Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery recently clarified misconceptions about the band’s upcoming album in an interview shared on the Kingdom Builder Podcast. Lowery addressed speculation that the next Sevendust record would be classified as a Christian metal album.
Lowery emphasized that while his personal faith influences his songwriting contributions, the band’s direction is a collective decision. He explained that his earlier comments had been misinterpreted.
“I wouldn’t go as far as to say that because that takes a unity between the band and decision and so that was kind of a misquote for me and my contribution it is,” Lowery said. “But I’m one person in the band, so there’s going to be an influence there, but again, we’ve always had that. We’ve always had songs about hope. We’ve always had songs about struggles and things like that.”
Lowery described the upcoming album as more melodic than previous releases. He emphasized singing over screaming. He noted that the band is treating the project as potentially their final record, though nothing is certain.
“I think it’s going to sound like where Sevendust is today,” Lowery said. “There’s aggressive songs, but the topics and lyrics really excite me. I’m really excited about people hearing those.”
Lowery’s comments come as Sevendust prepares to release their 15th studio album in early 2026. The band completed recording their new album in early November 2025 after six weeks of intensive studio work in Florida, Blabbermouth reported. The album will be released through Napalm Records, continuing the band’s partnership with producer Elvis Baskette, who has now worked on four consecutive Sevendust records.
The band’s most recent completed album, Truth Killer, arrived on July 28, 2023. It marked a significant commercial success. Blabbermouth noted that the album’s single “Everything” became a landmark achievement, peaking at No. 6 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart—the highest position Sevendust had reached on that chart at the time. The single became the highest-charting rock single in Napalm Records history, accumulating over 2.4 million views on its accompanying music video.
Lowery’s spiritual transformation has been central to discussions about the band’s evolving direction. He completed his first tour as a “saved Christian” in early 2025, Blabbermouth reported. Lowery has been open about how this transformation will influence the band’s upcoming material. He stated: “I’m a Christian, I’ve been saved for a year and it’s been the journey of my life. I love it. I’m embracing it fully.”
Faith-based themes are not entirely new to Sevendust’s catalog. Heaven’s Metal Magazine documented that Lowery referenced his earlier composition “Till Death” from the 2013 album Black Out The Sun as an example of how faith themes have already appeared in Sevendust’s music. That track explored spiritual seeking and redemption through heavy instrumentation. This demonstrates that Lowery’s current approach represents an evolution rather than a radical departure from the band’s established sound.
The new album was recorded at the farmhouse owned by frontman Lajon Witherspoon and his wife Ashley. This location has become the band’s creative hub. Blunt Magazine reported that Witherspoon expressed satisfaction with the finished product, stating the band was “very happy with the whole entire record as a whole.” With the album set for early 2026 release, fans can expect Sevendust to deliver a record that balances Lowery’s spiritual journey with the band’s signature heavy sound.
