The Rev

Avenged Sevenfold Members – Stage Name Origins
Avenged Sevenfold Members – Stage Name Origins
Avenged Sevenfold all acquired their own from nicknames they possessed from high school. Frontman M. Shadows (born Matthew Charles Sanders), chose the alias because he thought of himself as "the darker character in the group" and did not like the way the name Matthew sounded. Guitarist Zacky Vengeance (b. Zachary James Baker) wanted to get back at those who doubted his potential growing
Late Avenged Sevenfold Drummer The Rev’s Birthday Marked by Mom’s Touching Letter
Late Avenged Sevenfold Drummer The Rev’s Birthday Marked by Mom’s Touching Letter
As Avenged Sevenfold and music fans worldwide honor the memory of Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan on what would have been his 31st birthday, Jimmy’s mom took some time to check in with a touching letter to fans. Born James Sullivan, 'The Rev' died at the age of 28, due to an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.
Members of Pantera, Shinedown, Papa Roach + More Remember Avenged Sevenfold’s The Rev
Members of Pantera, Shinedown, Papa Roach + More Remember Avenged Sevenfold’s The Rev
Dec. 28 marks the second anniversary of the death of Avenged Sevenfold drummer The Rev. The stickman, born James Sullivan, died at the age of 28, due to an accidental overdose of a mixture of prescription drugs. An enlarged heart was suggested as another thing that could have factored into the kit minder's tragic and untimely death.