Wikipedia shows April 1 as the release date for this album, one of Sevendust's most varied albums. It still has the heavy, catchy guitar parts and soulful singing that fans love, but it also shows a lot of different feelings. Some songs are fast and loud, while others are slow and sad. The band produced the music themselves and added extra details like strings to make it sound like a movie soundtrack. This album is also famous for its guest stars. Chris Daughtry sings a big rock ballad on "The Past," Myles Kennedy sings on "Sorrow," and Mark Tremonti plays a fast guitar solo on "Hope."
Sevendust
Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow
April 1, 2008
7Bros. Asylum
1. "Inside" 4:36. 2. "Enough" 4:34. 3. "Hope" (featuring Mark Tremonti) 4:42. 4. "Scapegoat" 3:55. 5. "Fear" 5:06. 6. "The Past" (featuring Chris Daughtry) 3:53. 7. "Prodigal Son" 3:33. 8. "Lifeless" 4:34. 9. "Sorrow" (featuring Myles Kennedy) 4:49. 10. "Contradiction" 3:24. 11. "Walk Away" 6:34. Best Buy bonus tracks: 12. "Lucky One" 3:05. 13. "Heart in Your Hands" 3:35. iTunes bonus track: 13. "Disgust" 3:40.
Wikipedia shows the following information: Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow is the seventh studio album by the American rock band Sevendust. It was released on April 1, 2008, through the band's own label, 7 Bros. Records, in conjunction with Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group.[6] It was also the last album to feature guitarist Sonny Mayo, who was replaced by original guitarist Clint Lowery before its release. The album features guest appearances by Chris Daughtry (Daughtry), Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash), and Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge, Tremonti, Creed).
Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals; John Connolly – lead guitar, backing vocals; Sonny Mayo – rhythm guitar; Vinnie Hornsby – bass; Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals.
Sevendust - Prodigal Son
Barry Stern (January 24, 1960 - April 1, 2005)
I know Barry's drumming from his most notable work with the American doom metal legends Trouble. He was with them for their classic of classics self-titled album (Trouble, 1990) and the follow-up, Manic Frustration (1992). Before his time with Trouble, The Metal Archives shows that Barry was a founding member of the Chicago thrash/speed metal band Zoetrope. He was a rare talent who handled both drums and lead vocals simultaneously for much of their career. He appeared on their two 1980s albums, Amnesty and A Life of Crime, before briefly returning to the band in the mid-90s. In addition to these main bands, Barry contributed his talents to several other notable projects throughout his career: Septic Tank, Debris Inc., Cathedral (performing as a live session drummer), and D-Connect.
TROUBLE - All Is Forgiven (from 1990 album Trouble)
"We've been waiting for so long. Just like praying for rain. The Lord has remembered me. Mother feels no more pain. Every time I see your face. It reminds me of my past. To think one of my dreams. Has come true at last. My love, time goes on. All is forgiven love, as time moves on and on. All is forgiven yeah, forgiven."
Sven Strüven (October 12, 1964 – April 1, 2008) (according to The Metal Archives)
Sven was a member of the German speed metal band Iron Angel during their formative first run in the 1980s, serving as a guitarist from 1983 to 1986. According to The Metal Archives, his discography with Iron Angel is:
1984: Power Metal Attack (Demo)
1984: Legions of Evil (Demo)
1984: Demo III '84 (Demo)
1985: Hellish Crossfire (Full-length)
1985: Live Warpke 20.07.1985 (Demo)
1986: Winds of War (Full-length)
2016: Legions of Evil (Compilation)
My favorite era of Iron Angel (Germany) is the two 1980s albums on Steamhammer. They came out with their 1985 debut album, Hellish Crossfire. The music is a type of fast melodic heavy metal and thrash with, in my opinion, a bit of an Accept-style grit, rough around the edges, not very sugary, but the man actually is singing and hitting high notes in his own way. Again, it is not super melodic singing, but it is not just wild screaming like a thrash band. Then, in 1986, they made a quick return with Winds of War, an album showcasing a cleaner and more melodic sound while keeping the speed elements. They were moving away from pure speed metal and were adding more melody and more melodic singing. I like both albums. Of course, the lyrics are typical 1980s themes: war, battles, malevolent characters and spirits, and songs about metal music.
While the albums sounded good, something was seriously wrong within the band. After that second album, after having worked hard since 1980 to get a record deal and recognition, which they got, they split up and became one of those good 1980s German bands that fans wondered what happened to them. It was certainly unfortunate; they worked hard and were making progress, and they had the same lineup for both albums. If they had stayed together, their status today would certainly be more than a cult band. The Metal Archives does not show if Sven continued playing music after Iron Angel.
IRON ANGEL - Born to Rock (from 1986 album Winds of War)
