M. Shadows - Avenged Sevenfold - on the passing of Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan
This made tears spring to my eyes but also excited me for their new record which should be a brilliant parting gift to The Rev’s memory.
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 loved him everyday. He demanded your love and was never afraid to give it back. I have walked side by side with Jimmy, everyday, for the last 18 years of my life. I have no memories before Jimmy, and it’s going to be damn hard to move forward without him here. It still doesn’t seem real. He was my best friend, songwriting partner, band mate, confidant, and most importantly, he was my brother. The crazy thing about Jimmy was that everyday was a crazy story. We have told our favorite Jimmy stories for the last 2 weeks and never have we repeated ourselves. This guy was magical. The out pour of art from his soul was unlike the world has ever seen. Unless you spent a day with Jimmy, or 18 years, it’s impossible to explain, so I’m not going to try. He inspired people in different ways. He wasn’t just a drummer, he honestly didn’t care so much for the technical side of drums, cause he could play anything he wanted. He was all about creating beautiful songs, original fills and hopefully touching people with his art and mind. He told all of us for years, including his parents, that he knew two things in life. He wanted to be a rockstar, and that he wasn’t going to live past 30 years old. He was right on both accounts, but I know Jimmy, and if he knew how much pain this would cause for the ones he left behind, he would have done anything he could to stick around a little longer. Jimmy gave so much and in the end it was his time to go. All my reasons for wanting him to stay are selfish and I know he is in a better place then this, so in a way I’m joyful that my best friend is now at peace. He made it to the other side first and I can’t wait to hang with him again. I have so much to say but can’t find the words so I will wait until time can allow me to find a way to express myself. As for the rest of us, it has become clear what we need to do. We had just finished writing a record with Jimmy. I can’t promise what the future holds because right now it’s too painful to think about, but we know we need to record and put out this record in honor of Jimmy, for Jimmy. He would call me every night to talk about songs and tell me “this shit is gonna change the world.” I agreed with him, unfortunately I didn’t know it would be on these terms. Please be patient with us for we cannot imagine how hard this is gonna be to get through, we just know we have to do it for his legacy. After that, who knows? But I know Jimmy will help us make that decision when the time comes. I love you Jimmy and I feel like the luckiest man in the world to have known you and spent 18 years of my life with you. Rest in Peace my friend.
I heard someone say the other day…
that at the age of 16/17 you couldnt possibly actually love somone. Im sorry but I think thats ridiculous, I love someone, and its not even thinking I love someone, I know I do.
People who throw doubts at people really annoy me, everybody knows how they feel themselves, more than other people do.
i have to agree with that completely :)
the iconic death bats with the hair of each member of avenged (R.I.P the rev). i dont know why but i would really like my head set as one of these.
i guess i’m just a little strange.
i want to be in a band that could fill an arena like this. just looking at it makes me shiver and want to be on the stage.
illnesses
i am ill. i have throbbing headaches, a really heavy head, swollen sinuses, im tired and i cant eat without feeling really sick after. i have been like this for like 15/16 days now, since new years actually. i dont know whats up but im just not getting better really at all. mum thinks its cause i have a virus of some sort, but i think its something else. however, i hate the doctors and the idea of chemicals/drugs sitting inside me so i am just going to sit this one out for as long as it takes. i just hope that i have nothing too serious. i’d hate to be dragged to A and E for some treatment cause the idea of all the millions of chemicals and drugs in that place makes me gag.
over and out.
goodnight tumblr
im pooped, i had an exam today, so its off the internet for the night so i can actually get some sleep later :)
this is why i am so happy at the moment, i dont care what people say, i am whipped for her but i love it and i love her. i wouldnt change a single detail of what we have (except our bad luck) cause it is perfect :D
point of view
i think my point of view is my own, i hate it that people judge you for thinking something. it really pisses me off and i dont show it but i really wish they wouldnt cause it cuts me up :/
hello tumblr, please be kind, im only little :)
