Sevendust "Black" At Guitar Center

The guys of Sevendust dropped by Guitar Center Hollywood and played this awesome acoustic versions of "Black." Check out the full Sevendust episode featuring 2 other songs, plus an interview with host Nic Harcourt at www.guitarcenter.com/podcast . Be sure to follow Sevendust at www.sevendust.com

[@zackvest9600]

Lajon Witherspoon has one of the most soulful and powerful voices I've ever heard. Why isn't Sevendust more popular?!?!

[@aaronholcombe2963]

They were and still are

[@clevername1349]

Popularity is not, and has never been, the measure of greatness...

[@saidoterodiseno]

They're great. Surely not much in the mainstream but still relevant, that's what matters.

[@dale85300]

Cory Glory 2.0!!!!!

[@guyinpajamapants6892]

Timing

[@adamg9518]

This will be re-discovered by kids in 10-20 years. Just insanely good!

[@Magik_Johnson]

My neighbor's kids love it.

[@aimassistalejandro1913]

I feel disgusted in myself for only just finding these guys, his voice is absolutely incredible. Been playing it everyday since

[@bb6659]

Right. Just amazing

[@justaddbacon259]

Exactly. Once you hear Sevendust that sound sticks in your brain. Been a fan since 08' 🤘

[@jairusbarringer7525]

Been my favorite rock band since 99

[@bedmember]

This song means so much more than ever, even 20+ years on.

[@eatmyshorts3147]

Dude the soul, and passion in his voice is so authentic. You don't see that too much these days

[@themensroom02]

Yes, its amazing... their acoustic concerts are amazing.

[@matts.5728]

How he sings "I look in the mirror, I don't always like what I see"...absolute goosebumps. So powerful and passionate.

[@dylandery3315]

dude I fucking know man, like actually listening carefully gives me chills, and thew breakdown at the makes those chills even better ;p

[@WesleyAPEX]

Matt S. You think its about him being a black guy?

[@matts.5728]

I doubt it. I took it as a general statement of feeling insecure and inadequate the same way that everyone feels that way in one way or another.

[@andrew36345]

Matt S. The songs about him being a black guy within a primarily white genre (metal) and how he is viewed by metal fans and other bands

[@rarityclarity3724]

WesleyAPEX It’s about racism he’s experienced, but also generally about how people are in other’s business rather than worrying about themselves.

[@JCridford]

His voice is so buried on the album version, when you hear this it just cuts straight through the soul!

[@Ceilingfan_]

Dude can sing

[@shelster9967]

daVIdV93z yes, when he can hear himself. A lot of times he is a train wreck live.

[@thetruth4654]

@@shelster9967 Which is why they are one of the most respected metal bands in the industry due to there live preformances right?

[@shelster9967]

Waffles For Days easy there, fanboy. I like the band a lot it’s just that I’ve seen Lajon sing out of key many times live and in KZbin videos. Presumably this is because they are cranking so loud that the monitors or in ears he’s wearing are being drowned out and he can’t keep pitch. This performance is great and he’s on point.

[@terryparkes132]

@@shelster9967 How is someone a fanboy for questioning what you said? Need to look up the term, kid.

[@shelster9967]

Terry Parkes oy! now there are TWO fucktards in this thread with no reading comprehension. I live n Atlanta and have seen them a few times live and there are plenty of videos where Lajon is squawking completely off key.

[@Gamer-lb3ed]

Wow he has a hell of a voice

[@emilybetts7925]

Gamer404 hell yeah!

[@D3M0NQU33N]

LOVE Lajon's voice

[@drumtravelfun]

Chorus=goosebumps. If you haven't seen Sevendust live...trust me, go.

[@kennethcolby6960]

Other bands in the lineup go out their way to watch Sevendust

[@dahni-el9933]

This voice mixed with the instrumental can bring a soul back from the depths..

[@adalbertocruz5316]

As much as we all love Lajon's Powerful Vocals, Can we also share some love and appreciation for John & Clint on the strings. There playing a heavy song on acoustic and yet, The essence of strength in it is never missed, even give it an epic sound. 7D are all masters at their craft. 🤘

[@maccaslash]

This is the first time I have heard Sevendust, and I have to say he has got power and passion in his voice.

[@wadehunt2107]

man they got an awesome accoustic dvd i sujest it to you..south side double wide its amazing i beleive its on here in youtube check it out dude

[@therealaustinpowers1967]

"Angel's Son" is another good one

[@thescarmaker]

Listen "Live Again" (y)

[@GT95_302]

One of the most underrated bands ever.

[@Shake69ification]

The original version is among my favorites of theirs, but this "unplugged" version is simply amazing!

[@joshjohnson7158]

Him and Howard ( former lead singer of Killswitch Engage) are my favorite vocalist ever.

[@craigime]

same here man- they're legendary

[@masterlifeandlove6757]

Checkout fire from the gods

[@6038adams]

Agreed I about had stroke when seen Howard was in band again

[@psycold]

Saw them live recently and I hadn't seen them since Howard had JUST joined the band, initially I was letdown because when we bought our tickets Jesse was still supposed to be the vocalist but when we saw Howard live we knew the band was in good hands. His new band is pretty good too but yeah Jesse's vocals on Alive of Just Breathing are still some of the best metal vocals ever recorded imo.

[@kawanipi9i304]

Yoo same

[@JustStayDown90]

What a great vocalist Lajon is!

[@phillbr51]

Egregiously underrated band. I saw them in '98, and to this day, the most electric live act I've seen.

[@no_country_for_real_men]

Yes I agree. I use to work in the drum department at guitar center. Fuk guitar center.

[@phillbr51]

@@no_country_for_real_men I have no idea how they stay in business.

[@no_country_for_real_men]

@@phillbr51 I do. The vast majority of what they sell is manufactured in Korea and they buy it for pennies on the dollar then after it's imported they mark it up by 300% and advertise 50% off so that's still 150% mark up. They are the walmart of music equipment and that's why I say fuk those deceptive trade practice bastards.

[@no_country_for_real_men]

@@phillbr51 KZbin censoring again

[@danielletanguay7272]

Damn LJ has some killer chops!!! One of the best voices out there!

[@wolf42i40]

Danielle Tanguay Underrated at that, he has so much passion in his voice.

[@EverythingConsidered]

Truly one of the great vocalists of all time.

[@atunleashed]

Dude…….. this is one of my top 3 7D songs, never heard this version. Goosebumps

[@krystalclouser]

I've been following this band since 1996....they NEVER DISAPPOINT!!!!! Twentieth anniversary of this particular Song/Album would be 2017 or 2018.

[@craigime]

you mean twentieth!

[@krystalclouser]

craigime yeah ...oopsies!

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

Love sevendust lead singer has one of the best imho voices in the business so natural and powerful.

[@LionsDenTattoo]

Here we are in 2022! I’m going to see them in San Diego this Friday and this song still has the chops it did back in the late 90’s

[@mjw120046]

Diggin' that PRS acoustic. I didn't realize PRS made acoustics until just now.

[@WesleyAPEX]

I love Lajon!

[@jimjohnson7931]

Is it just me or what is lajon??

[@TCsInspiredVlogs]

@@jimjohnson7931 ?

[@Mikebettencourt1]

@@jimjohnson7931 the singer

[@FWDSUXARSE]

Lajon is a beast. Remember seeing them back in 99. Dudes gotten even better with time.

[@tiffnybodner1308]

Same. I met him and the band back in 2002. Very nice gentleman. I used to be in love with Morgan. But I think he's a total dipshit now. Anywho I met them at Harmony House on 9 and John R up here in my grand ol state of Michigan. I got their autograph on one of my flyers. I don't have it anymore. 😕 But Lajon has one of the most sensual and beautiful voices I've ever heard in my life. It's actually excellent to see there are very few "men" that have a voice like this still.

[@Farts4Hearts]

The lyrics and soul in this song is beyond powerful

[@mrckcorey]

I loved the original version of this song. I never thought it would work as an acoustic. I was dead wrong. You can really hear the colors of the song sing in the acoustic guitars. Lajon's voice sounds spectacular as per usual. The only thing they could add to make this any better would be at the very end when the acoustic guitars are playing the last heavy riff, if the higher guitar part was brought out a bit more because it seems as if it gets absorbed by the lower part. Excellent performance from an outstanding band.

[@bruchey]

mrckcorey right on man. Dude has some pipes. I thought they rocked on the album version...this perform blows that away

[@russellcharlton7814]

I've always thought that if you can't play a guitar song unplugged then its not worth it. Think about it. All the best melodic ones can be.

[@degenerate82]

@@bruchey best part of their first album is it was recorded in some dude's basement. Love that album

[@situbes.972]

I never thought the acoustic version would work, his voice is still unbelievable to be able sing like that all these years later.

[@ArnisGoldberg]

Been a long time fan man, this is probably the best performance of Black ever in the history of 7D.

[@enigma-g5549]

F*** YEAH!!! SEVENDUST! epic in even in acoustic...

[@BradMorgan8]

Sevendust were one of the first bands I started listening too when I was getting into heavy music. This version of Black proves just how influential they are and how emotionally connected people are to the music... the chords... the way that the vocals interact with the other instruments. I have nothing but good memories from Sevendust.

[@Strawmanmessiah]

I get goosebumps every time I hear this version...

[@michaeldrayer5429]

LJ is the man! The power and passion he sings with is absolutely aw-inspiring!!!

[@Eric_DiRisio]

never heard of these guys, it's about time I've heard a unique voice like that

[@koesliftsingles9069]

Living under a rock bro???

[@carRmaRicaRbaTa]

I started liking them when I heard their song *WAFFLE* way back 1999

[@carRmaRicaRbaTa]

I started liking them when I heard their song *WAFFLE* way back 1999

[@revinkevn]

Most underrated band ever. Also one of the most talented. Time to catch up a little buddy

[@Eric_DiRisio]

I guess I should've been born 10 years earlier, haha

[@jamsjr44]

Fucking love this band!

[@lauriewilliamson1106]

This song is so profound and relevant. Original release was more than 25 years ago. Great song.

[@ragingsloth2846]

Gotta go to their Accoustic tour in the early 2000's. Gotta say one of the Best Performances I've seen. They hit hard even without being plugged in. Great times, Great Band.

[@rogersgonc]

these guys rule, God bless em always!

[@sherrydodge5338]

Wow I'm in Awe. Sooo much more fierce than the album version. My new favorite song

[@rishabravi9501]

Killer acoustics!

[@Themadscientist1969]

Sevendust has always captivated me! Not only by their music, but their professionalism and not forgetting most importantly their fans!!!--- Please make an acoustic show in Cincinnati I can make soon!!! (maybe a half n half) show would be killer! I saw you here in 2003 at Bogarts, said youd be back for acoustic show in 04, but i was "indesposed" and couldn't make it for another decade.. Still would love to hear n see that in person!!! Love You ALL!!

[@zombie61284]

All these years and still great!

[@tmblacktrack]

Saw these guys open for Avenged Sevenfold and they rocked, but this blew my mind! His voice is so powerful!

[@LouSassles]

Sad a really good and older band is opening for a sucky band :(

[@revolutionday1]

04GUITARPLAYER04 Amen.

[@roguelead72]

I saw them opening for The Rollins Band back in the 90's, thought good band, now get Rollins out here.

[@travisspaulding9540]

noskilz04 A7X are very good.

[@Severen45]

This song is absolutely my jam in my life right now. Fucking love it!

[@thvtsydneylyf3th077]

Still bangin' in 2019 xxx

[@depmaudoofal74]

Ignites the inner machine. LET’s GO!!!

[@aaronbennett1266]

Been one of my favorites since 98

[@Autofire80]

Seen them live 6 times, they are great on album, they are phenomenal live. Hands down.

[@Fematoraa]

7Dust has always been one of the greatest bands, I've been hooked since I heard Denial for the first time.

[@UnblackeR]

INSANE vocals!

[@chrisspinato754]

Everything they did at Guitar Center is amazing!

[@tonoest]

LJ has to be one of the best metal voices ever he just sings with so much emotion and is just so powerful

[@Casecraft]

My all-time favourite voice along with chino from deftones. They both give me goosebumps everytime

[@sesh517]

If you haven't heard Bender by them, it actually has a feature from Chino and is a great track

[@Berbs73]

Their music takes me back. And it still isn’t dated. Should work even better today.

[@coyotebrowntrouthunter]

Killer Acoustic Guitar work fellas!!! LOVE IT!!!

[@taylorsmith5315]

my favorite rock band since I was a teen ... I'm 23 and still loving there shit .... hail sevendust man!!!!

[@sanitariumking6523]

Holy crap man that was one of the most powerful performances I've ever seen in my life. Just pure talent.

[@TheCountryboy1207]

My old man shown me song. Definitely my all time favorite song by these guys. This song has helped me through my everyday struggles in life.

[@thebookernoe]

It took me 3 freaking days to download this song back in the 90s, but the wait was oh so worth it and sevendust has been one of my top 5 band ever since. 🤘

[@flip1523]

This version of the song has really honed in my singing. I started practicing after randomly belting out the chorus in the shower, but at the time I was at the absolute max of my voice and would get hoarse 3/4 the way through the studio version. I've practiced singing to this version for a while, and now this song is super easy for me.

[@Musicmanohio247]

2019 and this still gives me goosebumps.

[@AnthonyMarchese]

Wow, impressive! I remember the first version. "He" stuck to the original and it rocked! Amazing. Loved it.

[@donjuan6118]

So underatted. This is America 🇺🇸 not that garbage on your radio.

[@h2oskier32]

This song kicks my ass!

[@pjhenderson3912]

Been a sevendust junkie since the 90s plus they are from not far from my family in Ga. My all time favorite band SEVENDUST 4EVER

[@KJF-ny]

Sooooo goood. I've always loved his voice, and the clarity of it in this recording is fantastic.

[@GaryWrightMusic]

I am in love with this version!!!

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Saw these guys way back on their black album tour. This song will never be topped IMO.

[@JoshMuthafuckinP]

I met these guys and saw them and breaking benjamin live and they jammed

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

Josh Pilkington Lucky soul, you. I bet it was amazing. Love both of these guys.

[@johnvilimek643]

True talent right here.....it's a shame this kind of music is not appreciated these days

[@itztrippyxitztripp_6022]

This gave me chills. Absolutely amazing band and vocalist. 🤯🐐🔥

[@vailene3441]

Wow... Soul overload dude. My favorite song this year. It's 2017. I mean that lol.

[@neksic1]

7D is so underrated I tell you, Lajon vocals always gives me chills

[@thesouthernblonde1284]

Wow..STRONG & POWERFUL vocals..Yesss!!!

[@natebeakley5494]

It's amazing to watch and listen to that voice pour out of every part of him. Lajon fucking rules!

[@user-yh8jr8tk9z]

What a voice. Brilliant song... I'm always touched by this song and the lyrics.

[@sentanyl3399]

The fuck...how have I never seen this before. Fucking incredible as always. Sevendust is one of those rare, few and far between bands that are just absolutely timeless.

[@RobbyD420SRH]

It's 4:30 in the morning and I can't think of a better performance to start the day.

[@tammywhatever8602]

GODDAMN. BRILLIANCE!

[@Earloph_Shitler]

I cannot get enough of this song. This guy absolutely kills it 😍

[@davidcoleman913]

Sevendust! Underrated for how good they sound.

[@twistnshout3031]

Been non stop listening to this.

[@skinhitter27]

THESE GUYS DESERVE SO MUCH MORE RESPECT THAN THEY GET!!! In my Top 5 metal bands for sure! If you haven't heard of Sevendust, I suggest you start with the self titled 1st album, or maybe the 4th album 'Seasons' for a more radio friendly listener. Or just buy the Dvd 'Retrospect' that came out on 9/11. TALENTED ATLANTA BAND!

[@unleash-hell6666]

HELL YEAAA!!! ATLANTA, GEORGIA! !"HOME GROWN "!!! "SEVEN DUST STILL DESTROYS ALL THESE WEAK ASS TRENDY BANDS TODAY!!!! KIDS & PEOPLE! DO YOUR RESEARCH! !!!

[@gentlemankilla]

Been listening to Sevendust since 97. Just saw them in Lancaster, Pa 4 days ago for the third time this year and they have only gotten better. Going to see them again in February. You have to see them live

[@logancreed5041]

One of the Best acoustic versions of Any rock song. Wow. Lajon's voice is still Insane. We Need New Sevendust Music!!! Anyone???

[@canuckinla]

Soul for days and passion and power. I started liking comments below but realized it would take an hour cause everyone gets it!

[@josephmartinez3227]

Lajon has always been underrated too

[@melissamoreno7883]

Fucking beautiful. Could listen to this song all day no problem. One of my favorite to just belt out with him. Timeless masterpiece 👌🤘🔥

[@natahliasmith2848]

They are all brilliant musicians, great harmony with vocals to. The lead singer is out of this world, you can see by his body language and the raw power in his voice that each syllable comes from the depths of his soul. This band are a perfect combination of passionate, talented and all around good guy's. They certainly need more recognition. Love from Australia ox

[@jou812]

Such a completely awe inspiring band especially live, there music I believe is timeless. There lyrics are solid and memorable you can very much relate to them and the message.

[@Turk_2023]

Still sounds as good as day 1...Man that`s rare.

[@fedecamusso]

awesome vocals. AWESOME VOCALS.... BEST SINGER EVER.

[@devotion1100]

HOLY GUACAMOLE !!!! Love It !!!! Thank You SEVENDUST !!!!!

[@dalesweigert9905]

this resonates more now than ever.

[@CM-ek9ec]

This band is severely underrated.

[@drewjsmalls]

What unique style and sound they have, Sevendust is AWESOME!

[@sdias8170]

He is got power, but no talent to bring out the actual outcome??? Sings like evil!!

[@tkboomerfunwilliamj4949]

I have to say the acoustic side version is awesome as well you guys are always a pleasure to listen to thank you for your performances

[@rodrigofinarde7631]

No words for this song❤

[@depmaudoofal74]

The best!!

[@daniellefleshman4490]

He is the best!! LOVE THIS BAND!!! DEFINITELY underrated!!

[@blackaccordlx]

God damn i love his voice.

[@aracnophrenya1661]

The Lajon's voice is something out of this world, and sevendust, is something unmatched, unrepeatable, unsurpassed. I love you Sevendust and Lajon. 💜💚🖤

[@thomasembree7314]

Sevendust, what a great band been listening to them for 25 years. Some things only get better with age.