SO THAT'S WHY HE IS DEAD AVENGED SEVENFOLD - SO FAR AWAY (REACTION)

[@itsdragon3085]

Best reactor on KZbin, for the simple fact you can see you're genuine, genuine reaction, genuine dude and genuinely love the art of music! Great reaction as always. I love avenged sevenfold, It's nice to see other people appreciate their talent and see the underlying meaning to the music :))

[@thomasgleesonjr.6155]

I cry every time too....r.i.p to the Rev

[@TheSSanke]

Fiction: Promise me you'll never feel afraid So Far Away: Sleep tight, i'm not afraid

[@hazardgaminghg122]

🙏🏻❤

[@mra7637]

Yeah. Fiction created by The Rev, and So Far Away by Syn.

[@VerchielxKanda]

Your moment of realization when you realized it was a dedication to Rev hit so hard. My most recent loss was my mom's cat. Even though he's just a "pet", he was my little brother for over half of my life. And now he's gone. The house is too quiet now.

[@LeyCarnifex]

I heard from a therapist that people often grieve pets, especially ones they had for a long time, the same way they do human family members - because they _are_ family members. I hope you're doing okay and giving yourself time to process that loss, it sounds really hard to come to terms with

[@GaryHolloway-810]

My eyes filled with tears when you said "It's about the drummer". I had the privilege of seeing A7X support Iron Maiden at Twickenham stadium 2008. RIP "REV" :(

[@jadedatheist1828]

I cry every time I hear it. You're not alone.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@jadedatheist1828 Yeah there's no shame in it. A great guy who's time was tragically cut short. Kudos.

[@hazardgaminghg122]

It must've been awesome to see them in 2008. R.I.P. The Rev🙏🏻❤

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@hazardgaminghg122 I was there primarily to see Maiden but I was already becoming a big A7X fan. Steve Harris's daughter Lauren opened, then followed Within Temptation. Sadly the stadium was still filling up when A7X took to the stage mid evening but they put on a killer performance. It was a wonderful day, that like the late/great Jimmy Sullivan, i'll never forget. Kudos.

[@mariusduaas4327]

I saw them at the same tour, in Oslo. My first concert ever and thats also how I discovered A7X.

[@joshmoore4373]

Dude your not alone.... this song has brought thousands of grown men to tears. I am one of them. Just taking this song at face value as a tribute to the rev is enough to make you get emotional. But if you got shit in your personal life that you can apply the lyrics too...... man..... between the part where shadows opens up with the vocals and then when synester does his solo and into the last verse....... it gets me every fucking time. And I've listened to it countless times! I'm just getting into this reaction craze but right now your my favorite one by far!!

[@AlexNChannel]

Thank you very much, I hold up my tears a lot during the video and .... Thank you for being here and I hope you will enjoy the channel

[@GrandToast]

I cry when I watch this still. If you're really a MAN, you should be able to cry. Emotions are not weakness.

[@thehunter7422]

That last part I can't watch the video without shedding some tears . It's so depressing man . I felt the pain from the very part . Just the flashbacks gave me flashbacks of my life , and can't imagine if any of my friends would die that young etc . The Rev , wish he was still alive man. One of the greatest drummers. As a drummer myself I just loved the way the rev grooved on his kit . One of a kind

[@junkokershaw5729]

I am so glad for you doing this.I cry everytime I see this. Yes thay grow up together and best friends.

[@AlexNChannel]

😓😓😓😓😓

[@darksunshine9313]

Syn’s guitar cried! That solo man gets me every time 😥. Lyrics of the song Fiction start running in my head every time I hear something about Rev and I feel physical pain in my heart..Still don’t know how Avenged was able to accept this sad reality 😢 foREVer🙏🏻

[@Itz_Droom]

RIP the greatest drummer of all time. The Rev was the original drummer of Avenged Sevenfold, he had an enlarged heart and had much pain and was told he would most likely die before the age of 30. He passed away December 28th 2009, the last song he wrote is called Fiction, he wrote it by himself, handed it to the band 3 days before his death, on christmas eve. He was found dead in his home. Please react to it next to get a feeling. You’ve only reacted to their stuff after The Revs passing. He is on all the album until Nightmare, even tho he did a lot of demos to Nightmare. Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater went in and recorded the record for Avenged Sevenfold duo to The Revs passing. Arin Ilejay was the drummer of Hail to the King, and Brooks Wackerman is the current drummer, drumming The Stage. Also to note Diamond in the Rough is an album full of unreleased songs, so you hear The Rev, Mike and Arin on the tracks. RIP The Rev, my idol❤️

[@hazardgaminghg122]

The Diamonds in the Rough songs are b-side songs that didn't make it onto albums, but I see what you're saying.

[@Itz_Droom]

HazardGamingHG Yeah unreleased songs that didn’t make it into the current album, exactly what i meant

[@zacharyallen1878]

Man when you realized it was about the REV passing away I wanted to give you a hug. This is such a sad but beautiful song. Love you're reactions man. Keep it up!

[@AlexNChannel]

🥺😔 Thank you

[@zacharyallen1878]

@@AlexNChannel No Sr. Thank you!

[@Suicune373]

Man, when you said "it's about the drummer" almost make me cry, greetings from Argentina

[@TheKiza02]

The older I get, the more heartbreaking this song is, the video even more so

[@linda27254]

This song makes me cry but its a beautiful tribute to Jimmy

[@davidwoiceshook2061]

This is one of my favorite songs ever, and this is my favorite reactions of this song. Very genuine.

[@SERGIO4008]

This is probably the most genuine reaction ive ever seen of this song/video simply amazing fiction is the last song the rev wrote before his death you should give it a listen its very sad

[@chrishowell199]

That was a beautiful reaction my man. Most people don't even put all of that together the first time around. That was special to watch a true heartfelt reaction like that bro.

[@Kelly.sapphire]

This song is so emotional. Glad u are enjoying A7X as much as I do!

[@DexScene]

Beautiful reaction mate.. RIP Rev, foREVer

[@AlexNChannel]

Thank you I appreciate it. RIP Rev

[@PetterVessel]

This song is a holy relic for A7X-fans like us! Love your reaction, man.

[@karleemarie14]

my father passed some years ago, he loved avenged sevenfold. I listen to this regularly and it always brings me back to a better place. It’s so nice to see someone actually listen and feel what they are saying, the raw emotion you show is beautiful

[@shanenathaniel1605]

RIP REV, Rest easy king. I love that they made a song about the childhood of the band and how his death impacted the band. They will never be the same without him.

[@homelesshoboyoutube6105]

Drama movie - Man no cry. Avenged Sevenfold so far away music video - Man cry. RIP rev. Best damn drummer metal has known.

[@levidunton483]

Your reaction to the realization of what the song was about was so pure. It almost made me cry all over again lol. Keep on keeping on

[@vietanho3987]

when i know the lyrics its about the drummer i have the same feeling like you best reaction!!!

[@BryanSlush]

Man, I re watched so many times when you say it's about the drummer, the whole tone of the song changes and its amazing to see a genuine reaction, I've watched a ton of reactions and honestly seeing you go through so many different emotions and then once realizing what the song was dedicated for we can all see the pain coming from you. Great reaction it's probably one of if not my favorite reaction to this song. Thank you

[@k8n23]

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

[@toddabel13]

Seeing your heart felt reaction to this song brought me to tears.

[@The_Truth_209]

Great reaction , myself I primarily listen to Rap but I heard this song and learned of the band and I can't not tear up listening to this song!

[@faca987]

this song always put a tear in my eye. as an LEO i've lost some good friends in really shitty situations .... it's painful, but at the same time it brings back so much nice memories thank you for so genuine reaction, this song means a lot to so many people

[@A7X1999]

RIP The rev . The rev the best drummer singing ever. foREVer.

[@adrianjingan2110]

U make my cry again bro....last i was crying watching so far away video when i was 11 years old...and now iam 15

[@revowen2906]

These song make me cry and always remember about Jimmy....RIP James Owen The Rev Sullivan...

[@melanycantonjos2404]

Its a very emotional and im so touched with the song...its all about The Rev...one of the greatest drummers...😕😕

[@brandydynamite5877]

This song always brings a lump to my throat. Taken far too soon, I always wonder how A7X would sound today if Jimmy was still with us. Really heartfelt reaction too.

[@EmVsASMR]

The story of the Album ‘Nightmare’, is that, The Rev died during the writing process of it. Many of the songs there were written by him, and the band finished the rest of the record with Mike Portnoy (Dream Theatre) as their drummer. The entire Nightmare Album is dedicated to The Rev, and pretty much every single song there is about him, and about the guys dealing with their best friend being.. gone. The Guitar player, Synyster Gates, met The Rev around age 13, and they almost immediately became best friends. RIP, Rev

[@nolanw4030]

Great reaction as always man. We love when you’re genuine and real with your reactions so keep it up

[@lennon30790]

dont worry my man, i never heard this song without crying. not a single time

[@abah6440]

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[@travisgasper9916]

Your reaction is mine every time I see this. Very deep and emotional song

[@mr.mikechanel6349]

R.i.P Jimmy "TheREV" SulliVan 😥🤘 1981 FoREVer 2009 😭

[@alliedmanticoregaming]

I first stumbled upon A7x in 2008 while I was in school. I would get on the computers in class and listen to Pandora till it was time to go. When I heard my first A7x song (Afterlife I believe), I was immediately hooked on everything they did. That being said, when I learned about the drummers passing it literally tore me to pieces even though I hadn’t known about them for very long. This song every time I hear it tears me down no matter what I’m doing.

[@davidbruley772]

I'm struggling with the fact I lost my step mom and my grandma (to complications of Altzhiemers in 2009)to Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The only two bands that have helped me that have helped me through were Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour i have certain songs that help me remember who they were and what their Characteristics were. I will say its tough. Especially when you feel like you've lost not only a family member but a best friend who's supposed to help you figure out life and take journeys. Fiction from Avenged Sevenfold and Zzyx Road from Stone Sour have really helped me through a lot.

[@AlexNChannel]

Stay strong my friend and very very sorry for your loss

[@Mercilesstantalus]

Syn, the lead guitarist wrote the song including the lyrics and I agree with another commenter here that you can tell and it does sound like the guitar is crying. It's a sad song but somehow comforting too because we all go through things like this at least we know we're not alone. Great reactions man, thank you for doing this and being genuine.

[@Mercilesstantalus]

Oops, when "He" let's me... Meaning God

[@kennedynjenga677]

Loved your reaction......so genuine

[@gusta_zora_amoraga]

Love your reaction, salam dari Indonesia ! I'm cry...

[@AlexNChannel]

Tnx

[@EliteFalconV2]

You probably already have a ton of A7x songs lined up already, but I gotta suggest this anyways. “GOD HATES US” is the song on the album after this one. Shows the other side of their emotions. I’d highly recommend it

[@thomasgleesonjr.6155]

For the life of me I can't understand how they can still sing this song live...I would lose it in the middle of the song...R.I P. REV

[@joesrifaldhy79]

I've been watching your videos about this video so far away . I cry 😭😭😭😭😭 I'm from indonesia 🙏

[@ShadowhispersBand]

Good reaction, man. Be grateful that you didn’t make the connection at first. It’s a beautiful song but it gets me every time. RIP Rev.

[@halo3odst908]

I got into A7x way after the Rev and it don’t feel any better

[@ShadowhispersBand]

@@halo3odst908 Same here. Got into A7X when Portnoy helped out. Worked my way baxk in time. But still Nightmare is my favorite album. It has this melancholy to it than really gets me.

[@dennisdole1764]

Gets me every time brother. Love these guys..Always follow the Light...

[@bmsturgis3]

The the Rev was more than just a drummer. He was their close friend and had the biggest heart. He still influenced the band after his passing, you can hear it in many of their songs. When he died the band didn't know what they were going to do afterwards but decided to finish the Nightmare album and made sure he still had a presence in it while also changing it up a bit lyrically to be about him. The Rev wasn't their for the final recording but he played a huge roll in that album. He wrote lyrics and the they used some of his vocals from the demos. Mike Portnoy played the drums on the final recording but based it off the what The Rev had in the demos. The Rev had a unique style and brought a lot of creativity to the band. You can still hear his influence in their latest music, especially their last song they put out "Dose" which intended to be a part of The Stage album but was released afterward. I recommend trying Dose or one of their songs live from Warped Tour in back in 2003. A7X has changed so much over the years while also keeping their own sound and it's alway so good!

[@jackboom9356]

The rev was one of the best drummers in my eyes and also had an amazing personality. Definitely one of my idols😪 another song is wrong side of heaven by five finger death punch, if you think this song’s emotional that song makes me cry just like this one, I highly suggest it

[@river4088]

Man, this song just Wrecks people. We all feel it, we Still do. ❤️

[@anthonyhopkins6262]

Awesome review Alex . So damn emotional song for "The Rev " but so well done the video also . No matter how many times I watch it I still get very emotional with this one . When I see Jimmy and wishing he was still with us . That's why I say " to always pray to him . pray to all those we've lost . Sorry you didn't know it was for "The Rev " ..

[@justastupidjourney3978]

you gave a wonderful, honest response. Thank you.

[@fuhtehangzo1465]

Syn's custom schecter guitar fretboard has SYN inlayed on it but you can see here in this video it has REV showing tribute to The Rev their original drummer. Even Johnny's guitar strap says FOREVER.. RIP Rev 🙏😭

[@stefanreithner3876]

i really love your reactions of my favourite band! the moment you realized it was about the drummer gave me goose bumps! thanks :)

[@caseyjones4094]

Song kills me every time I hear it

[@AlexSolomon91]

That is how you make someone, live through music, and it does make me sad, going through that myself, one day ill write my song, but untill the A7X will do all us justice

[@gabrielmunoz3291]

i'd the same reaction when i knew that the song was dedicated to the drummer man! T.T thanks!!!

[@okkysatria9994]

R.I.P THE REV

[@mariangrecu9042]

Supersonic, I love them, just crying right now...

[@rizkyakbar2079]

i've been watched your video reaction like 5th times. i always love how you reacted to this video, man. good job! 👊

[@donaldlamendola1392]

Your no the only one dude. Everytime it get to the part when is shows the clips of Jimmy i also get hit in the feels. As im sure everyone who is a fan of this band does.

[@sergiohenrique507]

i'm almost crying now

[@Raider_92]

I just wanna say: great reaction and great message

[@roseparker9788]

Love your reactions, im also a massive Metallica fan... Metal & Rock 4ever.... 🤘🇬🇧🤘

[@stephaneerbisti3232]

the guitar solo with archive footage of THE REV is the most emotionnal guitar solo that i never listen. The guitar crying. Amazing song and emotionnal masterpiece.

[@okkysatria9994]

Any song from avenged sevenfold: Bat Country Beast And The Harlot Blinded in Chains Until the End Dear God Love From Indonesia

[@michaelvanhouten01]

Great job human 👏

[@saadzmusic]

Very good reaction man! Hugs from brazil!!

[@muhammadabdulwakhid7257]

I really like and really appreciate your reaction to this music video, you remind me of my reaction when the video clip came out. But the difference is, at that time I already knew the song was dedicated to James Owen Sullivan. He is a legend, foREVer. 😢👊🏼

[@medgamer977]

Please react to "Shaman - Fairy Tale (Live)", Shaman is a Brazilian band, I think you will like it R.I.P Rev FoREVer

[@seangriffin5942]

Rock music is derived from life experiences, either good or bad, happiness and pain. It was sad to see the Rev pass, but this album was a product of that pain they all had to go through. It was also cool to see Jimmy’s (Rev) idol, Mike Portnoy, fill in on the drums for the recording of the album. I also feel that Mike helped them with healing, and keeping them focused. He added a progressive sound to this album. Especially Save Me. Personally, I like them with a tad of prog influence. Hopefully in the next album, they will get back to more of a “Nightmare” album style. Keep rocking the reactions 🤘

[@420graffin]

Deep song, definitely reminds me of my youth in the 90's with my friends. When you lose one of those people, it is never the same.

[@msirisak4399]

R.i.P Jimmy"TheRev"SulliVan 😭💞 คุณคือมือกลองที่หนึ่งในใจผม ไม่มีใครแทนได้ 🇹🇭 foREVer

[@Pripri2408]

Cada vez que la escucho me conmueve y cada vez que veo a alguien reaccionar a esto, se me saltan las lagrimas...

[@susanconstable2113]

I started watching you today and I’m hooked. I’ve been a huge Metallica fan since the mid 80s and fell into these guys a few years back. They are now right up there with Metallica in my book. And if I wasn’t already enjoying your reactions -I noticed you are obviously a Vikings fan-one of my favorite shows. You’re now on my list to watch regularly man!

[@gatespongen]

❤️

[@yusufsetiawan3542]

Amazing reaction broo 😇

[@anthonyhopkins6262]

I found this Alex which describes what happened to Jimmy The Rev " Sullivan the drummer here of A7X The story of Fiction (A little pre-context - in the band’s last performance with The Rev (Sonisphere August 2009), it is clearly noticeable that The Rev has gained weight. Depression? Maybe.) So on December 25, 2009, The Rev went up to M.Shadows (lead vocalist) and handed him a CD with the Fiction demo on it, which was originally titled “Death.” The Rev handed him the CD and said “I feel like I’ve given you guys everything I can on this album. I don’t know what else you guys have, but I’ve given you guys everything.” Three days later, The Rev is found dead in his home. The Fiction version he gave him was a demo - which means it’s just a general sound of the song’s direction and usually contains mumbled sounds and no lyrics. The Rev recorded himself “singing,” playing an electric drum kit, and played the organ. Mysteriously, the vocals you hear on the official Fiction song done by The Rev are the actual demo words he said. This is why there is speculation around the song, because even though he was not really supposed to be saying anything, he chose to sing lyrics about moving on after death. Again, this song was titled “Death.” The band wanted to give a tribute to The Rev so they isolated the vocals from the demo and used them on the official version. They later changed the name from “Death” to “Fiction,” which was a nickname for The Rev and what he had tattooed down his stomach. They finished writing the lyrics to it, had their fill in at the time Mike Portnoy play the drum parts, and had M.Shadows sing the verses. Jessi Collins also appears in the song, being the voice between the final chorus and The Rev’s final verse. The original story of The Rev’s death goes that he was hungover from a friend’s wedding reception and took pain killers to ease the headaches. He then went to sleep; a sleep which would turn eternal. He had too much alcohol left in his system, and the reaction with the medication caused an overdose. In an interview concerning whether or not he thought The Rev committed suicide, M.Shadows said that he is not ruling it out. But that the last time he saw The Rev was December 26, where he was playing the piano and laughing with friends and family. Edit: The last time anyone saw Jimmy was at a wedding reception, the night before he passed away. Matt’s wife has the last picture of Jimmy - sitting at a piano, surrounded by his loved ones. Also, in a 2010 interview, Synyster Gates is adamant that The Rev knew what he was doing. He said “He planned it all, that crazy fuck. Knew he was gonna be gone by 30.”

[@inyourbunnyhole6652]

I'm not crying you're crying.

[@domenicomandara]

your react it's so emotional, thank you for this. foREVer from Italy

[@AlexNChannel]

Grazie a te

[@domenicomandara]

@@AlexNChannel every time i listen this song i'm moved and you did too, you excited me.

[@crazykiller001schannel5]

Watching this on the one year anniversary of the passing of a dear friend of mine. She died suddenly in her sleep of suspected epilepsy complications, while 6-7months pregnant. Nothing can prepare you for losing someone you hold dear.... it’s the worst pain one can experience.

[@AlexNChannel]

I'm so sorry for your loss, be strong and stay safe

[@crazykiller001schannel5]

@@AlexNChannel thank you 🙏. God bless and stay safe as well.

[@naimh6239]

You can react and listen to the fiction...it was the last The Rev song he wrote before died

[@alu1371]

So far away!!!😭

[@benjislash10]

Man, you need to listen the song “Fiction” the Last song that The drummer of Avenged Sevenfold wrote

[@mr.blonde3475]

How in the fuck can u make a guitar have emotions the passion A7X has is unsurpassable deepest song and video in the whole RIP Jimmy... The Rev for life man

[@Ry13977]

You should react to fiction by A7X.... the rev wrote it 3 days before he died. It was originally called “death” but they change it to fiction because he had the word fiction tattooed down his chest

[@revfajar5188]

that's jimmy "the rev" sullivan😇

[@cristiansilvera7072]

Nice bro! Please react to seize the day by avenged sevenfold, saludos desde Uruguay

[@Eloco09111]

Broo Request beast and the harlot ( Live LBC ) avenged sevenfold

[@kai_henrik]

I wish you could had listened more to their older stuff before watching this, that way it would have been more meaningful. Beautiful song, sad song. More avenged please!!! edit: nevermind, I just saw the blocked videos, didn't know that

[@tiffymcconkey]

R.I.P REV

[@JoseReyes475]

M.I.A lyrics are good

[@fzr9359]

Nice video. After this you should to react fiction by avenged sevenfold. That is the last song from they drummer jimmy the rev, the lyrics is so deep. You should to check it

[@rakhmatsahditra8159]

That was .... it's about the drummer......

[@sinematographynaction]

🤟🏽🤟🏻

[@gddamnsnofficial181]

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐨

[@yusufsetiawan3542]

Please react VICTIM ,that song dedicated for the rev too

[@metalicia100]

RIP Jimmy Sullivan (The Rev). He was a talented drummer and songwriter. Some of the best and darker songs were composed by him, always with a black sense of humour. I'd love to see your reaction to "A Little Piece of Heaven"