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Has SEVENDUST Gotten The Respect It Deserves? 'I Feel Like We've Gotten Our Due', Says LAJON WITHERSPOON

In a new interview with Audacy Music, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon was asked if he thinks his band has gotten the "respect" that it deserves. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, what a great question that I kind of don't wanna answer. I do feel like we've gotten our due. I...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON: 'We Don't Have To Be The Heaviest Band In The World'

In a new interview with Heavy New York, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon spoke about the importance of evolving musically on each successive album, particularly on the band's latest effort, "Truth Killer". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We definitely experiment, especially on this...

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SEVENDUST Announces 'Seven Of Sevendust' Box Set

Since its formation in 1994, SEVENDUST has attained success with three consecutive RIAA gold-certified albums, a Grammy nomination, sold millions of records worldwide, and toured with some of rock's most renowned names. Several of their classic albums will be issued via BMG as part of a nine-LP box...

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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO Says 'The Unforgiven' Is The Song That Got Him Into METALLICA

In a new interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program "Wired In The Empire", NONPOINT singer Elias Soriano discussed his fandom of METALLICA. Speaking about his first introduction to the heavy metal giants, Elias said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's crazy. I k...

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Watch: SEVENDUST Plays Without Guitarist JOHN CONNOLLY After He Contracts COVID-19

SEVENDUST was forced to play the first two shows of its summer 2023 tour with ALTER BRIDGE and MAMMOTH WVH without guitarist John Connolly after he contracted COVID-19. On Wednesday (August 2),Connolly released the following statement via social media: "To the SEVENDUST family- I had to do somethin...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON: 'My Voice Has Gotten Stronger As I've Gotten Older'

In a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon was asked if he has noticed any limitations in his vocals as he has gotten older. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've noticed that my voice has gotten stronger as I've gotten older. Just with...

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SEVENDUST's JOHN CONNOLLY: 'I Don't Know If We Ever Really Wanna Retire'

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, SEVENDUST guitarist John Connolly was asked if he and his bandmates have given any thought to eventually retiring from the road. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I mean, here's the thing: I don't know if we ever really wanna r...

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SEVENDUST Releases Music Video For New Single 'Superficial Drug'

Grammy Award-nominated band SEVENDUST will release its fourteenth studio album, "Truth Killer", on July 28 via the band's new label home, Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2020's "Blood & Stone" was once again tracked at Studio Barbarosa in Gotha, Florida with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, w...

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Truth Killer

Not many bands that started out in the mid-1990s are still around and, for the most part, have the same lineup. SEVENDUST are one of the lucky few. SEVENDUST — which brings together lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon, guitarist Clint Lowery, guitarist John Connolly, bass player Vince Hornsby and drumme...

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SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU Says He 'Challenged' WAYNE SWINNY 'A Lot' On Upcoming 'Revelation' Album

SALIVA will release a new album, "Revelation", on September 8. It will mark the band's first release since the passing of SALIVA's founding guitarist Wayne Swinny, who died four months ago while on tour with the group. Asked in a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey what it has been like...

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SALIVA To Honor WAYNE SWINNY With 'Revelation' Album: His 'Influence Is All Over These Songs'

SALIVA will release a new album, "Revelation", on September 8. It will mark the band's first release since the passing of SALIVA's founding guitarist Wayne Swinny, who died four months ago while on tour with the group. On March 22, SALIVA shared a statement on Facebook in which the band said that S...

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NONPOINT Releases New Single 'A Million Watts'

NONPOINT has released a new single, "A Million Watts", via the band's independent label 361 Degrees Records. The track, which was produced by Chris Collier, who has previously worked with KORN and WHITESNAKE, among other bands, is the third single from NONPOINT's upcoming "Heartless" EP, due out on...

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LAJON WITHERSPOON Doesn't See SEVENDUST Ending Any Time Soon

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon was asked if the end of the band is coming soon. He responded: "There definitely will be an end, but I don't see it any time right now. I just turned 50 and I feel healthier than I did when I was 30. John Connolly [gui...

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Documentary About Late SNOT Singer LYNN STRAIT In The Works

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Nu Pod" podcast with hosts Joshua Toomey and Ro Kohli, SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling revealed that there are plans to make a documentary about the band's late singer Lynn Strait. He said: "There's a director who reached out to us — reached out to me....

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Has 'About 20 Songs' For His Upcoming Debut Solo Album

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Sonic Perspectives, SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon offered an update on the songwriting and recording sessions for his long-in-the-works debut solo album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In two weeks, I fly back to Nashville to kind of w...