Shinedown reveals plans for new album and 2026 tour
Shinedown is preparing to release their eighth studio album, EI8HT, through Atlantic Records on May 29. The album, which comes after their previous release in 2022 titled Planet Zero, will feature 18 tracks, including popular songs like “Dance, Kid, Dance,” “Three Six Five,” “Killing Fields,” and “Searchlight.” The band recently unveiled their new single, “Safe And Sound,” giving fans a taste of what to expect from this latest project.
Produced by bassist Eric Bass, EI8HT has been a labor of love for the group, taking more than a year to complete. Frontman Brent Smith expressed how the band pushed themselves like never before during the making of this album, particularly acknowledging Eric’s significant role in the project. The band is excited to share this new album with their fans and have also announced their Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour in support of the upcoming release.
Shinedown recently celebrated a major achievement with their song “Searchlight,” which reached the number one position on both the Mediabase Active Rock chart and the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. This marks the band’s 24th number one on the Mediabase Active Rock chart and their 22nd on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, solidifying their status as chart-topping rock artists.
The band is gearing up for an extensive world tour, which will take them to 54 cities across 11 countries. The Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour will include stops in North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, with special guests such as Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes to New, DJ Rock Feed, and Those Damn Crows joining them on select dates.
In addition to their tour, Shinedown will be hosting their first curated destination festival, ‘Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend,’ in Miramar Beach, Florida, from October 23-25. The three-day event will feature headlining sets from Shinedown, as well as performances by other popular artists like Bush, Hanson, Flyleaf (with Lacey Sturm), Living Colour, and From Ashes to New.
Fans can preorder EI8HT now to ensure they get their hands on the highly anticipated album. With a promising new single and a jam-packed tour schedule, Shinedown is poised to captivate audiences around the world and continue their streak of chart-topping success. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from this rock powerhouse as they gear up for a thrilling year ahead.