Sevendust "Truth Killer" Review (IT'S A SEVENDUST ALBUM... BUT THAT'S NOT REALLY A BAD THING)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
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Necrotic Nick and Miller go over the latest offering from Atlanta, GA alt metal/ groove metal stalwarts Sevendust with their new album "Truth Killer" out now!
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Never really considered them a metal band honestly or cared to listen to them, but back in 2004 I had a friend who had an extra ticket so I went to go check em out live and...... They blew me the fuck away! I was very impressed seeing them 20 yrs ago. Their vocalist can WAIL onstage and has a very dynamic range in performance, total crowd control and stage presence, they KILLED it live so I give mad respect to this band even though its def not my cup of tea genre wise
Necrotic Nick- I just lumped them in with the nu metal pack even though they didn't entirely fit there either. I was a fan from the rip with the debut but seeing them at Tattoo the Earth in 2000 definitely cemented my fandom. They're great live and Lajon is a beast live. Dude can croon so beautifully and bellow with a ton of power. I'll probably always have a soft spot for this band.
They unofficially hold the record for most consecutive days on tour and tickets are always cheap too
Sevendust are one of the best bands to come out of the whole nu metal or alternative metal movement of the 90’s. Nearly every album they’ve put out has been good and this one’s no exception. I think that this new album is their best since Kill the Flaw.
This band rarely misses! This album is a huge step up from Blood & Stone a couple years back!
All I See is War was a dumpster fire! As for Blood and Stone, THEY COULDN'T TOUR for that album due to a global pandemic, obviously.
Necrotic Nick- This band really hasn't missed in my opinion. I don't know what Robert's deal is with All I See is War. That was a good album too. I think he just likes calling stuff a "dumpster fire".
@@robertsparling917lol it’s ok to be wrong.
@@robertsparling917AISIW was better than blood & stone
Sevendust fans should be happy with this album. Very consistent band. Their 14th release??
Yeah, it's mindblowing.
Necrotic Nick- I can't see any Sevendust fan not liking a good chunk of this album.
4 minutes into your video and, Wow! You guys REALLY breakdown 7D's music to a T. Great job so far... And as I continue to the end, it is perhaps the BEST video describing Sevendust I've seen. I'd like to add to anyone who hasn't seen this band live, their albums don't do justice to their live performances. They sound WAY heavier and way louder. Choreography among the guys is crazy to see how they don't miss a note. And let's not mention the most hardcore fans (as I am). Sevendust is a true gem of the genre. Thank you for this excellent depiction. Phenomenal job.
Messenger has one of the most powerful messages I have heard. Let The Devil Win is definitely written by Clint as it rings of his solo work. With his struggles with addiction it hits home as his expression (should hear him tell the story of him being detained in a Slovakia Prison that got him to get clean). I have seen them over 20 times and are my sons favorite band. Also the low growls are Morgan and the higher ones are usually Clint. Quick story about introducing them to a friend. He heard the Animosity album and said he sounded like he may have been in drum corps when younger. It was a compliment because no one really plays that way.
This album is shaping up to be one of my favorites from Sevendust. Really riff-oriented. In some ways even riffier and better than Home. And the melodies are great, as usual. To me, this is a pretty original album. I can't really compare it to any other Sevendust record. It's its own experience and entity. The lyrics are some of the best as well.
Necrotic Nick- I enjoyed it and it does have some standout moments but not really much to standout from their most recent offerings. It's still good though.
Great review, man really enjoying this as I enjoy everything they put out. By the second listen I was already singing some choruses.
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! I will probably always have a soft spot for this band. They just know how to deliver solid hooks and every time I hear Lajon sing it reminds me of why I'm still a fan.
To me, the reason I'm still a fan of 7D is because they are not sell outs. They keep writing according to their root sound which are LJ vocal, heavy tuned guitars, crazy morgan drums, bass, solos, growl, scream, backing vocals. They might sound radio friendly nowadays but still u can headbang to every track just like headbanging to their debut album (or previous album).
When you talk about a locked in sound. You are definitely right. When Clint left they went heavy for 3-4 albums. So the melodic sound is definitely Clints influence. But yes, this album is not in the top 5. Blood and Stone was better. But I prefer the melodic sound. My top 5 in order.
1. Cold Day Memory
2. Seasons
3. Animosity
4. Fear and Sorrow
5. Home
If you sample from all of their albums, you could absolutely make a death metal album. Especially between "alpha" and "black out the sun" . Best song ever is "murderbar"
Also the electronic opening were used a ton on hope and sorrow
Necrotic Nick- I don't know about "death metal" but I would definitely say you could make their heaviest album to date there. They've definitely used electronic elements before but I feel like this had a bigger focus on them.
Your typical Sevendust album, like your comparison with CC, you can't expect much variation but it's always solid. I do love the first track though, really beautiful, then again I can listen to Lajon sing the phone book !😁
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, Lajon could sing a Taco Bell menu and it would be awesome... and would probably be better for you too lol. Yeah, while I like bands that like to spice it up a bit with some stylistic shifts there's something to be said for super consistent bands. Sometimes that immediate familiarity is just the thing you want to here.
I gave it a try. Wasn't my thing, but this band never really was. Y'all should check the new Astralborne album. It's spacey, somewhat progressive melodic death metal full of shreddy goodness.
Necrotic Nick- Hey, different strokes for different folks so I get it. We've got a review up for the new Astralborne if you haven't checked it out yet.
Thanks for this. Appreciate the in depth discussion. I'm a sucker for those softer ones you called mid tier though. Can't help it!
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! Glad you enjoyed it! Hey, when a song hooks you it doesn't matter if anyone else likes it at that moment. That's your jam.
Sevendust is my favorite band. To me, there is no group better than these guys.
Necrotic Nick- I still enjoy them. I have too many favorite bands to name at this point.
I love Sevendust. With them, Shinedown, Alter Bridge, Fire from the Gods, I have all of their albums from the first.
Always had a soft spot for them. The first 3 records were bangers back in the day. Lajon is a beast of a singer. Id say Alpha is one of their heavier albums if you like the more metal side of em.
Alpha is their heaviest album for sure. That record is just relentless from beginning to end.
Deeper growls are Clint
Necrotic Nick- I thought he was just doing the clean backups. Well, that's pretty cool them.
I wonder if Korn is the only band with that Traditional distinct Nu - Metal sound to still keep that same sound almost 30 years later.
Necrotic Nick- Possibly. Not a lot of those bands lasted or if they did they kinda changed up their sound.
Pretty good album. Has 2 or 3 songs that I find kind of average but decent but that’s about it. I enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. I think it’s a step up from the previous album Blood & Stone, an album I do like though. I probably like All I See Is War more but still, I thought this album was pretty good. I saw someone comment that All I See Is War was a dumpster fire. I really don’t get that at all, I thought that album was pretty strong. Many great songs from that album like Dirty, Risen, Moments, and The Truth. Some of my favorites on Truth Killer would be the title track, Won’t Stop The Bleeding, No Revolution, and Fence. Anyways, thanks for the review guys.
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! I think it's on par with what they've done over the course of their career and there's really solid standouts here for sure. I think there's more I'd come back to on this one versus the last 2 honestly. Not that those are bad but I do think there's more that stands out. Honestly this band really doesn't have a bad album in my book. They're super consistent and you really only get the slightest of changes between albums but they're good at what they do which keeps me coming back.
I've never listened to a Sevendust album, and had no idea they had so many. I do know that the singer was doing something with, i think, the guitarist from Striper recently? There was some kind of Striper connection anyway.
I do remember hearing a song or two in the late 90s and -- not really enjoying them. But I'd be willing to give an album a shot. One thing that makes me leery a little bit is the vocals. Do they have any albums that lean a little less heavily, maybe, on the singing? I'd probably give that a shot first and see what I think. The idea of R&B-influenced hard rock doesn't sound bad at all, nor do all the syncopations and so on, but I really dislike Linkin Park, and pretty much anything to do with so-called nu metal (sorry to sound like one of those old crusty metalheads, but it is what it is I guess)...still, if you have any thoughts, I'll go for it.
Necrotic Nick- I wasn't aware of Lajon doing anything with any of the members of Stryper but Lajon in general is way more of a singer than a growler. Cold Day Memory, Alpha and Black Out the Sun have some heavier sections that are a bit more abrasive for them but I wouldn't say this band is too much like Linkin Park though. The nu metal tropes are still there but they're pretty good at it. If anything it's worth checking out.
Personally thought this album kicked ass. They’ve always delivered good albums in my opinion, although sometimes those albums were only good and no more. Definitely think this album is shaping up to be one of their best if not the best.
Necrotic Nick- I honestly don't think they have a bad album. It may be familiar territory with every album but I like it.
Solid album, solid band 🤘🤘
Necrotic Nick- Agreed and agreed
Hard to go wrong with Sevendust. It's so cool that they're still out there doing it and turning in great records. Agreed, I'd like to hear them spread their wings a bit, but they know how to write hooky riffs, big choruses, and you're never going to go wrong with Lajon's voice. They deserve to be a lot bigger than they are.
Necrotic Nick- I've been a fan sine the debut and while I pretty much know exactly what I'm going to get with each album they still execute their sound exceptionally well. I'd agree as much as I wouldn't mind some variety in their discography their formula works and Lajon still kills it. They've deserved to be bigger for years but I'm glad they're at least still successful at this.
I remember when Sevendust first came out. And I kinda liked them at the time but at that time I was into so many other groups and into alot of heavier groups. I wasn't really into NuMetal much at all. But that being said I did however get into them in 2005 with their NEXT album. which I truly love and believe in my opinion it's one of their greatest albums to date. And since then it's been hit or miss with the later albums now. I will be definitely check ing this one out for a few listens before I decide to actually buy it. Over the past few years because of this fucked up government and the fucked up economy. I have to be more selective with my album buying nowadays.😔but I thank you guys for another great album review. Keep up the great work fellas and take care.🙂🤘🍺
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! I've been following them since the debut and at the time I bit on the whole nu metal thing for awhile so they fit into my rotation a lot. I've stuck with them over the years though but I think after Black Out the Sun they've kinda just stayed in cruise control. It's not a bad thing to be consistent and I like that they've stayed with their sound instead of following trends. I can respect that.
This album was way better then the last album by a mile.
Necrotic Nick- I think it's better but considering how similar their sound is from album to album I'd say it's a bit better. All the hallmarks of their sound are always on display in all their albums. It's a solid album though.
Sevendust is always solid. The release you really need to check out this week is the new Mutoid Man.
Necrotic Nick- They are consistent as ever. The review for Mutoid Man is up now if you haven't seen it yet.
You guys basically nailed the Sevendust sound. This one is different in it’s more of a stand out than the past few albums. Lajon is shining on this thing and the production is great. The opening track, No Revolution, Holy Water, Leave Hell Behind (can’t escape) and Fence are terrific. Consistent band, so strong after all these years. I’ve been there since the late 90s.
Necrotic Nick- I think this one's on the same level as the last few though I do like some of the more electronic flourishes here and there on this one. Some of the songs kinda stick too rigidly to the formula but when they get a bit outside of it there's some really killer stuff on here like Messenger and I Might Let the Devil Win. They're still as consistent as ever though.
Cool Bath House Betty Shirt, Nick!! \m/
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man!
I just listened to a few tracks from this new album. To me the guitars have a almost dubsteppy like sound, idk. Not much of any real heaviness on this. The self titled debut was always where it's at for me. That album had a heaviness and overall sound that they never really matched IMO. Even the 2nd album, HOME is "MEH!" to me. And well pretty much everything afterwards. Just sounds too mainstream-y for me.
My main issue so far are the melodies. The choruses besides a couple just arent getting me this time
Boring Zzz album imo
Necrotic Nick- I found some solid chorus on this one but I can find those on any of their albums. It's always been on of their strongest points.
I've only heard their first two albums. I loved "Home" back in the day. Solid album.
Necrotic Nick- I jammed the hell out of the first 4 albums when I was younger. Lots of fond memories of jamming those albums with my buddies.
I've really enjoyed Sevendust from back in 1997 all the way through Kill The Flaw in 2015. An incredible run of great albums. I would say "Home" (1999) and "Animosity" (2001) are my favorites. However, the last three albums have not really done much for me. That includes this new one. It's not bad, just getting too mainstream for me now and the heaviness they used to bring is slowly fading away. Only a few metal tracks on "Truth Killer". Sick Mouth and Fence are great.
Necrotic Nick- Been a fan since the debut and Animosity in particular in also on of my favorites. Black Out the Sun was probably the last one I really flat out dug and while I like the albums that came out after it, including this one, they really have settled into cruise control for the most part. They've always been riding that fence between metal and hard rock but that's kinda their thing. It still has it's heavier moments but I kinda just expect the big rock hooks at this point.
@@thrallsofmetal Exactly. Yeah, Black Out the Sun was really good.
Seeing then with Static X Machind Killer Tour on Atlanta this October. First time seeing both!!!
I live in Puerto Rico but going to travel just like I did with hell in the harbor 🔥
Necrotic Nick- It's been awhile since I've seen either but I know when I saw both years ago they put on killer shows.
The deeper growls are all Clint lowery. He has always done that. None of those are Morgan’s.
Necrotic Nick- You might be off on that. When I saw them live it was Morgan doing the harsh screams and it’s even shown in live footage. Clint does a lot of the vocal harmonies.
@@thrallsofmetal Respectfully, I’ve been listening to sevendust for a very long time dude and they’re quite easily one of my favorite bands of all time. I’m not wrong. The gutturals are Clint and there’s even live footage of Clint doing those vocals. Go see a live performance of one of the songs that you hear that sound in - it will be Clint. Splinter for example. Clint not only does vocal harmonies with LJ, he growls. Basically every member can sing except maybe Morgan. Morgan is known for his “scare crow” scream.
Necrotic Nick- I was talking about the screams. Honestly the "gutturals" are more like just hardcore bellows and generally he does them in key so I just count them as more gruff cleans. Morgan is really the only one that does flat out harsh vocals in my opinion.
That new Mutoid Man album dropped today.
Necrotic Nick- Got to it a bit later. I wasn't going to miss out on that one.
You guys need to do a Sevendust album ranking. I have a feeling that the album from 2018, All I See is War, would land DEAD LAST! Would Jammin' Jon lead that ranking?
Necrotic Nick- Sevendust? Ranking? Jammin' Jon? What does this all mean?!?!
@@thrallsofmetal Well, we all know the story of Jammin' Jon seeing Sevendust and Lajon Witherspoon, the singer, announcing that Lynn Strait of Snot had died in a car wreck! As for the Sevendust album ranking, Time Travelers and Bonfires will have to be excluded because it's just acoustic covers of older material!
Necrotic Nick- The squirrels in my backyard work for the CIA. I'm sorry, who's jamming with spoons now?
AISIW is their best album, in my opinion.
@@christianwallin4993hell yes
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Necrotic Nick- Why so glum, chum?
Never really got this band.
Necrotic Nick- They're worth checking out at least.
Early prediction: Nick 3.5, Miller gives it a 4
Necrotic Nick- Off by a little bit but close.
I saw Sevendust at a bowling alley around 2007 in Mississippi. They were good live. But the sound was terrible in all places, a bowling alley. 🎳🤘
Necrotic Nick- I only saw them once at Tattoo the Earth in 2000 and they were great. I can imagine a bowling alley isn't an ideal venue even though I've seen some killer shows at bowling alleys in the past.