Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery revealed plans for the band’s upcoming album in a recent interview with Man Up God’s Way. He intends to incorporate his Christian faith into the new material.
Lowery discussed his evolving approach to religious themes in music. He also shared his newfound confidence in expressing faith through Sevendust’s work.
“I love when someone is talking and praising God — I don’t have to like the song right to love the message,” Lowery explained. “I feel there are a lot of artists that are believers, but they don’t talk about it in their music. Which is crazy to me, ’cause it’s, like, man, that’s such a big part.”
Lowery reflected on his previous hesitation to incorporate religious themes. “Before, I was very hesitant. I wrote a song called ‘Till Death’ [from Sevendust’s 2013 album ‘Black Out The Sun’]. It’s probably the heaviest Sevendust song we ever did, but it’s basically about wanting to get right, wanting to stop sinning and to find God. And it doesn’t say that. I was always worried about, ‘Well, if I do this, then there’s no turning back, and everyone’s gonna think I’m just this…'”
His current mindset shows a dramatic shift. “And I don’t care about that anymore. So I feel like I’m absolutely gonna write about my journey with Christ, how obvious it is. And I don’t think every song is gonna be about that, but I do believe that it would be a missed opportunity to not… If I’m gonna write some words and not give some of that to God, then it just wouldn’t feel right. And it’ll be heavy too, man. It ain’t gonna be like we’re gonna lose a step. It might even be better. I don’t know.”
This announcement signals a significant shift in the band’s lyrical direction. The change reflects Lowery’s personal transformation and spiritual journey.
A report from Blabbermouth noted that Lowery completed his first tour as a “saved Christian.” This milestone marked a new chapter in his musical career. His bandmates have shown support despite initial skepticism.
Coverage from Church Leaders highlighted the positive impact of Lowery’s faith journey. His bandmates observed a remarkable transformation. They noted how his faith helped alleviate his overwhelming fear and anxiety.
Sevendust’s previous work explored themes of introspection, personal struggle, and redemption. The upcoming album will mark their first explicit incorporation of Christian themes. This new direction represents a bold step for the band. Their music has traditionally maintained a more secular approach to emotional and personal topics.
The band has not announced a release date for the upcoming album. Lowery confirmed he will “absolutely” write about his spiritual journey. This commitment signals a new era for the band’s musical content.
