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"St. James"
Song by Avenged Sevenfold
from the album Hail to the King & Diamonds in the Rough
Released	August 27, 2013
Recorded	2012 – 2013 (2012 – 2013)
Studio	Can-Am (Los Angeles, California) Capitol (Hollywood, California)
Genre	Heavy metal
Length	5:01
Label	Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)	Synyster Gates
Producer(s)	Mike Elizondo
Avenged Sevenfold singles chronology
"Hail to the King" (2013) "St. James" (2013) "Shepherd of Fire" (2013)

"St. James" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. The song is a tribute to the band's late drummer, The Rev, who died in December 2009. The song was released as a promotional single in 2013. It was featured on the deluxe edition of Hail to the King and the reissue of Diamonds in the Rough.

Background

"St. James" was written about Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, who was the group's drummer from their inception until his untimely death on December 28, 2009.

"St. James" was first included on the deluxe edition of Hail to the King in 2013. The song was obtainable through a download code included with the album, and also featured the message, "'St. James' is the light to 'So Far Away’s' dark. 'St. James' is a celebration of Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan's heart and color and should be listened to with your favorite beverage!”

On February 7, 2020, Avenged Sevenfold re-released their b-sides album "Diamonds in the Rough. "St. James," along with 4 other tracks, were added to the release, which would mark the first time the song had been available on general streaming.

Personnel

Avenged Sevenfold

• M. Shadows – lead vocals
• Zacky Vengeance – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Synyster Gates – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Johnny Christ – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Arin Ilejay – drums, percussion

Production

• Mike Elizondo – production
• Allen Wolfe – A&R
• Joanna Terrasi – A&R
• Brent Arrowood – assistant engineer
• Chris Sporleder – assistant engineer
• D.A. Frizell – illustrations, treatment
• Adam Hawkins – engineer
• Paul Suarez – pro-tools
• Cam Rackman – paintings, portraits
• Andy Wallace – mixer
• Bob Ludwig – mastering engineer

Charts

References

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3. Price, Jeremy (March 27, 2023). "10 most criminally underrated Avenged Sevenfold songs". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
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5. Munro, Scott (January 17, 2020). "Avenged Sevenfold to reissue 2008's Live In The LBC and Diamonds In The Rough". Louder Sound. Metal Hammer. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
6. "Album Review: Avenged Sevenfold - 'Diamonds In The Rough'". The Mic Magazine. March 20, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
7. Lee, William (February 7, 2020). "Avenged Sevenfold Go Digital With 'Diamonds In The Rough'". Anti Music. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
8. "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
9. "Rock Digital Song Sales". Billboard. September 13, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
10. "Hard Rock Digital Song Sales". Billboard. September 13, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2016.

• Avenged Sevenfold songs
• 2013 songs
• 2020 songs
• 2013 singles
• Warner Records singles
• Song recordings produced by Mike Elizondo