FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

SHINEDOWN ROCK THE CHARTS WITH “THREAT TO SURVIVAL”

MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK HEROES’ FIRST NEW ALBUM IN THREE YEARS

MAKES TOP FIVE DEBUT ON BILLBOARD’S TOP ALBUMS CHART

CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH BREAKING BENJAMIN

BEGINS OCTOBER 16TH IN WICHITA, KS

TOP BILLED FESTIVAL DATES SET FOR OCTOBER

“THREAT TO SURVIVAL” AVAILABLE NOW

Atlantic recording artist Shinedown has made a stunning chart debut with their long-anticipated new album. “THREAT TO SURVIVAL” – the multi-platinum certified rock band’s first new album in three years – arrived at #5 on the Billboard Top Albums Chart, while simultaneously debuting atop Billboard’s Hard Music Albums Chart, #2 on the Rock AlbumsChart, and #6 on the Top 200 Chart.

“THREAT TO SURVIVAL” follows 2012’s RIAA gold certified “AMARYLLIS,” and is highlighted by the current smash single, “Cut The Cord.” The track – produced by Shinedown’s own Eric Bass - was #1 at Active Rock radio outlets nationwide for a remarkable eight weeks and currently remains at #2. The single’s explosive success continuesa record-setting streak in which every one of the 19 singles released over Shinedown’s decade-plus career has ascended to the upper regions of the radio charts – a feat unmatched by any other rock band.

In addition, the “Cut The Cord” companion video – directed by the band’s longtime collaborator Darren Doane (“Devour,” “Sound of Madness,” “Bully”) – has already earned individual views approaching 4 million and can now be viewed at Shinedown’s official YouTube channel,

Shinedown is currently set for a major US tour, co-headlined by Breaking Benjamin. The cross-country trek kicks off on October 16th at Wichita, KS’ Intrust Arena and continues through late November (see attached itinerary).For complete tour details, updates, and ticket availability, please visit

As if that weren’t enough, Shinedown is also set to headline a string of October festivals, including Mobile, AL’s Soul Kitchen (October 2nd), Louisville, KY’s Louder Than Life (October 4th), and Sacramento, CA’s Monster Energy Aftershock 2015 (October 24th). In addition, the band will kick off 2016 by crossing the Atlantic for the UK’s annual “Carnival of Madness Tour,” joining fellow hard rock icons Black Stone Cherry and Atlantic Records labelmates Halestorm for arena dates slated through mid-February.

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Known worldwide for their unparalleled streak of hits, Shinedown is without question one of the most successful rock bands of the 21stcentury. The band’s unmatched ascendancy over multi-format rock radio commenced with their 2003 debut “LEAVE A WHISPER” and the 2005 follow-up, “US AND THEM.” Together, both albums yielded seven consecutive top 5 radio hits, including the #1 blockbuster, “Save Me.”

Released in 2008,“THE SOUND OF MADNESS” proved to be Shinedown’s mainstream breakthrough, debuting at #8 on theBillboard 200before spending 120 consecutive weeks on the chart.The album made rock history, with each of its six singles reaching #1 on the airplay rankings, including the double-platinum certified crossover smash, “Second Chance,” which also went to #1 on the Hot AC chart and top 3 at Top 40.

“AMARYLLIS” followed in 2012 and immediately enteredBillboard’s “Rock Albums” chart at #1 while also coming in at #4 on theoverallBillboard 200with over 105,000units sold in the first week - the multi-platinum group's biggest chart debut thus far. The album spawned a trio of massive hits in “Bully,” “Unity,” and “Enemies,” all of which reached #1 at Active Rock radio, bringing Shinedown’s tally of consecutive chart-toppers at the format to an amazingnineand counting. In addition, two additional singles from “AMARYLLIS” – “I’ll Follow You” and “Adrenaline” – both reached the top 5 at Rock radio, furthering Shinedown’s extraordinary streak of top-charting singles.

Hailed by fans as an explosive and exciting live act, Shinedown have toured hard throughout their career, including countless headline treks and high profile festival appearances. In addition,the band’s numerous national television appearances include performances on ABC’sJimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC’sTheTonightShow with Jay LenoandTODAY, CBS’The Early Show, and TBS’ Conan, among others.In 2009, Shinedown received an American Music Award nomination for “Best Alternative Rock Band.”

Shinedown is: Brent Smith (vocals), Barry Kerch (drums), Zach Myers (guitars), and Eric Bass (bass).

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(TOUR ITINERARY ATTACHED)

SHINEDOWN

US TOUR – FALL 2015

All Dates Co-Headline With Breaking Benjamin

* Festival Appearances

OCTOBER

2Mobile, ALSoul Kitchen *

3Cherokee, NCHarrah’s Cherokee Resort Event Center *

4Louisville, KYLouder Than Life *

16Wichita, KSIntrust Arena

18Lubbock, TXCanyon Amphitheater

20Rio Rancho, NMSanta Ana Star Center

21Phoenix, AZKUPD Festival @ Mesa Amphitheater

22Las Vegas, NVThe Joint

24Sacramento, CAMonster Energy Aftershock 2015 *

26Everett, WAXfinity Center

27Kennewick, WAToyota Center

29Bozeman, MTBrick Breedan Fieldhouse

30Salt Lake City, UTMaverick Center

31Broomfield, CO1st Bank Events Center

NOVEMBER

2Sioux Falls, SDDenny Sanford Premier Center

4Cedar Rapids, IAUS Cellular Center

6Peoria, ILPeoria Civic Center

7Youngstown, OHCovelli Center

8Salem, VASalem Center

10Knoxville, TNKnoxville Coliseum

11Huntsville, ALVon Braun Center

13Nashville, TNBridgestone Arena

14Little Rock, ARVerizon Center

15Cape Girardeau, MOShow Me Center

17Fayetteville, NCCrown Center Coliseum

19Uncasville, CTMohegan Sun Arena

20St. College, PABryce Jordan Center

21Huntington, WVBig Sandy Arena

23Albany, NYTime Union Center

24Portland, MECross Insurance Arena

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