Godsmack is an American rock band formed in Lawrence, Massachusetts, in 1995. The current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill and lead guitarist Sam Koltun. Throughout their career, the band has established a distinctive heavy rock sound and become one of the recognizable acts on the American rock scene from the late 1990s and early 21st century.
Since their formation, Godsmack have released nine studio albums, one EP – “The Other Side”, four DVDs, one compilation – “Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack”, and two live albums. Among their most successful releases are “Faceless”, “IV” and “The Oracle”, which consecutively topped the Billboard 200. Their latest studio album, “Lighting Up the Sky”, was released in 2023.
Godsmack have performed at Ozzfest on multiple occasions and have appeared on numerous major rock tours and festivals, while also undertaking their own arena tours in support of their albums. The band has achieved 25 top-10 rock radio hits in the US, including 12 that reached number one. In 2014, in recognition of the band's success and the release of their sixth studio album “1000hp”, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh declared August 6 “Godsmack Day” in the city.
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