Threat to Survival is the fifth studio album by American rock band Shinedown.

[5] In February 2018, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA, indicating 500,000 copies sold in the US.

The staff review for Sputnikmusic panned the album for "a complete lack of substance", stating that "The melodies just aren't flowing and the choruses are rarely memorable.

There's absolutely no lyrical, emotional, or musical substance", while conceding that "Cut the Cord" still managed to be one of the band's best singles.

[7] AllMusic was less negative, conceding that "If anything, Threat to Survival proves that Shinedown still have plenty of gas left in the tank, and while the occasional foray into the shallower end of the mainstream may divide some listeners, there's enough here to keep longtime followers satiated..."[6] All tracks are written by Brent Smith and Dave Bassett, except where notedShinedown Additional musicians