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Sevendust

Sevendust is an American alternative metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group. Following a few name changes, the members settled on the name Sevendust and released their self-titled debut album on April 15, 1997, which sold only 310 copies in its first week[1] but ultimately achieved gold certification through touring and support from their label, TVT Records.

This article is about the band. For the computer virus, see SevenDust (computer virus). Not to be confused with Sevin dust.

Sevendust

Rumblefish (1994), Crawlspace (1994)

Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

1994–present

Since formation, Sevendust have attained success with three consecutive RIAA gold-certified albums, a Grammy nomination, and have sold millions of records worldwide. The group has released a total of fourteen studio albums, including a reissue of their debut as Sevendust: Definitive Edition, which contains five new tracks and a DVD.[2]

History[edit]

Early years and Sevendust (1994–1998)[edit]

In 1994, bassist Vince Hornsby joined drummer Morgan Rose in a band called Snake Nation. John Connolly, a drummer at the time, joined the group as guitarist. They recorded their first demo, but were displeased with the lead vocals and hired Lajon Witherspoon following a yearlong search. Around the same time, guitarist Lee Banks joined to complete the lineup, and the band renamed themselves Rumblefish. Shortly after, Banks became dissatisfied with the touring schedule.[3] The band subsequently replaced him with Clint Lowery.[1]

and Morgan Rose started a separate band called Call Me No One in 2012. They released an album, Last Parade on June 5, 2012, and have publicly stated that the band will not continue on.

Clint Lowery

and Vinnie Hornsby have joined forces with Alter Bridge and Creed drummer Scott Phillips and former Submersed guitarist Eric Friedman to form a separate band called Projected.[106][107] They released their debut album, Human, on September 18, 2012, a follow-up album, Ignite My Insanity, on July 21, 2017, and their third album, Hypoxia, was released on June 22, 2022.[108]

John Connolly

released 4 EPs under the moniker "Hello Demons..meet skeletons" from 2008 to 2013. In 2020, he revived his solo career under his own name and released his debut full-length album God Bless the Renegades, produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette, and a self-produced EP Grief & Distance, both released through Rise Records. In 2023, Lowery released Ghostwriter EP.

Clint Lowery

Morgan Rose released his debut solo EP, , via Rise Records in 2020.

Controlled Chaos

In 2022, Morgan Rose formed Table 9, an alternative metal supergroup featuring himself on vocals, drummer Shaun Foist of , guitarist Barry Stock of Three Days Grace, guitarist Jose Urquiza of 3 Years Hollow and bassist Jason Christopher.[109]

Breaking Benjamin

– bass (1994–present), backing vocals (2014–present)

Vince Hornsby

– drums, backing vocals (1994–present), lead vocals (1994)

Morgan Rose

– guitars, backing vocals (1994–present)

John Connolly

– lead vocals (1994–present)

Lajon Witherspoon

– lead guitar, backing vocals (1995–2004, 2008–present)[111]

Clint Lowery

Current members


Former members


Timeline

(1997)

Sevendust

(1999)

Home

(2001)

Animosity

(2003)

Seasons

(2005)

Next

(2007)

Alpha

(2008)

Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow

(2010)

Cold Day Memory

(2013)

Black Out the Sun

(2014)

Time Travelers & Bonfires

(2015)

Kill the Flaw

(2018)

All I See Is War

(2020)

Blood & Stone

(2023)

Truth Killer

Official website

at AllMusic

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