History of Shinedown in Timeline
Shinedown is an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2001 by vocalist Brent Smith. Following the disbandment of Smith's previous band, he formed Shinedown with Jasin Todd, Brad Stewart, and Barry Kerch. The band experienced several lineup changes before solidifying with Smith, Kerch, Zach Myers, and Eric Bass. Shinedown has released seven studio albums, including 'Leave a Whisper,' 'Us and Them,' 'The Sound of Madness,' 'Amaryllis,' 'Threat to Survival,' 'Attention Attention,' and 'Planet Zero.' They are currently producing their eighth album and released four singles from it in 2025, continuing their career in the rock music scene.
2000: Dreve signed a record deal with Atlantic Records
In 2000, Brent Smith's prior band, Dreve, signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.
2001: Band Formation
In 2001, Shinedown was formed in Jacksonville, Florida by singer Brent Smith after his previous band Dreve dissolved. Smith recruited Jasin Todd, Brad Stewart, and Barry Kerch for the original lineup.
2001: Smith started working on Shinedown project
In 2001, after being retained by Atlantic Records, Brent Smith moved to Jacksonville, Florida to start working on the project that would become Shinedown.
May 27, 2003: Release of 'Leave a Whisper'
On May 27, 2003, Shinedown released their debut album, "Leave a Whisper".
2003: Release of 'Leave a Whisper'
In 2003, Shinedown released their debut album "Leave a Whisper".
2004: Extensive Touring
Throughout 2004, Shinedown toured extensively in support of their album, playing over 400 live shows. They toured with Van Halen, Seether, and Three Doors Down.
October 4, 2005: Release of 'Us and Them'
On October 4, 2005, Shinedown released their second studio album, "Us and Them".
2005: Release of 'Us and Them'
In 2005, Shinedown released their second studio album, "Us and Them".
2005: Recording 'Tie Your Mother Down' for Queen tribute album and working on second studio album
In 2005, Shinedown worked on their second studio album and also recorded a cover of "Tie Your Mother Down" for the Queen tribute album, Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen.
2006: Touring and promotional support
In 2006, Shinedown toured on the SnoCore Tour with Seether, Flyleaf, and Halestorm. They also opened for Godsmack and Rob Zombie. Chris Daughtry performed "I Dare You" on American Idol, and it was used as a theme song for WrestleMania 22.
2007: Writing new material and recruiting studio musicians
In 2007, Brent Smith spent much of the year writing new material for the third album with Rick Beato, and recruited studio musicians for recording sessions. Demos were sent to Rob Cavallo, who agreed to produce the album.
2007: Work on Third Studio Album, Lineup Changes, and Substance Abuse Issues
In 2007, Shinedown began working on their third studio album, but Brent Smith fired bassist Brad Stewart and guitarist Jasin Todd due to disagreements and personal problems. The band almost broke up due to substance abuse issues.
June 24, 2008: Release of 'The Sound of Madness'
On June 24, 2008, Shinedown released their third studio album, "The Sound of Madness". The band then assembled a new lineup consisting of Nick Perri, Eric Bass, and Zach Myers.
2008: Release of 'The Sound of Madness'
In 2008, Shinedown released their third studio album, "The Sound of Madness".
2008: "Devour" Single Release
In 2008, Shinedown's single "Devour" was released.
February 2011: Begin Work on Fourth Studio Album
In February 2011, Shinedown began working on their fourth studio album.
May 2011: Release of 'Somewhere in the Stratosphere'
In May 2011, Shinedown released the live album/DVD "Somewhere in the Stratosphere", documenting performances from the "Carnival of Madness" and "Anything and Everything Tour".
February 2012: Recording Process Wrapped Up
In February 2012, Shinedown wrapped up the recording process for their fourth studio album.
March 27, 2012: Release of 'Amaryllis'
On March 27, 2012, Shinedown released their fourth studio album, "Amaryllis", simultaneously in 30 countries.
November 2012: Announcement of Already Recorded Album
In November 2012, Brent Smith announced that Shinedown had already recorded another album's worth of material.
2012: Singles released from 'Amaryllis' and contribution to 'The Avengers' soundtrack
In 2012, Shinedown released five singles from the album "Amaryllis": "Bully", "Unity", "Enemies", "I'll Follow You", and "Adrenaline". Shinedown also contributed "I'm Alive" to the soundtrack of the film The Avengers.
2012: Release of 'Amaryllis'
In 2012, Shinedown released their fourth studio album, "Amaryllis".
February 2013: Co-headlined tour with Three Days Grace
In February 2013, Shinedown and Three Days Grace embarked on a co-headlined tour.
April 2013: Recording Acoustic Cover Songs
In April 2013, Brent Smith and Zach Myers recorded ten acoustic cover songs based on fan requests.
August 2013: Genre Classification Disagreement
In August 2013, Barry Kerch disagreed with specialized genre classifications ascribed to Shinedown, stating that "We're just a rock 'n' roll band".
January 28, 2014: Release of 'Acoustic Sessions'
On January 28, 2014, Shinedown released the EP "Acoustic Sessions".
March 28, 2014: Release of 'Acoustic Sessions Pt. 2'
On March 28, 2014, Shinedown released the EP "Acoustic Sessions Pt. 2".
January 2015: Recording of fifth studio album
In January 2015, Shinedown began recording their fifth studio album.
June 2015: Release of 'Cut the Cord'
In June 2015, Shinedown released "Cut the Cord", the first single from their upcoming album.
August 2015: Album Name and Release Date Announced
In August 2015, Shinedown announced the name of their album, "Threat to Survival", and its release date of September 18, 2015.
September 18, 2015: Threat to Survival Album Release
On September 18, 2015, Shinedown released their album, "Threat to Survival". The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, selling 65,000 copies in its first week.
November 2015: Co-Headlining US Tour with Breaking Benjamin
In November 2015, Shinedown embarked on a co-headlining US tour with Breaking Benjamin, which grossed a total of $5.7 million.
2015: Release of 'Threat to Survival'
In 2015, Shinedown released their fifth studio album, "Threat to Survival".
2016: Bass Writes 22 Pieces of Music
During 2016 touring, Eric Bass worked on writing 22 separate pieces of music, separate from the rest of the band.
February 2017: Work Begins on Sixth Studio Album
In February 2017, Brent Smith announced that Shinedown had begun working on their sixth studio album.
January 2018: Album Recording Finished
In January 2018, Barry Myers announced that Shinedown had finished recording their album, and that Eric Bass was finalizing the production and mixing.
March 7, 2018: Album Title and First Single Announced
On March 7, 2018, Shinedown announced the album's title, "Attention Attention", and released its first single, "Devil".
March 19, 2018: "Us and Them" certified platinum
On March 19, 2018, Shinedown's album "Us and Them" was certified platinum by the RIAA.
May 4, 2018: Attention Attention Album Release
On May 4, 2018, Shinedown released "Attention Attention". The album debuted at number 1 on the Top Rock Albums, Hard Rock Albums, and Alternative Albums charts.
July 2018: Summer Co-Headlining Tour with Godsmack
In July 2018, Shinedown embarked on a summer co-headlining tour with Godsmack.
November 2018: Shinedown Regains Top 10 Chart Placements
In November 2018, Shinedown regained sole possession of the most top 10 chart placements in the history of Billboard's Rock Airplay chart, with "Get Up" from Attention Attention.
2018: Attention Attention Described as a Concept Album
In 2018, Attention Attention, was described as a concept album that begins with the narrator in a "dark, negative place" and gradually emerging from that over the course of the track listing.
2018: Release of 'Attention Attention'
In 2018, Shinedown released their sixth studio album, "Attention Attention".
March 1, 2019: "Monsters" Released as a Single
On March 1, 2019, Shinedown released the song "Monsters" as the third single from Attention Attention and was followed by a music video.
March 20, 2019: U.S. Tour Concludes
On March 20, 2019, Shinedown's U.S. tour concluded in Loveland, CO.
July 2, 2019: Animated Video for "Monsters" Released
On July 2, 2019, Shinedown released an animated video for the song "Monsters".
September 24, 2019: "Attention Attention" Released as a Single
On September 24, 2019, Shinedown released the song "Attention Attention" as the fourth single from Attention Attention and was followed by a music video.
2019: "Attention Attention" Single Release
In 2019, Shinedown's single "Attention Attention" was released.
March 23, 2020: "Atlas Falls" Released for COVID-19 Relief
On March 23, 2020, Shinedown released the previously unreleased song "Atlas Falls" to raise money for Direct Relief, providing equipment for frontline workers during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The song was available to download with the purchase of a T-shirt.
May 26, 2020: Summer Deep Dive Tour Postponed
On May 26, 2020, Shinedown announced the postponement of their 2020 summer Deep Dive tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many dates being rescheduled.
February 2021: Work Begins on Seventh Studio Album
In February 2021, Brent Smith announced that Shinedown had started working on their seventh studio album, with the goal of releasing it in the second half of 2021.
August 28, 2021: First Single Announcement
On August 28, 2021, Brent Smith announced that the band's first single off the upcoming album is expected to be out in January 2022, with the album following a few months later.
September 3, 2021: Attention Attention Film Released
On September 3, 2021, Shinedown released a film for their sixth album, Attention Attention, directed by Bill Yukich.
January 2022: Forthcoming single announcement
In January 2022, the band announced the first single off the upcoming album is expected to be released soon, with the album following a few months later.
January 26, 2022: "Planet Zero" Released as Lead Single
On January 26, 2022, Shinedown released the lead single, "Planet Zero", from their seventh studio album of the same name.
March 25, 2022: "The Saints of Violence and Innuendo" Released
On March 25, 2022, Shinedown released a second song, "The Saints of Violence and Innuendo".
April 12, 2022: Album Release Date Pushed Back
On April 12, 2022, Shinedown announced that the release of the album "Planet Zero" was being pushed back to July 1, 2022, due to a delay in vinyl production.
April 2022: Inducted into Mohegan Sun's Walk Of Fame
In April 2022, Shinedown was inducted into "Mohegan Sun's Walk Of Fame".
April 22, 2022: Original release date of Planet Zero
April 22, 2022 was the original release date for the album "Planet Zero", before it was pushed back.
June 1, 2022: "Daylight" Released as Second Single
On June 1, 2022, Shinedown released the second single, "Daylight".
July 1, 2022: "Planet Zero" Album Released
On July 1, 2022, Shinedown released their album Planet Zero.
2022: Release of 'Planet Zero'
In 2022, Shinedown released their seventh studio album, "Planet Zero".
January 17, 2023: "Dead Don't Die" Released as Third Single
On January 17, 2023, Shinedown released "Dead Don't Die" as the third single.
February 22, 2023: "A Symptom of Being Human" Released as Fourth Single
On February 22, 2023, Shinedown released "A Symptom of Being Human" as the fourth single. It was the first single since their debut to initially not be released to rock radio.
June 23, 2023: "A Symptom of Being Human" Pop Remix Released
On June 23, 2023, Shinedown released a "Pop Remix" of the song "A Symptom of Being Human".
2023: "A Symptom of Being Human" Single Release
In 2023, Shinedown's single "A Symptom of Being Human" was released.
February 2024: Work Begins on Eighth Studio Album
In February 2024, Brent Smith announced that Shinedown was working on its eighth studio album.
May 2024: Signature Hot Sauce Line Launched
In May 2024, Shinedown launched a signature hot sauce line with three sauces named after different songs: "Symptom Chipotle Garlic Sauce", "Devour Pineapple Jerk Sauce", and "Attention Attention Mango Habanero Sauce".
January 24, 2025: "Three Six Five" and "Dance, Kid, Dance" Released
On January 24, 2025, Shinedown released two singles, "Three Six Five" and "Dance, Kid, Dance" from their upcoming eighth studio album.
July 15, 2025: "Killing Fields" Single Released
On July 15, 2025, Shinedown released the album's third single, "Killing Fields".
November 18, 2025: "Searchlight" Single Released
On November 18, 2025, Shinedown released the single, "Searchlight", along with a music video.
2025: Included in 'The Greatest Metal Acts That Formed in the 2000s'
In 2025, Jeff Mezydlo of Yardbarker included Shinedown in his list of "the greatest metal acts that formed in the 2000s".
2025: Release of four singles from the upcoming eighth album
In 2025, Shinedown is working on their eighth album and has already released four singles from it.
2026: Confirmed Performance at Sonic Temple Music Festival
In 2026, Shinedown was confirmed to be performing at the Sonic Temple music festival in Columbus, Ohio.
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