Sevendust

Sevendust is an alternative metal band or groove metal from Atlanta, Georgia. The band formed together in 1994 under the name Crawlspace but found out another artist already had the rights to that name. They later came up with the name

Sevendust is an alternative metal band or groove metal from Atlanta, Georgia. The band formed together in 1994 under the name Crawlspace but found out another artist already had the rights to that name. They later came up with the name Sevendust after bassist Vincent Hornsby found a can of pesticide in his grandmother's garage called "Sevindust." 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. They were originally signed to TVT Records, but now have released their first album with Winedark Records (through Universal Music).

Clint Lowery has two brothers, Cory and Dustin, who have played in different bands over the years. Morgan Roses' wife, Rayna Foss Rose, was the bass player of the now-disbanded Coal Chamber. She was mistreated and humiliated by ex-Coal Chamber vocalist Dez Fafara. Morgan has said he hates Dez even more than Saddam Hussein. Lajon Witherspoon's younger brother, Reginald Witherspoon, was gunned down by a gang. The gang has never been caught but are still being searched for. Bands like Pantera and Meshuggah are some of the influences for the band. Sonny Mayo was guitarist of the band Snot.