Shinedown Announce New Album “EI8HT” 

Rock radio titans Shinedown have announced their brand new studio album, EI8HT, set for release on May 29th via Atlantic Records, alongside the release of their new single, “Safe And Sound.” Fans are also in for a massive worldwide experience, with the band unveiling their Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour, spanning 11 countries and 54 dates, including stops across North America, the UK, and Europe at some of the world’s largest venues.

Frontman Brent Smith spoke about the album, the tour, and working with longtime bandmate and producer Eric Bass, saying: “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 honored 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.”

On the new track “Safe and Sound,” Smith added: “Safe and Sound is about reminding the competition what they are dealing with one by one.”

Joining Shinedown on the tour will be Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes to New, DJ Rock Feed, and Those Damn Crows on various dates.

North American tickets go on sale Friday, February 20th at 10am local time, with UK and European tickets available Friday, February 27th at 10am local time, and various presales occurring earlier in the week. Full tour info and tickets can be found at www.shinedown.com.

UK & Ireland Dates

• Nov 14 – Birmingham – bp pulse LIVE

• Nov 16 – Glasgow – OVO Hydro

• Nov 17 – Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena

• Nov 19 – London – OVO Arena Wembley

• Nov 20 – Manchester – AO Arena

• Nov 22 – Dublin – 3Olympia Theatre (Those Damn Crows only)

The tour announcement comes hot on the heels of Shinedown’s first-ever curated festival, the Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend, taking place October 23-25, 2026, in Miramar Beach, FL. The three-day destination event will feature two unique headlining sets from Shinedown alongside performances from BUSH, Hanson, Flyleaf (with Lacey Sturm), Living Colour, From Ashes to New, Guardians of the Jukebox, Neon Mooners, and more. Tickets and info are available via www.shinedown.com.