Group

Godsmack

American metal band

From: Lawrence, United States
Since: 1995–present
Rating: ★ 4.2 (5 votes)
Releases: 43

alternative metal
nu metal
hard rock
post-grunge
acoustic rock
alternative rock
heavy metal
metal

About

Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is currently composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, and lead guitarist Sam Koltun. Since its formation, Godsmack has released nine studio albums, one EP (The Other Side), four DVDs, one compilation album (Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack), and two live albums. Their most recent album, Lighting Up the Sky, was released in 2023.

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. They released three consecutive number-one albums (Faceless, IV and The Oracle) on the Billboard 200, and have had 25 top-ten rock radio hits and 12 at number one. 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.

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