Shinedown has reached another milestone as their latest single, “Killing Fields”, has climbed to No. 1 on the Active Rock Mediabase chart. This achievement marks the band’s 23rd No. 1 single at the format, solidifying their status as one of the most successful acts in rock history. It’s also their third chart-topping track of the year, following the success of “Three Six Five”, which hit No. 1 on the Alternative chart, and “Dance, Kid, Dance”, which previously reached the top spot at Active Rock. The band continues to hold the record for the most No. 1s, Top 5s, and Top 10s in the history of the Mediabase Active Rock chart.
Fresh off their massive Dance, Kid, Dance arena tour, Shinedown has been making waves across multiple genres. During the tour, they sold out legendary venues like Madison Square Garden and the KIA Forum in Los Angeles. Their hit song “Three Six Five” recently broke into the Top 20 on Top 40 radio, making Shinedown the only rock band currently on that chart. The track has charted across five radio formats: No. 1 at Alternative, Top 10 at Hot AC and AC, No. 16 at Active Rock, and now Top 20 at Top 40. The song’s wide reach has allowed the band to connect with audiences well beyond the rock community while continuing to evolve their sound.
During one of their shows, frontman Brent Smith delivered a heartfelt introduction for “Three Six Five”. He asked the audience: “Do me a favor, if you lost someone in your life that’s no longer on this planet anymore and you think about them every single day and say to yourself ‘I wish I had one more day (with them), if I had one more minute,’ and they’re no longer on this planet, I want you to raise your hand.”
As the band turned on the house lights, half of the arena raised their hands in a powerful moment of shared grief and remembrance. The video of this moment went viral, generating nearly a million views and over 30,000 comments filled with personal stories of loss and resilience. The reaction mirrored the response to the song’s animated music video, which has also become a space for fans to share their experiences and emotions.
This historic year for Shinedown has been packed with accomplishments beyond the charts. Recently, Brent Smith served as a guest host for American Top 40, stepping in for Ryan Seacrest and introducing some of the country’s biggest hits — including Shinedown’s own.
The band also celebrated major wins at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, taking home trophies for “Rock Artist of the Year” and “Rock Song of the Year” for their hit “A Symptom of Being Human”. The track, from their album Planet Zero, has reached nearly 125 million global streams and charted across five different radio formats: No. 1 at Active Rock, Top 10 at Alternative and AC, Top 15 at Hot AC, and Top 20 at Top 40. Fans have connected deeply with the song’s message about the importance of human connections.
Smith and bassist/producer Eric Bass co-wrote both “Killing Fields” and “Three Six Five”, while “Dance, Kid, Dance” was co-written with songwriter Dave Bassett. Bass produced the songs at his Big Animal Studio in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Dance, Kid, Dance tour also had a charitable element, with Shinedown teaming up with Musicians On Call (MOC) to donate $1 for every ticket sold. MOC, the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, has been delivering performances to patients, families, and healthcare workers for 25 years. Their volunteers bring music to those facing serious health challenges, including children, veterans, and caregivers, providing comfort and healing through live bedside and virtual performances.
With over 8.3 billion global streams, a record-breaking 24 No. 1 rock hits, 15 platinum and gold singles, platinum or gold certification for all of their albums, and 10 million albums sold worldwide, Shinedown continues to redefine what it means to be a rock band in today’s music landscape. Known for their authentic lyrics and emotionally charged messages, they have built a connection that extends beyond rock music, reaching audiences across cultures and genres.
