Liz Ramanand, Loudwire Sevendust are currently ramping up to their latest studio album, ‘ Black Out the Sun ,’ but singer Lajon Witherspoon is also mapping out his future beyond that disc. The frontman will follow in the footsteps of some of his bandmates by planning a side project during the group’s next break. Speaking with AlternativeAddiction.com , the vocalist explained, “Once this album has taken its course and Sevendust slows down again, I’ll start working on my solo stuff. I feel that life and music is like a chess game, and so I’m waiting to make my next move.” Talking about the sound, he explains, “I think it will always have that Sevendust sound to it. When I sing and people hear my voice, I have to believe they’ll compare it to Sevendust, which I don’t mind because that’s where my roots are. But I think my stuff will definitely have rock and a lot more soul. Sevendust has a groove, but I think I’ll be a little bit different, and I plan on not shutting the door to anyone who would want to work with me. I’m a lover of music and it doesn’t have to be just one way for everything.” But before a Witherspoon solo effort comes to fruition, he figures on spending plenty of time touring in support of the ‘Black Out the Sun’ album. The disc drops March 26, featuring the lead single ‘Decay.’ The band just shot a video for the track this past week. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/sevendust-coal-chamber-2013-must-see-rock-concerts/” title=”Next: Sevendust – Must-See 2013 Rock Concert” align=”center”]
Theo Wargo, Getty Images Guns N’ Roses are gearing up to close out their 12-show ‘Appetite for Democracy’ residency at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas this weekend (Nov. 24.) For fans that weren’t able to make it out to one of the special shows, there may still be a way to check it out in the near future, thanks to modern technology. According to a tweet from the band , the concert on Wednesday, Nov. 21 was recorded as part of a special 3D taping, presumably for a future release. Known for their lengthy shows, Guns N’ Roses did not disappoint on this particular night. The set list was a monstrous, 30-plus song rock-a-thon featuring all the usual suspects from ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ ‘Mr. Brownstone,’ and ‘Sweet Child O’Mine’ to covers like Pink Floyd’s ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)’ and Neil Young’s ‘Don’t Let It Bring You Down.’ A fan posted detailed listing of the set list and all the solos can be seen here . Although the band hasn’t commented on the plans for the 3D taping yet, they were already checking out the footage the following day, posting a tweet with a photo of the different camera angles, saying, “3D 2D looks like 10 cameras on this Street Of Dreams.” Guns N’ Roses are the second rock band to take up residency at the Hard Rock Hotel, following in the footsteps of Motley Crue who broke ground on the concept last February. Def Leppard also recently announced that they’ll be the next band to move into the Strip with a run in 2013. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/best-guns-n-roses-songs/” title=”10 Best Guns N’ Roses Songs” align=”center”]
Jim Dyson, Getty Images Mere hours before their new disc ‘King Animal’ officially hits the streets on Nov. 13, Soundgarden will be taking over the ‘Live on Letterman’ concert webcast tonight (Nov. 12) at 8PM ET. Following in the footsteps of bands like Foo Fighters and Kiss, Soundgarden will perform an intimate set during the upcoming event. But the good news is that you don’t have to be in New York to partake in the festivities. Soundgarden fans and music enthusiasts alike can tune in below to stream the concert live as the band takes over the Ed Sullivan Theater for the very special appearance. The band’s ‘Live on Letterman’ set will consist of a mix of new tunes, including the first official single off ‘King Animal,’ the aptly titled ‘Been Away Too Long,’ as well as some classics from the vault, so tune in to check it out! In addition to the webcast, the band will also be performing a song on tonight’s episode of ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ on CBS. Building on the momentum of ‘King Animal,’ Soundgarden recently announced a North American tour to kick off the new year. Check out all of the confirmed dates here . Tune In at 8PM ET To Stream Soundgarden’s Live on Letterman’ Concert Webcast [button href=”http://loudwire.com/soundgarden-king-animal-album-review/” title=”Soundgarden, ‘King Animal’ – Album Review” align=”center”]