Sevendust is an alternative metal band that was formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After releasing its first demo, the band completed its lineup with lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery before Sevendust released its eponymous debut album in 1997. With nu metal-tinged post-grunge sound, the band attracted alternative rock fans as well as a heavy metal audience. Sevendust continues to progress with its signature, genre bridging sound on records including 2013's Black Out the Sun.
