Sound of Madness

Shinedown

About Sound of Madness

The Sound of Madness is the third studio album by American rock band Shinedown, released June 24, 2008. The album's lead single, "Devour", was released to radio on May 5, 2008. It is the first album to feature Eric Bass and Zach Myers and the only album to feature Nick Perri and the band as a five piece. The album's lyrics explore diverse subject matter as opposed to their previous albums; "Devour" ventures into political territory while "What a Shame" tells a story about lead singer Brent Smith's uncle, who died during the recording of the album, and how Brent and his cousin, professional wrestler Olivia Smith, dealt with his death. The song "If You Only Knew", which is about Smith's then-fiance and newborn child, was the first time that he had written a love ballad for Shinedown. Shinedown's tour to support the album subsequently started with the band playing a few festival shows before the release of The Sound of Madness. The Sound of Madness is Shinedown's most successful album, and has issued one multi-platinum single ("Second Chance"), one platinum single ("If You Only Knew"), as well as all other singles going gold. The album has since been certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA in 2016 for shipments over 2,000,000 copies. 


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Yeah, I get it you're an outcast
Always under attack always coming in last
Bringing up the past no one owes you anything
I think you need a shotgun blast a kick in the ass
So paranoid
Watch your back!

Hola, here we go

Another lose cannon, gone bi-polar
Slipped down, couldn't get much lower
Quicksand's got no sense of humor
I'm still laughing like hell
You think that the cryin' to me
Looking so sorry that I'm gonna believe
You've been infected by a social disease
Well, then take your medicine

I created the sound of madness
Wrote the book on pain
Somehow I'm still here to explain
That the darkest hour never comes in the night
You can sleep with a gun
When you gonna wake up and fight?

I'm so sick of this tombstone mentality
If there's an afterlife then it'll set you free
But I'm not gonna part the seas
You're a self-fulfilling prophecy
You think that cryin' to me
Looking so sorry that I'm gonna believe
You've been infected by a social disease
Well, then take your medicine

I created the sound of madness
Wrote the book on pain somehow I'm still here to explain
That the darkest hour never comes in the night
You can sleep with a gun
When you gonna wake up and fight?

For yourself
I created the sound of madness wrote the book on pain 
Somehow I'm still here to explain
That the darkest hour never comes in the night
You can sleep with a gun
When you gonna wake up and fight?

I created the sound of madness
Wrote the book on pain somehow I'm still here to explain
That the darkest hour never comes in the night
You can sleep with a gun
When you gonna wake up and fight?
For yourself?
When you gonna wake up and fight, for yourself?
When you gonna wake up and fight, for yourself?
When you gonna wake up and fight, for yourself?
For yourself?

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Shinedown

Shinedown is an American hard rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar), and Barry Kerch (drums). A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original members, with guitarist Zach Myers and bassist and pianist Eric Bass. Since Shinedown's inception, they have released four albums – Leave a Whisper (2003), Us and Them (2005), The Sound of Madness (2008), and Amaryllis (2012) – and a total of 15 singles. They have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: DAVE BASSETT, BRENT SMITH

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15 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Sound of Madness" was written by Brent Smith, Shinedown's lead vocalist.
Album Title
The song is the title track of the band's third studio album, which was released in 2008.
Music Video
Shinedown released a music video for "Sound of Madness" in 2009, directed by Darren Doane.
Chart Success
"Sound of Madness" performed well on the charts. It reached number eight on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Personal Inspiration
Lead vocalist Brent Smith has spoken about the song being a reflection of his personal journey overcoming substance abuse.
Record Label
The track—along with the album it appears on—was produced by Atlantic Records.
Certification
The "Sound of Madness" album was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over two million sales.
Band's Evolution
The album marked a shift in the band's sound, with "Sound of Madness" presenting a harder-edged sound compared to their previous work.
Cover Art
The album cover art features a boy standing in front of a burning piano, which fans speculate represents the chaos and madness featured in the lyrics of the song.
Reissues and Extras
The album has seen several reissues with additional tracks added, including a deluxe edition of the album with music videos and live performances of the song.
Popular with Fans
"Sound of Madness" is often used as an encore during Shinedown's live performances and is a fan favorite.
Longevity
The song continues to receive substantial radio play, ensuring its status as one of Shinedown's signature songs.
Meaning
The song's lyrics deal with themes of overcoming adversity and personal demons, reflecting the band's own struggles with these issues.
Recognition
In 2009, the song was nominated for a Grammy award.
Commercial Usage
The song "Sound of Madness" has been used in several television promos and sports broadcasts due to its high-energy sound.

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