‘Carnival Of Madness’ Preps For Inaugural Tour

And why not? By combining several bands already known as top-flight concert attractions, Shinedown tops a lineup that should leave fans talking about their experiences well into fall.

The tour begins in Florida at the Jacksonville Arena July 16. Other stops include Tampa at the St. Pete Times Forum July 20; Charlotte at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre July 24; Mansfield, Mass., at Comcast Center Aug. 1; Cleveland at Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre @ Tower City Aug. 9 and Grand Prairie, Texas, near Dallas at the Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie Aug. 22. Expect at least four more cities to be announced in the near future.

“I am beyond excited for this tour, the production is incredible, the lineup is amazing, and the energy of all five bands on one stage is going to be like nothing else this summer,” Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith said. “Get ready for the Carnival Of Madness!”

Tickets for most markets go on sale April 30. For more information, click here for the “Carnival Of Madness” website.