Shinedown is currently working on its follow-up to 2022’s ‘Planet Zero.’
So, what can fans expect? In a recent interview, Drummer Barry Kerch said “Every record’s different, and this one’s gonna be different as well, but you’re never gonna change Brent [Smith]’s voice. So I’m excited.”
He added, “With the success of [‘A’] Symptom [Of Being Human]’ [single] and how well that did, we don’t wanna really take too much time off ’cause we have a whole new audience with that song that deserve to see us live. ‘Cause I think, yes, our records I’m very proud of, and I think they’re great, and people latch on to ’em, but they really don’t become a Shinedown superfan until they see the live show. So it’s time to get out there and let people see the show.”
Kerch noted, “We’re hoping to release some new music by the end of this year and then an album spring of next year. We’re about, I’d say, halfway through the record, give or take. I know I’ve recorded, like, seven songs for it so far.”
