First Reaction | Avenged Sevenfold SO FAR AWAY | Just Jen A7X Reaction | Bring Tissues

[@fernand_ducci]

I went to high school with them. He was known then as The Reverend Tholomew Plague lol. Miss Jimmy forever 🤝

[@s1l3nze]

Jesus Harold Christ...I'm glad to hear from someone who got to know his work. Good on you for commenting

[@demanderhujon2317]

Ohhh man. I wish I was you. Awesome

[@howardjoslee5040]

Thank you dude for sharing your life story🤟

[@fernand_ducci]

Sarcasm? No, thank you@@howardjoslee5040 Haters gonna hate 🤘🏼 FYI. This > 🤟 means I love you

[@1-minslomo129]

hey dude im from south asia bangladesh rock metal and good music always touched my soul thanks for sharing may he rest in peace

[@zalcreed71]

"Can you make your guitar crying?" Syns Gates : Yes

[@quidrava]

@Bobby Vivaan what with this 2 clowns

[@jiuppurnomotv1716]

Yess Syn Melodies solo Make me Cry 😭😭😭😭 Acid rain😭😭 So far Away Roman sky😭😭😭😭 Dear God😭😭😭

[@stanleyjohnson3689]

Hell yeah you can make a guitar cry.

[@johnknox8871]

go further....gates..can you make the guitar give me a glimps of the pearly gates or give me an idea of how the heavens sound????

[@courtneymoore3177]

Victim solos the guitar 🔥

[@paularomero754]

The song was originally written and composed by Synyster Gates for his grandfather who passed away but once the Rev passed, he changed the lyrics and it became about him... it's so heartbreaking... Great Reaction!!

[@tedihartono1394]

😘😘

[@GronforsR]

Actually ironically Rev wrote most of this song

[@paularomero754]

@@GronforsR yeah, that's true... I forgot about that!

[@jenlrelf]

YES

[@midniteguardian9803]

@@GronforsR you're thinking of Fiction, not So Far Away. This was written by Synyster Gates

[@calvins_hat]

I was a fan for a few years before he passed away. Woke up devastated to the news. Cant believe it's been over 11 years. Privileged to have heard him live

[@Rook.Kaiser]

same here, all the way from Malaysia.

[@Kisakuso]

Same here... I still have the drawing I made of him the day after he passed. Sad we can't post pictures here. ^^ I was 16 and I remember my family couldn't understand why I was so sad, almost crying sometimes. This guy was, and still is, a Legend.

[@amarsyah8149]

@@Rook.Kaiser sama bro

[@AClark-jx9zp]

I knew Rev. Even have one of his drum sets. He was so funny, and kind. He is so loved and missed. I'm so glad you're showing him respect.

[@simply11believelane47]

Legit! Sorry for ur loss brother . 1 of my best buds have a drum stick from The Rev from Las Vegas concert 16 yrs ago!

[@AClark-jx9zp]

@@simply11believelane47 thanks friend, your more than kind.

[@NeroZenith]

@@AClark-jx9zp So sorry for your loss man, especially being close to him, I'm sure you're glad you got to know him.

[@AClark-jx9zp]

@@NeroZenith he was definitely a light in the room.

[@AClark-jx9zp]

@@NeroZenith thank you

[@natishashannon6669]

The first time I ever heard Avenged Sevenfold, I was getting dressed for school in 2011. This music video came on VH1. I cried and mourned all day for this man I had never met. I love them so much!

[@coreymcdaniel2759]

This song gets harder and harder to listen to every year. I miss the rev so much. I'm so glad you are better now. We all got into this band for our own different reasons. We are a family. I love that you understand the pain and you feel it like we do with the revs passing. God this song hits you like a 10 ton truck. Thank you for showing love to them on your channel. It means a lot from a longtime fan. I saw the rev live and I feel honored. I have a shirt I bought from that day and every time I put it on I can feel the revs drum beats. It's my most valued possession. I also share a birthday with Synyster Gates the guitarist. Fun fact.

[@tyleredwards970]

We lost the rev around the same time I lost my best friend the whole nightmare album is just so damn sad when you realize every single song on that album ripped every single member apart especially Matt and Brian aka synyster gates. Tonight the world dies and save me are the two saddest songs I’ve ever heard. Thank you so much I’ve been looking every night for more rev reactions or videos and can never find them. James the rev Sullivan was the mind behind the 2000’s greatest metal band and will foRever be my favorite drummer. Thank you ma’am

[@JustJenRx]

You’re welcome. Sorry about your loss 😞

[@patrickgordon5341]

@@JustJenRx hey Jen your right its so hard to lose someone

[@river4088]

My god, we miss the Rev. The man was absolutely out of his head, but I've never met anyone sweeter to fans. His impact is just unreal, even those who found the band after we lost him... It's incredible. RIP Jimmy.

[@OGMizfit]

The guitar’s crying just hits hard too 😔

[@thrashdagnarz8103]

One teardrop was seen and i cried a river

[@JustJenRx]

❤️ 🤗

[@sweetlynsane1287]

I've actually got videos of the first time they played Fiction in Indiana Gates had me crying he was watching a video memorial of the Rev and turned around tears just streaming down his face I personally lost it I hate it when guys cry

[@jeeperscreepers8902]

I remember seeing Gates start crying in concert while performing this song. This song tugs at my heart so hard. I remember crying the first time I watched this video when the home movies came on. Brompton cocktail, really hits home hard too.

[@briiiiiiiiiiiwalsh8624]

Syn is my favorite guitarist. Every single song by A7X is worth a listen just to hear his work if nothing else! Love this band, my first tattoo was a deathbat! Never say no to an Avenged Sevenfold request lol!

[@randypion5803]

Actually this song was written by Synyster Gates , it was going to be about his grandfather, then Jimmy passed ! They (Matt,Syn,Zack,Johnny and Jimmy) were all extremely close , with the 4 (Johnny is the brother of one of their mutual friend's and is a few years younger) Matt,Syn,Zack and Jimmy all being friends since elementary school! Syn and Jimmy were extremely, extremely close as they had the band Pinkly Smooth together before Syn joined A7X as he was not the original lead guitarist! But the entire song was written by Syn !

[@dragulia_venaro]

they're not only close, they are family

[@chardeemacdennis3852]

The musical talent within friends will always blow my mind with this band... jimmy was considered one of the best drummers/song writers on the planet and syn is a generational guitar player... fking insane

[@SM-gs9wb]

Finally!! Someone that actually knows the music and the band!!!!!

[@grubhunterx4845]

The guitar in the montouge gets me everytime. You can feel the tears and sorrow radiating off of syn's guitar playing in that moment. Peter Frampton made his guitar gently weep. Synyster Gates made his guitar wail in agony.

[@christym82]

This song and video makes me cry every time. Rest In Peace The Rev.

[@mattanson6085]

“Your pain is gone, Your hands untied” that line made me bawl like a child when I first heard this song. The rev was a massive inspiration to me and I’ve loved A7X since sounding the seventh trumpet. The rev’s passing will never not hurt 😞

[@chloestarshine]

You're a strong person, thank you for being so open and sharing how you think and feel.

[@JustJenRx]

❤️

[@claytontaylor5618]

You can see the pain, yes. But the pain you can hear is deafening. I love this song, for multiple reasons.

[@vannahvengeance1992]

I actually have a pair of blue angel wings with, "Place and time, always on my mind. I have so much to say but you're so far away" tattooed in memory of my brother. March 9th will be 14 years ago he passed. Avenged was one of his favorite bands.

[@nubsmcthiccc]

A7x is insane one of my favorite bands

[@ThePriorityAlpha]

Def my favorite. I love when people first discovery A7X

[@nubsmcthiccc]

@@ThePriorityAlpha Yeah I hardcore envy Matt's voice

[@ThePriorityAlpha]

@@nubsmcthiccc same, I envy all of them for their pure talent.

[@ratna_cat2787]

Buried

[@shamusd252]

One of my favorite bands! Great reaction! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@DFinFracFort]

This song (if I recall correctly) was actually written entirely by their lead player Synyster Gates. And while originally was about his grandfather who had passed, however when Jimmy passed it took over as a double tribute for both of them I will add that Shadows sung this song with such passion that the lyrics seem like his. But given the subject matter it makes all the sense in the world

[@xDudeHimSelfx]

This is one of the most emotional songs ever. Gives me chills every time

[@mannylopez42]

THANK YOU, JEN for opening my eye's... THANK YOU.

[@JustJenRx]

You’re welcome 😇 but what did I say that opened those closed eyes of yours?

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Jen I saw A7X Support Iron Maiden at Twickenham stadium, London 2008. It was the one time I got to see "Rev" play live. This song always chokes me up :(

[@MaddogJones]

I hear ya brother, I lost a dear, life long friend to similar circumstances around the same time that we lost the Rev and this song cuts deep... very deep.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@MaddogJones Man I'm sorry to hear that. Yeah I've heard this song sooo many times but every time they show the Home footage of "Rev" my eyes still mist over.

[@ӇЄ0Ӈ-ф5в]

A7X IS AN ETHEREAL TREASURE...Their songs are a warning to mankind....each one a 🎁. TY FOR REACTING TO THEM!

[@crnibass1994]

The most beautiful and at the same time chilling thing is that the last song Rev wrote was Fiction, where he says: "All this hurt can finally fade Promise me you'll never feel afraid" cause he knew he was going to die. He was in constant pain from his enlarged heart and he knew he wouldn't make it past his 20s. And then in this song, M Shadows sings: "Sleep tight, I'm not afraid"....

[@jconwheels]

I'm a Huge Fan Of Avenged Sevenfold, Been Listening to them For For the Past 16 Years Now, And I Just Absolutely Love Em RIP Rev 😔💔

[@SenorWaldo_]

Losing that one person that means the most will definitely tarnish ones self but love and unity is what we need even now ❤️

[@gregoryosbun4141]

This is a personal song from M. Shadows himself. They are extremely close, like actual brothers between the two. It was heartbreaking when the tragic news was announced.

[@omegajack461]

I think u wrong dude, brian wrote this song , not matt 😁 Everybody knew that 😁

[@randypion5803]

Yes you are correct Brian Haner (synyster gates) wrote the song!

[@Ash20597]

It was Actually Syn (Brian) who wrote the song

[@justinbowen1183]

The song was written by their guitar player for his grandfather who had passed away but when the Rev passed away he wanted to write it for him instead.

[@grasshopper0274]

m shadows jimmy and brian were friends been junior school and jim and brian was friends since they were 5

[@rickdbranch4787]

The home movies always gets me..

[@davorinjurisic6549]

Rock musicians have always done the best ballads, thank for the reaction JJ, god selection of songs 👍!

[@เกตศราสุดจิตร์-ฏ2ฉ]

Miss You Jimmy TheRev!

[@jeffashley5512]

Jen I love your raw emotion to life. You are amazing and make me wish I was twenty years younger. You've struggled with addiction as my son. You've moved beyond and found your path. You're a beautiful woman with an amazing soul that gives us all hope. Blessed Be from Tennessee. )O(

[@fitrislytherin9962]

every time i listen to this song, i couldn't help but cry 💔 love you jen, you had great taste on music 🤟

[@nate8930]

Saw AX7 in 2008 when they made the live DVD. Just months before The Rev past away. They played their hearts out and was one of the best shows I've ever been too.

[@MSW.1991]

I have a tear in my eye every time I hear this song

[@TheGucc1]

Jen you're such a beauty. Song makes me cry every time, seeing them in concert late July I have been waiting to see them for 11 years.

[@larssullivanfan2496]

I just wanna tell you that you are loved and you are needed. I'm so proud of you for fighting through addiction. You are one gorgeous and strong lady and you are not alone with battling inner demons. Keep being awesome! 💪🏻❤️

[@Duskwind_]

This one made me cry. I'm so glad that you are you Jen. My life is so much better knowing you. Love you my friend 🤗

[@simply11believelane47]

This song is beautiful! A7x fan from their beginning! Great reaction👌🙌

[@JustJenRx]

Love their music sooooo much! And M. shadows is 🔥

[@simply11believelane47]

@@JustJenRx they all good looking guys....

[@simply11believelane47]

@@JustJenRx I've lost too many important people in my life n im not even 40 yet. It doesn't get easier. This song Gone Away by The Offspring n Bro Hymn by Pennywise are all phenomenal songs! Same subject matter...

[@stanleyjohnson3689]

@@JustJenRx my son Sean just celebrated six months clean on Sunday. He’s 47 years old and got clean on April 17th, so he knows what you’re going through, honey.

[@dragulia_venaro]

When this video came out on youtube, I give em river of tears..

[@webcrawler2007]

My fav solo from A7X is in this song. Simple, but very, very well executed, and it adds so so so much to the song. Just beautiful

[@kennethsonia5350]

Here it is in 2022 and I still get chocked up with tears watching this video. Beautiful Song. foREVer ❤️

[@JustJenRx]

Same 😔

[@darnellacamp7333]

You are the most genuine and honest KZbin creator I have seen you are 100% real!

[@simply11believelane47]

Fun fact- 4 of my favorite bands all started around same time frame, similar scene from OC California. A7X, Atreyu, Death ByStereo, and Thrice!

[@rickgiles3633]

Good for you Jen. Addiction is a mess. I’m so glad that you’re now in a better place in your life

[@lisacarter5800]

Yes you can hear his pain.❤ he is a beautiful man.

[@Callemos7]

Wonderful reaction and it takes a lot of courage to tell your story. I believe in you.

[@SirMerxALOT6661]

Been a fan of them for 14 years. I saw them live a month after my grandfather passed away. They played this song and ever since then I cry every time I hear this song.

[@brandonmoakley397]

Absolutely gorgeous song about a person who meant so much to them

[@pchappy2.0]

Definitely proud of your accomplishments, and appreciate you sharing! RIP Rev, and if you haven't seen the video of them performing this song Live at the Grammy Museum, it is a must watch! Take care!

[@DoomHarvest8303]

Oh hell yeah Jen A7X This is a great song My first was bat country back in 2005 I was playing an old Madden game and instantly fell in love. REV was my favorite drummer for the longest time. I wish I had gotten the opportunity to see them live when he was still alive but I will always cherish his music.

[@mmddhh34]

I send you the biggest hugs Jen. I know the feeling all to well. I didn't watch your reaction I just listened til it was over. Instantantly subscribed. I'm in tears.

[@krambaos]

Every time i listen to this song, it brings me chills.

[@xMXWLx]

love your grasp on the deep emotion of what this song means. thank you. RIP REV

[@warmerflame3674]

It is physically impossible for me to get 5 second through this song without starting to cry cause I can just here the pain in the guitar. Thank you for sharing your story Jen people like you are very inspirational to me because society hs always told me drug addicts never change and just give up on them and hearing that you got yourself out of that and bettered your life just proves those people wrong. Stay true and beautiful Jen❤️

[@shino933]

Sometimes its worse to watch people experience a loss you became used to. The urge to help is noble. Don't lose your humanity while also denying it from others.

[@coastalelite]

Kudos for getting and staying clean. The road ain't easy.

[@Theja777]

A7x they r just breadth taking...

[@irrgamer]

We love you the way you are, with all your « goodball-ness » and emotions. Great song, great reaction, and hope to see more A7X. The beast and the harlot ? Take care and continue to rock on!

[@Awertnex]

Now I've watched this music video so many times to be able to say "ok, I can watch this without crying"...... untill you started mouthing the lyrics.

[@krisma2262]

Right... I was the same way. Thanks Jen

[@tallguytrucker5956]

You have to react to their song called fiction. rev wrote it 3 days before he died.

[@davesivonen9020]

Ɓest reaction to this song. "Your pain is gone, your hands untied ". Amazing lyrycs all the way through.

[@T1M1L124]

To paraphrase you, I needed to see this video, your video, today, last few weeks and months have been kicking my ass, cancer treatments, losing my 22yo cat, alcohol, (I've been off drugs for a few years now) Jen, your words, your story, put an outside perspective on things, people have SHOWN me I am loved and valued, again I guess I needed to see your video today.. thank you for your sage wiseness keep the good content and stay true to the real you..✌️

[@demanderhujon2317]

One subscriber for being a fan of my all time favorite band A7X

[@jasoncomstock1698]

You are a beautiful person!!

[@ignaciopinto3482]

The Rev wrote and recorded a last song, it´s called "Fiction". In that song, Jimmy says "Promise me you'll never feel afraid" In this song, Matt responds him telling "Sleep tight Im not afraid".

[@TheTobirianagentzero]

:(

[@kelvinmetal4118]

Jen your eyes speak louder than any comment! Beautiful, congratulations.

[@JayMill24]

I hope you found the strength to battle your demons and come out victorious.

[@JustJenRx]

I sure have! Almost 7 years strong 💪

[@CJ-8867]

I seen them live in 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 not long after The Rev passed away. Stone Sour were also on the tour with them best concert I've ever been to ❤️

[@tilemonkee5510]

Hey,Hey! A great song and a great and beautiful host! What could be better? Listen,people...NEVER believe anyone who says you have no worth! As the old saying goes" if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree......"

[@Th3xUnf0rgiv3n]

6:07 to 6:40 really hit home for me. You nailed it on the head. Me personally, I dont think we die just once in this life, we die mutiple times. That person, 10 years ago, isn't the same person now. We go through traumatic situations and going through that forms a new version of ourselves. That old you is gone. I will never be that 18 year old kid again. Feelings, mentality, personally, all changes. The only thing we can do, is move forward. Better ourselves for a better tomorrow.

[@stevenlochrie3951]

Miss you so much grandad 3 weeks ago the world took you from me you will never be forgotten even though your so far away 😭

[@SneakyTurtle]

I got the Rev tattoo on my fist just like shadows ! I respect this band !

[@yourlocalheathen8419]

I'm glad you were able to beat your addictions. Not a lot of people can do that. One thing people seem to forget with the Rev is that it wasn't the drugs that killed him, it was a heart defect he had since birth. Grant it the drugs didn't help but the cause of death was his heart condition. He lived an amazing life and he lived at his way. That's all any of us can do.

[@tonyfello]

you're the only genuine reaction I've found to this masterpiece and actual insight as to what the video is about. thanks for that. I've been in a sad song rabbit hole thinking about my mother who passed away last year in an accident. she loved coming over and bugging me and we would end up watching music videos together and I always chose songs that I know she would like and enjoy with me, especially this song. she lost her father when she was my age (about 29), and she passed away at 54, living almost half of her life without him, taken away too soon. now my brother and I are both grieving daily about losing her, but at least she's not in pain anymore. that's the only thing that helps us cope. I would give anything for my phone to ring and for it say "Mom".

[@markbranson3723]

Great reaction to my favorite band. I cried with you. Thx for reacting.

[@JayMill24]

A7X has and does get me through a lot. Music is life and the open perception it creates is key to many people. Love music, love the world.

[@davidmanka5953]

Thank you for opening up, I never did drugs I drink a lot, I'm a great musician, i moved to Sherman Oaks in 1987, had the hair, Lita Ford wanted me to play guitar for her, I said no, in grade school and high school I played trumpet, trombone, and baritone horn, in marching band, stage band, was in a young Connecticut orchestra, we got a free trip to DC, with a few schools from Jersey and new York, for 3 days, I met Ronald Reagan, ( I'm a Democrat) I'm bipolar, manic depressive, but I've been installing floors since 1984, I'm miserable, but I keep going, I have my 3 sisters and brothers , P.s. I still have my hair, lol. I enjoy your show, Enjoy your night Thank you, by the way, most of the girls when I lived in Connecticut lived in Yonkers, near the Bronx, the difference, Yonker girls yell and walk away, Bronx girls can really hurt you. Goodnight

[@jeffdaigle5487]

I got to touch the drum set they recorded this album with. I could fe the energy coming from it made me smile and cry at the same time.

[@rosiegratz8377]

She must be a new, new fan. Sounding the seventh trumpet and City of Evil are tops!!🤘🍻

[@MiliGenkishi]

Just lost an amazing friend this last year. We met when we were 12 at camp. I turn 35 in a few weeks. It was a scenario that everyone who really knew him saw coming but could never figure out how to stop. I wish with everything in my heart to have found a way to save him, I miss him so much. Hearing this again is real hard right now. But I needed the cry.

[@Rook.Kaiser]

love your reaction to this. you.. vocalized it in words that can everyone can feel. " when you lose somebody, it feels like they've die. Its just as painfull as death" .. really hit me hard.

[@derekwatkins5979]

I know it's been a year, but thank you for making this video. Just thank you.

[@SimpleNah]

Proud of you sis..wish n hope u will having a beautiful life n moment always..

[@paulpnut]

Your channel is gonna blow up in the next 12 months if you just keep doing what your doing! My favorite female reacter by a long shot! 1 million subscribers by the end of the year??💯💯

[@DoomHarvest8303]

Dude she gained like 3k since December and she's been on since August. She's Hella amazing

[@paulpnut]

@@DoomHarvest8303 Dude stfu! Why you hate’n???

[@DoomHarvest8303]

Nah I wasn't hating I was just saying she's getting more subs than she can realize I might of wrote it wrong my fault

[@emmanuelsanjuan9167]

so much chillssssss.... RIP the Rev

[@_2Bored4This_]

I can’t help but cry every time I hear this song.

[@Georgian.A-Music]

Just planning to play this song for my sister in law who passed away due to cancer last year. Is the best song that I can play on her memory

[@biondygalang3500]

Best song, best reaction and i cry 😭 God bless you the Rev

[@connorstones4181]

Glad you found yourself! Take care and rock on.

[@tazmantiz6938]

I think this song really hit the spot ...after I heard about it me an my best friend at concert😪😪😔just after bat country

[@oneeyeddick8312]

The song was written by the lead guitarist Synyster Gates. The early shots of the kids focuses on the kid with the Iron Maiden t-shirt... which is supposed to the the childhood representation of Synyster.

[@itsdragon3085]

I think we don't really find ourselves but reveal real true parts of ourselves through experiencing first hand who we don't want to be, who we aren't and what pain we don't want to be responsible for, you've been through chaos to collect who you always were and it couldn't of happened any other way, well done. Great reaction!

[@Maityhs93]

I was watching this as a reaction video but I respect your feedback on drug addiction and the reality of it. Thank you. You're amazing. Stay on your journey, stay strong, and remember You're never alone. ❤

[@joevega4702]

I absolutely love these guy's R.I. P. Rev.

[@alexandreackermann4266]

This song kills me every time i hear it