Last week, rock-forward nu-metal vets Sevendust announced that they’d soon be releasing their fifteenth full-length, ONE. Today (January 29th), the Atlanta, Georgia-formed outfit are previewing the record with its first formal single, “Is This the Real You?”
The song begins with a low-strung and chunky swing, guitarists Clint Lowery and John Connolly going for broke with their judding before locking into an inky chorus melody. Vocalist Lajon Witherspoon delivers soulfully growled lines and a couple gnarly screams on identity and truth, while there’s a slippery, slide-style solo later on in the track.
“It was as honest, natural, and pure as any song can be,” Connolly explained of the single in a statement. “If you really want to know what Sevendust sounds like in 2026, ‘Is This the Real You?’ gives you a good idea.”
You can check out the new song via an animated video from director Paul Ribera. It follows a shady character “who possesses the power to compel people into actions they wouldn’t normally take.” He gets them to do all kinds of unsavory actions, and leaves them to deal with the consequences. You can see for yourselves up above.
ONE follows 2023’s Truth Killer, and is said to keep “building on [Sevendust’s] unmistakable sound.” The band wrapped up the recording sessions late last year with longtime producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette. It sees release May 1st via Napalm Records, but you can pre-order vinyl copies now in Revolver’s shop.
Sevendust begin a North American tour in April, which includes headlining dates, a few support dates for Alter Bridge, and festival stops at Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. You’ll find the show info below.
ONE tracklisting:
One
Unbreakable
Is This the Real You
Threshold
We Won
Construct
Bright Side
The Drop
Blood Price
Misdirection
Sevendust North American tour dates 2026:
4/16 Carterville, IL – Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort
4/17 Riverside, IA – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
4/18 Larchwood, IA – Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
4/20 Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
4/21 Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall
4/22 Birmingham, AL – Iron City
4/24 Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
4/25 Destin, FL – Club LA
4/26 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *
4/28 Dallas, TX – House of Blues
4/29 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
5/1 Denver, CO – Summit
5/2 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
5/4 Wichita, KS – The Cotillion
5/5 Springfield, MO – The Regency LIve
5/6 Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall
5/8 Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
5/9 North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
5/11 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
5/12 Harrisburg, PA – XL Live
5/14 McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
5/15 Columbus OH – Sonic Temple
5/16 Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
5/17 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
5/19 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
5/20 Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
5/21 Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle *
*with Alter Bridge