Shinedown's album 'Ei8ht' has topped both the Hard Rock Album and Song charts, marking a milestone for the band. Frontman Brent Smith expressed deep pride in the record, stating it is his most cherished work, while guitarist Zach Myers criticized the use of AI in music creation. The band also extended its record for the most No. 1 hits on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with 'Safe and Sound,' which reached its 25th No. 1 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart.