Today, rock goliaths Shinedown have announced they will be releasing their new studio album EI8HT on May 29th via Atlantic Records and have released huge new song “Safe And Sound.”
The release follows a landmark year that saw four major singles unveiled which are included on the album – three #1 US radio hits: “Three Six Five“, “Dance, Kid, Dance,” and “Killing Fields” – along with “Searchlight“, which the band debuted at the iconic Grand Ole Opry and continues to climb at US radio. The 18-track album balances arena-sized rock with deeply introspective, relatable lyrics, delivering something for everyone and reaffirming Shinedown’s identity as a band for everyone.
In addition, Shinedown have announced their massive Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour, taking the band to 11 countries across 53 dates, including stops throughout North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe so far.
On the new album, upcoming world tour, and working with longtime bandmate & producer of the record Eric Bass, frontman Brent Smith says: “This album is over a year in the making. Without question as a band we pushed ourselves like never before. Especially when it comes to Eric. Myself, Zach, and Barry are so honoured to create, and work with such an extraordinary producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter, musician, performer, and band mate. We are so excited to finally announce our 8th studio album titled EI8HT alongside our Dance Kid Dance Act ll World Tour.”
He continues, describing new song “Safe And Sound”: “Safe And Sound is about reminding the competition what they are dealing with one by one.”
Listen to “Safe And Sound” HERE
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
The album will be available in multiple formats and bundles, including first press white sleeve 2LP, evergreen 2LP, orange smoke 2LP, CD, digitally, and more, alongside signed editions and all new co-ordinated merchandise. And if you order any format of the band’s album from their store before 2pm on Monday 23rd February, you can get early access to buy tickets for the unmissable tour!
Pre-order EI8HT HERE
Joining Shinedown for their dazzling worldwide tour on various dates will be Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, Those Damn Crows, From Ashes to New, and DJ Rock Feed.
The U.K. dates are with Coheed and Cambria and Those Damn Crows and line up as follows:
See full itinerary below and more information at www.shinedown.com.
North American tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, February 20th at 10am local time and European and United Kingdom tickets go on sale Friday, February 27th at 10am local time with various presales earlier in the week for all markets.
The world tour adds to the band’s first-ever curated festival event – Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend, taking place October 23-25, 2026 in Miramar Beach, Florida. The three-day destination experience features performances from Shinedown (two unique headlining sets), BUSH, Hanson, Flyleaf (with Lacey Sturm), Living Colour, From Ashes to New, Guardians of the Jukebox, Neon Mooners and more. Get tickets at www.shinedown.com.
Shinedown continue their global ascent riding unprecedented momentum. Over the past year, the multi-platinum band released four major singles, “Dance, Kid, Dance,” “Killing Fields,” “Three Six Five,” and the era-defining “Searchlight,” that dominated U.S. radio across formats. The first two hit #1 at rock radio, while “Three Six Five” crossed over with #1 at Alternative, Top 10 at Hot AC and AC, and Top 20 at Top 40, extending the band’s all-time record for most #1’s on both the Billboard Mainstream Rock (21 #1’s) and Mediabase Active Rock (23 #1’s) charts.
They also made history debuting “Searchlight” live at the Grand Ole Opry – introduced onstage by Carrie Underwood – a performance that became one of the night’s most talked-about moments and showcased the track’s expansive blend of rock, Americana, blues, bluegrass, and outlaw country influences while losing none of the group’s anthemic power. Brent introduced the song saying, “Sometimes when you listen close enough to the universe and you’re willing to receive something from it – a song can come out of thin air. We didn’t find this one, it found us.”
Beyond the studio, the band hit new heights onstage – selling out iconic NYC venue Madison Square Garden for the first time and raising $300,000 for Musicians On Call through a $1-per-ticket donation on their U.S. tour, supporting a new bedside music program with HCA Florida Healthcare.
Shinedown storm into the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards with nominations for Rock Artist of the Year, Duo/Group of the Year, and Rock Song of the Year for “Dance, Kid, Dance“, following a powerhouse 2025 showing that saw them win Rock Artist and Rock Song for “A Symptom Of Being Human.” The Awards take place in Los Angeles on March 26.
With momentum at an all-time high, Shinedown are poised to make 2026 their biggest year yet.
Multi-platinum rock force Shinedown have solidified their place among modern music’s most impactful acts, amassing over 8.3 billion global streams, 15 platinum and gold singles, certifications across their entire album catalogue, and more than 10 million albums sold worldwide. Known for chart-topping songs that pair massive hooks with timely, honest themes, the band connect far beyond rock audiences into wider culture. Their electrifying live shows and the commanding voice of frontman Brent Smith have fuelled sold-out tours and festival headline slots across the globe.
Riding that momentum, they head into 2026 set to scale new heights with bigger stages, the release of EI8HT, and an ever-expanding vision of what a modern rock band can be.
Shinedown are:
Brent Smith [vocals]
Zach Myers [guitar]
Eric Bass [bass, production]
Barry Kerch [drums]
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