Today, the muliti-platinum, record-breaking band Shinedown have released their brand new juggernaut “Killing Fields” via Atlantic Records.
The new song opens like a slow-burning invitation, drawing listeners in with a sense of mystery before erupting into a fiery, anthemic chorus driven by soaring guitars. Lyrically, it explores the chaos and struggles of modern life with a mix of ambiguity and emotional honesty — leaving room for listeners to interpret its meaning through the emotions it stirs within themselves: “We’re not sick but we’re not well, we’re just toxic twins on a carousel.”
Frontman Brent Smith says, “Killing Fields” is not a song that has one specific meaning. The subject matter in this song cannot be prioritised to one specific opinion. The audience is the BOSS, and they should have the freedom to interpret it the way they hear it, feel it, and experience it. What I will say is that the song is meant to push you, to inspire you to think for yourself, and ask questions… We all know we are living in complicated times… The true question is, how will you respond.
So without further ado…
Welcome to the “Killing Fields.”
The song is released just before the band head off on their largest and most ambitious tour yet. Performing at arenas across the USA, the tour kicks off on July 19th at Boston’s TD Garden. The next day they perform at the legendary Madison Square Garden (the first time they have ever performed there as a band), before reaching LA’s KIA Forum on August 3rd. Special guests Bush & Morgan Wade support on all shows. See full tour dates below and at www.shinedown.com.
DANCE, KID, DANCE TOUR DATES:
Sat Jul 19 | Boston, MA | TD Garden *o
Sun Jul 20 | New York City, NY | Madison Square Garden *o
Tue Jul 22 | Pittsburgh, PA | PPG Paints Arena *o
Wed Jul 23 | Columbus, OH | Schottenstein Center*o
Fri Jul 25 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena *o
Sat Jul 26 | Milwaukee, WI | Fiserv Forum *o
Mon Jul 28 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center*o
Tue Jul 29 | Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center*o
Sat Aug 02 | Phoenix, AZ | PHX Arena *o
Sun Aug 03 | Los Angeles, CA | Kia Forum *o
Tue Aug 05 | Sacramento, CA | Golden 1 Center *o
Thu Aug 07 | Portland, OR | Moda Center *o
Fri Aug 08 | Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena *o
Mon Aug 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | Maverik Center *o
Tue Aug 12 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena *o
Fri Aug 15 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center *o
Sat Aug 16 | Rosemont, IL | Allstate Arena *o
Mon Aug 18 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse *o
Tue Aug 19 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena *o
Thu Aug 21 | Raleigh, NC | Lenovo Center *o
Sat Aug 23 | Greenville, SC | Bon Secours Wellness Arena *o
Sun Aug 24 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena *o
Wed Aug 27 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center *o
Thu Aug 28 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena *o
Sat Aug 30 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum *o
Sun Aug 31 | Pryor, OK | Rocklahoma 2025^
*Bush
O Morgan Wade
^Festival Date
“Killing Fields” is the third song Shinedown has released in 2025 after the simultaneous release of their #1 momentous singles “Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance.” Breaking rules and doing what few artists have been able to achieve at US radio, ”Three Six Five” is currently charting at FIVE different radio formats: already hitting #1 at Alternative, it also has hit Top 10 at Hot AC & AC, #16 at Active Rock and is approaching Top 20 at Top 40 radio.