Shinedown Unleashes Fiery New Single “Killing Fields” and 2025 Tour Dates
Shinedown has dropped their electrifying new single “Killing Fields” via Atlantic Records, marking their third release of the year. The multi-platinum band is also gearing up for the second leg of their massive Dance, Kid, Dance tour, kicking off July 19 at Boston’s TD Garden.
“Killing Fields” Release: A Mysterious Anthem
Released today, July 15, 2025, “Killing Fields” starts with a haunting, slow-burning intro before exploding into a fiery chorus fueled by soaring guitars. Lyrics like “We’re not sick but we’re not well, we’re just toxic twins on a carousel” delve into modern life’s chaos, leaving interpretation open. Stream it here.
Brent Smith’s Vision: Empowering the Audience
Frontman Brent Smith explains, “’Killing Fields’ is not a song that has one specific meaning. The audience is the BOSS, and they should have the freedom to interpret it the way they hear it, feel it, and experience it. It’s meant to push you, to inspire you to think for yourself in these complicated times.” This ambiguity has sparked buzz on X, with fans sharing personal takes.
Tour Kickoff: Arenas and Milestones
The Dance, Kid, Dance tour’s second leg begins July 19 at TD Garden, Boston, featuring Shinedown’s historic Madison Square Garden debut on July 20—their first headlining show there. The run hits LA’s Kia Forum on August 3, with Bush and Morgan Wade supporting all dates. Full tour dates are listed below and at 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
2025 Hits: Building on “Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance”
“Killing Fields” follows “Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance,” both #1 singles released in January 2025. “Three Six Five” dominates five radio formats—#1 at Alternative, Top 10 at Hot AC and AC, #16 at Active Rock, nearing Top 20 at Top 40—while its animated video, showcasing stories of loss, has become an online therapy space. “Dance, Kid, Dance” made history with Shinedown’s 22nd #1 on Mediabase Active Rock and 20th on Billboard Mainstream Rock, tying Foo Fighters with 32 Top 10s.
Fan Impact and Charitable Ties
The band’s 2025 momentum includes two iHeartRadio Music Awards for “Rock Artist of the Year” and “Rock Song of the Year” for “A Symptom of Being Human.” They’ve partnered with Musicians On Call, donating $1 per ticket to bring music to hospitals, amplifying their 2025 legacy.
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