And then I heard... SEVENDUST - BLACK (Reaction!!) 

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Sevendust is so underrated, it is sad. Great band, and the guys are amazing people who are always happy to talk to the fans and hang out after the shows.

SEVENDUST… a criminally underrated band, I can’t wait for you to delve into the back catalog 🤘🏻

Oh man.. One of my favorite bands. Too Close To Hate, Bitch, Waffle, Trust, Angel's Son, Enemy, Praise, Decay... I can go on and on. Their new single Fence from their upcoming Album Truthkiller absolutely rips too. And yes, they're incredible live.

Lajon is a really cool down to earth guy. Met him in 99 he was so chill. We came 5 hours early and he saw us first and came up to us and offered us beers and even smoked with us. I ended up giving him a ride to a club called trees after the show in Dallas. Coolest guy from a metal band I’ve ever met.

I'm 42 and I watched this band as a teenager. They were so hot in the 90s.

Your initial reaction is spot on. Sevendust is criminally underrated.Take my advice and go see them live. Arguably one of the best live shows I've seen.

Highly recommend these Sevendust songs: 'Denial'... 'Praise'... "Angel's son"... 'Enemy'... 'Live again'... 'Prayer'... 'Waffle'... 'Driven'... 'Dirty'... 🤘🤘🔥🔥

Sevendust is woefully underrated. Phenomenal band, just never quite had the mainstream success of other bands from that era.

Lajon Witherspoon is a force of nature on vocals. Ive seen a music video for Black and they come through the crowd to the stage. High energy. First 2 Sevendust albums are flawless

I managed a mid sized concert venue (1500 seats) back in the late 90's, and Sevendust rolled through several times, these guys were on every tour, working their asses off. Amazing band and even better people, the whole band was super good to my staff and their fans, and absolutely CRUSHED it on stage. They have a big catalog, and still putting out great music and kicking ass onstage.

Sevendust is outstanding, their first few albums might be the pinnacle of nu-metal/hard rock in the early 00's

He's singing about racism and the feeling of being different in a genre that he's "not supposed to be in." This is real, unencumbered emotion and healing being expressed in song. It's why it doesn't matter if you like the delivery. We ALL can relate to the content and the passion. It's beautiful and what brought me into the fold in 1997. The entire catalog is as personal and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your reaction to one of my favorite songs ever!

I have been a fan of these kats since 2001. My favorite band of all time for me. I enjoy seeing your reaction to them. SEVENDUST has arrived!

They are the most underrated band of the 90’s and entire, “nu-metal” era. They’ve been one of my favorites since I was a kid. You have to listen to Waffle, Denial, Bitch, Home, Enemy and Licking Crème.

My guy…I’m 65 in March of ‘24, and Sevendust lives in my playlists.

Sevendust has a very amazing and underrated discography. They are also so very good live.

Sevendust is certainly a guilty pleasure from my youth. Lajon has a pretty distinctive and appealing sound to his voice. The first 3 albums are littered with bangers. Home, Animosity, and Seasons. The music isn't as complicated as TooL and doesn't maintain that almost 100% success rate track by track, but in those first 3 albums, you won't find too many misses.

It does my heart good to see Sevendust getting love and recognition. They are easily one of the most underrated and hardest working bands out there. They are also probably the nicest guys in rock/metal and put on one of the best shows (I lost count of how many times I've seen them, but it's at least 13). Some of their other songs you should check out are Face to Face, Praise, Denial, Alpha, and Enemy.

Watch the Woodstock 99 HD and or Remastered Set of them performing this live. It will take you to another level.

Been to tons of concerts over the years and Sevendust is one of the top live bands I've seen. Lajon is a great front man.

This lead singer black by the way, boom. your world shattered

My favorite Sevendust Song is stuck between - Trust - Corrected - Bender - Licking Cream - Anything from "Southside Double Wide"

SEVENDUST is absolutely phenomenal live! Some of the best concerts I've been to had them in the lineup!

I once listened to this song 20 times and still wasn't sick of it. So yeah it's that good.

I go to there concert every time they are in town. They are an incredible live band.

When the initial Sevendust album was released in 1997 I was hooked! The entire thing was on repeat for me for several years, I got sober on 11/11/1998 and it helped me get through some tough times in early sobriety. I'm still sober today and I still remember those early years and how this album helped to fight the pain & my demons! Their vibe is unreal in the realest sense possible I'm so happy that you were turned onto them, More from this Album please!

Don't sleep on @Sevendust. They are so underrated. Been a fan for a long time. They are one of my favorite bands.

The lead singer is a dreadlocked black dude called Lajon Witherspoon. Sooooo great to see a black fontman, and hes a total natural. Doesnt need a guitar in hand, he is 100% awesome as just the singer. I love this band. Best songs to check out are Licking Cream, Angels Son. Both have video clips. Waffle, Praise, Denial, Live Again. The softest song is Angels Son, written about the death of a close friend, its really emotional and sad and filmed in a hospital.

Sevendust is an AMAZING live band and they have a great catalog. Please dive into them and enjoy it all! Lead singer is Lajon Witherspoon and the beast of a drummer is Morgan Rose. They are all phenomenal!

Sevendust has been a stapel of the metal community since they came on the scene. Glad you like it. Their live performances are even better.

One of the hardest working bands in the industry. They are always on tour. I've seen them half a dozen times and the energy is amazing

Sevendust is timeless and nostalgic at the same time.

Sevendust has been my fav for years, as the years past their styles albums change an evolve but never disappoint Listen to the full home and animosity album those two are my fave

First time this song came on in the car in 1997, I literally turned the car around and went to the record store and bought the CD. Amazing band.

You're definitely gonna love ' Denial '. Seen these guys live twice, awesome band

Interesting side note: Sevendust was produced and managed by Jay Jay French Founder and guitarist of Twisted Sister as well as produced by: Mark Mendoza (bassist) of Twisted Sister. 🤘 (and Jay Jay was doing it with the band long before they became known as Sevendust) when they went through many name changes, but both were instrumental in the bands success. Ironically, the band was the seventh version of a band Jay Jay started working with in 1988. Dee Snider (Twister Sister's vocalist did other successful and criminally underrated side projects with "Desperado" that basically became "Widowmaker" and then there as Van Helsing's Curse as well as his very successful solo career. These guys as a whole made a mark on metal and the music industry like no one else, From the PMRC hearings to helping out other bands and just constantly creating and reinventing themselves and reuniting to raise for the families of 9/11 victims. People just don't know and don't respect the guys that meant so much to the metal community and it's fans. So if you're not a Twisted Sister fan and never understood how hard they worked and the fact that they played around 7,000 shows before they even got signed because you think they're a 'joke band' because you've only heard the 'stadium hits' and never got into them... you are missing out BIGTIME!!! You gotta check out Sevendust "Bitch" my favorite song of theirs off the same album.

Live and acoustic, Sevendust "Black" at Guitar Center - blown away by that performance - legit and so relevant.

Sevendust is my all time favorite band. Seen them live 30+ times and my own band has done a few shows with them. Always great songs and energy.

Lead singer was recruited from a local R&B group called Body & Soul. His voice is incredible. And this song is about DWB.

Excellent band with a diverse catalog. They evolved over the years in so many great ways. Amazing live as well.

This song came out when I was 14… I just turned 40 this year. I still jump around like a little kid when I want to listen to a badass song! The lyrics about prejudices and hate still make the song an emotional experience as well.

If you haven’t watched “South Side Double Wide” it’s a fantastic live acoustic concert… and let me tell you… this SONG rages live even unplugged. One of my all time favorite performer.

Glad you did Sevendust... My brother is decent friends with the lead singer Lajon. I've met him several times. Got to stand in the wings and watch them perform at Ozzfest years ago. Another good one from them is (pardon the title)... Bitch. Same as Black.. Slow build up to high energy crescendo

I saw Sevendust at Warped Tour '99. They are even more amazing live!! One of my favorite bands.

Go see them live. You won't regret it! They're on tour over the next several months. Have been listening since 97! Soooo many good songs.

Sevendust is awesome! Great band and some of the coolest people you can ever meet.

This is my favorite song. His rage is just so intoxicating and honest.

Easily my favorite song of all time. Such a banger and I love playing this song on the drums. This song is amazing live too.

Lajon has one of the best voices in all of rock/metal. Guy absolutely BRINGS IT!

A violently underrated band, it's usually the band I start my motorcycle rides with.

Been rocking to these guys since for 23 years, LOVE THEM!!!!

Sevendust is the best band of there time. Highly underrated.

sevendust saw them at my 1st concert when i was 15 and saw them 7 more times they are awesome live. especially this record

I've seen Sevendust so many times I've lost count. They always showed up to play and never had a bad show. They are one of the most respected bands within the industry that never fully went mainstream.

This band is amazing. I could rattle off a pile of stuff by these guys and none would disappoint. Like someone else said, these guys a sooooooo underrated.

One of the first rock bands i heard with a black lead singer which is rare in metal music. this was back in like 2000

It's not everyday you get to actually meet members of your favorite bands. What's even more rare is to meet them and they end up exceeding your expectations. I met L.J. and the guys 3 times since their 2nd album. Most wholesome, cool guys ever. It stuck with me and I support everything they do since then.

Ya gotta go see them in concert! I’ve been to 8 of their shows and every single one was perfection!! Awesome energy and they sound amazing!

SEVENDUST RULES. I’ve seen them so many times live it used to be a favorite pastime of mine to see them at House of blues in Orlando on New Year’s Eve… It’s an experience that you will never get enough of, and I’ve gotten my ass beat and beaten, many peoples ass in the mosh pit at their shows, and, it’s one of my favorite concert experiences in life. Plus I’ve met them a couple times and they are really nice guys on top of being incredible musicians and live performers. Can’t say enough about this band. Fucking LOVE THEM. 😈🤘🏼

I haven't heard Sevendust in like 20 years.. I forgot all about this band. This song is 🔥

Sevendust is just the best. Legends, all of them. Still going strong after decades of writing and touring. They’ve got staying power for a reason. Lajon’s voice is so soulful and beautiful, which is an incredible contrast to a lot of their instrumentation. I can’t recommend more of them enough. This band has never gotten the respect or attention they deserve. They’re a rabbit hole well worth following. If you like these guys, I bet you’d love the band Nonpoint, too.

I've seen Sevendust live at least 6 times. Their acoustic set was life changing! They are simply incredible live!! You HAVE TO see them live!

I had this same reaction first hearing this song in 1998 in high school. The early days of Sevendust, Deftones, Korn, Godsmack, Coal chamber, Soul FLy, Snot, etc., they got me through a lot. The song "Angels' son" by Sevendust had a great deal of meaning to me and is recommended highly.

Denial , Praise and Black are my 3 favorite songs from them. They are amazing and kick ass live.

Been a minute since I've listened to Sevendust, great band! Used to blast THIS song in particular in the car and headbang with my daughter ha, who is 34 now!

"This is like the 1st time I heard The Pot, by TOOL" dude gets it. Imagine being a teenager/ young adult and hearing this stuff tru ur car radio for the 1st time.....and pulling over to listen to it.

Sevendust is one of the best live bands Ive seen in person. They put on one hell of a show!

One of my favorite bands of all time…been with them since the beginning and actually going to see them this weekend…

They have an incredible catalog of music...and Lajon (singer) just makes you feel a certain way others don't🤷

I remember the first time I heard that the lead singer was black. I was flabbergasted. That was new to me at the time. We are so blessed that this man loved metal so much that he became the lead singer for one the greatest underrated bands of all time.

Im ashamed to admit that at 45 yrs old i just discovered sevendust about two months ago im a diehard lifelong metal/rock guy .....this was the song that i first heard from the first 2 seconds it had my full attention....the i went on RU-vid to watch them live and was surprised to see the lead singer was a black dude.....rocking out on the lead vocals theres alota white ppl listening to rap out there but you dont really see alota black guys rocking out as heavy as lajon does.... I agree with the fact that this band is VERY VERY UNDERRATED AND DESERVES MORE NOTORIETY.....IM A MASSIVE FAN FOR LIFE LAJONS VOICE HAS ME HOOKED MAN .....IM A SEVENDUST FAN 4 LIFE 🤘

I was in HS. Massive metal head. I remember seeing an ad in a metal magazine for Sevendusts debut album. The ad said "If you like Pantera, check these guys out" or something like that. I bought the CD without hearing a single song from it. One of my finest blind purchases ever.

I'm a big metal head. I like it when the lead singer of a metal band is a black guy, like sevendust. I have a very good black friend who is the lead singer of a metal band in my hometown, the second band he is in is actually starting to get big which I love because I am close friends to them.

Was lucky enough to see a show in Atlanta after they released this record. Most fun concert crowd I've ever experienced, hand down. The place was PACKED. Lajon brought his dad on stage and introduced him, walked him offstage, came back and tossed a joint into the crowd (Yelling "smoke a joint!") right as the next song cranked up. Seventeen year old me was perplexed, LOL. 'Bitch' should be next.

YES...listening to this song brings me right back to being 17 again! I'm 43 now and it's still on regular rotation on my Spotify playlist!

My good friends, my old band opened for them 5 different times, we never got big, but it was awesome to make friends like these dudes!!!

Lajon was originally in an R&B band before Sevendust. You can hear it every now and then, but his voice for rock is absolutely amazing. Sevendust is such a great band all around. Morgan is a monster of a drummer too

I've been listening to this song since the late 90s and I still get the same reaction that you have here.

FINALLY!! You just got Dusted, my brother. Enjoy the ride. And every damn live version is straight fire, even the acoustic version. Yes, you read that correctly 🤘

I live in Atlanta and I’ve known Morgan (drummer) for years. I’ve seen them more than twenty times all over the country. Great guys all around. They are so connected with their fans it’s amazing to see. By far one of the best live bands hands down. Their stage energy is second to none.

Yeah, this is one of my favorite riffs ever. They absolutely kill it live.

Such a POWERFUL song with a POWERFUL meaning! Lajon RULES!

One of the best live bands I have ever seen, and all of them are genuinely good guys that make fans feel like they care about them.

That whole Sevendust album is great start to finish! Its a hidden gem, like The Melvins album Stoner Witch. When you can hear the next song up on the album in your head, you know its an album, not just a collection of songs.

Prob my most underrated band I listen to. They deserve so much more, they are so insanely consistent

You my friend have stumbled upon another great band. Welcome to your Sevendust journey.

Sing it Lajon!!! The truth! Polo with follow!!! Good live version you say? 100's of them. Sevendust tours more than almost everyone. 25 friggin years. I heard this on a local video channel in a hotel room in Jacksonville back in 1997 and I was done. Coolest dudes ever.

I remember seeing these guys in a tiny ass bar when this song was just hitting the radio. It was crazy to hear them before anyone really knew who they were and man did it blow my 14 year old mind!

I really like Sevendust -- went through a period in the 00's where I listened to them a lot. Saw them live once and can say one of the best live shows I've seen from a pure performance standpoint, and,....I've seen a lot of live shows.

Licking Creme from their album Home is absolutely killer! Check that out when you can!

Great live band. Seen them many times, and they seem like good guys too, very down to earth vibes from them.

Black is the reason that to this day that Sevendust is the only album I have bought from a commercial (on headbangers's ball when MTV actually did music)

I took my two sons to a festival in Phoenix AZ. Avenge 7X and Korn some others the thing is SevenDust was on one of other small stages. I couldn't believe how good this song was when I first heard it. They rocked their @$$&$ off. Your exactly right, it is up their with the best. Your on it for sure,I'm in it as well.😎

Lajon is the mannnnnnnn. I did not care for Sevendust before I accidentally saw them live at a festival and Lajon gave me goosebumps right off the jump.

Lajon has a great soulful voice that can also pull off these kinds of aggressive vocals too. I love Sevendust!

I am from Atlanta, the hometown of this band and I have seen them twice. One full on thrash concert and one acoustic concert. They are awesome and extremely underrated. And plus they are good dudes! After the acoustic show they're hung out on the street talkin to different fans. At one point they even brought their kids on stage while there were singing there acoustic show. If I remember correctly the drummer is or was married to the bass player of a perfect circle

Thanks for posting! 😊 anything from 7D is great more people need SEVENDUST in their life not just the songs but the way SEVENDUST is. It's a way of life. Cheers and thanks 🎉

There is only one Sevendust. Up there with my all time favorites here. This brings back High School Vibes every time.

I remember my bassist bringing this album to a show we were playing at the time; back in the day. It was Huge. We were instantly hooked. We ended up becoming friends w/ them and doing shows with them in Atlanta. Good times….