Truth Killer
Studio album by
Sevendust
ReleasedJuly 28, 2023 (2023-07-28)
StudioStudio Barbarosa (Gotha, Florida)
GenreAlternative metal, hard rock
Length49:47
LabelNapalm
ProducerMichael "Elvis" Baskette
Sevendust chronology
Blood & Stone
(2020)		 Truth Killer
(2023)
Singles from Truth Killer
  1. "Fence"
    Released: April 12, 2023
  2. "Everything"
    Released: May 11, 2023
  3. "Holy Water"
    Released: June 22, 2023
  4. "Superficial Drug"
    Released: July 25, 2023

Truth Killer is the fourteenth studio album by American rock band Sevendust. It was released on July 28, 2023. The song "Fence" was issued as the lead single from the album ahead of its release.

Writing and recording

The band again chose to work with music producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette on the album, which marks his third collaboration with the band.[1] The album was described as the band sticking to their established sound while adding additional electronic sounds into the mix.[2] The song "Superficial Drug" provides a critique of modern social media.[2]

Release and promotion

The album was first announced in April 2023.[1] Its announcement was coupled with the release of the album's first single from the album, "Fence", and an accompanying claymation music video.[1][3]

Reception

The album was generally well-received by critics. Metal Injection gave the album an 8/10 review score, praising it for being "focused and streamlined with plenty of catchy songs and a few surprises."[2] Blabbermouth similarly gave it an 8/10 score, concluding that while its "not super varied or diverse" it is still "well-written and exquisitely executed" and that "even though they're 14 albums in, they aren't watering anything down, and they have much more music in them."[4] Wall of Sound agreed with the sentiment in their own 8/10 review, stating that "with album 14 Truth Killer, they sound just as inspired and creatively juiced up as ever".[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Sevendust

Truth Killer track listing
No.TitleLength
1."I Might Let the Devil Win"4:27
2."Truth Killer"3:43
3."Won't Stop the Bleeding"4:04
4."Everything"4:18
5."No Revolution"3:47
6."Sick Mouth"3:38
7."Holy Water"3:56
8."Leave Hell Behind"4:42
9."Superficial Drug"4:33
10."Messenger"4:03
11."Love and Hate"4:52
12."Fence"3:37

Personnel

Sevendust

Production and design

  • Michael "Elvis" Baskette – production, mixing (tracks 2–12)
  • Jef Moll – engineering, digital editing
  • Josh Saldate – assistant engineer
  • Richard Wicander – mixing (track 1)
  • Brad Blackwood – mastering
  • Ryan Clark – art direction, design
  • Jeremiah Scott – artwork photography
  • Chuck Brueckmann – band photography

Charts

Chart performance for Truth Killer
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] 58
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[7] 62
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[8] 23
US Billboard 200[9] 80
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[10] 3
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] 11

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sevendust Announces Truth Killer Album, Shares 'Fence' Single". Blabbermouth.net. April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Album Review: Sevendust Truth Killer". July 26, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Sevendust: Truth Killer". Heavy Magazine. July 26, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Truth Killer". July 24, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Sevendust – Truth Killer (Album Review)". July 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Sevendust – Truth Killer". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Sevendust Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Sevendust Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Sevendust Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
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