Shinedown have reportedly entered the studio to begin work on a new album.The forthcoming effort will be the long-awaited follow-up to their 2008 collection The Sound Of Madness.The band will be working with producer Rob Cavallo."We are truly honored to be working with the legendary Rob Cavallo again," frontman Brent Smith told AntiMusic. "He brings the absolute best out of us and our songs. To say we are emotionally charged to start recording the new album would be a huge understatement. Everyone hold on tight, this is going to be intense!""One of the things that sets Shinedown apart from most other rock bands is their songwriting," adds the singer. "There's an honesty and passion in it that's undeniable. After working with them on The Sound Of Madness, I knew that they would deliver, but they've even surpassed my high expectations with the songs they've brought to the table this time around. I can't wait to get started!"Are you looking forward to the new album? Let us know in the comments section below!Tweet