The History of Sevendust

Sevendust is an American metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1994. The band is composed of lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon, guitarists John Connolly and Clint Lowery, bassist Vince Hornsby, and drummer Morgan Rose. The band rose to fame with their debut album in 1997 and has gone on to release 11 studio albums. Sevendust has gone through numerous lineup changes over the years with only John Connolly and Morgan Rose remaining from the original lineup.

Their Music Style

Sevendust is known for their aggressive hard rock sound that blends elements of heavy metal, alternative metal, and alternative rock. Their lyrics are often based on personal struggles and relationships. Their music has been featured in video games such as Madden NFL 2004 and Guitar Hero 2.

Awards & Recognition

In 2003, Sevendust was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for their single “Enemy”. They have also been featured on the covers of magazines such as Revolver and Guitar World. The band has also had multiple songs featured in film and television soundtracks including “Angel’s Son” which was featured in the movie The Scorpion King.

Legacy

Sevendust has achieved great success over their 20-year career with multiple albums reaching gold certification and several top 10 singles on the Billboard charts. They have also toured extensively across the United States and Europe. Their latest album All I See Is War was released in 2018 to critical acclaim.