MOMSEN: That was the first Pretty Reckless show in about four years. The song was written by Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith. Dolores O'Riordan helped the band rocket to fame in the 1990s with hits like Zombie, Linger and Dreams. Key points: Durham died in Melbourne on Friday night after . [31] Smith recruited a number of studio musicians for its recording sessions; Dave Barrett contributed most of the album's guitars, Tim Pierce contributed some additional guitar, and Chris Chaney contributed most of the album's bass guitar. This month, the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless and erstwhile Gossip Girl star has joined the legendary multi-platinum rock band Shinedown (and guest Diamante) for The Revolution's Live tour celebrating their albums Death by Rock and Roll and . When he was young, his father was the one who introduced him to . 4/26 Evansville, IN Ford Center Ill never forget the day my girlfriend, Teresa, sat me down on the first of November last year and said, Listen to me, I love you and Im not going anywhere, but this lifestyle that youre leading is not going to work. She found me a trainer near our house and on Nov. 6 I remember walking into that gym with a bit of a hangover. Brent Smith is serving as a singer in the band. 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Tell me where the idea for House on a Hill came from, because that was the song that got me hooked on your band. As Lions is lead by vocalist Austin Dickinson. Also, they have a son Lyric Santana Smith. SMITH: That would be me. 7/20 Montreal, QC LOlympia [2][36][39] The recording process wrapped up about a year later in February 2012, and the album, Amaryllis, was released the next month, on March 27, 2012, in 30 countries simultaneously, through a joint release between Atlantic and Roadrunner Records in countries Atlantic did not distribute into. Shinedown performed as part I didn't really know who Pantera was until Vulgar Display Of Power. '../imgs/USA.png' ?> //= $_COOKIE['currency'] == 'CAD . However the March 2023 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. MOMSEN:SoPlanet Zeroswill be out July 1, and its an awesome record. He was previously engaged to Ashley Smith Marshall. We make the records and then shop them around to see whos going to be the most supportive partner for each venture. Smith, still under contract with record label Atlantic Records, recruited the band's original lineup of Jasin Todd as guitarist, Brad Stewart on bass, and Barry Kerch on drums. "I'll never forget my favorite lyric in that record is in the song Regular People where Phil goes 'Most regular people would say it's hard, but any streetwise son of a bitch knows don't fuck with this,'" he continues. Awards [37] Shinedown also contributed the non-album song titled "I'm Alive" to the soundtrack of the 2012 film The Avengers. Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida formed by singer Brent Smith in 2001 after the dissolution of his previous band. Shinedown and Smith & Myers frontman Brent Smith on drug recovery, the death of Eddie Van Halen and the cover songs the world never needs to hear again. Life on the road is a playing field for hedonistic tendencies. [83] On April 5, a second song, "The Human Radio" was released as a promotional single, accompanied by a music video. 9/16 Gilford, NH Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion [31] Part of the long development time was due to internal issues within band members; during this time, Smith fired both Stewart and Todd from the band. [30], Work on a third studio album began in early 2007. Their HDP DJ45 headphones are great starter headphones. He cried the day that Eddie Van Halen died. When youre traveling, your backstage and your hotel rooms are where you get your workout in. [88] Supporting acts for the trek included Papa Roach and Asking Alexandria. [36] The band again decided to work with Cavallo as a producer, but moved into a new sound and lyrical direction on the album, capturing a more of a message of "empowerment, perseverance, and inspiration", inspired by Smith's then-recent change of getting sober and living a healthier lifestyle, and the new band members contributing to the writing process for the first time on an album. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. Both bands have sludgy nu-metal guitars in common, but Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith seemed more intent on channeling Stone Temple Pilots' Scott Weiland via howling singles like "Fly From . NEXT Traffic. Thankfully, Shinedown frontman is alive and well. Huge thanks to Barry and Zach from Shinedown for taking a minute to talk about National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 8 - 14. First of all I never heard a record sound like that and I'd never heard like the lyrical content. [6] Atlantic signed Smith to a development deal where record representatives helped him with his song writing ability, and helped him recruit members for a new band, which would become Shinedown. [58] The tour went on to gross a total of $5.7 million. +1 (615) 802-9301. So I canceled the tour and went home. 8/3 Abbotsford, BC Abbotsford Centre, 9/3 Kansas City, MO Azura Amphitheater SMITH: When did you get your first record contract? My trainer asked me what I wanted to accomplish, and I knew I was going to be on camera in two months and I told him I wanted to lose 30 pounds by then. Im putting on stage shoes. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. [32][33], Smith spent much of 2007 writing new material with Rick Beato of Black Dog Sound Recording Studios in Stone Mountain, GA, for the third album. terms. [90] On March 1, 2019, the band released the song "Monsters" as the third single from Attention Attention and was followed by a music video. 5/4 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena He made a decision to get in shape when he saw the Insanity infomercial late one night with Shaun T. Brent not only lost 70 lbs., but also went from 36% to 12% body fat and is now in the best shape of his life. He has 176k followers on Instagram. "[135] The 2018 follow-up, Attention Attention, is 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. However, in a recent interview, Shinedown vocalist Brent Smith revealed that the work of Chuck Schuldiner's Death -- arguably the first and greatest death metal band of all time -- as an influence on the band. Hows it feel to play your next single Daylight live before its released? The song was released on iTunes on June 15, 2010, and to online retailers on June 21, 2010. Youve been on the same label for a while, right? [36][38][39][40] Of particular note was "Second Chance", which crossed over to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 7, and eventually being certified triple platinum, indicating three million units of the single sold. I was backstage and it felt very surreal. [13][82] Attention Attention was released on May 4, 2018, and was Shinedown's first album to be produced and mixed entirely by a member of the band (Eric Bass). 9/14 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center Its hard for me to answer a question about where a song came from, because its always kind of a mysteryeven when youre the one writing it. [91][92] On July 2, 2019, an animated video for the song was also released. A lot to do with the fact that the bass player used a fretless bass. But the likes of "The Crow and the Butterfly," "Breaking Inside" and their latest single "Second . Before Shinedown, Smith had a couple of other bands. [82] The album debuted at number 1 on the Top Rock Albums, Hard Rock Albums, and Alternative Albums charts. Your IP: MOMSEN: Its just really fun to play the new stuff too. [79][80][81] "Devil" would eventually reach number 1 on the Active Rock and Mainstream Rock charts. [106][107] On March 25, 2022, the band released a second song, "The Saints of Violence and Innuendo". [48] The time off was for the band to rest, specifically Smith, who had damaged his vocal cords and contracted oral thrush from the constant years of touring prior. 5/3 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT OUR TOUR DATES, VIDEO PREMIERES, AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. He sings songs such as Second chance. After a bit of trial and error, the band settled in with members Smith . Thats what that song stemmed from, and I just rolled with it. Brent Smith, lead singer of Shinedown, was found dead last night of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). SMITH: The thing that makes this record different was the pandemic. Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. I spiraled real fast: depression, substance abuse. And I remember thinking why does Death sound completely different than all these other death metal bands? Teresa had told me it was time to get my life back. [57][58] Two more promotional songs were released in August as well, "Black Cadillac"[59] and "State of My Head". [33] Perri toured only briefly with the band in 2008, before leaving to pursue a solo career, a move Smith was fine with, as he felt the band operated better as a quartet, leaving Myers as the primary guitarist. SMITH: So, the very first night in Spokane, what were you thinking about? We had a recording of Katos footsteps, and the record begins with that sound. . .mw-parser-output .awards-table td:last-child{text-align:center}, "Shinedown & Days of the New Rule Greatest of All Time Mainstream Rock Charts", "Brent Smith of Shinedown cleans up and slims down", "Shinedown Breaks Record For Most #1s On Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Chart with "Atlas Falls", "Songwriting and Second Chances with Brent Smith of Shinedown - Atlantic Records Official Blog", "Your Attention Please: Brent Smith on Shinedown's bold new album", "Hard Rock With Grunge Roots Powers Shinedown", "Leave a Whisper - Shinedown - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic", "Shinedown front man finds a new way of life during making of 'Amaryllis', "Exclusive! It was national television, and my heart kind of fell on the ground. Additionally, on June 3, 2021, Shinedown was ranked #1 by Billboard on the Greatest of All Time Mainstreams Rock Artists chart released to celebrate the Mainstream Rock Chart's 40th Anniversary. [13] Additionally, only "Bully" managed to have any cross-over success, breaking into the Billboard Top 100 chart at number 94[25] and eventually being certified Gold as well. Brent has more than 17.7k followers on his Facebook account. [13][23] The second single, "I Dare You", also peaked at number 2 on the same chart. All Rights Reserved. [88] The tour concluded on March 20, 2019, in Loveland, CO.[88], 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" the second single from Attention Attention. Stinky! Shinedown's origins and what keeps them going strong in 2022. [29] The success of the singles helped propel sales of the album in the long run, ultimately being certified platinum by the RIAA on March 19, 2018, signifying 1 million album sales. His blood flow stopped in the middle of the show as he finished the song "Cut The Cord". Brent Smith: Age, Parents, Siblings, Family, Ethnicity. Brent Smith: New Album and 2023 World Tour? 4/30 Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena Judy Van Zant-Jenness founded the Freebird Live in 1999, a music venue located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. [15] The band later released a live DVD titled Live from the Inside that documented the live shows of the touring cycle. Do not reproduce (even with permission). UPDATE 04/03/2023 : This story seems to be false. That just completely shifted everything for me. 9/5 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre [25], The band again toured heavily in support of the album, including the 2006 iteration of the SnoCore Tour with Seether, Flyleaf, and Halestorm,[26] and later opening for Godsmack and Rob Zombie co-headlining tour of North America. [2] The song was also used as the secondary theme for WWE's WrestleMania XXVII . 9/17 Syracuse, NY St. Josephs Health Amphitheater at Lakeview [19] With nu metal falling out of popularity by the mid-2000s, they began adding guitar solos more prominently to their music, starting with their next album, Us and Them. He was born on January10,1978, and was brought up in a very supportive environment to pursue a career as a vocalist in his future. Then, I learned that our producer Kato, my best friend in the whole world and practically a member of the band, died in a motorcycle accident. He was also in an open relationship with personal trainer Teresa Collier. [60], In August 2015, the band announced the name of the album, Threat to Survival, and its release date of September 18, 2015. This certainly stands in opposition to the identity of death metal, which is usually couched in misanthropy and darkness. Im a fan of Meat Loaf, but she wasnt talking about a musical comparison. It was like the performance didnt even matter. [75] They joined Iron Maiden on tour in Europe in April and May, and began recording soon after. Im the biggest Soundgarden fan in the world. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a28fbf549322f26 CBS News Los Angeles: Free 24/7 News. That was the nail in the coffin for me. The group's hard rock muscles flex on songs such as the first single, "Devour," "Cry For Help," "Sin With a Grin" and the title track. Fictional Characters. I was not mentally prepared to handle that, and it really took me down. But he came back to me and said, I want to develop you. That led me to create Shinedown. 9/26 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Rock N Roll. . PRO. MOMSEN: Its nice to have a long-term partner like that. I fell into this hole that I couldnt get out ofI didnt even know if I wanted to. 9/21 Detroit, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre Chris Cornell passed away on the night of our last show. 9/18 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater at Virginia Beach L. Leann McCarter. Then middle aged and then just post death Elizabeth Taylor. Thus, with the help of his talents and appearances, he is now known as a lead singer for the group Shinedown. I mean you hold the record for most number ones period, right? Also know more aboutLandon Pigg,Alexandra Lenas, and Brandy Norwood. We often think of Shinedown as relatable hard rock heroes, who will always be couched in the mainstream. The Zombies got back together, but without lead singer Colin Blunstone. I learned that our producer Kato, my best friend in the whole world and practically a member of the band, died in a motorcycle accident. Brent Smith Death Hoax Dismissed Since Singer Is Alive And Well. Performance & security by Cloudflare. SMITH: From the moment you guys joined us on this tour, your gusto about performing was so strong. [56] The first single from the album, "Cut the Cord" was released in June 2015, ahead of the album's release. what happened to the lead singer of shinedown Posted on February 10, 2021 by Manolo Gonzalez Vergara Father , John Mahdessian Age , Vinegar And Skunk Smell , Sea Doo Sportster , Eddie Anderson Cyclist , Courts Jamaica Sofa ,