News - Shinedown Mix Up Their Line Up...

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Shinedown have now got a re-jigged line up. The press statement is as follows:

"Atlantic Records recording group Shinedown will be elevating current guitarist Zach Myers to the role of lead guitarist beginning immediately. Myers will be replacing Nick Perri who is leaving to explore other projects.

"I'd like to thank Nick for touring with us over the past year," commented lead singer Brent Smith. "I wish Nick the best in his future endeavours. That being said, I'm pleased Zach is taking over Nick's role in the group. Zach is one of the most phenomenal guitarists I know. We're looking forward to all the upcoming touring we'll be doing this year."

"Brent offered me an incredible opportunity - one that I am grateful for, one that I have never taken for granted, and one that I will always cherish," commented Nick Perri. "The truth is, however, after 10 months something inside of me just doesn’t feel right. This is a personal matter and has NOTHING to do with the band, our amazing crew, or inspiring team at In De Goot management and Atlantic Records. They have ALL made me feel welcome, and for that I thank them. On a final note I wanted to thank my brothers - Brent, Barry, Zach, and Eric. You guys are the best musicians I’ve ever known, and are inspiring both onstage and off.""

The band are set to release new single "The Sound of Madness" on the 23rd of February. Tour dates are as follows:

Wed 21 Jan 2009 London Islington Academy
Thu 22 Jan 2009 Birmingham Barfly
Fri 23 Jan 2009 Glasgow King Tuts
Sun 25 Jan 2009 Manchester Academy