One week after announcing their 15th studio album ONE, GRAMMY Award–nominated metal icons Sevendust are back with their first new music of 2026. The Atlanta-bred heavyweights have released “Is This The Real You,” a thunderous new single that reaffirms the band’s signature balance of aggression, melody and emotional honesty.
“It was as honest, natural, and pure as any song can be,” guitarist John Connolly says of the track. “If you really want to know what Sevendust sounds like in 2026, ‘Is This The Real You?’ gives you a good idea.”
The single arrives alongside an animated music video directed by Paul Ribera, which leans into the song’s themes of identity and manipulation. The clip follows a sharply dressed figure with the power to compel others into actions they wouldn’t normally take.
Set for release on May 1 via Napalm Records, ONE continues to build on Sevendust‘s unmistakable sound while pushing the band into new emotional and sonic territory nearly three decades into their career. From the driving opening riff of the title track “One” to the dreamy, atmospheric vocal outro of “Misdirection,” the album promises a dynamic journey. Pre-orders are available here.
Sevendust are gearing up for a massive U.S. tour in support of their highly anticipated 15th studio album, One, set for release on May 1 via Napalm Records. The tour kicks off April 16 in Carterville, Illinois and runs through May 20, concluding in Knoxville, Tennessee, with support from Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline. Get your tickets here.
Sevendust will also appear as special guests for Alter Bridge on two U.S. dates — April 26 in Atlanta, GA, and May 21 in Nashville, TN — bringing their signature mix of melodic intensity and hard-hitting metal to even larger audiences. Along the way, the band is set to perform at major festivals, including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.
4/16 Carterville, IL Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort
4/17 Riverside, IA Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
4/18 Larchwood, IA Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort
4/20 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
4/21 Lexington, KY Manchester Music Hall
4/22 Birmingham, AL Iron City
4/24 Mobile, AL Soul Kitchen Music Hall
4/25 Destin, FL Club LA
4/26 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy
4/28 Dallas, TX House of Blues
4/29 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
5/1 Denver, CO Summit
5/2 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
5/4 Wichita, KS The Cotillion
5/5 Springfield, MO The Regency Live
5/6 Fayetteville, AR Ozark Music Hall
5/8 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome To Rockville
5/9 North Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
5/11 Norfolk, VA The NorVa
5/12 Harrisburg, PA XL Live
5/14 McKees Rocks, PA Roxian Theatre
5/15 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple
5/16 Baltimore, MD Nevermore Hall
5/17 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
5/19 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore
5/20 Knoxville, TN The Mill & Mine
5/21 Nashville, TN The Pinnacle
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