Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow

Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow is the seventh studio album by American rock band Sevendust, and the last to feature guitarist Sonny Mayo who was replaced by original guitarist Clint Lowery before the release of the album. It was released on April 1, 2008, through the band's own 7 Bros. Records, in conjunction with Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group. The album features guest appearances by Chris Daughtry (Daughtry), Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge, Slash), and Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge, Tremonti, Creed).

Sevendust

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

Additional personnel

 * John Connolly – producer
 * Morgan Rose – producer
 * Shawn Grove – producer, engineer, editing
 * Travis Daniels – assistant engineer, editing, programming,
 * Lee Stoker – additional engineering
 * Jason Suecof – additional engineering
 * Ted Jensen – mastering
 * Raegan Wexler – editing, programming, drum technician
 * Jason Cook – guitar technician
 * Mark Tremonti – lead guitar (3)
 * Chris Daughtry – additional vocals (6)
 * Myles Kennedy – additional vocals (9)
 * John Mark Painter – strings arranger and engineer
 * The Love Sponge Strings
 * David Davidson – violin
 * David Angell – violin
 * Kristin Wilkinson – viola
 * John Catchings – cello