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Godsmack
12+ albums
hard rockNu Metalmetalrockalternative
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Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band was founded by Sully Erna after his previous experience as a drummer, and early members included bassist Robbie Merrill, guitarist Lee Richards and drummer Tommy Stewart. After several early lineup changes, Tony Rombola joined on guitar in 1996, while Shannon Larkin later replaced Stewart on drums. As of the mid-2020s, the band has primarily consisted of Sully Erna and Robbie Merrill, with touring musicians filling additional roles following the departure of Rombola and Larkin in 2024. In 2025, it was reported that Rombola and Larkin left the band due to touring fatigue, and Will Hunt and Sam Koltun performed as live replacements during a 2025 European tour, after which the band entered a planned hiatus, though further recording activity remained possible. The band initially performed under the name The Scam before changing to Godsmack after recording a demo. Their independently released debut album, "All Wound Up...", appeared in 1997 and gained regional attention in the Boston area, supported by radio play of songs such as "Keep Away" and "Whatever". Following increased local success, the material was reworked and released in 1998 as the self-titled album "Godsmack" under a major label. The album produced singles including "Whatever", "Keep Away", "Voodoo" and "Bad Religion", and achieved multi-platinum certification over time. The band’s second album, "Awake", was released in 2000 an
