SHINEDOWN ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM

Photo: Ryan Camp

Rock goliaths Shinedown have officially announced the release of their eighth studio album, titled EI8HT, arriving May 29th via Atlantic Records. To celebrate the news, the band has unleashed a massive new single, ‘Safe and Sound,’ which frontman Brent Smith describes as a defiant reminder to the competition of exactly who they are dealing with. This 18-track collection aims to balance the band's signature arena-sized rock with deeply introspective lyrics, reinforcing Shinedown’s long-standing identity as a band for everyone.

The arrival of EI8HT follows a landmark year defined by four major singles that are all featured on the new record. These include the three #1 US radio hits ‘Three Six Five,’ ‘Dance, Kid, Dance,’ and ‘Killing Fields,’ alongside "Searchlight," a track the band famously debuted at the iconic Grand Ole Opry. As ‘Searchlight’ continues its climb up the charts, the band is preparing to take their new music across the globe with the newly announced Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour, which spans 53 dates across 11 countries including North America, the UK, and Europe.

Reflecting on the creative process and his partnership with longtime bandmate and producer Eric Bass, Brent Smith noted that the album was over a year in the making. He emphasized that the band pushed themselves further than ever before, expressing immense pride in working with Bass in his multi-faceted role as producer, engineer, mixer, and songwriter. According to Smith, the entire group, including Zach Myers and Barry Kerch, is honoured to finally share this milestone chapter of their career with their fans worldwide.

Tracklist for EI8HT

At The Bottom

Dance, Kid, Dance

Burning Down The Disco

Three Six Five

Young Again

Dizzy

Imposter

Machine Gun

Outlaw

Safe And Sound

Searchlight

Bear With Me

Deep End

Killing Fields

Back To The Living

Wide Open

So Glad That You Asked

The Pilot

Joining Shinedown on this expansive worldwide trek is an impressive roster of special guests who will appear on various legs of the tour. Fans can look forward to performances by Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, Those Damn Crows, and From Ashes to New, with DJ Rock Feed also set to join the lineup. This diverse group of artists ensures that each night of the tour delivers a unique and high-energy experience for audiences across North America, the UK, and Europe.

In the United Kingdom specifically, the band will be supported by Coheed and Cambria and Those Damn Crows for all five arena dates this November. Meanwhile, the North American leg features rotating support that includes Black Stone Cherry and From Ashes to New on select dates, further highlighting the tour's massive scale and the band's commitment to delivering a comprehensive rock show for their global fanbase.

November 14 – Birmingham, UK – bp pulse LIVE

November 16 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

November 17 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena

November 19 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley

November 20 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena