Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, drummer for Avenged Sevenfold, was found unresponsive in his Huntington Beach at the end of December. Police stated the death appeared to be of natural causes, but the toxicology reports are in. Sullivan passed away from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol. The reports reveal he suffered an “acute polydrug intoxication due to combined effects of Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Diazepam/Nordiazepam and ethanol.” The band’s manager, Larry Jacobson, added during a recent Rolling Stones interview that: “To all of us who loved Jimmy, the only thing relevant about December 28 is that is the night we[Read More…]
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Avenged Sevenfold Announce Title And Release Date
Avenged Sevenfold have revealed details about their upcoming fifth studio album. ‘Nightmare‘, produced by Mike Elizondo. It will be released July 27 on Warner Bros. The album’s first single, “Nightmare,” hits radio today and will be available on digital services Tuesday.
Avenged Sevenfold Stream Clip Of New Single “Nightmare”
A preview of the new Avenged Sevenfold single “Nightmare” is below.
Avenged Sevenfold Has A Drummer For Their Tour
Mike Portnoy will be drumming for Avenged Sevenfold for their upcoming tour. He did the drum tracks for the new Avenged Sevenfold album. Mike said though I wish I could stay on board with A7X in a more permanent capacity, the reality is that I am committed to Dream Theater as my main priority (that is my baby after all!), and I will need to resume work with DT to start a new album at some point in 2011….
Rockstar Uproar Tour Bands And Dates Confirmed
Rockstar Uproar tour will feature Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Halestorm on the main stage. Hellyeah will headline the Jagermeister second stage with Airbourne, Hail the Villain, New Medicine and the Jagermeister Battle of the Bands winner in each city. Confirmed dates below: August 18th in Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center August 20th in Omaha, NE @ WestFair Amphitheatre August 21st in Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre August 22nd in Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center August 24th in Toronto, ON @ Molson Aphitheatre August 25th in Cleveland, OH @ Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre at Tower[Read More…]
Avenged Sevenfold Complete Tracking For New Album
Avenged Sevenfold have completed recording of their as-yet-untitled new album. A release is due later this year.
New Slash Song “Nothing to Say”
Slash has streamed a new song “Nothing to Say” on his MySpace. The song features guest vocals from Avenged Sevenfold front-man M. Shadows. Slash’s self-titled album is due out on April 6th.
Disturbed To Take Part In Uproar Tour
Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour will team up for the 2010 Uproar tour this summer. More details coming soon.
Avenged Sevenfold Borrow Dream Theater’s Drummer
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy will track drums for Avenged Sevenfold’s upcoming new album.
M. Shadows talks about the passing of Avenged Sevenfold drummer
Avenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows has released a statement on the death of drummer James “the Rev” Sullivan. Sullivan. “I don’t know how to start this or know where to begin. First I would like to thank all the fans for their support through the passing of Jimmy. It has been comforting to see his fans, our fans, and everyone in general give their support. Jimmy was my best friend, as he was best friends with many other people including the members of Avenged Sevenfold. He was hands down the greatest person I have ever known. I told him I[Read More…]
Autopsy on Avenged Sevenfold’s drummer Inconclusive.
An autopsy on Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan has come back inconclusive and the coroner’s office has ordered toxicology and other laboratory tests to determine why the 28-year-old drummer died.
James Owen Sullivan, Avenged Sevenfold drummer found dead
Sullivan’s body was discovered by firefighters who were called to his house around 1 p.m. local time on Dec. 28. According to Huntington Beach police Lt. John Domingo commented that it appeared the 28-year-old drummer died of natural causes. The Coroner’s Office is investigating his untimely death. Band said on their website “Jimmy was not only one of the world’s best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother.”