Shinedown reveals new album “EI8HT,” releases “Safe And Sound,” and announces 54-date world tour.
Shinedown’s upcoming eighth studio album, EI8HT, is set to hit the shelves on May 29 under the banner of Atlantic Records, accompanied by the release of their latest single, “Safe And Sound.” Additionally, the band has announced a massive Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour, spanning across 54 dates in 11 different countries, including key venues in North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
The Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour promises to be a monumental event as Shinedown prepares to take on arenas and major venues worldwide. The tour will feature a diverse lineup of supporting acts on selected dates, including Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes to New, Those Damn Crows, and DJ Rock Feed. Fans can secure their tickets to these events through ticket sales.
Frontman Brent Smith shared insights into the band’s creative process for their latest record, emphasizing the depth to which they pushed themselves this time around, particularly in collaboration with longtime bandmate and producer, Eric Bass. With pre-orders now open, Smith expressed his enthusiasm for unveiling their eighth studio album, EI8HT, alongside the announcement of their Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour.
The album, a labor of love over a year in the making, reflects the band’s commitment to pushing their boundaries like never before. Bands members Brent Smith, Zach Myers, and Barry Kerch expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to work with an exceptional talent like Eric Bass, hailing him as an extraordinary producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter, musician, performer, and bandmate.
The band’s tour schedule for the Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour includes a plethora of destinations such as Green Bay, WI, slated for the Resch Center on May 13, with subsequent stops at venues like the Moody Center in Austin, TX on May 22, and the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA on July 23. The tour spans across multiple cities and countries, catering to fans from various regions and offering them an opportunity to experience Shinedown’s electrifying live performances.
Fans across the globe will have the chance to catch Shinedown live on stage, witnessing their unmatched energy and dynamic stage presence as they perform tracks from their upcoming album, EI8HT, which promises to be a milestone in the band’s already illustrious career. With a lineup of talented support acts and a host of tour dates set to thrill and captivate audiences, the Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience for fans of Shinedown and rock music enthusiasts alike.