In a new interview with iHeartRadio Canada, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith opened up about what he's most proud of regarding the band's latest album, Ei8th.

According to transcripts from BLABBERMOUTH.NET, when asked to name one thing he is most proud of, Smith responded, "We just do not have the DNA to phone anything in.

We're not resting on our laurels.

We're not trying to go back and kind of rehash the same era, if you will, in our career." He continued, discussing how the band still maintains a sense of unity and camaraderie despite their long tenure together.

"We just do not have the DNA to phone anything in.

We're not resting on our laurels.

We're not trying to go back and kind of rehash the same era, if you will, in our career.",The album, which arrived on May 29 via Atlantic Records, was produced by SHINEDOWN bassist and songwriter Eric Bass at his Big Animal Studio in Charleston, South Carolina.

The LP has been well-received by fans, with its pre-release singles amassing over 91 million streams across platforms.

A recent tour announcement features the band taking to the stage for their massive "Dance, Kid, Dance Act II" world tour, joined by COHEED AND CAMBRIA, BLACK STONE CHERRY, FROM ASHES TO NEW, DJ Rock Feed and THOSE DAMN CROWS on various dates.