Is the Rev A good drummer?

In an interview with Modern Drummer, The Rev says he was “ raised on the stuff like rock and metal.” And with that, he became one of the best drummers the world has ever seen. Later on in his life, The Rev found more inspiration from drummers Vinnie Paul, Mike Portnoy, Dave Lombardo, Lars Ulrich, and Terry Bozzio.

Why was Jimmy Sullivan called the Rev?

James “Jimmy” Owen Sullivan (February 9, 1981 – December 28, 2009), also known by his stage name the Rev (shortened version of the Reverend Tholomew Plague), was an American musician, best known as the drummer and backing vocalist of heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold.

DID THE REV record nightmare?

Warner Bros. Nightmare is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. Nightmare is Avenged Sevenfold’s first album recorded without Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan performing drums on all the songs due to his death in December 2009.

Is the Rev really dead?

Deceased (1981–2009)
The Rev/Living or Deceased

What happened to Rev from Avenged Sevenfold?

Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan died on December 28, 2009 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol, Orange County Deputy Coroner Mitchell Sigal told Rolling Stone. Sullivan, 28, died at his home in Huntington Beach, California. He was buried in a private ceremony on January 6th.

What kind of drum set did the Rev use?

The Rev used a DW Collector’s Series drum kit with a custom snakeskin wrap. He had three bass drums, one of which he didnt use, all sized 22×18, an 8×5 tom, an 8×7 tom, a 10×8 tom, a 12×9 tom, a 14×11 tom, a 16×14 tom, a 18×16 tom (all mounted on a DW Super Rack), and two DW 9000 single bass peda…

What does Avenged Sevenfold mean in the Bible?

The band’s name comes from a passage in the Genesis story of Cain and Abel, which reads, “But the Lord said to him, ‘Therefore whoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. ‘” All five members of the California-based group claim to have been kicked out of Catholic school.

Who drummed on Avenged Sevenfold nightmare?

drummer Mike Portnoy
Following the tragic passing of Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan, former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy manned the sticks for the band on the ‘Nightmare’ album and subsequent tour.

How old is the Rev?

28 years (1981–2009)
The Rev/Age at death

Was the Rev married?

Leana Silverm.?–2009
The Rev/Spouse

Where is the Rev from?

Huntington Beach, CA
The Rev/Place of birth