* He was best known as the drummer and backing vocalist for the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold.
* He was born on February 9, 1981, in Huntington Beach, California.
* He began playing the drums at the age of 11 and joined Avenged Sevenfold in 1999.
* The Rev was known for his fast and technical drumming style, as well as his backing vocals.
* He was also a songwriter and contributed to many of Avenged Sevenfold's songs, including "Beast and the Harlot", "Blinded in Chains", and "A Little Piece of Heaven".
* The Rev died on December 28, 2009, at the age of 28, due to an accidental overdose of prescription medication.
* His death was a major loss for the music world, and he is still considered one of the greatest drummers of all time.
* In 2011, Avenged Sevenfold released their fifth studio album, "Nightmare", which was dedicated to The Rev's memory.
* The album featured the song "So Far Away", which was written and recorded in tribute to The Rev.