You do know they rehearse the songs until they become muscle memory long before they record right?...There's no magic secret to music other than practice till you hate the song.
@@alexscott730 that doesnt change the fact that recording a song in one take is impressive, considering musicians who've been playing for 50 years or more will do multiple takes to make sure they've got the sound they want or because they made one tiny little mistake that no one besides them would notice.
@@aceundead4750 The Rev recorded Sounding the Seventh Trumpet album in 1 take. Not just 1 song. They had almost no budget for the album & Jimmy had basically all the freedom to do it how he wanted, & he wanted to do it in 1 take. M.Shadows even comfirms this is an interview, said you can hear him getting sloppy towards the end of the album because it was 1 take start to finish, but that's what The Rev wanted, bragging rights that he could actually do it. Flogtastic Alex over here is just upset because he'll never leave behind a legacy.
He smiles because he flubbed the fill going into the second part of the verse. There's a pause and an extra beat here that isn't in the album version. He smiles and keeps going and everything else sounds like the recorded version so this might be the take they used and they just spliced out that little mess up.
Who is watching in 2024? This beyond talented man will live on forever in the hearts of those he loved and those who loved him. Generations to come will know him as Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, a man and musician who made the impossible look sooo easy and whose talent will never, ever be matched. ❤😢
Only someone who's NOT A DRUMMER would say something like that. That's definitely not a drummer thing guy. It's not even a normal thing to wear headphones as a drummer.
@@jacobgrimes9626 Earth to me? What? Man I'm 34 years old and have been playing drums since I was 6. I play several instruments and have been in bands my whole life. I'm currently in a touring band. My point is, I'm almost always around musicians. The only time I really ever see anyone throw headphones on is in the studio. And even in the studio it's not common. I own 2 Roland electric kits and don't use headphones. My drummer sometimes practices on his Roland kit and also plugs into a monitor. I've never met or seen a drummer wear headphones unless they're in the studio recording and need to hear playback or a click. In ear monitors are what 99 percent of drummers use if they want a click. So maybe you do wear headphones while you're playing in your bedroom. I'm just telling you that you're an exception and it's definitely not a normal thing. Any serious drummer will attest to that.
@@closinginonclosure Dude relax, I don't care what your age is. You just said "only someone who isnt a drummer would say that", and as I said, I am a drummer. No need to type paragraphs defending yourself, touting your musical achievements as if they are relevant to the conversation. Its just the internet, dude. All I was saying in my original comment was that the rev is a sick drummer and the way he took off his headphones at the end reminded me of a mic drop.
Draves well I’m guessing you don’t play any instruments because the entire stage album the amount of skill and technique to play the first 30 seconds of any song of that album takes decades of practice brook wackerman is an amazing drummer gates will out play anyone you put in front of him I’m sure of it shadows vocals have improved so much since 2009. You have to give them credit they definitely haven’t listened to labels they are doing what they want and they are one of the highest caliber bands EVER.
Draves They’re still a good band (not my cup of tea, but still good). I have no problem with a band wanting to make more money. Besides, Brooks is probably the closest to The Rev that they have had since his passing. Mike Portnoy, who is an incredible drummer, didn’t even do the band justice like I thought he would be able to.
ujustdiealready if you play a instrument especially guitar and really want to take your playing to a completely new level that is super different and mind blowing just try one of the songs from the stage that’s how I really got into it because of the immense skill he has to play even 15 seconds of a song is really impressive. But now if you don’t care about the playing and only about the old stuff then I completely understand why it’s hard to listen to. But if you really care about music I suggest picking up guitar and trying any a7x song even so far away a slow place song is difficult. Now if you are wanting to drumming anything after waking the fallen and before welcome to the family is impossible for just about anyone.
I actually don't think this was the track they chose.. 1:34 he realized that he did a mistake.. maybe they edited it out or did another one. but yeah.. great take no doubt and great player :)
@@LetsTalkAboutFeelings Yeah I agree. There were some mistajes and timing inconsistencies at some point so I'm pretty sure this is not the final take, but in any case it's still absolutely remarkable what he was doing here.
@@damienhelmold6978 Same never taken the time to listen to them, I came here cos I'd heard a bunch of good word on The Rev so thought I'd check it out.
I love how calm he is while playing too. If you look at drum covers of this song people lose their shit trying not to miss a beat haha. Jimmy was such a legend.
@@andytank9473 maybe most of it but the way he breaks in and out of those hyper-fast breakdowns are fucking insane. He looks bored while he's doing it too, like a humming bid effortlessly flailing a thousand miles an hour
@Mark Duffield oh how wrong you are. Doesn't matter how many times you play the same song, you can make mistakes at any point. Many musicians have & still do.
@@xReaper__87x thats not his point. since he wrote the song, they are all techniques he uses on a daily basis which other people who cover the song might not be as comfortable with. generally when people write a sick guitar solo or drum beat they are able to play it themselves because they use techniques they are already good at (duh).
Whatever he pulls at about 1:15, 3:05 and 4:39 still drives me nuts. Just out of nowhere this killer burst of overdrive, like omg wtf did he just do, and then back like nothing happened (when something very clearly happened extremely!). I love this guy.
He's doing 16th notes on the bells & kicks, and slapping the snare on 2 & 4. It's deceptively simple but sounds so cool. Never would've thought he'd have those bells so high up though.
I know right??? I was so shocked when i heard he passed away.! And every time i saw that skinny,young,punky dude sitting in his seat behind the drums..i wish it could be the REV playing those. 😢
I don't think hail to the king would've been much different because they did mention in an interview they wanted to go back to an older avenged sevenfold for the album but they didn't want something like bat shit insane. The drums would've been different for sure but I don't think the album would've turned out a whole lot different
Hail to the King was the first project without the Rev’s influence both musically and lyrically and it showed. The Rev was a genius. Only he could come up with a song as catchy as Afterlife and then come right back and write a song like A little piece of Heaven.
Didn’t break a sweat, smiled the entire time like he was doing something he absolutely loved to do, in his element. He can never be truly replaced. RIP The Rev.
Whoa how did I miss the news that Joey died ? What? No way? What? Last month? What? I had this video recommended to me and I was reading comments I saw you mention Joey I was like what do you mean Joey is alive but no he is dead? What?
Hard to believe such a talented, awesome drummer, who has inspired so many musicians around the world is gone. You're a legend Jimmy, and your memory lives on.
@B**** G**** shut up you disrespectful bitch there not the most hated in any way shape or form nor did they sell, go collect your welfare check and be an alcoholic or something you useless fuckin mutt
@B**** G**** They made the last cool rock and roll album since appetite for destruction with city of evil (with songs for the deaf in the middle there). They made metal and rock cool again for a little while.
This band seems like the chillest coolest dudes ever without having any ego issues cuz they’re all best friends since kids. RIP Jimmy, you are forever a legend in music and we will never forget you as your music is immortalized and just too good
Glad this came up in my feed. I remember watching this when he died. Miss the Rev. Glad I saw him live. Dude is so funny. Just comes in, rips it up and dips. RIP Brother ❤️
@@jakeladders7461 what?? There's no way it's the easiest song ever to play; I'm a fucking drummer you idiot and I've been playing for 8 years. There's nothing insanely hard about this song but to call it the easiest song to play on the drums is ridiculous. A beginner wouldn't be able to play this song at all and even an intermediate player would struggle.
I swear, great drummers seem like magicians to me. Even when you show me how they do their stuff, I just can’t comprehend how they actually manage to pull it all off and make it seem so effortless.
He's an absolute legend. I was supposed to see them live a few months before he passed but wasn't able to go and it honestly devastated me, especially when I heard of his passing. RIP brother 🖤
@@z0eshiTo someone who doesn't know how to play drums, yes obviously, but the average drummer can play this easily. Not saying Rev sucks or anything, just saying this particular song isnt hard to play
@@z0eshi I taught myself, just learn the basics. It's all about muscle memory, it my take longer but eventually it can be done. Don't need to rush it. A couple mins just trying to mimick/air drum can help.
After all these years i finally got to see these recording in full version. What a bless! Jimmy you will never be forgotten foREVer!... I mean FOREVER. foREVer!
Best Band Ever! I'm so glad I got to see the Rev perform with A7X in Denver back in 2006 or 2007 before his passing. The Rev was amazing, truly phenomenal drummer!
Watching this again in 2024. I've been a drummer for 11 years now and it's all because of Jimmy! Forever one of my favourite musicians ❤️ Wish he was still with us
That fire extinguisher 🧯 behind him is 💯% EMPTY after putting out all the fires he started laying these fkng tracks down! RIP Rev you were an absolute boss behind that kit man! Simply incredible!
This has always confused me, seeing as on the recording as seen here it's obviously double ride, but then as people hVe said he plays it single, I woukd have thought playing on a single ride would take away some of the clarity and precision of this technique, always wondered why he played one live.. Not wanting to take two rides on tour maybe?.. Either way, sick beat and always missed..
Felt like meeting a good old friend after ages. Took me straight down memory lane. What a powerhouse of talent and so cool about it. Rest easy young legend !
souljagirl2505 that’s awesome! Just have fun with it and you’ll never go wrong. I’ve played on and off for a few years now and I just have a lot of fun with it really lol
Maybe wasn't my drummer of choice at the time, but now in retrospect, I see all the people hes influenced and he was truly a professional who loved his craft. Hats off to you James, you WILL be missed.
I have to say, good call on choosing that large bell for the studio. Definitely helps with consistency of the hits. It’s hard to get that with smaller bells. (For example: don’t stop believin’ the bell is very prominent and Steve Smith seems to nail each hit almost perfectly.)
I remember being 13 years old (27 now) and hearing A7X for the first time and going “I want to be like that guy!” And I started learning drums shortly after that, with The Rev being my main influence. I wouldn’t have gotten to do so many cool things musically with my life if it wasn’t for him. foREVer 🤘🏼
I've always been interested in piano. Ever since I was a kid. Then I got into Evanescence, and Amy Lee has become a huge role model and inspiration in the past few years. I want to be like her more than anything. I think I'm okay at singing, but I do have some issues that come up with that ...but.... It honestly makes me feel so bad when seeing other people playing piano. I've wanted to play it since I was a child, but I never actually got to start until 7th grade. I'm 21, and I just recently, around age 20, started taking lessons off and on. It's a semester thing, and sometimes I can't get in a slot, and I miss the semester. I was taking some from an old church friend, but she seemed to get super impatient with me, and so I haven't seen her in a while. I still suck at it after all these years. Like... just how? I am literally going to d*e without ever doing what I want to do...
ill never forget him playing manc in england forever ago and he was shredding the drums whilst simultaneously just amusedly lookin out past the cymbals entertained by the crowd
A hero of heroes, not many can compare to the legend of The REV!!! I grew up idolizing this band. The first hardcore/heavy metal I fell in love with. They helped define my life and carry me through some of my toughest times. God bless you REV, the world may never be the same without you brother!!! Long live your legacy!!!
I always love this clip because it's such a good example of how you shouldn't judge by the cover. Meaning, if we never knew the Rev and this emo-asf dude walked into a Circle K, you'd just assume he was just living with mom playing video games all day yet instead he's one of the most amazing drummers ever to live.
@@TheNewbiedrummer Jesus Christ, you have to be kidding me. Grohl was an AVERAGE drummer, that's why when he made his OWN band, he hired a drummer. Danny Carey, as one random example, is a world-class drummer. Danny is definitely better than Jimmy, but Jimmy could cover Danny's work. Dave, whom I love, could never dream of covering Danny. Again, I love Grohl but he is only an average drummer. Prove me wrong. Not by just saying it, prove it.
@@TheNewbiedrummer Also, I clearly wrote "ONE OF the most amazing drummers" not what you wrote as an attempt to quote me, "most amazing drummer". I never said that. Let's be accurate if you want to have a legitimate discussion.
@@BPoweredLove grohl is more than an average drummer, and he sings and plays guitar for foo fighters, hence needing an extra drummer. obviously the rev is on another level but you can elevate him without putting down grohl
every time i watch this video, even though i only hear the drums, i don't know why it feels like i know every part of this song and prove that this song is almost easy song, automatically knows. it proves how great the rev. #RIPtheRev
It’s so crazy the subtleties in his playing it’s like you hear the standard tempo in yur head and imagine the other instruments behind it but you hear Jimmy messing with the signatures subtlety here and there and bringing it all back up to speed and still makes it sound so Consistent and Dead accurate his creativity in his drumming is awesome
CatLikeThief That’s not even close to true. While it is two ride bells with double bass, the amount of time you’d need to play drums to play that is pretty high. It looks easy. It‘s not something a beginner could do though.
@@guitarguy9030 yea I'm for real. It's super easy. I see the comment above exclaiming a beginner drummer couldn't do it but... that's not even a real point. My point is that doubles are easy. Period. Nobody can deny that. I'm not knocking the drummer here, and it's worked into the song well. The drummer himself is a pro musician. It's not that he played the doubles, it's where in the song he fit them. But it's such a simple thing, I don't see why the comments are flooded about it being hard to do when it's not at all.
I love here and there, watching his old videos. It's unbelievable the way he plays. It's unbelievable he left us so early. Ah, happy birthday mate 🦇💀🦇🙌
Not really a huge fan of their music but I have an insane amount of respect for the talent and skill the Rev had. Guy was a machine. Absolutely killed it everytime.
Last week, I don't know why in the studio I work at, a guy and myself started talking about A7x and how this was the song that got us both into the band, and ever since, I came back to listening to their music and remembering so many things from when I was in high school and they were one of the bands that got me through it. As it turns out, I had a mild obsession with the Rev back then, and I just remembered everything! I've been kinda depressed lately and it saddens me even more to think about the fact that he's been long gone... for some reason the obsession came back and I swear to God I fell in love with this man once again (if not even more) and his fucking huge talent! He was such a musical genius and he had one of the most beautiful souls I've ever seen from afar. He seemed so kind and funny and it is such a huge shame that he passed, it is actually so painful to think about it. May he rest in peace and live on foREVer in our hearts!!! 🖤
Something about watching a very talented drummer just waltz right in and kill it while looking like a normal day at the office is just calming and very entertaining. I would strain myself with every hit, but he makes it look easy! This is like ASMR to me.
Man, I remember when this came out. I heard from Avenged Sevenfold... Just downloaded the record out of curiosity... and been a fan ever since. Bought the record eventually. One of my all time favorite records.
Raw talent. Holy shit. He didnt even break a sweat. Those different rhythms with feet and hands is complicated. Half note, quarter, 32nds, 16ths.. Wow...
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He just walks in, busts out one of their best songs ever in one take, then walks off like he has something better to do. I fucking love this man
He left the oven on
Im pretty sure he told m shadow's th5 he wanted to record everything all in one session bc he had things to do that day something like that
You do know they rehearse the songs until they become muscle memory long before they record right?...There's no magic secret to music other than practice till you hate the song.
@@alexscott730 that doesnt change the fact that recording a song in one take is impressive, considering musicians who've been playing for 50 years or more will do multiple takes to make sure they've got the sound they want or because they made one tiny little mistake that no one besides them would notice.
@@aceundead4750 The Rev recorded Sounding the Seventh Trumpet album in 1 take. Not just 1 song. They had almost no budget for the album & Jimmy had basically all the freedom to do it how he wanted, & he wanted to do it in 1 take. M.Shadows even comfirms this is an interview, said you can hear him getting sloppy towards the end of the album because it was 1 take start to finish, but that's what The Rev wanted, bragging rights that he could actually do it.
Flogtastic Alex over here is just upset because he'll never leave behind a legacy.
When he looks up and smiles because he is doing what he loves. You rocked, Jimmy.
Go to the song listen to the beat he smiles at a very convenient moment cause he I'd listening to the song in his head phones ,#trustme
1min26 sec in the song almost easy he literally hinted at his death bro
BTW the song in this video stats at 58 or 59 secs you decide
He smiles because he flubbed the fill going into the second part of the verse. There's a pause and an extra beat here that isn't in the album version. He smiles and keeps going and everything else sounds like the recorded version so this might be the take they used and they just spliced out that little mess up.
Can you imagine hit the thing so har make smile? Man Hit.
Dude looks like he's pondering what to have for lunch for most of the song. Leaves like he decided. *studio explodes*
😭😭
Wtf why is this so oddly specific yet accurate? 😂😂
God bless you.
I love how he walks in, rolls a banger and walks out like nothing happened.
What's funnier is he just finishing and dropping the headphones like "whatever"
Walked off like a Boss 🤟
Dammmmmn after years later ....we still got loyal fans here
goku 00 over 10 years ive been a fan
Always bro
Yessir
Yeah..
What do we look like a bunch of Metallica fans every time they play a slow song? We're here to stay.
Who is watching in 2024? This beyond talented man will live on forever in the hearts of those he loved and those who loved him. Generations to come will know him as Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, a man and musician who made the impossible look sooo easy and whose talent will never, ever be matched. ❤😢
He makes it look almost easy
Oh I see what u did there
Ha
Dale Caldwell The fuck is your problem?
I mean the guy was a prog fan. He was probably practicing on waaaay more technical stuff on his downtime.
Because he did nothing truly technical it’s all basic and his cymbals sound like trash can lids animal from the muppets makes this guy look amateurish
the way he took his headphones off at the end is the drummer equivalent of a mic drop. What a legend
Or he didn't wanna redub it and hates studio time.
Only someone who's NOT A DRUMMER would say something like that. That's definitely not a drummer thing guy. It's not even a normal thing to wear headphones as a drummer.
@@closinginonclosure Earth to you? I am a drummer. Plus I came up learning on an electric kit so headphones don't seem that weird to me lmao
@@jacobgrimes9626 Earth to me? What? Man I'm 34 years old and have been playing drums since I was 6. I play several instruments and have been in bands my whole life. I'm currently in a touring band. My point is, I'm almost always around musicians. The only time I really ever see anyone throw headphones on is in the studio. And even in the studio it's not common. I own 2 Roland electric kits and don't use headphones. My drummer sometimes practices on his Roland kit and also plugs into a monitor. I've never met or seen a drummer wear headphones unless they're in the studio recording and need to hear playback or a click. In ear monitors are what 99 percent of drummers use if they want a click.
So maybe you do wear headphones while you're playing in your bedroom. I'm just telling you that you're an exception and it's definitely not a normal thing. Any serious drummer will attest to that.
@@closinginonclosure Dude relax, I don't care what your age is. You just said "only someone who isnt a drummer would say that", and as I said, I am a drummer. No need to type paragraphs defending yourself, touting your musical achievements as if they are relevant to the conversation. Its just the internet, dude. All I was saying in my original comment was that the rev is a sick drummer and the way he took off his headphones at the end reminded me of a mic drop.
This man inspired me to learn drums.
Even though i'm blind i still play because of the Rev rest in peace bro.
How did you post this comment if you can't see
@@OnlyGhostType there's a lot of devices that read and write for blind people
In the end the blind will see brother. I would give you my eyes. In this world you haven't missed much❤
said fuckableface
It’s unfair actually
Dude. This shit still hurts. He literally made this band. His drumming was so creative, not to mention he composed a lot of their songs and lyrics.
thesummit615 after he passed A7X became just another generic hard rock band.
Draves well I’m guessing you don’t play any instruments because the entire stage album the amount of skill and technique to play the first 30 seconds of any song of that album takes decades of practice brook wackerman is an amazing drummer gates will out play anyone you put in front of him I’m sure of it shadows vocals have improved so much since 2009. You have to give them credit they definitely haven’t listened to labels they are doing what they want and they are one of the highest caliber bands EVER.
Draves They’re still a good band (not my cup of tea, but still good). I have no problem with a band wanting to make more money. Besides, Brooks is probably the closest to The Rev that they have had since his passing. Mike Portnoy, who is an incredible drummer, didn’t even do the band justice like I thought he would be able to.
no lie. i havent really listened to much after nightmare. still like them but cant get into their new stuff.
ujustdiealready if you play a instrument especially guitar and really want to take your playing to a completely new level that is super different and mind blowing just try one of the songs from the stage that’s how I really got into it because of the immense skill he has to play even 15 seconds of a song is really impressive. But now if you don’t care about the playing and only about the old stuff then I completely understand why it’s hard to listen to. But if you really care about music I suggest picking up guitar and trying any a7x song even so far away a slow place song is difficult. Now if you are wanting to drumming anything after waking the fallen and before welcome to the family is impossible for just about anyone.
One take.
Full track.
Professional.
Brandon W it’s sad isn’t it? The amount of players out there than couldn’t play a one take if their life depended on it.
I actually don't think this was the track they chose.. 1:34 he realized that he did a mistake.. maybe they edited it out or did another one. but yeah.. great take no doubt and great player :)
For their very first album, he recorded all of his drum parts in one take.
@@LetsTalkAboutFeelings Yeah I agree. There were some mistajes and timing inconsistencies at some point so I'm pretty sure this is not the final take, but in any case it's still absolutely remarkable what he was doing here.
This wasn't the final take. He probably got punched in at 3 or 4 different parts to correct them. But still, awesome drumming
Miss the rev in 2024 . Whos agree ??
forREVer
Avenged sevenfold isn't just the same without him
Let me guess he is dead?
@@jm52995are you serious? He’s been dead for almost 15 years. Are you new to the band?
Always in our hearts he's hard to forget 😢❤❤
every single person could hear the lyrics and the guitar the whole time hes drumming...you couldnt even lie about it!
RIP Rev, what a legend
Dragonhart I couldn’t
Never heard em so i couldnt lol
@@damienhelmold6978
Same never taken the time to listen to them, I came here cos I'd heard a bunch of good word on The Rev so thought I'd check it out.
I couldn't
Your so fucking right amigo foREVer
I love how calm he is while playing too. If you look at drum covers of this song people lose their shit trying not to miss a beat haha. Jimmy was such a legend.
This is actually one of their easier songs.
@@andytank9473 maybe most of it but the way he breaks in and out of those hyper-fast breakdowns are fucking insane. He looks bored while he's doing it too, like a humming bid effortlessly flailing a thousand miles an hour
@Mark Duffield oh how wrong you are. Doesn't matter how many times you play the same song, you can make mistakes at any point. Many musicians have & still do.
@@xReaper__87x yupp.. lars ulrich always make mistake when he perform😂. jimmy sometimes make a mistake too even they play their own song.
@@xReaper__87x thats not his point. since he wrote the song, they are all techniques he uses on a daily basis which other people who cover the song might not be as comfortable with. generally when people write a sick guitar solo or drum beat they are able to play it themselves because they use techniques they are already good at (duh).
Whatever he pulls at about 1:15, 3:05 and 4:39 still drives me nuts. Just out of nowhere this killer burst of overdrive, like omg wtf did he just do, and then back like nothing happened (when something very clearly happened extremely!).
I love this guy.
Is not the difficulty but the good taste
He's doing 16th notes on the bells & kicks, and slapping the snare on 2 & 4. It's deceptively simple but sounds so cool.
Never would've thought he'd have those bells so high up though.
what's even more mad is how all of those look like the same clip
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Just realized I'm here at the 11 year anniversary. Rest in peace, Jimmy. You've inspired us all
I wish we had more recordings of him like this in the studio. What a beautiful soul he was.
Imagine how hail to the king would have turned out had The Rev been a part of that project. RIP
I know right??? I was so shocked when i heard he passed away.! And every time i saw that skinny,young,punky dude sitting in his seat behind the drums..i wish it could be the REV playing those. 😢
I don't think hail to the king would've been much different because they did mention in an interview they wanted to go back to an older avenged sevenfold for the album but they didn't want something like bat shit insane. The drums would've been different for sure but I don't think the album would've turned out a whole lot different
Hail to the king probably would have never happened tbh...
Hail to the King was the first project without the Rev’s influence both musically and lyrically and it showed. The Rev was a genius. Only he could come up with a song as catchy as Afterlife and then come right back and write a song like A little piece of Heaven.
Coulda been a completely different record.
Didn’t break a sweat, smiled the entire time like he was doing something he absolutely loved to do, in his element. He can never be truly replaced. RIP The Rev.
True professional, knows his material before entering the studio and just effortlessly does it. RIP Jimmy
damn they kept that fire extinguisher behind him for a reason 👀
😂😂😂😂😂
Those fills on the splash cymbals just perfection
You refer to 2:45 didnt you? Yashh it was choppin
How about the ride to China transitions ? Sick
All right drunk ciu mix kratingdeang
At chine a rock man here you muslim people me ning ang ning
Ho tow you yen
He has a big and tall body. Power and speed, accuracy, rhythm when hitting the drum. So beautiful
It's been 10 years without this legend. 😞🖤
Still just as depressing
Fantski7x I’m still here in your hearts 💕
Its been...11...
@@krystlemelia4011 No it hasn't, it would will be December 28th of this year
This just popped up on my tube. How did he pass?
And now joey and him are making sick drumming in heaven together )): rip to the goats of metal drumming
Vinnie Paul up there shredding next to them boys
@@Krooookz619 No Dime?
Whoa how did I miss the news that Joey died ? What? No way? What? Last month? What? I had this video recommended to me and I was reading comments I saw you mention Joey I was like what do you mean Joey is alive but no he is dead? What?
@@jzip yeah joey died like a couple weeks ago )):
@@jzip What the other person said. The neurological diseases that caused him to quit Knot caught up to him. Sad shit
This album was their best work in my opinion. Most complete album by them. Every song was killer.
I’d agree self titled was excellent. I got to see them live promoting it in 2008 with jimmy still alive. I was very fortunate.
I am a huge fanboy, so every album was amazingly for me....Bit City of Evil takes the cake imo
Imo city of evil is better that breakdown in blinded in chains oh my looord
The self titled sounds like City of Evil 2.0 though. While my favorite Sevenfold song is in the Self Titled, City of Evil IS their best album
City of Evil FTW🏆
It's quite literally masterpiece after masterpiece.
Its so funny because he is almost like doing a warmup and not even trying to play. Like he just got up from a nap and started blasting.
How can someone be this good? Damn it, Jimmy. Why we lost you so early? Miss you, baby boy. Rest in peace.
I always come back to this when I need my extra dose of Jimmy. We miss you still man! 🤘🏽😭🙏🏽
Hard to believe such a talented, awesome drummer, who has inspired so many musicians around the world is gone. You're a legend Jimmy, and your memory lives on.
@Baris Manco not when rev was there
Easy to believe actually he was a drug addict
@B**** G**** shut up you disrespectful bitch there not the most hated in any way shape or form nor did they sell, go collect your welfare check and be an alcoholic or something you useless fuckin mutt
@B**** G**** They made the last cool rock and roll album since appetite for destruction with city of evil (with songs for the deaf in the middle there). They made metal and rock cool again for a little while.
This band seems like the chillest coolest dudes ever without having any ego issues cuz they’re all best friends since kids. RIP Jimmy, you are forever a legend in music and we will never forget you as your music is immortalized and just too good
seeing him smile at 1:36 got me good. all these videos of him never get old. miss you so much dude
I Miss the Rev as a backing vocal :( his voice is so amazing
Agree, best screamer
@@Osric24 I've had enough
It's time for something real
I don't respect the words you're speaking
Gone too far
A clone
His vocal Made me goosebumb 😲
I know, right?! I wish Pinkly Smooth was on Spotify.
There can't b another like him forever
@@truelyspeaking7898 I see what you did there.
That smile at 1:37 gets me every time. Whata beautiful soul. Love ya Jimmy
That smile is translated as... What have I just accomplished 😀😀
I think it's because he realized he made a small mistake
What is that clip from?
Yeah, he fucked up a bit and was like "Neh fuck it let's just finish this take anyway".
Glad this came up in my feed. I remember watching this when he died. Miss the Rev. Glad I saw him live. Dude is so funny. Just comes in, rips it up and dips. RIP Brother ❤️
At first: seems simple
Rev: *hits like 157 different drums in the span of a second*
Ig its....
Almost easy
157 notes/second would be 64th note triplets at 393 BPM. Damn he was fast.
He kinda looks like an emo Dwight from the office
EDIT: btw all respect to the rev. man was a legend RIP
Will Gray Jr. so true.
Yeeeeeees 😂 so great.
😂
yassss
So funny; when "Dwight" did that movie where he plays drums I thought he might secretly want to be the Rev!!!
The Rev was a special player, chops, taste, power, musicality!
The Rev literally makes it look effortless; a masterful display.
I find myself watching this multiple times a day..can't get enough of it.
I literally listen to this like it’s an actual song
Its a song. With only 1 instrument
He may have metal prowess, but his sense of composition is just so over the top love ya Jimmy! 🥁🖤
Me too!!! Haha
Check out Chris Turner on drums
That man was the heartbeat and pulse of avenged sevenfold rip The Reverend Tholomew Plague aka the rev
Dylan Perry alright enough drumline movies for you lmao
@@kyegutierrez25 looks like we've got ourselves a goddamn comedian
Dylan Perry Sure do! I'll be all week 🔥😂
Does that make Brooks their... Wait for it.....
Second heartbeat. Thank you im here till thursday
@@georgeballz7551 encore!!!
The Rev was the first time I ever felt the feeling of loss. since 1999 you guys have killed me with influence.
One of a kind, man. So many talented drummers and he just stands out like Jordison, Portnoy, Peart, Bonham, and Vinnie.
Goddamn I love how I can literally sing this song in my head because of this man. Rest in paradise man, you deserve it
@Patrik Zácsi yeah, he dead
matty caswell same
no dude hes in hell
@@markusrose4468 I dunno but he died of overdose at the end of the day... taking drugs deliberately.
You can sing it in your head because you know the song, not because of the drums
He's so flawless and nonchalant in how he plays. Absolute shredder.
Martin Restrepo easiest drum song I’ve ever witnessed
This song isn’t really that crazy hard
@@jakeladders7461 how
Tronci I can tell u don’t know much about drums huh bud ? Proof is in the video but it’s okay bro I get it
@@jakeladders7461 what?? There's no way it's the easiest song ever to play; I'm a fucking drummer you idiot and I've been playing for 8 years. There's nothing insanely hard about this song but to call it the easiest song to play on the drums is ridiculous. A beginner wouldn't be able to play this song at all and even an intermediate player would struggle.
I appreciate this because it gives viewers the chance to hear what drums actually sound like before they’re processed.
I swear, great drummers seem like magicians to me. Even when you show me how they do their stuff, I just can’t comprehend how they actually manage to pull it all off and make it seem so effortless.
I was lucky enough to see him live. RIP true legend
He's an absolute legend. I was supposed to see them live a few months before he passed but wasn't able to go and it honestly devastated me, especially when I heard of his passing. RIP brother 🖤
Love this, he really made it look almost easy - Gone but never forgotten
No offense, but it is easy to play.
Playing like that's not easy to everyone though, it takes certain people
@@z0eshiTo someone who doesn't know how to play drums, yes obviously, but the average drummer can play this easily. Not saying Rev sucks or anything, just saying this particular song isnt hard to play
Yeah i understand, i mean i cant play, i would love to learn some day but honestly i doubt ill get the time, so to me it looks awesome
@@z0eshi I taught myself, just learn the basics. It's all about muscle memory, it my take longer but eventually it can be done. Don't need to rush it. A couple mins just trying to mimick/air drum can help.
Who’s watching this in 2020 ??? foREVer
will always be my favorite drummer of all time
@@thatonemothafacko The Rev was my first big drumming inspiration
Miss his inspiration on the band... he made a7x
@@Rhr-lv1pm For real, the songs he wrote are some of my favorite a7x songs
@@adayonearth7342 by far mine as well... you could just see his creative writing missing in all the albums after self titled.
RIP James “The Rev” Sullivan (February 9, 1981 - December 28, 2009), age 28
You will be remembered as a legend
Over a decade since we lost him, still one of the greatest drummers of our generation.
After all these years i finally got to see these recording in full version. What a bless! Jimmy you will never be forgotten foREVer!... I mean FOREVER. foREVer!
That double ride is so sick. Such an amazing drummer. He is always in our hearts and he will stay there forever we miss you Rev
It's fucking insane.
Gene Hoglan built that. I've had two since my first kit courtesy of Gene on Individual Thought Patterns.
To me the greatest
UNTIL VALLHALLA
first and last time i saw a double ride like this... sick
I've always loved the double ride with the double bass move 😍 brings back my teen years watching this, miss you Jimmy ❤❤
Best Band Ever! I'm so glad I got to see the Rev perform with A7X in Denver back in 2006 or 2007 before his passing. The Rev was amazing, truly phenomenal drummer!
I like how after he got finished , he got up like it was nothing . He killed that in ONE WHOLE TAKE. what a legend . RIP
Love how he just casually gets up and walks away after creating unbelievable drum lines….. in one take. No click. Genius!
He does this so nonchalant and that’s why he is my favorite drummer of all time. RIP Rev
I don't know how many times I have watched this.
Watching this again in 2024. I've been a drummer for 11 years now and it's all because of Jimmy! Forever one of my favourite musicians ❤️ Wish he was still with us
That fire extinguisher 🧯 behind him is 💯% EMPTY after putting out all the fires he started laying these fkng tracks down! RIP Rev you were an absolute boss behind that kit man! Simply incredible!
Finally got to see how that part at 1:17 was done
Chris B he did it in the music video yeeeeaaaaarrrrrrrrs ago... Also, it’s kinda just a common sense thing (if you play drums)
Kickin' Wing, Animal Doctor portnoy did it differently with just a single if you ever see his drum cam
All I can do is just laugh at how ridiculous that is.
@@GKillChill jimmy ever did it too, see almost easy live in loudpark 2008, jimmy didn't play his double ride style and he play single
This has always confused me, seeing as on the recording as seen here it's obviously double ride, but then as people hVe said he plays it single, I woukd have thought playing on a single ride would take away some of the clarity and precision of this technique, always wondered why he played one live.. Not wanting to take two rides on tour maybe?.. Either way, sick beat and always missed..
RIP Jimmy. Only a madman could come up with something like that. Absolutely staggering from the first time I heard the double ride right up until now
Felt like meeting a good old friend after ages. Took me straight down memory lane. What a powerhouse of talent and so cool about it.
Rest easy young legend !
He is the reason why I love metal and drums
his performance never fails to amaze me in every song
The REV will never be forgotten! RIP m8! One of the best drummers of ALL TIME!!
The Rev, I'm starting to learn drum tonight, give me your strength please! 😇 I always want to be a drummer because of you since 12 years ago
How’s learning the drums been going?
@@justinv825 still learning slowly, so far can play 2 songs :)
souljagirl2505 that’s awesome! Just have fun with it and you’ll never go wrong. I’ve played on and off for a few years now and I just have a lot of fun with it really lol
@@justinv825 yeah still long way to go for me, happy drumming!
Good luck!
Maybe wasn't my drummer of choice at the time, but now in retrospect, I see all the people hes influenced and he was truly a professional who loved his craft. Hats off to you James, you WILL be missed.
Good god, the bell on that ride makes it seem as though there's a train about to come through.
Eric Thorpe so true, i never thought of it that way
Zildjian 21” Z Custom Mega Bell Ride 👌🏻 (now the A series Mega Bell Ride)
Aspen Challis $325 ....damn
I have to say, good call on choosing that large bell for the studio. Definitely helps with consistency of the hits. It’s hard to get that with smaller bells. (For example: don’t stop believin’ the bell is very prominent and Steve Smith seems to nail each hit almost perfectly.)
@@jessejohnson9321 yeah check out K custom or K custom hybrid. 🤑
I remember being 13 years old (27 now) and hearing A7X for the first time and going “I want to be like that guy!” And I started learning drums shortly after that, with The Rev being my main influence. I wouldn’t have gotten to do so many cool things musically with my life if it wasn’t for him. foREVer 🤘🏼
Yes 👏👏. Jimmy Best Drummer🙏
I've always been interested in piano. Ever since I was a kid. Then I got into Evanescence, and Amy Lee has become a huge role model and inspiration in the past few years. I want to be like her more than anything. I think I'm okay at singing, but I do have some issues that come up with that
...but....
It honestly makes me feel so bad when seeing other people playing piano. I've wanted to play it since I was a child, but I never actually got to start until 7th grade. I'm 21, and I just recently, around age 20, started taking lessons off and on. It's a semester thing, and sometimes I can't get in a slot, and I miss the semester. I was taking some from an old church friend, but she seemed to get super impatient with me, and so I haven't seen her in a while.
I still suck at it after all these years. Like... just how? I am literally going to d*e without ever doing what I want to do...
2024 and love The Rev! he will be missed R.I.P.
ill never forget him playing manc in england forever ago and he was shredding the drums whilst simultaneously just amusedly lookin out past the cymbals entertained by the crowd
Jimmy play so calm and he smile to camera, amazing my fav band😊
A7X FOREVER🤘💀
A hero of heroes, not many can compare to the legend of The REV!!! I grew up idolizing this band. The first hardcore/heavy metal I fell in love with. They helped define my life and carry me through some of my toughest times. God bless you REV, the world may never be the same without you brother!!! Long live your legacy!!!
I wish Rev was still here
I always love this clip because it's such a good example of how you shouldn't judge by the cover. Meaning, if we never knew the Rev and this emo-asf dude walked into a Circle K, you'd just assume he was just living with mom playing video games all day yet instead he's one of the most amazing drummers ever to live.
If someone judges a book by the cover they probably couldint read it anyways
Most amazing drummers ever? No, he's not in that list.
He's dead, that's why he's overrated. Dave Grohl, for example, owns him, easy.
@@TheNewbiedrummer Jesus Christ, you have to be kidding me. Grohl was an AVERAGE drummer, that's why when he made his OWN band, he hired a drummer.
Danny Carey, as one random example, is a world-class drummer. Danny is definitely better than Jimmy, but Jimmy could cover Danny's work. Dave, whom I love, could never dream of covering Danny.
Again, I love Grohl but he is only an average drummer. Prove me wrong. Not by just saying it, prove it.
@@TheNewbiedrummer Also, I clearly wrote "ONE OF the most amazing drummers" not what you wrote as an attempt to quote me, "most amazing drummer". I never said that. Let's be accurate if you want to have a legitimate discussion.
@@BPoweredLove grohl is more than an average drummer, and he sings and plays guitar for foo fighters, hence needing an extra drummer. obviously the rev is on another level but you can elevate him without putting down grohl
every time i watch this video, even though i only hear the drums, i don't know why it feels like i know every part of this song and prove that this song is almost easy song, automatically knows. it proves how great the rev. #RIPtheRev
It’s so crazy the subtleties in his playing it’s like you hear the standard tempo in yur head and imagine the other instruments behind it but you hear Jimmy messing with the signatures subtlety here and there and bringing it all back up to speed and still makes it sound so Consistent and Dead accurate his creativity in his drumming is awesome
1:13 I could do that
1:17 wtf
It's 16th notes with double bass and two cymbal bells. Very easy. Like...almost as easy as it gets.
CatLikeThief worng
CatLikeThief That’s not even close to true. While it is two ride bells with double bass, the amount of time you’d need to play drums to play that is pretty high. It looks easy. It‘s not something a beginner could do though.
@@guitarguy9030 yea I'm for real. It's super easy. I see the comment above exclaiming a beginner drummer couldn't do it but... that's not even a real point. My point is that doubles are easy. Period. Nobody can deny that. I'm not knocking the drummer here, and it's worked into the song well. The drummer himself is a pro musician. It's not that he played the doubles, it's where in the song he fit them. But it's such a simple thing, I don't see why the comments are flooded about it being hard to do when it's not at all.
it didn't take me long to learn it
I love here and there, watching his old videos.
It's unbelievable the way he plays.
It's unbelievable he left us so early.
Ah, happy birthday mate 🦇💀🦇🙌
@2:50 is my favorite fill ever. It's SO simple, but SO good. Not to mention that double ride fill
RIP LEGEND. You made me want to become a drummer growing up.
Not really a huge fan of their music but I have an insane amount of respect for the talent and skill the Rev had. Guy was a machine. Absolutely killed it everytime.
Last week, I don't know why in the studio I work at, a guy and myself started talking about A7x and how this was the song that got us both into the band, and ever since, I came back to listening to their music and remembering so many things from when I was in high school and they were one of the bands that got me through it. As it turns out, I had a mild obsession with the Rev back then, and I just remembered everything! I've been kinda depressed lately and it saddens me even more to think about the fact that he's been long gone... for some reason the obsession came back and I swear to God I fell in love with this man once again (if not even more) and his fucking huge talent! He was such a musical genius and he had one of the most beautiful souls I've ever seen from afar. He seemed so kind and funny and it is such a huge shame that he passed, it is actually so painful to think about it. May he rest in peace and live on foREVer in our hearts!!! 🖤
Something about watching a very talented drummer just waltz right in and kill it while looking like a normal day at the office is just calming and very entertaining. I would strain myself with every hit, but he makes it look easy! This is like ASMR to me.
I have been watching this vid a few times in a year since 2019 to feel good but I end up feeling a little sad. Thank you Rev❤
Still years later at 1:36 when he does that smile I never get tired of it. Idk what he's smiling at but you can tell it's very meaningful
missing tempo...duh....
Cuz he fucked up the fill before it
I love how calm he is while drumming the whole song
I can never get enough of the double ride. The guy died on my birthday. I was gutted
Man, I remember when this came out. I heard from Avenged Sevenfold... Just downloaded the record out of curiosity... and been a fan ever since. Bought the record eventually. One of my all time favorite records.
He just does it no doubts no worries just goes in does the audio in one take like a true legend
Love what you like,
Love what you do,
And smile.
That's jimmy❤
I can't stop watching this video, thanks rev for being such a great piece of inspiration and Avenged Sevenfold, we all love you foREVer
Raw talent. Holy shit. He didnt even break a sweat. Those different rhythms with feet and hands is complicated. Half note, quarter, 32nds, 16ths.. Wow...
The Rev was a big part of my younger childhood, i wish he knew that now and he still is.
INSANE EXAMPLE OF KEEP YOUR GROOVES TIGHT, no need to go insane, even if do keep it tight!!🐐