Shinedown's Brent Smith on addiction, loss, and the bandmates who saved his life ahead of new album EI8HT
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Henry Yates
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Shinedown frontman Brent Smith opens up about his struggles with addiction, mental health, and the loss of his father, revealing how his bandmates saved his life through their unwavering support and lack of judgment. The article traces the band's 25-year journey from early struggles to becoming one of rock's most resilient acts, leading up to their eighth album EI8HT — a deeply personal 18-song collection born from Smith's rebirth and recovery.
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Twitter / XShinedown's Brent Smith on addiction, loss, and the bandmates who saved his life ahead of new album EI8HTloudersound.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledMy bandmates saved my life. Without question. They never judged me.
Nothing was ever handed to us.
When we started in 2001, I...
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