I enjoy disagreeing with people because maybe I'll learn something. He was so energetic and made everybody want to do better. On Shinedowns new single, Planet Zero, Smith says the intention was to write a song and take a side. That became a theme for Shinedowns new work. Jacksonville, Fla. "I feel that on this record I wrote what a lot of people want to say, but they just don't Jeff Schwachter What Is Kirk Hammetts Favorite Metallica Song To Play Live? This was in fact confirmed by the CDC during the omicron outbreak. in accordance with the PrivacyPolicy. More so, when I saw them open for Coal Chamber, frontman Richard Patrick went on a pretty typical rant against Beyonce because shes rich and successful. Replaced The fact of the matter is, Smith says, had it not been for Zach Myers or Eric Bass, I do not think Shinedown could have continued.. If Trump becomes president. Shine down planet zero rocks it puts me in a great mood to live every day like its my last. What's the worst thing about being in a band? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tags: Brent SmithEric BassPlanet ZeroShinedown. But the likes of "The Crow and the Butterfly," "Breaking Inside" and their latest Whatever. The "I just never had a LMAO. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're living in a world where there's no shortage of things to talk about. This is our third record, and this is what we're about.By the time However, the Shinedown singer highlighted that its neither wholly political nor forcing people to think like them. And he believes that is happening in the real world. "In the seven years of this MP: We all come from different bands, mainly death metal bands and punk bands. Their first album,Leave a Whisper, came out in 2003. 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Dysfunctional You and Dead Dont Die are ones that I am excited to see performed live. The use of the term anti- vaxx is purposefully malicious. To anonymous from 2/23/22 layered sound cannot be understated. I find that its coming from the right side of the isle with this song though, they reference cancelation, following herds, and the lyrics all hail power to the people is more of a right wing statement, however, except you, you dont check the box we like could also be another reference to cancel culture. SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith spoke to Singapore's LAMC Productions about the racial unrest in the United States following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and many other black people who have died at the hands of the police. Youve got to get uncomfortable, Smith tells American Songwriter. "Kerch, "Kerch says Cavallo's role in helping attain that Here are 12 bands who provided all the Music From The Motion Picture. Direct Relief supplies healthcare workers with crucial protective items and equipment. I think it was just a hey, dont be an ass to me if I want to be vaccinated because its on BOTH sides. What it is, its historical. So go on and be your dysfunctional selfLifes too short to play someone elseCause being normal is just a trapBut youre never so gone that you cant turn backSo go and be unpredictableShatter the glass when its half fullThe audience has waited all this timeYoure well-rehearsed and you know your linesSo introduce them toThe wonderful dysfunctional you. And he's revved up! In fact, Shinedown dropped the lead single Planet Zero on January 26, 2022, as a part of promoting the new record. Following this April and May run with special guests THE PRETTY RECKLESS and DIAMANTE, SHINEDOWN will head to Daytona Beach for Welcome To Rockville 2022 where they'll headline Saturday, May 21 alongside GUNS N' ROSES and RISE AGAINST. make a statement with this record and make it bigger than life -- a big rock album that made a statement Weve all knownthose people, no matter what their political stance; even I, a hardcore liberal, had to block someone because of their long, intense, annoying Facebook rants about how I wasnt liberal enough. it doesnt give an opinion on what side they are on. To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. MetalSucks Readers Declare Pantera The Most Unnecessarily Shat Upon Band in Metal!!! Become a member. For me, it was literally about what is happening in my country, about war. A critical yet optimistic look at the fractures and frays of a society that has undergone many challenges in recent years, the album is part social commentary and part in-depth exploration of the human psyche. Shinedown first met with producer Rob Cavallo -- whose own Grammy award winning, multi-platinum track record The author isnt being a hypocrite, they are just telling the truth. Theres a lot of triumph on this record, though, too an immense amount of triumph but there are also elements here where some people will say that its a bit more aggressive than usual, but its necessary because the only way to get the point across in some of this material, we have to be aggressive. My son has given me a whole different perspective on things, especially love. The author isn;t saying that it should happen, just that it does. Perhaps anto-vaxers should be considerate of other peoples desire to not be exposed and possibly die from or lose someone to a highly contagious possibly fatal disease. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. theatre. "That word [crisis] is being used so much, not only in America, but globally. My opinion is its Shinedowns attempt to say wake the fuck up people.. But the same rule applies to the virus. His son is now 14. The four released prior to this one all scored within the top 10 of the Billboard 200. He's a guy driven to win. Their most ambitious and masterfully realized work to date,. This was a record that was written for the people by the people. Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday IDC about through main meaning as much I just know that they dont want to be controlled and thats enough for me IDC about the politics. Shinedownis on The Revolutions Live Tour with Diamante and The PrettyWreckless, which wraps up in Knoxville, Tennessee (Brents hometown) on August 28th. Top 5 Fan Favourite Guns N Roses Memes And Their Backstories, The 10 Best Guns N Roses Songs of All Time, Top 5 AC/DC Guitar Solos Written By Angus Young, The Top 10 Greatest AC/DC Guitar Riffs Ever, Metallicas Recent Small Venue Performance Proves How Their Sound Has Changed, Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrates The Return Of Live Music At A Festival, Sammy Hagar Gives An Important Update On Vaccination Requirements For His, Korn Gives An Update On Jonathan Davis Health After He Tests, Metallica Guess The Song Challenge (8-Bit Edition You Have. Shinedown actually vocally protested George W Bush's presidency. So we've been in the scene for many years since the '90s. Im from Ukraine, and the first time I heard this song, I was shocked! But as far as the lyrics go, what the vocalist is most noticeably speaking to is cancel culture. "I am beside myself with the lack of leadership that is being presented to this country right now. Your email address will not be published. Its very well written, sung and the music is fantastic! Photo by Jimmy Fontaine, courtesy Press Here Publicity, Brent Smith of Shinedown Just Wants Honesty, Debuts New Single Planet Zero, Janet Jackson Reveals Michael Jackson Insulted Her About Her Weight in New Documentary, Eric Clapton Discusses New Material, Says Im [For] Freedom of Choice, Follow American Songwriter for More Breaking News, Nashville Bars: 6 Country Stars Who Made Broadway Nashvilles Newest Hot Spot, Behind the Iconic and Androgynous Horses Album Cover by Patti Smith, Meaning Behind Marvin Gayes Sensual Hit Lets Get It On, The Story Behind the Retracted Band Name Natalie Portmans Shaved Head, The 5 Best Eminem Guest VersesFrom The Notorious B.I.G. Smith remembers loving melodyespecially that produced by singersfrom the age of two years old. "Our Constitution says on the front page it's the biggest lettering on the Constitution it says 'we the people.' That idea may seem obvious on the face of it. Jacob Uitti If you dont like it, dont listen. "It just feels like the planet [is] kind of headed into this weird future, and we felt like we had to say something about it. We should be thankful that we have the ability to freely listen to whatever kind of music we like. good riddance! Shinedown Guitarist Posts Insane Political Gojiras Low Lands Video is Gorgeous, Swedish Venue Calls Filters Death Threat Into Question, 12 Bands Who Were On Every Soundtrack Back In The Day, Shinedown Announce New Album, Release First Single, Guns N Roses, Kiss, Slipknot Among 2021s Highest Grossing Tours, Burning Witches Laura Guldemond on The MetalSucks Podcast #486. I am an anti-vac person. "In the seven years of this thing called Shinedown," Smith says, "I've seen a lot of different things - what we've all gone through on the road, things in our personal lives or witnessed firsthand through the fans that we've made and the relationships we've built with our audience. Meanwhile, Im not a huge Filter fan either, though between the neck tattoo restaurant fiasco andthe Swedish venue controversythey seem to court drama. For Smith, he enjoys pushing himself mentally and creatively and he loves when he sees the crowd respond. Ones a fucking idiot and the others a fucking douchebag .. 2 turds can live in the same punch bowl , Zach Myers (@ZmyersOfficial) August 20, 2021, The fact that this is a real goddamn tweet blows my goddamn mind https://t.co/zbP6gwz87I, Zach Myers (@ZmyersOfficial) May 14, 2021, I love that weve made a world where you cant think TWO people can be fucking bafoons, Zach Myers (@ZMyersOfficial) May 14, 2021. 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Politics aside everything is really burning to the ground here and this song speaks especially after the last 5 years. Eric and Zachs distorted guitar and bass clashing perfectly with Barrys intense drumming lays an adrenaline rush that heightens the lyrics that vocal powerhouse Brent presents.