Sevendust has consistently brought the heavy since their inception back in 1994. Formed in Atlanta, Georgia, Sevendust is a quintessential heavy metal band known for their aggressive sound, thought-provoking lyrics and intense live performances.
Their music style is a fusion of metal, hard rock and some alternative, with a heavy emphasis on melody and vocal harmonies. Think of a blend between Pantera’s groove metal, Alice in Chains’ heavy riffs and a hint of southern rock swagger. With an impressive 14 studio albums to date, Sevendust has built a loyal and passionate following while touring globally with iconic acts like Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Creed and Disturbed.
Sevendust – lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon, lead guitarist Clint Lowery, rhythm guitarist John Connolly, bassist Vince Hornsby and drummer Morgan Rose – have sold more than seven million albums worldwide. Along the way, they’ve notably collaborated with everyone from members of Deftones, Daughtry and Staind to Alter Bridge, Periphery and Xzibit.
The last time I had the pleasure of seeing Sevendust live was way back in 2007, during a show in Baltimore. While the quintet’s time was limited in Washington, D.C., they absolutely made the most of the 30-minute set by packing in some of their biggest, heaviest hits from the last few decades. Witherspoon, sporting an Alex Ovechkin t-shirt which was deservedly well received in the House that Ovi Built, sounded as soulful as ever, bellowing out the chorus during iconic hits like “Denial,” “Enemy” and my personal favorite, “Praise.”
