Lowery Reunites With Sevendust

Sun 30th Mar, 2008 in International News

Original Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery has rejoined is former band after leaving the metal outfit in 2003 on “mutually agreed” terms.

The return of Lowery means that his replacement, Snot’s Sonny Mayo will have to make way for the founding member.

“This was extremely tough considering Sonny is our brother and has been amazing to work with,” Sevendust drummer Morgan Rose said in a statement. “He didn’t do anything wrong at all, we just owe it to ourselves and all the folks that grew up with us to put our original band back together.

“Clint has always been our brother and Sonny will always remain our brother as well. We are sorry to say goodbye to Sonny and I’m sure this will be tough on the fans that follow him, but we’re excited about reuniting the original line-up of Sevendust.”

“Everything happens for a reason,” concurred singer Lajon Witherspoon. “Sonny is an incredible person and we thank him for everything. Just like when you leave home, you come back! Hopefully everyone will understand the decision we have made. God bless you all. Welcome home Clint Lowery.”

Sevendust will release their 7th studio album, the aptly titled Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow here in Australia on 31 March, which features guest performances by Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy and Daughtry’s Chris Daughtry.