Drum Teacher Reaction: JIMMY 'THE REV' SULLIVAN | Drumming in Studio | "Almost Easy"

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[@Behemoth66]

How can I pay you to do Mike portnoy raise the knife live? No one including mangini can do that song

[@EffingWhiteMale]

Straight 16th notes on the rides. He was a living legend.

[@galacticjuicedaddy1305]

Fun fact: Jimmy recorded the drums for their entire first album in one take. Yes, THE WHOLE ALBUM.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

DAMN!

[@OddYxD]

It's funny how you can hear the sloppiness at the end of Forgotten Faces for example. Jimmy was a beast, it's weird to talk about him

[@andrebrasil3173]

@@OddYxD i dont think thats truth bc you can hear some mistakes and other passages thats not in the original music

[@HawkFightTalk]

Except that's not true though. This clip isn't even the clip used on the record. 😬

[@OddYxD]

@@HawkFightTalk He's talking about their FIRST record, Sounding The Seventh Trumpet. The video is a session from their FOURTH record

[@Mang0jo]

Jimmy’s face throughout this playthrough is so relaxed. You could say it’s “almost easy” for him

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HAHA indeed

[@Mail23540]

​@@AndrewRooneyDrumsThis all happened because Jimmy is a self-taught drummer, and you realize it when he holds the drumsticks and the way he hits them is quite different from the usual drummers. He played the drums since he was a toddler and had his own drummer at the age of 12 , and when he was a teenager he joined a percussion group. from high school to university, where he and his group played music from used bottles, used buckets, used drums, etc., and that's where the unique drum beats he created when recording or while performing.

[@tantalizingpocket9286]

It really makes me sad that there is so little footage of the Rev playing, he was an inspiration for alot of drummers my age growing up including myself. RIP Jimmy 🙏🏻

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Terribly sad Andrew

[@travisdelee8647]

The LIVE IN LBC footage is amazing. I still have the DVD and it's on KZbin as well.

[@jimmitchel]

best sounding The Rev drum performance for me is him playing Second Heartbeat on their Warped Tour 2003. i suggest you watch and react to it

[@GG-ml3vr]

I didnt know that much about the band to be honest but as a drummer i always thought the rev was exeptional.Sadly missed😢

[@syahmighani6401]

@@travisdelee8647 so happy to see the 1080p 60fps remaster of that concert. the best a7x live concert imo

[@Ollgabopi]

The rev told the others he had a new song.. this is him recording the drum only to a click track, then afterwards he would record the guitar and so on... This is NOT what's on the record, but it's amazingly close to the final product, which is insane!.. he just had the whole song in his head...

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Need to get to more of him!

[@dumpsterfyre278]

You should watch the Almost Easy “Live in the LBC” to see him in concert playing and signing this. It’s a very well produced DVD concert.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you! I will

[@Choirul_sap]

And watch the critical acclaim live in the lbc 🤭, really like the way he is singing and playing the drum ❤

[@jaredalamo44]

The entire concert is absolutely bad ass

[@thatenglishgentleman]

This ENTIRE show is phenomenal! Live in the LBC is incredible

[@skrt2246]

I've watched the entire concert so many times I love it. They were at their prime.

[@Buterytissuflap]

The rev and avenged sevenfold is what launched my love of not only drumming, but music as a whole. The rev was a massive inspiration for me and he is sorely missed in the music world!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Well said. RIP

[@whoisjuliano]

I started playng drums because of The Rev. RIP JIMMY !

[@herogamerbr12]

@@whoisjuliano me too bro, me too. Still play Avenged songs just because of him

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

@@whoisjuliano That's awesome!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

@@herogamerbr12 Amazing man!

[@Powerstroke87]

I am still so damn happy to see people discovering Jimmy over a decade later. He was an incredible, generational talent and the music world is far worse off for his absence.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Indeed! RIP

[@soflaav8r]

While there will only be one Rev, A7X's current drummer, Brooks Wackerman is very talented. His brother Chad is a drummer as well, and played with Zappa at one point. Sadly there is not a lot of drum cam footage of him out there.

[@mposh]

Don't forget his playing with Bad Religion and Tenacious D.

[@tylerbailey9329]

Brooks' work with Bad Religion is legendary.

[@UhYeahWhateverDude]

With a name like Wackerman, he better be good.

[@bp6837]

Portnoy is better

[@mposh]

@@UhYeahWhateverDude LOL

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

As Vinnie Paul said "The Rev brought a whole lot of new energy and fire to playing drums". This video is 100% proof of that. I remember hearing that double ride pattern when this album dropped and nearly exploded. Glad you're getting into these metal/rock icons Also, That's a Zildjian Mega Bell Ride, he used those on the recordings in this session. However he was sponsored by sabian, so his tour kit had I believe 22" Sabian AAX Metal Rides

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

Yo! MB!!

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

And yes, he did use 2 Sabian 22" AAX Metal Rides

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

@@M4RCM0NT31R0 Hey what's up!? Haha had to check this one out 🤘 the Rev is the absolute best! Yeah there are a few pictures floating around of his studio set up for the self titled recordings. The cymbals are a mix of Zildjian and Sabian. Compared to his live set up which was all Sabian. Pretty cool!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks for the info Martin! So many drummers to check out. Not enough time. But I will be searching out more from The Rev!

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums hey Andrew that's awesome no problem! There aren't too many straight up drum camera views of The Rev. However lots of snippets from live performances. The cool thing about his live versions is that he always throws in some unreal improvisation here and there Love your reviews 🤘🤘 cheers!

[@MrLT3685]

Danm that kid was talented. I wish he'd had a much longer life to share his brilliance with the world.

[@NumberOneIdle]

He's the reason I picked up the sticks at 8 and still play 13 years later! If it wasn't for the self-titled Avenged Sevenfold album I may have never gotten behind the kit to begin with. A massive inspiration for me.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's fantastic Ed!

[@Grayham4]

Those double kicks are some of the cleanest I’ve ever heard

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

More Jimmy coming to the channel soon!

[@edsag7520]

If you can hear the song in your head by just listening, you have a hidden talent for music.

[@a7xfan4life666]

The reason I continue to be a better drummer. He was truly ahead of his time. Talented in more ways than drumming and just an immeasurably wonderous personality. I'd suggest the beast and the harlot or tension. Hail to the Rev

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks Jason. I'll be checking out more

[@jvstice56]

Rev was amazingly talented. If you hear any album he was able to record for them, you can get a sense of unity within the songs. He pretty was the heart and soul of the band and it was devastating for them when they found he out passed. He lived for what he loved and even after a decade plus, people still talk about him in the highest of regard.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Need to check out more from him!

[@11hyann]

Mike Portnoy play for Avengend Sevenfold after Jimmy's dead. Portnoy was one of his idols. Portnoy make a entire album with them and a tour too. That album is fantastic.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I'd love to hear that

[@akatsukijonny]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums listen to Save Me it’s a 10 min song but pure epicness. The band also did a song breakdown of it as well!

[@11hyann]

@@akatsukijonny right. That's my favorite song of the album. Portnoy's touch at the end is amazing

[@wtffff7145]

I never acknowledged it at the time cause I was young and just bitter about losing The Rev but Portnoy absolutely nailed it. I tend to prefer the older stuff these days but Nightmare will always be a special album.

[@rufusdisturbed]

Jimmy finished all the demos before he died. Portnoy just played Jimmys parts in the studio and toured with them after. 99% of the drum parts on Nightmare were written by Jimmy.

[@bazdrumsmetal2960]

One interesting fact about The Rev that not many people know, is that the entirety of the drum tracks from A7X's first album; "Sounding the Seventh Trumpet" was all one take. I mean that as in each song was a single take, but he did that for bragging rights, so as the album goes on you can hear how it slowly gets sloppier and sloppier. Either way, The Rev is the whole reason I picked up the drums and I've been playing like him and inspired by him for years. I miss him so much. foREVer

[@commentator610]

the rev is like from another world.. i mean he's not just that fast but he's so creative so talented, the way he put a rythem on their song is... i don't now how to describe it i just love the way he play the drum.. RIP The Rev..

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

RIP

[@shacozzi4888]

A fun-fact about Rev is that he was known as the "one-take man". As far as I know, he recorded all albums in one take. That's right, EVERY song. That's probably why he remains so calm throughout this recording. He wants to make sure that he gets it perfectly in the first take!

[@gusbate1118]

I think it was only sounding the seventh trumpet he did in one take

[@gusbate1118]

@Ravi. He was a great drummer and great writer. I don't really enjoy avenged after the nightmare album its not been the same.

[@djentyman4002]

@@gusbate1118 I’m in the same boat. As there are good songs on the later albums, it just doesn’t click with me as much. I may have enjoyed it more if Portnoy would have remained a permanent member of the band

[@eddiekalista3222]

There’s an interview with Shadows where he talks about Rev doing StST in one take, and they recorded the album in order. According to him, you can hear some of his mistakes in the later songs, which he refused to correct, because he was determined to be a 1 take guy.

[@shacozzi4888]

@@eddiekalista3222 I respect it honestly

[@justinloomis1245]

The Rev walks into the studio, does his part and leaves. RIP Rev Legends never Die.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Billy!

[@alexparker4526]

to think he played this way while singing as a drummer unbelievable talent rip the rev

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes. I need to see some live footage Alex

[@danlc95]

The Rev reminded me of the drummer I was in high school (91-95). The fearlessness aspect. I missed that kid for years.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Right on! Thanks for watching... please be sure to sub! 🥁+ ☕️ = 🙌

[@gregcakagonnamakeutakit]

He was an will always be one of my favorite drummers.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Excellent!

[@sharonmattox]

PLEASE explore more with the Rev. Jimmy was an incredible drummer and his loss is still felt by many, including myself. R.I.P. Jimmy. 💔

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I will Sharon! 🥁🙌

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

I've watched that video a ton of times. Was a pleasure to watch it with an actual drummer's opinion!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thanks!

[@spencer83t]

The song “THE BEAST AND THE HARLOT.” You won’t regret it

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Thank you!

[@tobiasjacobsen_dk]

Rip rev ! Most beautiful thing was that Portnoy filled in on the tour and album. And on the live recordings he just had the best time filling in for the Rev after he was so frustrated in DT. Now Brooks is just killing it in A7x !

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's so cool Tobias

[@maskijaebae353]

You should definitely check out him playing "The Beast and the Harlot" live at a show.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I will!

[@danlc95]

He's so sick on that one!

[@maskijaebae353]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums Are you going to be reacting to this video though? I've been waiting haha

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Coming up :)

[@MegaTechpc]

Jimmy was my all-time favorite drummer since around 2003 (when Waking the Fallen came out) and he remains one of my favorites to this day, almost 14 years after his tragic passing. He was just so creative, fast, and musically talented. He was also a very skilled vocalist and pianist and indeed wrote many full songs for A7X.

[@bobrutledge54]

Andrew, so glad you got to the Rev and avenged sevenfold. There's a lot of talent in this band and they are one of my favorites. It wasn't an accident that the Wikipedia article has the words "critical acclaim", as it is a song title in their catalog. They have quite a bit of diversity in their music from ballads to hard rock. Fingers crossed, I hope you decide to dig into them, and how they've grown musically as a band, as well as their new drummer, who deserves mention for his contribution and technical playing. R.I.P. foREVer Jimmy!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I'll definitely do more Bob!

[@hardluck7893]

I got to see him live a couple of times before he passed away. He was like an octopus back there. Absolutely insane.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

So good!

[@hatkidshawn4952]

Rest in Peace Jimmy the Rev ❤️

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

RIP

[@3stro]

Met his dad at an Avenged Sevenfold meet and greet in Anaheim a few years ago. Nicest guy ever. He gave my friends and I posters of The Rev that I still have up in my room.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow! Awesome

[@travisdelee8647]

There was, and never will be another like The Rev. There's many other fast drummers, but this guys playing was like nobody's at the time. His live concert footage is incredible. He makes it look so effortless.

[@ThatNativeDude]

Ayye my request!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yo!

[@jangles1839]

Just another day at the office for him! Loved his style! 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

NAILED IT. One take. BOOM!

[@jangles1839]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I imagine when you write and compose and even produce a majority of your own music, such as this band does, that will happen. I am just curious now as to how many others out there do as well. I know Danny Carey of Tool most likely will as I heard in an interview he did that he'll go in ahead of the other guys and it usually takes around 2 weeks to record his tracks.

[@PenniDeadful]

Rev is an absolute UNIT. It's crazy. I wish I got to see him in concert.

[@Vogurt]

29 years old, this man and bat country sparked the next 15 years of my music inspiration and guided me to metal and drums. My dad used to blast bat country and beast and the harlot on the sterio system when he watched headbangers ball and all that back in the day when the music channels were music channels. I still listen to the original few a7x albums to this day.

[@jimmitchel]

check out The Rev's drum performance on their song Second Heartbeat (Live 2003 Warped Tour). his drum sound, the snare and technique is absolutely mindblowing. he played on a small drum kit before they went famous. thumbs up if you want Andrew to react to it. i highly recommend it

[@jimmitchel]

title of video I'm suggesting is Second Heartbeat - Live 2003 Warped Tour HD Remastered - A7X

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Sounds good Jim :)

[@samnewton6479]

I stand by my word, that I fully believe that the rev was the best drummer to ever live. People’s opinions differ but mine is this guy was the best to this day.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Can't wait to check out more Sam

[@50UTHH]

RIP Jimmy!

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

5:32 The ride that The Rev is using is a Zildjian 21" Mega Bell Ride

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Monster

[@filmer56789]

You are just consistently delivering reactions of my favorite drummers!! Thank you!

[@filmer56789]

His isolated drum track is insane but almost easy is an incredibly good song

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

My pleasure

[@DirtyDeeds0075]

The Rev was such a musical genius! He was the heart of A7X.. His technique was so perfect.. Made it look so easy.. There's a lot of A7X songs he wrote about his disease. Had the same thing as Joey Jordison.. Some say he took his own life and went out on his own terms, as described in the song "Bromton Cocktail"..

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Man this is tragic. Can't believe it

[@DirtyDeeds0075]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums check out little peice of heaven as well.. The studio video on KZbin will show ya exactly how talented he really was.. Glad ya found him!

[@jonathandaley3768]

@@DirtyDeeds0075 Don't watch the studio version without seeing the music video first. Have to see the animated video to understand the song

[@TheNinjaToothpick]

Jimmy used Sabian 22 inch Metal Rides which is why the bell was so huge!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

👌

[@misillington5160]

Jimmy was the best. Had the pleasure while visiting his grave. Met his Dad. A wonderful guy. We sat with Joseph in Jimmy car and listened to song buried alive with vocals by Jimmy. Best day ever ❤️🦇❤️

[@dylanvasicadrums]

This man alone got me to pick up drumming. But there’s been no shortage of influences from many others. But I love jimmy and always will because of how he changed my life. Also probably the way he holds the drum sticks that way is because of how tall he was, 6’4

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Oh right. Didn't realize he was that tall Dylan!

[@JD_13]

I caught one of the rev’s drumsticks. Or rather it landed between my eye and my glasses. Still got it, same ones he used throughout the city of evil tour.

[@Jose-jl4fy]

This dude recorded his first album in one take

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

👀🥁🙌

[@Andruthless]

That's how I hold my right stick as well, not on purpose, I've always considered it a flaw in my stick holding and try to correct it when I notice myself doing it. It does make me feel better to see a celebrated drummer like the Rev holding his stick like I do lol

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

HA awesome man! Yeah I certainly wasn't critiquing him. Worked for him!

[@Andruthless]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I didn't take it as a critique although I would've understood if you did ha. Thanks for the reply and all the videos! I've been watching for a while but just subscribed!

[@dannykovacs12]

Really don't think this video does him justice in just how good he was. Just an animal in everything musical he did

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I need to do more Danny! 🥁👌

[@PaokIsHere]

Jimmy and Joey my fave drummers and inspirations ❤️

[@Jmgtr42]

Beast and the Harlot was their first big hit and was the first song I heard by them :)

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

This is only 7 years into playing on records and only 14 years since he started...he didnt record an album till he was 19 and hes only 26 here! And his work at 19 was insanely good too(best member on that 1st a7x album tbh)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Can't wait to hear more Seth

[@darkhillseuropeanmountsLLC]

My old Band After Autumn were good friends with Jimmy and Avenged bc our sound guy was Jimmy's Uncle it was such a bad blow when he passed away we still miss him dearly. RIP my friend

[@jackhuo5471]

this is why heavy metal is the next lvl of music

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Love it Jack!

[@tonyowens2887]

First time I ever watched THE REV. Play and the story about him I love that he's in heaven but good gracious we missed some of the best composed music that we ever ever could have listened to. Notice I said listened too not heard. Man I'm selfish. I wish he were still here.

[@Tschus_]

I miss Jimmy! I just made a 20 min drawing of him today :)

[@ColvyMolvy]

I love the footage of The Rev and Shad absolutely hammered during the recording of A Little Piece of Heaven and just screaming shit into the mic 😂

[@mateuszwojcikguitar]

Just watch Beast and the Harlot drum cam from live. He was so chilled playing that...

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I'll get to it Mateusz!

[@voodoobluetaco]

I feel fortunate enough to have seen them play back in 2002 after their 1st album released. If you take a listen to drums even back then they were I feel far more intense than what you saw here.

[@sokolpunch]

Andrew, this along with other avenged sevenfold recordings were often done in one take or that's what the folklore says. There isn't too much quality recordings of playthroughs that I've seen over the years with the rev, but in terms of avenged sevenfold, us deathbats go by albums rather than individual songs. So in my humble opinion, I would have to say their self titled or city of evil are their best works. Thanks for getting to my inspiration for music!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

You bet David. Can't wait to see more

[@sokolpunch]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums if you do more avenged sevenfold with ol Jimbo, Van Damme will dance. Just saying.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

@@sokolpunch More on the way David!

[@mendronesg]

The Rev really enjoyed recording the whole album in one seat (one take if possible). He actually done it in their first album and it really shows in the end of that album, you can hear that he's really tired XD

[@kimchi2780]

Jimmy's double ride is so fucking cool!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes Kim!

[@michaelzimmerman5782]

One of the best to ever drum! God I miss ya man! Rip bro

[@An7inHD]

If you are interested in more from Rev (rip), Afterlife is (imo) the best of not just him but A7x in general. Definitely worth a listen. Love the content, keep it up ❤

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes I'll be doing more for sure. And thank you!

[@BMFlame9393]

They were my favorite band with the Rev was playing back in the early days.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Awesome Alex

[@SgtJuls]

Easily top 5 best drummers of all time, please do check his live performance in the LBC… you won’t be disappointed… he was a Mozart

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes I need to get to that Julian!

[@PitSectionLeader]

Love that the first thing I noticed in this video was "Stick Control" on top of the practice pad lol

[@poetic_killjoy8193]

I love how Matt was like watch the magician work 😅

[@fastfiddler1625]

He was certainly one of my biggest inspirations. They were one of my favorite bands through college, due in no small part to his contributions. I remember reading that this was his style. Show up and track the song ONE TIME and one take and there's your song.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

LOVE IT. Thanks Richard

[@oskytel3780]

I grew up with Jimbo. He was always tapping his feet, playing drums on his legs. At the time I really didn't understand why.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Oh wow! Nice!

[@oskytel3780]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums I still have a hole in my heart. I can say that he was one of the most creative and interesting people I have ever known.

[@oskytel3780]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums a few of us called him "Gumby" because he was lanky and his body movements were always... taffy or gummy like. Almost like a rubber band. I don't know how else to describe it.

[@lukaskrieger3955]

My fav Jimmy fact is that his parents bought him a little kid drum kit for Christmas when he was 5 because he was constantly drumming on all the furniture and his little sister’s head.

[@Ultra-Collector]

The man was absolutely brilliant! Next level drummer!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yup!

[@1dudecrush]

I hope you actually listen to the final product from this recording session. Almost Easy a great song, and it was written almost in its entirety by Jimmy. Synister Gates hated it at first and almost refused to play it, and this ended up being one of their most popular songs ever.

[@ballaholla2811]

1 Take Jimmy!!! Rev is my all time favorite drummer. foREVer

[@frankiecolombo5889]

hes why i wanted to play. dude just loved what he did and had nothing to prove he was a real legend

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Awesome Frankie! 🙌

[@N3V2-Nevto]

The part where he played 2 Rides where you said "Singles or paraddidles". single pattern and both the ride and double bass are played at the same time :D If you want a follow up video of The REV you can watch his live video of "Bat Country" drum cam. He goes wilder on that one.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yo good ears! Thank you! And thanks for the tip :)

[@Dukehawley-Ahsoka]

His face is so relaxed because he can’t feel it. Known oxy user. Was still one of the best

[@realforbes2650]

If I remember correctly, he called that lick the “double octopus” where he plays double bass and cymbals in sync. I also believe that was the one and only take he did in studio. He was a great drummer and the reason I started drumming when I was young. Would be awesome to see some more avenged sevenfold even with Portnoy or Brooks Wackermen. There’s no replacement for the Rev but they have added to the legacy!

[@realforbes2650]

Also so incredible to see all the comments of people he has also inspired. Not enough people know of him and what he has done for metal drummers everywhere.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

I can't wait to check out more Nick!

[@rufusdisturbed]

This is not the take from the album. He missed the fill at the end of the first verse, but he kept playing because that's how he rolled. Jimmy was a rare one-take master. He never punched in a recording. If he messed up, he would do the whole song again. Interestingly, their first album was recorded in sequence in a single take. EVERY SONG SEQUENTIALLY BACK TO BACK. Jimmy wanted it to feel like a live show where there are no redos.

[@jeffpolk4800]

Morgan Rose is another amazing drummer you should checkout! He’s the drummer for Sevendust!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

He's on the hit list Jeff!

[@Zqud]

foREVer

[@MartinV.]

the one and only knife master!!!

[@polienskiplay]

3:25 That is " the rev thing" as Synyster said 😂😂

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Great Ivankov!

[@coegj]

I love the Rev drumming up a storm, his backup vocals were were killer. A terrible shame he passed way to young, glad you found the Rev and gave him so love. Please give him a deeper look, you will love what you see. Check out the Avenged Sevenfold live at the LBC ) Long Beach Coliseum in callifornia a one hour twenty minute live concert which was professionally filmed for DVD release, you will see and hear the Rev at his wild best. Good review, thanks.

[@matthewchittum3456]

He has quite the body of work for such a short life. There’s a song called “Bat Country” that you MUST check out, and hopefully review. The drumming BLEW MY MIND when I first heard it. Love the channel, new subscriber from Virginia USA

[@CaffeinatedFrostbite]

need to watch him live and see what you think. i suggest live in the LBC to see him do some major work

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Yes I'll get on it!

[@Spectrum0122]

Can we all just appreciate that a metal drummer used a latin beat in the chorus? so random but it works so well

[@logandoles6859]

If no one’s said yet and ya didn’t know, Rev’s idol was Mike Portnoy and those quick double ride cymbal parts he took inspiration from Mike on that for this song. Also, these boys were given free range on this album and were all in their like mid 20’s and what we got was a masterpiece of an album. You should really check out the song A Little Piece of Heaven. The brain child of the Rev himself and he was inebriated a lot of the time while recording it 😅

[@ChuckRussell87]

So awesome to see you reacting this this legend.

[@314159BC]

This is one of my favorite Avenged Sevenfold songs, I’m excited to see what you think!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

GREAT!

[@rilodrums]

Thanks for reacting to my hero. Means alot man.

[@xkml._279]

Started drumming bcs of him. Rest in power legend. 🥺🙌🏻

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Wow!

[@jajarocktv3773]

Best episode ever !!! Amazing The Rev ❤

[@ABax710]

The rev was the reason I wanted to learn to play. People say a lot of negative stuff about A7X but the rev is always the exclusion. The technic that he used and his very creative writing pits him up there with some of the best ever

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's awesome Alec! Who's saying negative stuff about the band!?

[@ABax710]

@@AndrewRooneyDrums mainly people who listen to heavier stuff. They say is “dad rock” and such. Just a very memed on band

[@sausejr0578]

Jimmy has a drum cam on the song beast and the harlot and you should really watch that it's wild

[@pyromayne3709]

RIP fo"rev"er. So glad I got to see him live before his passing.

[@selfeffacingbarbie]

Still so devastated by his loss after all this time. He had so much life and talent. Miss you, Jimmy ❤

[@nicholasxridiculous]

One of the best drummers of our time, this was also a one take recording for him. Jimmy was truly awesome, the double ride with the bass drums is so unique.

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

I could be wrong, but I dont think this is the actual take used on the album recording. He pauses at 3:42 and kinda smirks after. There are a few other beats that are a bit different (not much though) It may have been the demo to get the structure of the song down? Either way, the Rev was an absolute monster

[@TDD_Drums]

This video was longer than Rev was in the building before this song was finished recording on the drums

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

That's how you do it!