Next (Sevendust album)

Next is the fifth studio album by American rock band Sevendust. It was released on October 11, 2005, through Winedark Records, with distribution by Universal Music.^[1] This album marked a pivotal moment for the band, being their first release after departing from TVT Records and the introduction of guitarist Sonny Mayo, formerly of Snot and Amen, replacing Clint Lowery.

Next
Studio album by Sevendust
Released	October 11, 2005[1]
Studio	J. Stanley Productions Inc., Orlando, Florida
Genre	Alternative metal nu metal
Length	43:17
Label	Winedark
Producer	John Connolly Morgan Rose Shawn Grove Sevendust (co.)
Sevendust chronology
Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live (2004) Next (2005) Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) (2005)
Singles from Next
"Ugly" Released: August 9, 2005 "Failure" Released: March 7, 2006

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Sevendust.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Hero"	3:47
2.	"Ugly"	4:10
3.	"Pieces"	3:04
4.	"Silence"	3:59
5.	"This Life"	4:36
6.	"Failure"	3:45
7.	"See and Believe"	4:11
8.	"The Last Song"	3:52
9.	"Desertion"	3:20
10.	"Never"	4:03
11.	"Shadows in Red"	4:28
Total length:		43:17

Personnel

Sevendust

• Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals
• John Connolly – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Sonny Mayo – rhythm guitar
• Vinnie Hornsby – bass
• Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals

Production

• John Connolly – producer, mixing
• Eddie Gowan – executive producer
• Shawn Grove – producer, engineer, mixing
• Joe Miller – executive producer
• Shilpa Patel – digital editing
• Morgan Rose – producer, mixing
• Eddy Schreyer – mastering
• Sevendust – co-producer
• Viggy Vignola – programming and drum technician

Chart positions

Album

Chart performance for Next

Chart (2005)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[2]	60
US Billboard 200[3][4]	20

Singles

Year	Song	Chart	Position	Ref.
2005	"Ugly"	Mainstream Rock Tracks	12	[5]
2006	"Failure"	Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks	28	[5]
2006	"Failure"	Mainstream Rock Tracks	28	[5]