Sevendust
Lajon Witherspoon's soul-trained voice over grinding alt-metal is the reason they outlasted the scene, and they have the warmest crowd in heavy music.
Where to see Sevendust
- Le BataclanTickets
- The Adrian Flux WaterfrontTickets
- KK's Steel MillTickets
- DigitalTickets
- The Limelight 1Tickets
- The AcademyTickets
- Electric BristolTickets
- Southampton 1865Tickets
- The PalaisTickets
- Manchester Academy 2Tickets
- Electric BallroomTickets
- Ferg's PavilionTickets
- House of Blues OrlandoTickets
- The TivoliTickets
- Le BataclanTickets
- The Adrian Flux WaterfrontTickets
- KK's Steel MillTickets
- DigitalTickets
- The Limelight 1Tickets
- The AcademyTickets
- Electric BristolTickets
- Southampton 1865Tickets
- The PalaisTickets
- Manchester Academy 2Tickets
- Electric BallroomTickets
- Ferg's PavilionTickets
- House of Blues OrlandoTickets
- The TivoliTickets
About Sevendust
Sevendust is an alt-metal band from Atlanta, GA, formed in 1994.
Sevendust formed in Atlanta in 1994, when bassist Vinnie Hornsby and drummer Morgan Rose, playing together as Snake Nation, were joined by guitarist John Connolly. After a demo left them wanting a stronger voice, a year-long search brought in Lajon Witherspoon, and guitarist Clint Lowery replaced an earlier member, Lee Banks, soon after.
The band went through two more name changes, Rumblefish and Crawlspace, before settling on Sevendust, a name borrowed from a commercial insecticide brand. Their self-titled debut, produced by Twisted Sister's Jay Jay French and Mark Mendoza, sold only 311 copies in its first week in 1997 but went on to gold certification, with singles 'Black' and 'Bitch' reaching No. 30 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
'Black' opened nearly every Sevendust concert until 2004. The band's profile grew through Ozzfest in 1998 and a notoriously tense set at Woodstock '99, and their second album, Home, reached No. 19 on the Billboard 200 in 1999, with Skunk Anansie's Skin guesting on the track 'Licking Cream.' They also opened for Metallica on New Year's Eve that year.
Animosity, the third album, followed in 2001 as the band joined Slipknot, Slayer, Sepultura and Coal Chamber on the Tattoo the Earth tour. Vocalist Lajon Witherspoon's soul-influenced singing sits over the downtuned, groove-based guitar work of Connolly and Lowery, with Hornsby on bass and Rose on drums and backing vocals, a lineup that has stayed largely stable across fifteen studio albums and a Grammy nomination.
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Questions about Sevendust
What festivals is Sevendust playing in 2027?
Sevendust is booked at 1 festival we cover: Boardwalk Rock 2027.
Is Sevendust on tour?
Yes. Sevendust has 14 shows listed, from Paris, France on Nov 30, 2026 to Brisbane, Australia on Feb 17, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Sevendust playing Boardwalk Rock 2027?
Yes, Sevendust is on the Boardwalk Rock 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, MD. They play Friday, May 14.
Where is Sevendust from?
Sevendust is from Atlanta, GA.
Who is in Sevendust?
Sevendust is John Connolly (guitar, lead vocals), Morgan Rose (lead vocals, drums), Clint Lowery (guitar, background vocals), Vinnie Hornsby (bass, background vocals) and Lajon Witherspoon (lead vocals). Former members include Sonny Mayo.
When did Sevendust form?
Sevendust formed in Atlanta in 1994.
What was Sevendust's first album?
Sevendust's first album was Sevendust (1997). The latest is ONE (2026).
What kind of music does Sevendust play?
Sevendust plays alt-metal and nu-metal.
What festivals has Sevendust played before?
Sevendust has played Aftershock 2026, Sonic Temple 2026, Welcome to Rockville 2026.