| Black | |
| Cover: | sevendust black.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Sevendust |
| Album: | Sevendust |
| Released: | April 25, 1997 |
| Recorded: | July–August 1996 |
| Genre: | |
| Length: | 4:08 |
| Label: | TVT |
| Producer: | |
| Next Title: | Bitch |
| Next Year: | 1998 |
"Black" is the debut single by Sevendust and lead single from their self-titled debut album. "Black" is one of Sevendust's most successful songs and was included on their Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004). Live, acoustic versions were also included on the Seasons limited edition DVD and the band's first live album, , in 2004. "Black" is on the Swimfan soundtrack and video game Test Drive Off-Road 2. It was the opening song for almost every Sevendust concert until 2004. "Black" is ranked No. 47 in Hit Parader's 100 heavy metal top songs all-time.
Sevendust tried to pull "Black" off of the band's self-titled debut album before recording the song. Sevendust guitarist John Connolly said
Sevendust's drummer Morgan Rose said that "Black" is "one of those things where it's not strictly about racism, but it takes a little tap on it". Rose continued, saying:
"Black" peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.[2]
| Year | Album | Label | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Got TVT | TVT Records | [3] | |
| 1997 | TVT Records | |||
| 1997 | Sevendust (China) | Import | ||
| 1999 | Home (Japan) | Import | ||
| 1999 | TVT Records | |||
| 1999 | The Hard + the Heavy, Vol. 1 | |||
| 2001 | Animosity (clean, bonus track) | |||
| 2002 | TVT Records | |||
| 2004 | TVT Records | |||
| 2005 | TVT Records | |||
| 2005 | Best Of (Chapter One 1997–2004) (clean) | TVT Records |
| Black (acoustic) | |
| Cover: | Sevendustblackacoustic.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Sevendust |
| Album: | Time Travelers & Bonfires |
| Released: | March 25, 2014 |
| Recorded: | January 2014 |
| Studio: | Architekt Music in Butler, New Jersey |
| Genre: | Acoustic rock |
| Length: | 4:32 |
| Label: | 7Bros. Records |
| Producer: | |
| Prev Title: | Picture Perfect |
| Prev Year: | 2013 |
| Next Title: | Thank You |
| Next Year: | 2015 |
The acoustic version of "Black" was recorded by Sevendust and was scheduled to be released on rock radio stations on March 25, 2014.[5] Also, the song will be included in Sevendust first official acoustic album, Time Travelers & Bonfires which is set to be released by the band's 7Bros. Records in conjunction with ADA Label Services on April 15.[6] [7]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard) | 23 | |
| US Rock Songs (Billboard) | — |