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Sevendust is an American alternative metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. They formed in late 1994 under the name "Crawlspace" but later were forced to change their name to Sevendust when a group from the West Coast claimed rights to Crawlspace. They were originally signed to TVT Records, but then released their fifth album with Winedark Records (through Universal Music) in the US, and Roadrunner Records overseas. Currently, they are signed to Asylum Records.
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Members
- Lajon Witherspoon – Vocals
- John Connolly – Guitar, Vocals
- Sonny Mayo – Guitar (2005–Present)
- Vinnie Hornsby – Bass
- Morgan Rose – Drums, Vocals
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By GREG MAKI
“Prodigal Son,” the lead single from Sevendust’s Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow, is one of the finest songs the band has ever recorded. It’s heavy, tight and a features a Lajon Witherspoon vocal with oh so much soul. Intentional or not, it is an emphatic statement that Sevendust has switched gears from the rage-fueled Alpha (2007).
Take the two title tracks. “Hope” begins with a plaintive piano that leads into a soft vocal by Witherspoon, then a grand, dramatic chorus with a string accompaniment. Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti tops it off with a searing guitar solo backed by the machine gun drumming of Morgan Rose. It is the single most ambitious song the band has attempted and one of their greatest successes. Alter Bridge’s Miles Kennedy lends vocals to “Sorrow,” a reflective, mournful song with a powerful, swelling chorus.
Chapter VII marks the first time Sevendust has employed guest musicians since 2001’s Animosity, which is appropriate since a somewhat experimental nature also links the two albums. The guest sure to raise the most eyebrows is Chris Daughtry, the former American Idol contestant who now fronts his own hugely successful eponymous band. He appears on “The Past” and if his presence sends a few more fans Sevendust’s way, I’m all for it. Besides, the song still sounds like Sevendust and duets, whether they featured outside collaborators or former guitarist/songwriter Clint Lowery, were common for the band in the past.
As a whole, Chapter VII doesn’t match the sheer heaviness of Alpha, but do not be discouraged: When they crank up the volume, it still goes to 11. They’ve just chosen to vary the volume more this time—more than they ever have, actually—and the choruses are as big and melodic as anything in their catalog. The opener, “Inside,” and the closer, “Walk Away,” come at you with a rapid-fire pace and have an almost industrial feel with their mechanized precision. Then they give you hooks that should inspire sing-alongs. On the other hand, “Contradiction’s” shouted chorus recalls the fan favorite “Home.”
I wrote in my review of Alpha that it was Sevendust’s most complete effort. A year later, it remains their most ambitious, but the title of “most complete” passes to Chapter VII. Alpha’s relentless aggression fits its concept of a man losing his mind. Chapter VII showcases all sides of this great band. More than a decade into their career, Sevendust has reached a new peak.
“Prodigal Son,” the lead single from Sevendust’s Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow, is one of the finest songs the band has ever recorded. It’s heavy, tight and a features a Lajon Witherspoon vocal with oh so much soul. Intentional or not, it is an emphatic statement that Sevendust has switched gears from the rage-fueled Alpha (2007).
Take the two title tracks. “Hope” begins with a plaintive piano that leads into a soft vocal by Witherspoon, then a grand, dramatic chorus with a string accompaniment. Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti tops it off with a searing guitar solo backed by the machine gun drumming of Morgan Rose. It is the single most ambitious song the band has attempted and one of their greatest successes. Alter Bridge’s Miles Kennedy lends vocals to “Sorrow,” a reflective, mournful song with a powerful, swelling chorus.
Chapter VII marks the first time Sevendust has employed guest musicians since 2001’s Animosity, which is appropriate since a somewhat experimental nature also links the two albums. The guest sure to raise the most eyebrows is Chris Daughtry, the former American Idol contestant who now fronts his own hugely successful eponymous band. He appears on “The Past” and if his presence sends a few more fans Sevendust’s way, I’m all for it. Besides, the song still sounds like Sevendust and duets, whether they featured outside collaborators or former guitarist/songwriter Clint Lowery, were common for the band in the past.
As a whole, Chapter VII doesn’t match the sheer heaviness of Alpha, but do not be discouraged: When they crank up the volume, it still goes to 11. They’ve just chosen to vary the volume more this time—more than they ever have, actually—and the choruses are as big and melodic as anything in their catalog. The opener, “Inside,” and the closer, “Walk Away,” come at you with a rapid-fire pace and have an almost industrial feel with their mechanized precision. Then they give you hooks that should inspire sing-alongs. On the other hand, “Contradiction’s” shouted chorus recalls the fan favorite “Home.”
I wrote in my review of Alpha that it was Sevendust’s most complete effort. A year later, it remains their most ambitious, but the title of “most complete” passes to Chapter VII. Alpha’s relentless aggression fits its concept of a man losing his mind. Chapter VII showcases all sides of this great band. More than a decade into their career, Sevendust has reached a new peak.
source:Live-metal.net
All photos come from sevendust's myspace page
