Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin.
Since its formation, Godsmack has released five studio albums, one EP, four DVDs, one compilation album collection and one live album.
The band has had three consecutive number one albums (Faceless, IV, and The Oracle) on the Billboard 200. The band also has parked a ratified 20 top ten rock radio hits, including 15 songs in the Top Five, a record number of top ten singles by a rock artist.
Since its inception, Godsmack has toured on 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. Godsmack has sold over 20 million records in just over a decade, yet despite the decline of album sales in recent years, they have proven to be one of the highest-grossing artists in the United States.
- Current members
- Sully Erna – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, drums, percussion, keyboards, harmonica (1995–present)
- Robbie Merrill – bass guitar (1995–present)
- Tony Rombola – lead guitar, backing vocals (1996–present)
- Shannon Larkin – drums, percussion (2002–present)
Discography
- Godsmack (1998)
- Awake (2000)
- Faceless (2003)
- IV (2006)
- The Oracle (2010)
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