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James Owen Sullivan (February 9, 1981 – December 28, 2009), [2] also known by his stage name The Rev (shortened version of the Reverend Tholomew Plague), was an American musician, best known as a founding member of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, where he played drums, piano and provided backing and co-lead vocals.
"Fiction" was the final song The Rev wrote. [4] [5] Parts of "Fiction" were originally written by The Rev for his and bandmate Synyster Gates' project Pinkly Smooth. [6] It was finished only three days before his death, [7] [2] [3] under the title "Death". [8] The demo of the song featured only The Rev, with him performing on vocals, piano and ...
On December 28, 2009, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan fatally overdosed. Afterwards, the band suspended work on the album, and even considered breaking up. [11] [12] However, the band eventually decided to resume work on the project after encouragement from Sullivan's parents, as well as knowing he would have wanted them to finish it. [10]
However, the song is now primarily about his former bandmate, best friend and previous drummer of Avenged Sevenfold, The Rev, [2] who died on December 28, 2009. During most concerts, the band performs the song as a tribute to the Rev by having the audience hold up their lighters or cell phones during the song as the stage background features a ...
Shortly after his disappearance, a decomposed body resembling Sullivan was found in a remote area several miles from where he was last seen, but it was determined not to be him. [4] Over the years, Sullivan's disappearance has been variously attributed to suicide, foul play involving the police or the Mafia, and alien abduction. [1] [2] [9]
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his ...
Rev. Dr. Sarah Taylor-Peck, senior pastor of Community Christian Church in North Canton, with member Chris Dougherty, who donated to their recent fundraiser which helped to generate $1 million for ...
"St. James" was written about Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, who was the group's drummer from their inception until his untimely death on December 28, 2009. [2]"St. James" was first included on the deluxe edition of Hail to the King in 2013. [3]