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Details are still unfolding, but we have received word that Avenged Sevenfold drummer James Owen Sullivan, better known as "The Rev," was found dead in his Huntington Beach, California, home this morning. According to the OC Register, Sullivan's body was discovered by firefighters who were called to his house around 1 p.m. local time on Dec. 28. According to Huntington Beach police Lt. John Domingo commented that it appeared the 28-year-old drummer died of natural causes.

The remaining members of A7X have issued a statement, which reads:

"It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Jimmy you are forever in our hearts.
We love you.

M Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ"

The Rev, one of Avenged Sevenfold's three original members, had been with the band since their 1999 inception, playing on all their albums. His most recent studio work can be heard on 2007's self-titled effort.

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of James Owen Sullivan.
 

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I liked Bat Country (the only song I know by them) but that's probably because it was on the Madden Soundtrack a few years back.
 

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My fifteen year-old brother must be devastated. I'd walk across the hallway to see how he's doing but I'm shitfaced from a night of drinking and fuck him for liking this band. I hope it hurts.
 

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PILLIST! GODDAMN YOU!
 

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Floydian Slip said:
Mattdotcom said:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Good riddance (he had the time of his life)
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it's just not fair. i didn't have the chance to meet him. sucks to be me. fml. :'(
miss u rev. love u for always.


I thought this was one of the best. Yeah, you didn't get to meet him so "fuck your life." I think being dead is worse than "you" not getting to meet him, so he wins the "fml" sweepstakes.
 

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My knowledge of Avenged Sevenfold comes from Chris Jericho pimping the hell out of them on his XM show a few years back.

Never did get around to listening to them.
 

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I have.

Jericho's vocals are terrible, but the guitarist is really good
 

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I liked band when I was in eighth grade, because I got a free trip to Kings Island out of it.
 

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King Kamala said:
Well, it's not like wrestlers are great arbiters of musical quality. I mean, have you listened to a Fozzy album?

I bought all 3 of their albums when I was a dumb Jericho fan kid. Jericho's vocals never really impressed me but the band itself was average.
 

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Wasn't his band an existing band with Jericho grafted on?
 

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The only Fozzy song I have ever heard is the one that TNA used for BFG 06. Which I didn't hate...and also thought was one of the more clever things the company ever did.
 
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