Shinedown

On June 29th, Shinedown released their first new music in three years- "Cut The Cord". It's a fist-pumping rocker. This single comes from Shinedown's forthcoming fifth album, which is due out later this year.

Shinedown front-man, Brent Smith explained, "'Cut The Cord' is a wake-up call reminding us all that we can control our own destiny by finding the courage and tenacity to destroy whatever it is that's holding us back. The process may not be pretty or perfect or even easy, but absolutely necessary. The song is brutally honest and unapologetic, which is what Shinedown has always been."

Originally formed in 2001 in Jacksonville, Florida Shinedown members include Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar) and Barry Kerch (drums). A few lineup changes followed, and the band's current lineup consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original members, with guitarist Zach Myers, and bassist/pianist Eric Bass. Since Shinedown's inception, they have released four albums, "Leave a Whisper" in 2003, "Us and Them" in 2005, "The Sound of Madness" in 2008 and most recently "Amaryllis" in 201s. They have sold over 6 million albums worldwide.[2]

On July 9th, Shinedown embarked on a U.S. tour, beginning with a home state gig in St. Petersburg.

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