Dance, Kid, Decorate: HEAVYS x Shinedown Headphones Collab Ignites 2026

For over two decades, Shinedown has been the undeniable voice of rock energy. With a record-breaking 21 #1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and over 8.3 billion global streams, they've become one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century . Now, that powerhouse energy finds a stunning new auditory canvas. HEAVYS is thrilled to announce a monumental collaboration with the multi-platinum titans: Shinedown x HEAVYS Shells.

This limited edition shell captures the bold, anthemic spirit of Shinedown's "Sound of Madness".  H1H with Shinedown’s shell is perfect for devoted fans who feel every note of Brent Smith's soaring vocals, and who lock into the groove of Zach Myers, Eric Bass, and Barry Kerch. This Shell isn't just an accessory, it's a declaration that you carry the music with you, everywhere.

Personalize Your Anthem: How HEAVYS Shells™ Work

Your style should evolve as dynamically as your favorite band's sound. HEAVYS revolutionized personal audio with the world's first replaceable headphone earcups, making customization instant and effortless. The process is as simple as a power chord:

1. Detach -> 2. Attach New -> 3. Headbang 🤘


Build a collection of Shells that reflects every shade of your musical identity. Snap on the Shinedown design for those moments when you need a surge of inspiration, then seamlessly swap to another look for a different vibe. Your headphones transform from a listening device into a dynamic extension of your personal rock anthem.


The Year of EI8HT: Shinedown's Massive 2026 Tour

This collaboration arrives at the perfect moment as Shinedown prepares to dominate the globe with their most ambitious tour yet. The band has announced their extensive "Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour" for 2026, supporting their highly anticipated eighth studio album EI8HT, set for release on May 29, 2026 via Atlantic Records .


The massive trek kicks off May 13 at the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI, featuring over 54 dates across 11 countries . Fans can catch the powerhouse live experience across North America throughout spring and summer, with the US leg wrapping in October before heading overseas. The tour boasts an incredible lineup of support acts including Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, From Ashes to New, DJ Rock Feed, and Those Damn Crows on select dates .


Key North American stops include the band's headlining set at Sonic Temple in Columbus (May 15), along with major arena shows in Austin (May 22), Jacksonville (May 26), Hershey (June 6), Toronto (July 13), Newark (July 21), Philadelphia (July 23), and Ontario, CA (Aug 6) . The tour then charges into the UK and Europe for fall dates, including a massive show at London's OVO Arena Wembley on November 19 .


A New Era Dawns: The EI8HT Album

The tour supports EI8HT, an 18-track collection that the band describes as "over a year in the making" . Bassist Eric Bass handled production duties, with frontman Brent Smith declaring: "Without question as a band we pushed ourselves like never before" . The album includes recent singles "Dance, Kid, Dance," "Three Six Five," "Killing Fields," "Searchlight," and the newly unveiled heavy rocker "Safe and Sound" a track brimming with stadium-ready riffs and defiant energy .


Wear the Sound, Feel the Power

Shinedown's music has always been about connecting the unbreakable bond between a band and the fans who find strength in their anthems. This collaboration extends that connection into your daily life, letting you wear the art that moves you.


Ready to raise your horns with us? The limited edition Shinedown x HEAVYS Shells are available now. Amplify your style, celebrate the new era, and get ready to experience EI8HT like never before.


Claim your Shell. Dance, Kid, Dance.

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