Sevendust: American Metal Band. Est. 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally named "Tomorrow's Pain." Obvious Influences are: Faith No More and Living Colour. Now, I LOVE a heavy Guitar and a Punishing Drum Beat as much as the next guy, but I still haven't fully embraced the "Cookie Monster" growly vocals of some styles of Metal. While Sevendust isn't completely growl free, they pull it off better than just about anyone I have ever heard. Why? It is mostly due to the fact that the Monsters are balanced out with some of the most focused, tight, bright and melodic vocals in the choruses.
Seriously, for those who might be tempted to give up after the first 3o seconds, do me a solid and at least wait until the first chorus is over. That's all I ask, and it's where they got me. I'm sold. These guys have taken the "Funk Metal" sound of Faith No More and Living Colour and taken it to a much heavier, darker and more powerful level. I guess I dig it so much because it is some of the heaviest stuff I have that always makes me smile.
If you love Sevendust already... then enjoy. If you have yet to see the light, I think you might be surprised by how easy to like this stuff is.
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