On December 28, 2009 drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan was found dead at his home at the age of 28 years. Hasi autopsy are inconclusive. However, on 9 June 2010 it was announced that the cause of death was poisoning due to the use of mixed piskotropika - mixed, often also called polydrug use or "cross fading". In a statement from the other band members, their condolences over the death of The Rev. and asked to respect the privacy of his family:
It is with heavy hearts and great Sadness 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 from Their respect privacy During this Difficult time.
Avenged Sevenfold's official website featuring a message from the Sullivan family who expressed gratitude to his fans for their support:
"We Would like to thank all of Jimmy's fans for the heartfelt comments have been posted That - it is comforting to know That his genius and antics were the resource persons That he was appreciated and loved so much. Our hearts are broken - he was much too young to fall. Og agus saor go Deo (forever young and free) "
In addition, comments about Sullivan's death, the band's manager Larry Jacobson disclose how Sullivan is a person who was so good to all people. Jacobson said in the interview:
He was expressive. He'd tell you how he felt about you - Did not you wonder Because he'd put his arm around you, "he said. "He Knew how to tell his friends he loved Them.
Jacobson addition there are 50 more music artists are commenting about the death of The Rev..
On January 6, 2010 the body was buried in an undisclosed location.
January 5, 2010, the magazine Kerrang! write an article about the death of The Rev.Zacky Vegeance shows his feelings about the death of The Rev.
"Jimmy will of always be with me in everything I do. Except sitting at home being sad, so today Im going to try to start living again. Forever.
It is with heavy hearts and great Sadness 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 from Their respect privacy During this Difficult time.
Avenged Sevenfold's official website featuring a message from the Sullivan family who expressed gratitude to his fans for their support:
"We Would like to thank all of Jimmy's fans for the heartfelt comments have been posted That - it is comforting to know That his genius and antics were the resource persons That he was appreciated and loved so much. Our hearts are broken - he was much too young to fall. Og agus saor go Deo (forever young and free) "
In addition, comments about Sullivan's death, the band's manager Larry Jacobson disclose how Sullivan is a person who was so good to all people. Jacobson said in the interview:
He was expressive. He'd tell you how he felt about you - Did not you wonder Because he'd put his arm around you, "he said. "He Knew how to tell his friends he loved Them.
Jacobson addition there are 50 more music artists are commenting about the death of The Rev..
On January 6, 2010 the body was buried in an undisclosed location.
January 5, 2010, the magazine Kerrang! write an article about the death of The Rev.Zacky Vegeance shows his feelings about the death of The Rev.
"Jimmy will of always be with me in everything I do. Except sitting at home being sad, so today Im going to try to start living again. Forever.
