What happened to the Avenged Sevenfold drummer?

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The drummer with Avenged Sevenfold, a rising force in the heavy metal scene, died on Monday at his home in southern California, the group and authorities said. James Owen Sullivan, nicknamed “The Rev,” appeared to have died of natural causes, Huntington Beach police Lt.

How did the Rev passed away?

Death. An autopsy performed on December 30, 2009, was inconclusive, but toxicology results revealed to the public in June that he died from an overdose of oxycodone (Percocet), oxymorphone (a metabolite of oxycodone), diazepam (Valium), nordiazepam (a metabolite of diazepam), and alcohol.

How old is the Rev?

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

Is Rev A good drummer?

The Rev (Drums): The Rev was probably one of the greatest drummers metal has known. He had some of the most creative rhythms and always knew where to throw little fills into the song so that he would add to it, but not take away.

Who is the drummer for Avenged Sevenfold band?

James Owen Sullivan (February 10, 1981 – December 28, 2009), known as The Reverend Tholomew Plague shortened as The Rev, was an American musician, best known as the drummer of the American metalcore band Avenged Sevenfold.

How old was the Rev of Avenged Sevenfold when he died?

He was also the lead vocalist in the avant-garde metal band Pinkly Smooth, a side project with fellow Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Synyster Gates. Sullivan grew up and lived in Huntington Beach, California. The Rev was found dead on December 28, 2009, at the age of 28.

Who are the members of the band The Rev?

Members Rathead (The Rev) – vocals, piano, drums (2001–2002) Synyster Gates – guitar (2001–2002) El Diablo (Buck Silverspur) – bass (2001–2002) Super Loop (Derek Eglit) – drums (2001–2002) Justin Sane (Justin Meacham) – keyboards (2001)

How old was Tom Sullivan when he joined Avenged Sevenfold?

In high school, he started playing in bands. Before leaving to join Avenged Sevenfold as one of the band’s founding members, Sullivan was the drummer for the third wave ska band Suburban Legends. At the age of 20, he recorded his first album with Avenged Sevenfold titled Sounding the Seventh Trumpet.