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Sevendust Profile

Sevendust Profile

Formed: in Atlanta, Georgia (1994)

Genres:
Alternative Metal
Hard Rock
Groove Metal

Members:
Lajon Witherspoon - Vocals
John Connolly - Guitar, Vocals
Sonny Mayo - Guitar (Since 2004)
Vincent ("Vinnie") Hornsby - Bass
Morgan Rose - Drums, Vocals

Previous Member:
Clint Lowery - Guitar, Vocals (1997-2004)

Originally Called: "Crawlspace" but were forced to change name after lawsuit

Name Game: Named by bassist Vinnie Hornsby who was looking through his grandmother's garage and found a can of plant pesticide called "Sevin dust."

Vocalist Lajon Witherspoon's take on the name is that seven is a holy number and we are all made of dust.

Their name has also been associated with the computer virus with the same name.

Debut Album: Sevendust (April 15th, 1997)

Toured with: Korn, Staind, Reveille, Creed, Kid Rock, Limp Bizkit, Godsmack, Mudvayne, Powerman 5000, Metallica, Slipknot, and Coal Chamber

Did You Know:
Debut self-titled album is known for its heavy riffs, angry vocals and thrash-like drumming.
"My Ruin" is included in the Mortal Kombat soundtrack "More Kombat"
They appeared in Woodstock 1999
The band went on a temporary hiatus after Lajon's younger brother was killed.
On December 15th, 2004, it was announced Clint Lowery had left the band due to musical differences.




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