Sevendust Releases New Single 'Is This The Real You?' from Upcoming Album 'One'

The band's 15th studio album is set to drop on May 1st.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Sevendust has released the new single 'Is This The Real You?' from their recently-announced 15th studio album 'One,' dropping on May 1st. The band, comprised of Lajon Witherspoon, Clint Lowery, John Connolly, Vince Hornsby, and Morgan Rose, worked with producer Michael 'Elvis' Baskette at Studio Barbarosa in Gotha, Florida on the new album.

Why it matters

Sevendust has been a staple in the hard rock/metal scene for over two decades, and the release of their 15th studio album is a significant milestone for the band. The new single 'Is This The Real You?' is expected to give fans a preview of the band's sound in 2026.

The details

Guitarist John Connolly shared that the new song 'was as honest, natural, and pure as any song can be,' and that it gives a good idea of what Sevendust sounds like in 2026. The band also released an accompanying animated music video for the track, directed by Paul Ribera.

  • Sevendust's 15th studio album 'One' is set to drop on May 1, 2026.
  • The band will kick off their U.S. headlining tour on April 16, 2026 in Carterville, IL, running through May 20, 2026 in Knoxville, TN.

The players

Sevendust

An American hard rock/metal band formed in 1994 and comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums).

Michael 'Elvis' Baskette

The producer who worked with Sevendust on their upcoming 15th studio album 'One' at Studio Barbarosa in Gotha, Florida.

Paul Ribera

The director of the animated music video for Sevendust's new single 'Is This The Real You?'

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What they’re saying

“It was as honest, natural, and pure as any song can be. If you really want to know what Sevendust sounds like in 2026, 'Is This The Real You?' gives you a good idea.”

— John Connolly, Guitarist (967thewolf.net)

What’s next

Sevendust will kick off their U.S. headlining tour on April 16, 2026 in Carterville, IL, running through May 20, 2026 in Knoxville, TN. The band will also open for Alter Bridge at two special U.S. dates: April 26 in Atlanta, GA, and May 21 in Nashville, TN.

The takeaway

Sevendust's 15th studio album 'One' is highly anticipated by fans, as the band continues to deliver their signature hard rock/metal sound after over two decades in the industry. The release of the new single 'Is This The Real You?' gives listeners a preview of what to expect from the upcoming album.