Sevendust

Sevendust, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated Atlanta quintet—Lajon Witherspoon [lead vocals], Clint Lowery [lead guitar, backing vocals], John Connolly [rhythm guitar, backing vocals], Vince Hornsby [bass, backing vocals], and Morgan Rose [drums, backing vocals]—weather anything the world throws at them as a unit. “This is a bunch of guys who share a mutual respect and love,” adds Lajon. “We grew up together. When we go in and write, it’s a cool and magical experience. It was relevant then; it’s relevant now. We always consider our fans family. Hopefully, the new LP 'Blood & Stone' helps them.” Since their formation in 1994, they delivered three classic gold-certified albums—Sevendust [1997], Home [1999], and Animosity [2001]—and sold upwards of three million records worldwide. Seasons [2003], Cold Day Memory [2010], and Kill The Flaw [2015] each bowed in the Top 15 of the Billboard Top 200. The latter’s lead single “Thank You” received a nomination in the category of “Best Metal Performance” at the 2016 GRAMMY® Awards, representing a career first. Along the way, they sold out countless shows around the globe and lit up iconic festivals such as Sonic Temple, Woodstock, OZZfest, and Shiprocked! 2018’s "All I See Is War" earned some of the best reviews of the group’s career. Sevendust throw a curveball by introducing their upcoming new LP "Blood & Stone" coming October 23rd on Rise Records. Their version of a haunting, hypnotic, and hard-hitting cover of  Soundgarden’s “The Day I Tried To Live.” It preserves the spirit of the original while bringing a sense of stark soul. “I have no idea why in the fuck we tried to bite that one off,” laughs Morgan. “Chris Cornell is arguably the greatest singer of many generations, and we’re all big fans. Overall, we did our homework and stayed close to the original, but Lajon killed it.” “Clint and I actually went to see Soundgarden right when Sevendust was starting as a band,” recalls Lajon. “It was an experience I’ll never forget. Chris Cornell had a fearless energy live. It was just incredible. They’re an inspiration to all of us and people everywhere. I came in with a humble heart and just did what I do. I can’t wait for the  Sevendust family to hear 'Blood & Stone.' I hope it opens more doors. I never take this journey for granted. I can’t wait for what’s next.”

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