SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery is about to become a father for the second time, and has issued the following message to his fans:

"Hey everyone, just want to take time to thank the amazing 7d supporters out there for the love you've giving the new record. It's crazy after all these years you've kept us alive and kicking. We are in your debt."

"I'm currently home with my wife who is expecting our second chid (a baby girl). A dear friend of mine, Troy McLawhorn (EVANESCENCE) will be filling in for me while I await her birth and help get my family settled in after. I truly appreciate the 7dust guys for supporting me during this and Troy for coming in. I should be returning mid-April depending on how delivery goes. I love you guys and look forward to joining back up with the fellas to support the new record. I had to make sure to take care of my family first and I know most people understand that. Much respect and go give the guys the support only the 7d family can."

Sevendust released their ninth album, Black Out The Sun, on March 26th; catch the band live at the following shows:

March

28 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
29 - Club Nokia - Los Angeles, CA
30 - The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
31 - Ace Of Spades - Sacramento, CA

April

2 - The Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO
3 - The Cotillion Ballroom - Wichita, KS
4 - Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City, OK
5 - Pops - Sauget, IL
6 - The Rave II - Milwaukee, WI
8 - Mill City Nights - Minneapolis, MN
9 - Mojoes - Joliet, IL
11 - Piere's - Fort Wayne, IN
12 - Harpos - Detroit, MI
13 - The Altar Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
14 - The Webster Main Room - Hartford, CT
16 - Palladium - Worcester, MA
17 - Best Buy Theater - New York, NY
18 - The Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
19 - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton Beach, NH
20 - The Stone Pony - Asbury Park, NJ
22 - Rams Head Live - Baltimore, MD
23 - The Fillmore Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
24 - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
26 - Warehouse Live - Houston, TX
27 - Concrete Street Amphitheater - Corpus Christi, TX
28 - The Palladium Ballroom - Dallas, TX
30 - Live Oaks Bar And Grill - Monroe, LA

May

1 - Sammy T's Music Hall - Huntsville, AL
3 - Farm Bureau Live - Virginia Beach, VA
4 - House Of Blues - North Myrtle Beach, SC
11 - Liberty Memorial - Kansas City, MO
13 - Rushmore Civic Plaza Center - Rapid City, SD
14 - Bismarck Civic Center - Bismarck, ND
15 - Clyde Iron Works - Duluth, MN
17 - Orbit Room - Grand Rapids, MI
19 - Rock On The Range - Columbus, OH
22 - Varsity Theatre - Baton Rouge, LA
23 - Front Porch Of The South - Columbus, GA
24 - Brewsters Roc Bar - Jacksonville, FL
25 - Mullett Festival - Niceville, FL
26 - State Theatre - St. Petersburg, FL
27 - Culture Room - Fort Lauderdale, FL