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Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre(s) Heavy Metal
Thrash Metal
Hard Rock
Speed Metal
Years active 1981—present
Label(s) Elektra Records
Vertigo Records
Associated acts Megadeth
Echobrain
Spastik Children
Leather Charm
Exodus
Ozzy Osbourne
Website Website
Members
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Kirk Hammett
Robert Trujillo
Former members
Ron McGovney
Dave Mustaine
Cliff Burton
Jason Newsted



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Avenged Sevenfold Drummer Jimmy Sullivan Dies Aged 28

December 29, 2009
Avenged Sevenfold Drummer Jimmy Sullivan Dies Aged 28Avenged Sevenfold drummer Jimmy Sullivan has died at the age of 28.

Sullivan, who was also known as The Rev, passed away at his home in Huntington Beach, southern California on Monday (December 28).

Reuters news agency reports the drummer died of natural causes.

Sullivan’s death was confirmed in a statement on Avenged Sevenfold’s official website.

“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan,” the statement said.

“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.”

Orange County Coroner's Office has launched an investigation into Sullivan’s death.

(by Jason Gregory)



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