What is The Rev's full name?
James Owen Sullivan
The Rev nickname(s):
The Reverend Tholomew Plague, The Reverend, Jimmy, The Rev, Rathead, Fiction
The Rev date of birth:
February 9, 1981
How old was The Rev when died?
28
Where was The Rev born?
Huntington Beach, CA
When did The Rev die?
December 28, 2009
Where did The Rev die?
Huntington Beach, CA
Why did The Rev die?
cute polydrug intoxication due to combined effects of oxycodone, oxymorphone, diazepam, nordiazepam and ethanol.
How tall is The Rev?
6' 4" (193 cm)
The Rev body shape:
Slim
What color are The Rev's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is The Rev's hair?
Dyed Black
Is The Rev gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is The Rev?
Christian
What is The Rev's ethnicity?
White
What is The Rev nationality?
American
What is The Rev's occupation?
Drummer
The Rev claim to fame:
Avenged Sevenfold
What genre is The Rev's work?
Heavy metal, alternative metal, hard rock, metalcore, progressive metal, avant-garde metal, ska punk
What instruments does The Rev play?
Drums, vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards
Short Biography
James Owen Sullivan (February 9, 1981 – December 28, 2009), more commonly known by his stage name The Rev (shortened version of The Reverend Tholomew Plague), was an American musician and songwriter, best known as the drummer and founding member for the American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. The Rev was critically acclaimed for his work on Avenged Sevenfold albums, and contributed entire songs written by himself, such as Chapter Four, Afterlife, "A Little Piece of Heaven" and Almost Easy. He was also the lead vocalist/pianist in Pinkly Smooth, a side project where he was known by the name Rathead, with fellow Avenged Sevenfold member and childhood best friend, guitarist Synyster Gates, and he was the drummer for Suburban Legends from 1998 to 1999.