SEVENDUST Schedule Worldwide Release For 14th Album, Truth Killer; Claymation Music Video For “Fence” Streaming

April 12, 2023, a year ago

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SEVENDUST Schedule Worldwide Release For 14th Album, Truth Killer; Claymation Music Video For “Fence” Streaming

Grammy Award-nominated Sevendust are back with the announcement of their 14th studio album, Truth Killer, slated for worldwide release via the band’s new label, Napalm Records.

Truth Killer is the follow-up to the band’s 2020 release, Blood & Stone, that saw the band gain newfound notoriety with their cover of Soundgarden’s “The Day I Tried To Live”. Truth Killer showcases that the original and current lineup - comprised of Lajon Witherspoon, Clint Lowery, John Connolly, Vince Hornsby and Morgan Rose - sound as relevant today as they did on their 1997 self-titled debut. Producer, friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette returns to produce Truth Killer which is now available for pre-order in multiple configurations.

From the introspective opening of “I Might Let The Devil Win” to the classic Sevendust sound of “Fence”, the twelve songs on Truth Killer demonstrate the diverse style that has won the band a legion of loyal fans. “Truth Killer”, “Everything” and “Holy Water” combine elements of the classic Sevendust sound with modern updates, pointing their lyrical lens at the world today.

The first song released is the album closer “Fence”, out now and accompanied by a claymation music video directed and animated by Ollie Jones. The video tells the story of a chemical leak during a Sevendust show that causes the band to turn in to zombies - but Sevendust will live forever. Watch below.

Truth Killer will be available in the following formats:

- 1CD 6p. Digisleeve
- 1LP Gatefold Vinyl Black       
- 1LP Gatefold Vinyl Mint - North American retail Only           
- 1LP Gatefold Vinyl *Die Hard* Marbled Blue/White/Black (Slipmat, Record Butler) - Napalm Mail Order Only, limited to 300
- 1LP Gatefold Vinyl Glow In The Dark - Band Mail Order Only, limited to 500
- 1LP Gatefold Vinyl Curacao Transparent - Band Mail Order Only, limited to 500
- 1LP Gatefold Vinyl Gold - Band Mail Order Only, limited to 500
- 1LP Gatefold Vinyl Orange Transparent - Band Mail Order Only, limited to 500
- Music Cassette Neon Yellow Transparent - Napalm Mail Order Only
- 1CD 6p. Digisleeve + Shirt "Truth Killer" Bundle - Napalm Mail Order Only
- Digital Album

Pre-order here.

Truth Killer tracklisting:

"I Might Let The Devil Win"
"Truth Killer"
"Won’t Stop The Bleeding"
"Everything"
"No Revolution"
"Sick Mouth"
"Holy Water"
"Leave Hell Behind"
"Superficial Drug"
"Messenger"
"Love And Hate"
"Fence"

"Fence" video:

Having a reputation as being one of the best live bands and recently making headlines as the band you “don’t ever, ever, ever want to go on after,” Sevendust will be heading out on tour next month opening for longtime friends Alter Bridge. The band has also been confirmed for the WJRR Earthday Birthday 2023 (April 22), WDHA’s Rock The Rock Fest (April 28) and Sick New World 2023 (May 13). As a band who loves to bring the music to their fans live, more dates will be announced in the future and 2023 /2024 will be busy years for Sevendust.

More information on all upcoming tour dates and ticket and VIP info can be found here.

(Photo - Chuck Brueckmann)


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