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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON: 'There's No Room' For Racism And Ignorance In Metal

In a new interview with Glassman of the 93.5 The Beach radio station, SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon, who is African American, was asked if he and his bandmates have ever experienced racism during their three-decade-long career. He responded (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): ""Not a lot, but...

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Watch: SEVENDUST Plays First Concert With Fill-In Guitarist JON JOURDAN

Due to a recent neck injury, guitarist Clint Lowery is sitting out SEVENDUST's September/October 2024 tour celebrating the 21st anniversary of the band's iconic album "Seasons". Filling in for him for most of the dates is Jon Jourdan from MAMMOTH WVH, with SEVENDUST's longtime manager and friend Tim...

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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY To Sit Out 'Seasons' 21st-Anniversary Tour Due To Neck Injury

Due to a recent neck injury, guitarist Clint Lowery will sit out SEVENDUST's September/October 2024 tour celebrating the 21st anniversary of the band's iconic album "Seasons". Filling in for him for most of the dates will be Jon Jourdan from MAMMOTH WVH, with SEVENDUST's longtime manager and friend...

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SEVENDUST Announces 'Seasons' 21st-Anniversary U.S. Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

After wrapping the final leg of the "Machine Killer" tour with STATIC-X, metal legends SEVENDUST are heading back on the road this September to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their iconic album "Seasons". "Seasons" is the fourth album from the band's catalog and exploded on to the metal world whe...

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Watch: SEVENDUST Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of 'Seasons' Album At Bloomington, Illinois Concert

SEVENDUST is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its fourth studio album, 2003's "Seasons", at four special shows at the end of December. Fan-filmed video of the entire December 28 concert at The Castle Theatre in Bloomington, Illinois can be seen below. SEVENDUST's fourth studio album, "Seasons" wa...

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Die About It

BAD WOLVES are back with their third album, "Die About It", the second with vocalist Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz, formerly of THE ACACIA STRAIN, who joined the band after a messy split in 2021 with original lead vocalist, Tommy Vext. While the band's lineup has changed slightly since their inception and...

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SEVENDUST Announces 'Seasons' 20th-Anniversary Shows For December 2023

SEVENDUST will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its fourth studio album, 2003's "Seasons", at four special shows at the end of December. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 6 at 10 a.m. The dates are as follows: Dec. 28 - Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre Dec. 29 - Bloomington, IL @ The Cast...

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LAJON WITHERSPOON Doesn't Mind SEVENDUST Being Labeled A 'Nu Metal' Band: 'I'm Definitely Behind This Movement'

In a new interview with the WSOU 89.5 FM radio station, SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon was asked how he feels about the supposed nu-metal resurgence in recent years, partly thanks to a whole new wave of exciting revivalists. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "All right, so, listen,...

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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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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...