Avenged Sevenfold Drummer James Sullivan Dead

The Orange County Register reports Avenged Sevenfold drummer James Sullivan was found dead at his home on Monday. “The Rev” apparently died of natural causes, according to Huntington Beach police Lt. John Domingo. Sullivan was 28.

The band wrote on their Facebook:

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


Buckcherry, Avenged Sevenfold, Papa Roach & Saving Abel Tour Promo

Buckcherry are hitting the road with Avenged Sevenfold, Papa Roach, and Saving Abel, and the four bands made the pitch in a promo clip at Tenth Street Entertainment's YouTube channel. The trek begins January 28th in Salt Lake City, and a full list of tour dates and ticket info can be found at buckcherry.com. Watch the ad below.


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Thanks And Happy Holidays From Avenged Sevenfold

Zacky Vengeance of Avenged Sevenfold checked in with fans on the Huntington Beach, California rock group's blog a MySpace on Monday (December 22). The guitarist tells readers:

Hey everyone. As this year draws to a close I wanted to personally reach out to each one of our fans on behalf of Avenged Sevenfold and thank you for the opportunity you have given us. We have met some of the most remarkable fans from across the entire planet. Each day you inspire us and have given us a reason to remain a band for 10 years. A7X has been the biggest part of each of our lives and none of it would be possible without you.

So with your dedication we look forward to the next 10 years together with all of you and hopefully the rest of our lives. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and thank you so much for every ounce of sacrifice and devotion you return to us in Avenged Sevenfold.

Because we all know...

There are "fans", and then there are A7X fans

Sincerely Zacky V and Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold ‘Dear God’ Video

Avenged Sevenfold are out with the video to their new single 'Dear God', off the Huntington Beach, California rock band's self-titled fourth album, out now on Warner Bros. Records. Watch it below.



Avenged Sevenfold ‘Scream’ Live Video

Avenged Sevenfold are out with a live video fro 'Scream', from the Huntington Beach, California rock band's CD/DVD 'Live from the LBC/Diamonds in the Rough', in stores September 16th via Warner Bros. Records. Watch it below.


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Avenged Sevenfold ‘Afterlife’ Live Video

Video of Avenged Sevenfold performing 'Afterlife' live from the Taste of Chaos tour stop in Long Beach, California has been posted on the Huntington Beach, California heavy metal act's YouTube channel. The footage is included on their upcoming CD/DVD 'Road to Realization', out later this year on Warner Bros. Records. Watch it below the fold. (more...)

Avenged Sevenfold ‘Afterlife’ Video

Avenged Sevenfold are out with the video to their new single 'Afterlife', from the Huntington Beach, California heavy metal band's self-titled fourth album, out now on Warner Bros. Records. Watch it below.



Rock’s Best Of Buzznet 2007

Several artists have contributed to Buzznet's Top Lists of 2007, including Mic Todd of Coheed and Cambria, Tom Gabel of Against Me!, Richard Patrick of Filter, Deon Rexroat from Anberlin, Marc Stweart of Forever The Sickest Kids, Pierre Bouvier and Sebastien Lefebvre of Simple Plan, Hurt, Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace, Jeph Howard of The Used, Annuals, Matt Rubano of Taking Back Sunday, Chris Batten of Enter Shikari, Alex Deleon of The Cab, Rooney, Jarrod Gorbel of The Honorary Title, Manchester Orchestra, Zacky Vengeance of Avenged Sevenfold, Forrest Kline and Jesse Kurvink of Hellogoodbye, Jack's Mannequin mainman Andrew McMahon, Joseph Pepper of Cartel, Zachary Sandler of Black Tide, Olivia Stone of The Oohlas, Gallows, Mike Retondo of Plain White T's, Joe Guccione of Permanent Me, Ludo, Mark Palgy of VHS or Beta, Richard Balling of The Sound of Animals Fighting, The Last Goodnight, From First To Last's Derek Bloom, Drop Dead Gorgeous, New Young Pony Club, Brett Hartwell of The Frantics, The Photo Atlas, Meriwether, Say No More's Tim Spier, Jack Antonoff of Steel Train, Jeremy Spencer from Five Finger Death Punch, The Magic Numbers, Steve Aiello of Monty Are I, Sondre Lerche, Bryan Laurenson of Copeland, The Spill Canvas, Sam Means from The Format, Shocking Pinks mainman Nick Hart, Ross Flournoy of The Broken West, and Ben's Brother. Check out these artists and many others favorite albums of the year at buzznet.com.

Avenged Sevenfold Perform In Chicago

Avenged Sevenfold performed at the Congress Theater in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday (November 8). Check out pictures from Corbis. Watch fan filmed highlight clips from YouTube.

Avenged Sevenfold – Critical Webclip 1

Avenged Sevenfold's Critical Webclip 1 features Wolfie the Fox leaving a message before we see the guys in the studio working on 'Critical Acclaim', the first release from their upcoming self-titled album, out October 16th. Watch it below the fold. (more...)