Sevendust has unveiled 'Is This the Real You?', the lead single from their upcoming fifteenth studio album 'ONE', set for release on May 1 via Napalm Records. The track captures the band's signature blend of groove riffs and emotive vocals. Guitarist John Connolly described it as an honest representation of Sevendust's sound in 2026.
On January 29, 2026, Sevendust released 'Is This the Real You?', marking their first new music of the year and the opening single from their fifteenth studio album, 'ONE'. The album, produced by Michael 'Elvis' Baskette at Studio Barbarosa in Gotha, Florida, features the band's core lineup: vocalist Lajon Witherspoon, guitarists Clint Lowery and John Connolly, bassist Vince Hornsby, and drummer Morgan Rose. Writing sessions took place at Witherspoon's farmhouse.
The single delivers thick groove riffs, swinging rhythms, and Witherspoon's versatile vocals, shifting from melodic expressions to gritty metal tones. An accompanying animated music video, directed by Paul Ribera, depicts a sharply dressed character compelling others to reveal hidden sides, echoing the chorus's haunting question: 'Is this the real you?'
Connolly commented in a press release: '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.'
'ONE' includes tracks like 'One', 'Unbreakable', 'Threshold', 'We Won', 'Construct', 'Bright Side', 'The Drop', 'Blood Price', and 'Misdirection'. The band, Grammy-nominated metal veterans with nearly three decades in the industry, previously supported Disturbed on their 25th anniversary tour in early 2025.
To promote the album, Sevendust embarks on a US headline tour starting April 16 in Carterville, Illinois, and concluding May 21 in Nashville, Tennessee. Support acts include Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline, with special opening slots for Alter Bridge on April 26 in Atlanta and May 21 in Nashville. The tour features festival appearances at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple.
