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They have said that Jimmy had been writing this song for many year's,it was originally titled death when he gave the demo tape to Matt. They left the song as is except for adding Matt's vocals along with Jimmy's and Mike Portnoy filled in some of the drum's, Jimmy played all the music on the demo . Mike Portnoy said in an interview that it was very surreal doing the drum parts as he was literally playing along with Jimmy . Jimmy had an enlarged heart and was told at a very young age he likely would not live past 30, he even told Syn 's dad when he was a teenager that he knew 2 thing's,he was going to be part of a famous rock band and would die before he was 30. In an interview Syn said that Jimmy was in bad condition shortly before his death,simply saying "he was broken",they could see it ,he had gained some weight,was very pale and said you could hear it in his voice. They said he hardly slept and pushed very hard to get the album finished,in fact when he gave demo to Matt he said "there's the last song for the album,now it's finished". I believe he knew his time was short . Such a loss , he was such a talented exceptional musician, song writer and brother to his band mates. Godspeed Jimmy"the Rev" Sullivan.

The story of Fiction: (A little pre-context - in the band’s last performance with The Rev (Sonisphere August 2009), it is clearly noticeable that The Rev has gained weight. Depression? Maybe.) So on December 25, 2009, The Rev went up to M.Shadows (lead vocalist) and handed him a CD with the Fiction demo on it, which was originally titled “Death.” The Rev handed him the CD and said “I feel like I’ve given you guys everything I can on this album. I don’t know what else you guys have, but I’ve given you guys everything.” Three days later, The Rev is found dead in his home. The Fiction version he gave him was a demo - which means it’s just a general sound of the song’s direction and usually contains mumbled sounds and no lyrics. The Rev recorded himself “singing,” playing an electric drum kit, and played the organ. Mysteriously, the vocals you hear on the official Fiction song done by The Rev are the actual demo words he said. This is why there is speculation around the song, because even though he was not really supposed to be saying anything, he chose to sing lyrics about moving on after death. Again, this song was titled “Death.” The band wanted to give a tribute to The Rev so they isolated the vocals from the demo and used them on the official version. They later changed the name from “Death” to “Fiction,” which was a nickname for The Rev and what he had tattooed down his stomach. They finished writing the lyrics to it, had their fill in at the time Mike Portnoy play the drum parts, and had M.Shadows sing the verses. Jessi Collins also appears in the song, being the voice between the final chorus and The Rev’s final verse. The original story of The Rev’s death goes that he was hungover from a friend’s wedding reception and took pain killers to ease the headaches. He then went to sleep; a sleep which would turn eternal. He had too much alcohol left in his system, and the reaction with the medication caused an overdose. In an interview concerning whether or not he thought The Rev committed suicide, M.Shadows said that he is not ruling it out. But that the last time he saw The Rev was December 26, where he was playing the piano and laughing with friends and family. Edit: The last time anyone saw Jimmy was at a wedding reception, the night before he passed away. Matt’s wife has the last picture of Jimmy - sitting at a piano, surrounded by his loved ones. Also, in a 2010 interview, Synyster Gates is adamant that The Rev knew what he was doing. He said “He planned it all, that crazy fuck. Knew he was gonna be gone by 30.”

One thing that I must document. After these lyrics were written, when Shads says “Promise me youll never fee afraid”, he then went on to improvise the lyrics of So Far Away and wrote “Sleep tight, Im not afraid.” Its so heart wrenching…. Rest In Paradise Rev

"I don't plan on crying." Famous last words lol. There's no way to prepare for this song. It's heavy on the feels.

I really love your Avenged Sevenfold reaction

I've always seen it as Fiction was the Rev's goodbye letter, and So Far Away was the bands eulogy.

Hey don’t worry about being upset in the reaction.. that’s why we are here!! The band is powerful and you understand. Us fans dig that 👍

Absolutely shocking to predict your own death and then actually pass and to have given that song to Matt when the album was done is absolutely stunning. RIP to Jimmy and his band mates will never be the same

You need to watch a live version of this. They do such a great job.

I remember when I first heard the news, I am a drummer and looked up to the rev, so the story of this song aswell still feels crazy after all this time. ROCK IN PIECE foREVer

YEAH ANOTHER SEVENFOLD!!! GO BISS GO!!!

“I think God just needed a drummer”. Totally the best words I’ve ever heard to explain this tragedy. I wish you all the very best!

Thank you for watching the video, It means a lot to me . I will leave this pinned message here to REMIND everyone that i do not have TELEGRAM and there is no GIVEAWAY. Those you see are bot scams . Keep yourself safe and know that I would not ask for your info. ❤ ❤

Strong lyrics, can't hear without think what pass over Rev's head.. Nice reaction, love your accent! a huge hug from Brazil!

12:16. This is exactly how I felt when I read The REV was no longer with us. It almost felt like a sacrifice... Anyone who truly loves this band will always have a moment within when they hear this song. Youve done an amazing job in this reaction of staying strong. 🙌🙌❤❤️

Amen. It shows how strong of a spirit THE REV had. How many years later and new fans still feel the loss of his transition to the after life. Myself included. He's there enjoying all the love he still receives to this day and foREVer.

It' actually so rewarding seeing someone reacting and truely living the song. Most of the reaction channels would listen to the song, say their opinion and contionue on listening with no emotions what so ever. Keep it up, Biss, it seems like music really touches you somewhere deep. :)

I was at work when I got the notification that you made this reaction , I couldn’t wait to go on break . Thank you for reacting to Avenge! Don’t worry we all feel the same as you when we hear this song . It’s so beautiful . Your reactions are all very good ! We love them

I doubt anyone will see this due to the months that have passed since this was posted, but, as a vet (and bare with me), until your interpretation at the end I had not seen it that way. I still have my best friend's last voicemail on my phone - I now hear that in a different light. For 11 years, I have listened to that as a rebuke of "why didn't you answer when I needed you" and I now hear that as "I love you, brother. Carry on without me." I would never hold anyone accountable for my actions, and for 11 years I felt he held me accountable for his final action. I have always heard this song as a suicide note that no one heard, and YOU changed that. Thank you.

So far away, Fiction and Brompton cocktail would be a perfect trilogy of your reactions. You´re a gem for the A7x fans ! :)

This song actually has no guitar part in it, just drums, piano, bass, vocals. Rest in piece Rev. 💜

Also like to suggest listen to "Roman Sky" live at the grammy museum. They did a few acoustic songs on that show, as you like Matt's voice it gives a very raw performance.

Just people's who's lost someone we loves know why this lyrics is so deep and powerful, fortunately we crying every time we listen songs like this, because bring some tip of peace to our hearts

Very nice reaction, nightmare next please, is such a piece of art

Rev wrote this for his friends especially M.Shadows and synyster gates.

You are a sweetheart Biss! Great reaction, we all knew it would be hard for you. Appreciate your sincerity and emotion!

This is my favorite band and has been since 2006. I’m 14. You do the math. I’ve only watched two videos from you (this being the second and the first being So Far Away). It broke me when the rev died and seeing you feel the same way made me realize how much he meant to so much people. I subbed to you after two videos. That’s the fastest I’ve ever subscribed to anyone ever lol. You’re awesome and keep up the great reactions, because it’s obvious you really enjoy it and you’re really good at explaining what most people cant. I doubt you’ll see this but I just felt like it needed to be said 👍🏻.

avenged sevenfold fiction vocal:m.shadows and Jimmy the rev sullivan ❤️❤️❤️❤️ drummer and piano:the rev 🙏foREVer 🙏

It will be next "Seize the day live in LBC", it's a beautiful song with a great message, and more important Jimmy was still alive. PD: others greats songs are "M.IA, Danger line (boths about war) and Dear good"

I absolutely love your reactions!! Your so genuine and I love how music touches people

Such an incredible song and so much feeling and meaning to it.Still get teary eyed every time I hear this song.RIP jimmy foREVer.

I always wait for avenged sevenfold

This woman is an angel is every sense of the word. What a beautiful soul

I've listened to this song hundreds of times and it touches me every time. I've never cried until I watched this video and saw you emotional and crying. 😢💕

Hey Miss Biss you were so strong today as did your reaction it was so awesome and you were freaking amazing knocked it out of the park😢 it was you know I lost my best friend few years ago and I miss her everyday instead of being sad ,celebrate his life you always rock it miss biss .❤❤❤😢😊😊 biss nation!!!🎉🎉

Hey, kau menangis 🥺 dan itu terlihat indah, menunjukkan bahwa kau memiliki perasaan yang sangat sensitif dan sangat dalam dalam memahami perasaan, terutama dalam hal kesedihan. Luar biasa !

This Fiction and So far away was really so strong inside us.the feelings💔💔😭

There is a video where they did So Far Away live with Jimmy‘s parents in the audience. It’s very emotional

All traces of his story at the end lead to his prediction of Death. He died gracefully, with Love in his heart. I believe the ending with the church styled organ playing was him hinting at both his funeral and that he found God. ❤️ That's my interpretation and though my eyes are full of tears, I'm happy he loved his Family so much.

You always are so real with your reviews...love listening to you.

It's okay! If you do it with heart so crying is a normal thing when you hear this song. RIP Legend! #foREVer

The song was originally labeled "Death" but they changed it to "Fiction" which was the nickname Jimmy gave himself.

React to "Seize The Day" by Avenged Sevenfold

You bring this react so deep, I love that!

Beautiful reaction and tribute to the Rev!

Thank you,we will always support you

i enjoyed crying along here :') thanks for uploading this

love this song, Avenged Sevenfold are amazing

Beautiful song. Beautiful reaction.😊❤😊

Reaction pinkly smooth The band used to be Rev and Synyster Gates Rev as singer

Song still gives me the chills :-)

11:25 He knew that he was going to die before 30. He had an enlarged heart. Uncureable.

The Rev gave that song to their member that it's the last song

Already loving you 😘💕

finally after so long waiting for upload too. ✋SEVENFOLDISM

Always Beautiful 😍

RIP Rev we love you. Love from Papua New Guinea.. love this song...

So far away really hits you in the feel! On a positive note, i would love to see you react Scream -Avenged Sevenfold live in LBC the groove is really amazing

This whole song is just haunting

You may as well do the whole album. There’s a reason it’s my favorite A7X album. All of the songs fit within the concept of loss, death, and dealing with those heavy concepts of life.

"How this world can overcome a man" gets me everytime. Such an amazing lyric

always interpreted these lyrics as basically the Rev flirting with suicide, *fiction*alizing the act, but never going far enough with it ("not that I would, or that I could")... Tho, like he admits ("let it burn under my skin"), those thoughts were always crawling back their way in. love So Far Away, but imo this one just hits so much harder... it is just so eerie, to wonder about what was going on inside his head when he wrote the song.

"Avenged Sevenfold - Save Me" for next Reaction

M.I.A avenged sevenfold

I love you bisscute!😭❤

I keep playing my cds nonstop on loop listening to A7X, please keep reacting to Avenged Sevenfold songs

React "save me" By Avenged sevenfold I like your reaction

I love this song 🎵

Next 'danger line' by avenged Sevenfold 🙏

It's actually thought that it wasn't an accidental OD, and that the pain was becoming to much. He wanted to take his life to not live through pain his last couple years, and gave it his all this album. His pain being his enlarged heart

Next song Avenged Sevenfold - M I A

The "Happy Goodbye" part is absolutely true. It absolutely was.

Hi from new zealand,Save me is one of the greatest a7x songs ever written for me,another emotional song is victim,the stage is a great album to explore

This song is so beautiful, I consider it, kind of a prequel to i wont see you tonight part 1&2

So emotional reactions baby thanks

Please a suggest The Stage... It's an amazing song of Avenged Sevenfold...

maybe you should check out The Stage, cause its goes deep for what happened now

Don't worry about what people think about you, a musician writes and plays music that strikes a cord in everyone's soul and some make us cry while others bring us smiles

My favorite song oh thanks for reaction..

The Rev was sick for many years. I believe he had an enlarged heart that caused many health problems. A severely underrated song written by him, on their self titled album, called Brompton Cocktail. The song is about a man who knows he’s going to die but wants to go out on his own terms. A brompton cocktail is a concoction of strong drugs such as heroin, cocaine, pure alcohol and morphine. The cocktail went on to mean any combination of drugs in which it’s purpose is to kill someone, typically one’s self. It was used to put terminally I’ll patients out of their misery. 3 days after the Rev gave M Shadows the CD for fiction (in which he had already recorded all the instrumentals for and his vocals) he died. He died from an over dose of a mixture of deadly doses of pills and alcohol. It’s still debated if it was a suicide or an accidental overdose. I think due to the lyrics of Brompton Cocktail and Fiction, the latter which he turned in 3 days prior to his death, that it most likely suicide. It was almost poetic the way the songs played out. He knew he was going to die young due to his disease anyway and wanted to go on his own terms.

so strong and with the red Lyrics sang by the Rev it makes it even more deep

I love you bisscute 😍

Next avenged sevenfold- save me

The Rev is having an issue with his heart based on some literrature I read. Since then, the Rev was having a vision of himself became famous etc and died before 30 years old. But the ugly truth is, the Rev died due to drugs complication he had, you know that "brompton cocktail" thingy, alcohol and anti depressant mixtures overdose. So yes, he'd rather die with his own hands rather because of his disease. -RIP the Rev- I'd love to see Almost Easy reaction, since there's the Rev's background vocals in it.

if you pay attention to the way they have done this lyric video the red lines are what the rev recorded so its the last song he ever sung in which is just haunting to me

I am subscribed for this type of video from A7X lezzgoo

Avenged sevenfold - save me 🙏

i like your reaction, so deep

Next "Save Me" from Avenged Sevenfold please

written by the drummer, days before his death :( song was initially called Death :(

LETS GO BRO🔥

One more song about the rev, save me

We all feel that _"Oh God"._

The Rev was born with an enlarged heart, and he wasnt supposed to live much past 30. he died at 28. the reference to “letting it burn under my skin” to many people’s ears is him referring to that health issue. It is theorized that this song was actually his suicide letter.

NEED MORE A7X REACTION VIDEOS Try 'Nightmare' please

Jimmy wrote this song "Fiction' and this was like a Fiction that he's not here with us anymore😢

💔❤️‍🩹😭 I still cry till this day

I love avenged seven fold,and i love you too ,biscute

Buried alive