Shinedown’s Brent Smith Talks New ‘EI8HT’ Album, Family Loss, and the State of America
Rolling Stone
by Kory GrowFebruary 17, 2026
In an exclusive interview, Shinedown's Brent Smith opens up about the loss of his mother, new album EI8HT, and his thoughts on American unity.
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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/17/2026