Daughtry New EP Shock to the System (Part Two)

September 14, 2025 rocknews

Multi-Platinum Rockers Daughtry Drop New EP with Lead Track Antidote, Announce UK Tour with Alter Bridge in 2026

Daughtry, the multi-GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum rock band, has unleashed their highly anticipated EP, Shock to the System (Part Two), September 14, 2025, via Big Machine Rock. Building on a landmark year with back-to-back Active Rock #1 singles and sold-out tours with Creed and Disturbed, this release continues their creative evolution. The lead track, “Antidote”, is out now HERE, paired with a UK arena tour alongside Alter Bridge in February 2026. Stream the full EP and grab tickets today!

Shock to the System (Part Two): A Raw Emotional Journey

Frontman Chris Daughtry shares, “This EP is about facing ignored truths and the wake-up calls that push us deeper.” The six-track EP blends hard-hitting riffs with emotional depth, produced by Marti Frederiksen and Scott Stevens at Dogtree Records. The title track “Antidote” opens with a stark piano melody, building to cinematic strings and Daughtry’s vulnerable vocals reflecting on “the poison taking control.” Other standouts include:

“The Seeds”: A gritty anthem of resilience.
“Divided”: Intense guitars mirror inner conflict.
“The Day I Die”: A haunting reflection on mortality.
“The Bottom”: Raw energy meets personal struggle.
“Terrified”: Atmospheric tension with soaring hooks.
“Razor”: Sharp lyrics cut to the core.

This follows Shock to the System (Part One)’s #1 Active Rock hit “Artificial” in 2024, cementing Daughtry’s reign as Billboard’s Most Played Artist at Active Rock.

Tour Dates and Fan Buzz

The band kicks off a fall 2025 tour with Seether on October 1 in Virginia Beach, with tickets at daughtryofficial.com/tour. In 2026, they join Alter Bridge for a UK arena run:

February 25 – United Arena, Newcastle
February 26 – AO Arena, Manchester
March 2 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
March 4 – The O2, London
March 5 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Fans are ecstatic, with posts like “Daughtry’s Antidote is a gut punch—can’t wait for the UK shows!” Their recent Creed and Disturbed tours sold out, hinting at similar demand.

Daughtry’s Legacy and Cultural Impact

With over 9 million albums and 25 million singles sold, Daughtry stands as a 21st-century rock powerhouse. Hits like “World on Fire” and their 2023 Journey cover “Separate Ways” with Lzzy Hale topped charts. Chris Daughtry’s collaborations with Papa Roach, Bad Wolves, and Sevendust, plus his comic art (e.g., Batman #50 variant), amplify his cultural footprint. Loudwire praises the EP’s “palpable heaviness,” and this release could push them further.

Dive In

Stream Shock to the System (Part Two) on Spotify or Apple Music. Follow @daughtry on Instagram for tour updates and share your thoughts with #DaughtryShock2025!