Event Date: June 14, 2009
Event Venue: Download festival

Shinedown was so uplifting and calming in a strange sense to watch because they have this mature and wise vibe surrounding them. Their songs are hard hitting and deep, very good band to see to get some perspective on life :-)

Excellent band!! First saw them when they supported Disturbed and sadly missed half their set so when they toured independently I made an effort and have to say it was more than worth it. Lead singer Brent Smith has a brilliant stage presence and really connects to the audience with his wise observations. They dropped down from a five piece to a four last year but that didn`t make one spot of difference to their sound or energy. Buy "The Sound of Madness" and rock out to Devour, then buy some tix and go see them live! You won`t be sorry.