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What were the early years like for the band Sevendust?
Sevendust released their self-titled debut, in-part produced by former Twisted Sister guitarist Jay Jay French, on April 15, 1997.
Did Sevendust's self-titled debut do well?
Sevendust appeared on the Billboard 200, remained there for sixteen weeks and peaked at 165 on April 4, 1998. The album went gold on May 19, 1999.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about this Sevendust article besides that their album went gold on May 19, 1999?