found out he passed. It was I believe around 11 pm and ironically, I was watching this show on Fuse called Loaded, and it was the A7X episode. The Bat Country video was playing when I had gotten a text from my friend telling me he passed. I told him to stop lying, but he told me to go check online. When I read the official statement, my heart broke. I had an opportunity to go see them the year before, but knew my dad wouldn't let me go to a concert on a school night. I did get to see them at Uproar in 2010, and it was bittersweet. I had discovered the band in late 2006 when I was 16, and that band saved my life. When he passed, it felt like I lost my older brother or best friend. He was hilarious, an amazing drummer, and I loved his voice and the "double ride" thing he did on Almost Easy. It's been 13 years since his passing, but I think of him everyday. And as corny as it sounds, I'm no longer scared of thunder because I think it's just him drumming. We love and miss you so fucking much Jimmy

[@vallangaard]

Best video you have ever put out. Excellent job

[@Shjankee]

RIP REV. Grew up a young A7X fan and was only in 7th grade when he passed. I was heartbroken man. I wanted to be a drummer like my cousin and ultimately like Jimmy. Dude was a beast

[@israelg.r.6230]

I still listen them everyday (: what a awesome band

[@punkrockbassist44]

Jordison, Barker, and The Rev were all major influences on my drummer friends growing up through high school and the various bands we played around in. This was a tough pill to swallow the day Jimmy died. RIP The Rev

[@SidewindahYT]

City of Evil is the first album I ever spent my own money on. It's also where I get my name from. This album will always play a special part of me growing up.

[@ziamarie]

You forgot to mention that Jimmy was born with an enlarged heart that caused him issues throughout his life. Im sure the drugs didnt help that problem but thats why he lived his life to the fullest, because he knew he wasnt going to be here for a long time. He didnt want to suffer and be on medications/in and out of the hospital so he did what he felt was best for him by self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. The line in Brompton Cocktail sums it up "i wanna leave how i arrived, so alive." I think it's absolutely heartbreaking and is such a tragic loss that is still felt by his family, friends and fans but i pray and believe that now he's at peace and livin it up in heaven with all the greats that we've lost. Love ya Jimmy, foREVer ❤

[@VERDICTInsanity]

I still cry watching the So Far Away video, feel for the rest of the band, must be hard getting up on the stage or heading to the recording studio constantly -1

[@gothicdisaster01]

Jimmy will always be my favorite drummer & always my inspiration on me as a drummer.

[@brucedorion6642]

The Rev was my hero for the drums along with joey jordison, the rev was and is still my favourite drummer because it where i got my drums skills from, its sad he aint around there was still so mich for him to do. Ive been a fan of a7x since i was 11 im 25 now, a7x just aint the same without him miss you jimmy ❤️

[@WickedWestCreations]

I loved Jimmy so much. I was in hard denial when he died. It cut deep. Cheers Jimmy!

[@edgaralanfrog]

I remember when he died, it was such a weird time - I wasn’t a fan, but so many people I knew online were and it was so such a sad time

[@christerolausson2702]

Awesome content! Thanks! R.I.P. REV…

[@HOMELESSG0D]

I don't know how true this is but around 2010 I heard that the Rev said this ''I always knew I'll become a rockstar and be dead by 30''. Pretty chilling

[@feargm]

thank you for this. love The Rev so much

[@soullesszephyr7771]

Left out the whole enlarged heart condition that was also slowly killing him

[@oneballwizard406]

I was fortunate enough to see one of his last live performances when I was only 14. I will never forget that concert

[@no_halo24]

Glad to say I was to lucky to witness all of their hits before Jimmy passed away. RIP foREVer.

[@andybarker5687]

I met a drum teacher of his. great guy, shared a story of him calling his mom for help with his car in a parking lot

[@13bloodycupcake]

Wait, was the drum teacher or the Rev that needed help with the car in the parking lot?

[@andybarker5687]

@@13bloodycupcake sorry, im dumb The rev I guess messed his car up in the parking lot. the 2 had been celebrating the revs success the rev called his mom for help

[@coolguy4179]

Great band! I think they were probably the only band in the crop of 90's metal bands that have explored as much territory in metal, hard rock, and alternative rock. No album sounds quite like the one before it, and in a good way. It would have been interesting to see what direction they would have taken after Nightmare had the Rev lived to write more music.

[@CJPooz]

This man will never be forgotten. Rest in Rock and roll Rev. One of the greatest drummers ever to exist!

[@themissydeyo]

I spent four days or so with Jimmy very briefly back in 2004 when I was 17 and he was 27. We had a great time together but as he left Canada he left me behind. The last time I saw him was in 2009. He was a sweetheart and this was a tragic death.

[@woofspider330]

City of Evil is one of my favorites of all time, and a blast to drum (at least, a blast to attempt lol). I've spent so long trying to figure out that killer triplet fill near the end!

[@JShadow6661]

First time I saw them was during their Self Titled Era. They did a Club tour before headlining the Taste of Chaos tour and they played a lot my favorite songs. 🤟🏻🤟🏻 met the band in 2017. Cool guys. Got to see them on their last tour with The Rev in 2009 as well.

[@relie6476]

Pinkly Smooth is absolutely incredible.

[@MrScullman123]

Jimmy was the main reason i started drumming at a young age. Sadly i was not able to see them perform live with him.

[@DDMOLSBERRY]

One of my first obsessions with a drummer. So much inspiration came out of the Revs style.

[@Baard5Szomoru]

Man 2009 was already a shit of a year for me and then december came and I got this news it had to be one of the worst news a 14 y/o me could receive... I still remember the wind blowing on my face that day reminding me that it was real. R.I.P. The Rev he will never be forgotten. His music will be played for centuries to come.