Shinedown + Halestorm + Liberty Lies

8 Feb 2012 / Roundhouse Main Space

Shinedown hit the Roundhouse as part of their 2012 European tour with special guests Halestorm. 

Melodic hard rockers Shinedown hail from Jacksonville, FL and are made up of frontman Brent Smith, drummer, Barry Kerch, Bassist Eric Bass and Guitarist, Zach Myers. They are currently working on their fourth studio album.

Early in 2007, producer Rob Cavallo asked Shinedown frontman Brent Smith about his goals for the band's new album. Smith didn't hesitate.

"I said, 'You know what - when I'm dead and gone, when everybody in this band has passed or what have you, I want the world to remember this as a record that needed to be made, and that there was a reason for it," Smith says, "That was the motivation behind this album.”

"And part of the reason it took so long to make!"

Welcome then to The Sound of Madness, Shinedown's third album - and the Florida rockers' boldest effort to date. Like its two predecessors, 2003's platinum Leave a Whisper and 2005's gold Us and Them, The Sound of Madness offers a brave and unsparing look into the soul and psyche amidst a fierce musical attack that, even in its quieter moments, vibrate with the passion, energy and focus of a band with high-minded ideals and limitless ambitions. Smith plans to take keep this "new reincarnation" of Shinedown on the road for quite a while, too, making sure The Sound Is Madness is heard worldwide. A justifiable pride in the album as well as a growing international fan base for the band will lead to an even further evolution in which the record that "needed" to be made will similarly need to be heard in a live setting.

Tickets: £16
Doors: 7pm

Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult, under 14s to be accompanied and in seating areas only

Roundhouse Exclusive Members Bar: Did you know you can get access to an exclusive bar overlooking the Main Space during the gig? We'll also give you a glass of champagne, a Roundhouse bag and souvenir book. Passes are £20 per person, plus the usual ticket price. Space is limited and advance booking is recommended, so call now on 0844 482 8008, then select the 'general enquiries' option. Please note, the bar is in the Circle towards the side of the stage. You can choose to watch the gig from there or from the area your ticket relates to. Please note, the view of the stage/artist may be restricted on occasion from the Members Bar.