The band was formed by lead vocalist Brent Smith in 2001. [10] While not an immediate success, through the extensive touring and successful singles, eventually certified platinum by the RIAA in the United States, indicating sales of over 1 million. 8/3 Abbotsford, BC Abbotsford Centre, 9/3 Kansas City, MO Azura Amphitheater The song was written by Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith. You all help each other up, theres no mountain you cant get to the top of. "And I just thought that was one the most amazing, most poetic things I ever heard. BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT OUR TOUR DATES, VIDEO PREMIERES, AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 10/5 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater This record was very different than our previous albums, because it almost felt like a first record. The band almost broke up during the period, but Smith firing Todd and stopping his drug use helped end the internal issues, and helped the band . 4. There, he served as a lead singer in a band called Drive along with a well-known producer Desmond Child. However, on 2008's "Death Magnetic," they returned to those thrash roots. I couldnt fake it. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet, they said. 9/30 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith talks new music, VMA nomination - CBS Los Angeles. Im Brent, and Im in Shinedown. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 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[35][37], Five singles were released from the album: "Bully", "Unity", "Enemies", "I'll Follow You", and "Adrenaline". Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a28fbf549322f26 Singer of Shinedown, Brent Smith, was engulfed by a great burst of fire during a recent live show. The pair share much more than their love of mosh pits: each holds the Billboard record for most number one hits on the mainstream rock charts in their respective categories. MOMSEN: Were a good combination here. [96] The band donated $20,000 themselves, and raised over $70,000 in the first 36 hours. [84], Shortly after the album's release, the band went on a brief co-headlining tour with Five Finger Death Punch. Four singles were released from the album, and three of the four singles - "Cut the Cord,", "State of My Head", and "How Did You Love" hit number one on the US Mainstream Rock charts,[64] while the other, "Asking for It", peaked at number two. SMITH: The thing that makes this record different was the pandemic. I felt like Id been in a death spiral, and I realized I needed to be healthy and strong for my family. [25][37], The band, with its new lineup, once again toured extensively in support of the album release, spending over two years on live performances. 9/26 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion When I get to a gym its good, but I do the Insanity DVDs on the road too, and the rest of the band does them with me. Tell me about the newest record, because you got some bangers in your new material. [54] The band took much of 2014 off, a rarity for the band, which had pretty consistently moved back and forth between recording and touring for each album cycle. [29] The success of the singles helped propel sales of the album in the long run, ultimately being certified platinum by the RIAA on March 19, 2018, signifying 1 million album sales. In 2012 they launched their fourth album, "Amaryllis," which . I spiraled real fast: depression, substance abuse. I do a lot of core and circuit training. 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Were not a band that is complacent in anythingits that ideology of having your band be a family. By the time we got to that point in the show where the audience was singing along, it felt like a homecoming. The weight came on about four years ago. I have a 4-year-old boy, and he was a huge motivation, and so were the fans. The Zombies got back together, but without lead singer Colin Blunstone. [20], The band released their second studio album, Us and Them, on October 4, 2005. Shinedown have announced details of their conceptual, 20-song new album Planet Zero, and unveiled its title-track, Danny Wimmer Presents 2022 festival season will kick off with Welcome To Rockville in May and theyve delivered on their promise of biggest line-up yet. [83] On April 5, a second song, "The Human Radio" was released as a promotional single, accompanied by a music video. Additionally, on June 3, 2021, Shinedown was ranked #1 by Billboard on the Greatest of All Time Mainstreams Rock Artists chart released to celebrate the Mainstream Rock Chart's 40th Anniversary. Smith Brothers. Im known for splitting the audience down the middle during shows. Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith gave Zach a private tour, then he got to watch the opening acts from a private suite with free food and drinks. [11] Four singles were released from the album: "Fly from the Inside", "45", a cover of the Lynyrd Skynyrd song, "Simple Man", and "Burning Bright". We play that every show, like hes walking onstage with us. The group has released seven studio albums: Leave a Whisper (2003), Us and Them (2005), The Sound of Madness (2008), Amaryllis (2012), Threat to Survival (2015), Attention Attention (2018), and Planet Zero (2022). The group's hard rock muscles flex on songs such as the first single, "Devour," "Cry For Help," "Sin With a Grin" and the title track. You can work out three hours a day, but if you live off chili dogs and cheeseburgers, it doesnt work. I am able to navigate between the left and right sides of my brain in that respect. This certainly stands in opposition to the identity of death metal, which is usually couched in misanthropy and darkness. (Image credit: Press) Brent Smith founded US rockers Shinedown in the early 00s, releasing their debut album, Leave A Whisper, in 2003. Its so rewarding to leave my house in Maine, where Ive been for the last four years, and play for thousands of people every night. That was crushing to me. [74] Bass had been working on writing 22 separate pieces of music over the course of their 2016 touring, separate from the rest of the band, who wanted to just concentrate on touring. [33] Perri toured only briefly with the band in 2008, before leaving to pursue a solo career, a move Smith was fine with, as he felt the band operated better as a quartet, leaving Myers as the primary guitarist. 5/3 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum [141], Kerrang! I dont even know what happened. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? [87], In October 2018, Shinedown announced plans to headline a U.S. tour beginning February 20, 2019, in Estero, Florida. It's actually recordedIt's still very massive, it still has an epic feel to it all, but the tempo is a little slower, and the subject matter is a little different. [36] Somewhere in the Stratosphere, a live album/DVD, was released in May 2011, documenting performances from both tours. ABC News tried to reach out to the band's manager but we have received no response. around the world. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major American network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a singer of Brent Smith's stature would be major news across networks. He cried the day that Eddie Van Halen died. In it, he described how Death's playing informed Shinedown: "Going back a ways from an instrumental type outlook on certain things," said Brent. The Scoop: Hercules is a favorite of many DJs these days. Like, Am I here right now? One thing is I look completely different on stage now. But it looks like the rocker overdid it this week, resulting in a sprained . He lives a healthy lifestyle and is regular in exercising and a healthy diet. TAYLOR MOMSEN: Im in The Pretty Reckless. Second, there was a band called Dreve. [13] The band toured extensively in support of the album, playing over 400 live shows over the course of 2003 and 2004. [9] Smith and Stewart began recording demos together in a small local studio, whose owner recommended they meet with her fianc, guitarist Jasin Todd, who Smith brought in as the third member. Their HDP DJ45 headphones are great starter headphones. Text Us For Exclusive Updates! This is the perfect way to come back after so long. During a recent live show that took place in Spokane, WA, the singer of Shinedown ran into a scary situation. It was later announced that Smith died of a cocaine overdose. The band has been selling . I finally got to a place where I felt like I really needed music againI was depriving myself of it during that time, and Id never done that. Thankfully, Shinedown frontman is alive and well. Seen On TV. Also, they have a son Lyric Santana Smith. 7/14 Madison, WI The Sylvee (feat. It almost feels like a part of the songs. [6] Atlantic signed Smith to a development deal where record representatives helped him with his song writing ability, and helped him recruit members for a new band, which would become Shinedown. They feature everything you love about $150 headphones for only $39.99. Tell me about the fitness journey that followed that day. 'active' : 'js-change-currency' ?> //= plugin_dir_url( __FILE__ ) . I gotta be honest, theres nothing I love more than playing a new song onstage for an audience who hasnt head the recorded version yet. [89] The song earned 5.9 million rock radio audience impressions, a boost of 5 percent, in the week ending Nov. 18, according to Nielsen Music. TEXT US FOR A MERCH. Im having so much fun on this tour, you guys have been so awesome. Published on: Apr 19, 2022, 9:42 AM. In 2012 they launched their fourth album, Amaryllis, which made its debut at No. Had a Couple of Bands Before Shinedown. First of all I never heard a record sound like that and I'd never heard like the lyrical content. [36][38][39][40] Of particular note was "Second Chance", which crossed over to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 7, and eventually being certified triple platinum, indicating three million units of the single sold. [8] In August 2013, Kerch disagreed with more specialized genre ascribed to the band, stating that "We're just a rock 'n' roll band" while conceding that each album did have a markedly different rock sound to them by design. It was like the performance didnt even matter. Indirect would be very different conversations. [13] After the album's release, they embarked on a co-headlining US tour with Breaking Benjamin that would take place between October and November 2015. I mean you hold the record for most number ones period, right? We were in the middle of a tour, and I very quickly realized that I couldnt get on stage every night and be okay. He explained that 80% of my weight loss was going to come from diet, and we really cleaned that up. 7/27 Moose Jaw, SK Mosaic Place The head of A&R signed me with a band that I was in at that time, then dropped the band after a year. [19] The band's first album, Leave a Whisper, largely stayed away from having any guitar solos, something then-guitarist Todd felt was undesirable due to the popularity of nu metal at the time of recording album, though he felt the band was never particularly part of the genre's movement. Bennington wrote and recorded new vocals over the band's playing and . . To Write Love on Her Arms. It really stung. Shinedown's origins and what keeps them going strong in 2022. Click to reveal SMITH: I was signed out of Knoxville, Tennessee, where I was born and raised. According to a news report, Shinedown's lead singer death news was a complete hoax. Im the biggest Soundgarden fan in the world. Im putting on stage shoes. Im a fan of Meat Loaf, but she wasnt talking about a musical comparison. I mean you hold the record for most number ones period, right? +1 (615) 802-9301. 9/10 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center We put out a whole album during COVID, and it did very well. By Ernesto Macias. Shinedown fans who follow lead singer Brent Smith on social media know that the musician likes to get his exercise in. That means so much to me. U.S. superstars Shinedown continue their creative evolution on absorbing and morale-boosting post-lockdown comeback. This month, the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless and erstwhile Gossip Girl star has joined the legendary multi-platinum rock band Shinedown (and guest Diamante) for The Revolution's Live tour celebrating their albums Death by Rock and Roll and .