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Godsmack

From Nu-metal Preservation

Godsmack

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AKA The Scam
Active Years 1995–present
Origin Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.




Biography

Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its formation, Godsmack has released eight studio albums, one EP (The Other Side), four DVDs, one compilation album (Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack), and one live album (Live & Inspired).

The band has released three consecutive number-one albums (Faceless, IV and The Oracle) on the Billboard 200. The band also has 25 top ten rock radio hits, including 18 songs in the top five.[1] The band's seventh album, When Legends Rise was released on April 27, 2018.

Since its inception, Godsmack has toured with Ozzfest on more than one occasion and has toured with many other large tours and festivals, including supporting its albums with its own arena tours. In honor of the band's success and the release of their sixth studio album, 1000hp, Mayor Marty Walsh declared August 6 as "Godsmack Day" in the city of Boston.[2]

Members:

  • Sully Erna – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion (1995–present); studio drums (1996–2003)
  • Robbie Merrill – bass (1995–present); backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Tony Rombola – lead guitar, backing vocals (1996–present)
  • Shannon Larkin – drums, percussion (2002–present)

Former members

  • Tommy Stewart – drums (1995–1997, 1998–2002)
  • Lee Richards – lead guitar (1995–1996)
  • Joe D'Arco – drums (1997–1998)

Discography

Albums

All Wound Up...
Godsmack
Awake
Faceless
IV
The Oracle
1000hp
When Legends Rise
Lighting Up the Sky

Live albums

Live & Inspired

Compilation albums

Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack

Video albums Live
Smack This!
Changes

EPs

The Other Side

Singles

Whatever
Keep Away
Voodoo
Bad Religion
Awake
Greed
Bad Magick
I Stand Alone
Straight Out of Line
Serenity
Re-Align
Running Blind
Touché
Speak
Shine Down
The Enemy
Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin cover)
Whiskey Hangover
Cryin' Like a Bitch
Love-Hate-Sex-Pain
Saints and Sinners
Rocky Mountain Way (Joe Walsh cover)
1000hp
Something Different
What's Next
Inside Yourself
Come Together (Beatles cover)
Bulletproof
When Legends Rise
Under Your Scars
Unforgettable
Surrender
You and I
Soul on Fire