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 a new single called 'Is This The Real You?' from their upcoming 15th studio album 'One,' which is scheduled for release 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 is a veteran hard rock band with a loyal fanbase, and the release of new music is always highly anticipated by their fans. The band's 15th studio album marks a significant milestone in their career, showcasing their continued creativity and evolution as musicians.

The details

The new single 'Is This The Real You?' was described by guitarist John Connolly as 'as honest, natural, and pure as any song can be.' The band also released an animated music video for the track, directed by Paul Ribera. In addition to the new album, Sevendust is preparing to hit the road on a U.S. headlining tour, with support from Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline. The band will also open for Alter Bridge at two special U.S. dates in Atlanta and Nashville.

  • Sevendust's 15th studio album 'One' is set to be released on May 1, 2026.
  • Sevendust's U.S. headlining tour will kick off on April 16, 2026, in Carterville, IL, and run through May 20, 2026, in Knoxville, TN.
  • Sevendust will open for Alter Bridge on April 26, 2026, in Atlanta, GA, and May 21, 2026, in Nashville, TN.

The players

Sevendust

A veteran hard rock band 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?'

Alter Bridge

The band that Sevendust will open for at two special U.S. dates in Atlanta and Nashville.

Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline

The support acts that will join Sevendust on their U.S. headlining tour.

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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 (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

Sevendust's 15th studio album 'One' marks a significant milestone in the veteran hard rock band's career, showcasing their continued creativity and evolution as musicians. The release of the new single 'Is This The Real You?' and the upcoming tour dates demonstrate the band's enduring popularity and commitment to their loyal fanbase.