Is Brent Smith secretly gay and hiding in the closet? and really out of shape. SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith spoke to Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio about the lyrical inspiration for the band's seventh album, "Planet Zero", which will be released on April 22 via Atlantic . Tell me where the idea for House on a Hill came from, because that was the song that got me hooked on your band. Knox County native Brent Smith is the lead vocalist for rock band Shinedown. [95], On March 23, 2020, the band released a previously unreleased song recorded for Amaryllis titled "Atlas Falls", to raise money for Direct Relief to provide equipment for frontline workers during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. I like to maintain creative control of everything, and Im a micromanager when it comes to the music. [103] The band released a film for their sixth album, Attention Attention. Four singles were released from the album, and three of the four singles - "Cut the Cord,", "State of My Head", and "How Did You Love" hit number one on the US Mainstream Rock charts,[64] while the other, "Asking for It", peaked at number two. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Life on the road is a playing field for hedonistic tendencies. Im not trying to be disrespectful to Meat Loaf at all because Im a fan. Click here to manage your permissions. Judy Van Zant-Jenness founded the Freebird Live in 1999, a music venue located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Keanu Reeves, dogs and turning off the internet: its Shinedown vocalist Brent Smiths turn to face Kerrang!s 13 Questions! He does not have any brothers or sisters. BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT OUR TOUR DATES, VIDEO PREMIERES, AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. Your IP: 12/8/2014. (Image credit: Press) Brent Smith founded US rockers Shinedown in the early 00s, releasing their debut album, Leave A Whisper, in 2003. [35] In order to start touring in support of the album, Smith assembled a new official lineup for the band, consisting of Nick Perri of Silvertide on lead guitar, Eric Bass on bass guitar, and upgrading touring member, Zach Myers to a permanent rhythm guitarist position. Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith gave Zach a private tour, then he got to watch the opening acts from a private suite with free food and drinks. Dolores O'Riordan helped the band rocket to fame in the 1990s with hits like Zombie, Linger and Dreams. Formed Shinedown Because Atlantic Records Didn't Like Dreve. The musician physically entered the crowd to subdue the . [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. MOMSEN: And its going awesome so far. I was not mentally prepared to handle that, and it really took me down. By Ernesto Macias. [35] While the opening sales doubled the debut of The Sound of Madness, overall sales fell well short, with the album only being certified Gold, indicating a half million copies sold. 7/30 Calgary, AB Grey Eagle Resort & Casino It was the second time the band had achieved that feat (Amaryllis also topped all three charts). [30], Work on a third studio album began in early 2007. [1] It is the nineteenth track on The Sound of Madness.. That's a totally different level.". The stamina I have in my lungs is so much better. I finally got to a place where I felt like I really needed music againI was depriving myself of it during that time, and Id never done that. . I think its the first record that we wrote about what was actually happening in the world. The song was released on iTunes on June 15, 2010, and to online retailers on June 21, 2010. Brent Smith is a Musician, lead vocalist of the band Shinedown. Zach Myers joined Shinedown as a touring rhythm guitarist in 2005, before becoming their temporary bassist after the departure of Brad Stewart in 2007. MOMSEN:SoPlanet Zeroswill be out July 1, and its an awesome record. [58] The tour went on to gross a total of $5.7 million. Music Artists. Brent is a father of one. Why Covid lab-leak theory is so disputed. [60], In August 2015, the band announced the name of the album, Threat to Survival, and its release date of September 18, 2015. But though he appeared to be in good spirits, Hutchence was reportedly also in distress. 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. During their show in Spokane, WA, Smith was moving about the stage as he always does, when suddenly a huge burst of fire shoots up from the floor and engulfs him. MOMSEN: Were a good combination here. 4/23 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center 10/5 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater And for those two records I was addicted to cocaine, OxyContin and alcohol. Chris Cornell passed away on the night of our last show. [70][71] Later in 2016, the band went on a fall U.S. arena tour with Sixx AM and Five Finger Death Punch that was extended into December. SHINEDOWN lead singer Brent Smith discovered the Insanity workout with Shaun T. and lost 70 lbs! Shinedown is an American hard rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar), and Barry [1] "The Crow & the Butterfly" is the fifth single by American rock band Shinedown from their 2008 album The Sound of Madness. I dont like that, Desperate mountain residents trapped by snow beg for help; We are coming, sheriff says, Hidden, illegal casinos are booming in L.A., with organized crime reaping big profits, This fabled orchid breeder loves to chat just not about Trader Joes orchids. PRO. (read more), Brent Smith death hoax spreads on Facebook. It was a different feeling, because I was in really bad shape. Brent Smith Death Hoax Dismissed Since Singer Is Alive And Well. I was not mentally prepared to handle that, and it really took me down. CBSNews.com. Were a band thats been talking about mental health for the better part of 20 years, and were ambassadors for the American foundation for Suicide Prevention. However, on 2008's "Death Magnetic," they returned to those thrash roots. [27] Promotional support came from other areas as well; then-American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry performed "I Dare You" live on the show, helping its crossover appeal,[28] and was used as a theme song for WrestleMania 22. [44][45][46] The band's singles once again fared well, albeit it slightly below The Sound of Madness singles; "Bully" and "Unity" topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts, "Enemies" and "I'll Follow You" peaked at number 2, and "Adrenaline" peaked at number 4. On THE SOUND OF MADNESS, Smith and Shinedown express those thoughts and ideas in ways they never have before. [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. Whilst his salary is unknown. It really stung. We put out a whole album during COVID, and it did very well. MOMSEN: I dont want to get too heavy, but theres kind of no way to talk about it without going into the losses that we experienced. By the time we got to that point in the show where the audience was singing along, it felt like a homecoming. UPDATE 04/03/2023 : This story seems to be false. 1 on iTunes Charts, 36 songs, no apologies: Morgan Wallen delivers more (much more) of what made him countrys king, David Lindley, guitarist best known for work with Jackson Browne, dies at 78, Billie Eilishs phone is now internet-free: Im like: Ew! Formed by Brent Smith in 2001 after the dissolution of his prior band Dreve. It was just a string of fake celebrity death reports. [109] In April 2022, the band was inducted into "Mohegan Sun's Walk Of Fame". [19] The band worked with music producer Tony Battaglia, and chose to go in a more "mature" and "stripped down" direction for the album's sound, Kerch describing it as just "pure rock. 10/7 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion 9/23 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life 9/20 Darien, NY Darien Lake Amphitheater published February 01, 2021. It has that unbridled inspiration that youre always striving for. 9/13 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center In 2009 you were on Today and Kathie Lee Gifford said, At first I thought he was Meat Loaf, which caused her co-host Hoda Kotb to laugh. [47], In November 2012, Smith announced in an NME interview that a follow up Shinedown album had already been recorded. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. [19] The band's first album, Leave a Whisper, largely stayed away from having any guitar solos, something then-guitarist Todd felt was undesirable due to the popularity of nu metal at the time of recording album, though he felt the band was never particularly part of the genre's movement. 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. They kind of went from Cowboys from Hell, which I didn't really listen to at all. And you find out like a musicianship and what all went into that stuff. Brent Smith is not having an affair with anyone presently. All Rights Reserved. [111], Shinedown's music has most commonly been described as hard rock,[16][8][112][113][114][115][116] alternative metal,[116][117][118][119] post-grunge,[116][120][121][122] alternative rock,[117][123][124] pop rock,[116][125] grunge,[8] arena rock,[126] and nu metal,[115][127] with pop[128] and Southern rock influences. Charles Epting, Noisecreep. He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. By using this service, you agree to the use of cookies. //= $_COOKIE['currency'] == 'USD' ? The lead singer of the rock band Shinedown received a key to Knox County during a recent show in Knoxville. Bennington wrote and recorded new vocals over the band's playing and . [99][100] Only Tom Petty has more, with 28. "He's the greatest singer on the earth. Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith joins Ralph Sutton and James Mattern and they discuss Shinedown's projection for 2022, how Brent Smith quit football during his first game, Shinedown's "Attention Attention" film that corresponds with the album, the key to Shinedown's longevity, addressing mental health, Brent Smith getting sober and losing 70 lbs, touring with Van Halen, how "Simple Man . Liquid Death, a water company that packages its product in a can instead of plastic bottles, has rolled out a commercial for its new iced tea beverages, featuring grannies playing brutal death metal, among other antics. [20], The band released their second studio album, Us and Them, on October 4, 2005. [10] While not an immediate success, through the extensive touring and successful singles, eventually certified platinum by the RIAA in the United States, indicating sales of over 1 million. [141], Kerrang! We were on tour with Soundgarden, which was such a peak for me. It was national television, and my heart kind of fell on the ground. In early 2008, he assumed the role of permanent rhythm guitarist.On December 18, 2008 Nick Perri, who was the lead guitarist after the departure of Jasin Todd, also departed Shinedown . That was crushing to me. Is the lead singer of Shinedown related to Lynyrd Skynyrd? CBS News Los Angeles: Free 24/7 News. SMITH: If Im not mistaken, you hold the record for the most number ones on the mainstream rock charts with female fronted bands. Awards Performance & security by Cloudflare. Ive toured for over 12 years, and for the first two records I was doing tons of shows all the time. Youve been on the same label for a while, right? SMITH: When did you get your first record contract? The band has been selling . Then, you kind of just start over. [54] The band took much of 2014 off, a rarity for the band, which had pretty consistently moved back and forth between recording and touring for each album cycle. MOMSEN: We do. [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. 7/22 Toronto, ON History When youre traveling, your backstage and your hotel rooms are where you get your workout in. It was later announced that Smith died of a cocaine overdose. It happens. [91][92] On July 2, 2019, an animated video for the song was also released. 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. "[78], On March 7, 2018, the band announced the album's title, Attention Attention, and released its first single, "Devil". 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. Thankfully, Shinedown frontman is alive and well. 5/6 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena The pair share much more than their love of mosh pits: each holds the Billboard record for most number one hits on the mainstream rock charts in their respective categories. His rockstar moment was when he ran from the drums to dive out into the stage audience. Im known for splitting the audience down the middle during shows. SMITH: So, the very first night in Spokane, what were you thinking about? [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. Right now, were getting ready to play a show. Im the biggest Soundgarden fan in the world. I asked myself why I fell in love with music, where did it start? Just months earlier, the singer and his bandmates had released a new record. In 2012 they launched their fourth album, "Amaryllis," which . I gotta be honest, theres nothing I love more than playing a new song onstage for an audience who hasnt head the recorded version yet. Tell me about the fitness journey that followed that day. He was born on January 10, 1978, and was brought up in a very supportive environment to pursue a career as a vocalist in his future. Also know more aboutLandon Pigg,Alexandra Lenas, and Brandy Norwood. SMITH: The thing that makes this record different was the pandemic. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is Irish. 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 . 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. How did that make you feel? Whether Brent will try pig squeals on Shinedown's next album remains to be seen. The song was written by Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith. [57][58] Two more promotional songs were released in August as well, "Black Cadillac"[59] and "State of My Head". He has fair skin, brown hair, and blue eyes. It was like riding a bike. "Shinedown is something I love, and I'll be a part of it forever," he said. [97] On May 22, after raising over $300,000, "Atlas Falls" was officially released to streaming services and digital retailers. Smith Brothers. "Not that we use a lot of it, but the band Death. [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. The singer says that the band Death helped shape their work. Health is such a big part of who I am now. The album was originally set to be released on April 22, 2022. The song was written by Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith. He has bad moments on drugs and hence feels lucky to feel alive. I spiraled real fast: depression, substance abuse. 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[9] The first member he recruited was bassist Brad Stewart, through local Jacksonville music producer Pete Thornton. Brent Smith is the lead singer of the band Shinedown. Then. Who is Shinedown lead singer? 9/18 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater at Virginia Beach This month, the lead singer of The Pretty Reckless and erstwhile, share much more than their love of mosh pits: each holds the Billboard record for. I was still drinking a lot of alcohol and started to pack on the pounds. We were in the middle of a tour, and I very quickly realized that I couldnt get on stage every night and be okay. The group has released seven studio albums: Leave a Whisper (2003), Us and Them (2005), The Sound of Madness (2008), Amaryllis (2012), Threat to Survival (2015), Attention Attention (2018), and Planet Zero (2022). He has 176k followers on Instagram. Shinedown's Lead Singer found dead. He got the opportunity to sign a developmental contract with Atlantic Records. News of singer Brent Smiths death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. Rock N Roll. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax. 5/3 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Robert S. Reno, NV; The singer of Shinedown and his band are currently on tour to promote their upcoming new record, Planet Zero. 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