---
title: "Godsmack"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/godsmack"
genre: "Alternative Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 1995
---

# Godsmack

**Godsmack** is a alternative metal band, from United States, active 1995 to present.

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, lead guitarist Sam Koltun and drummer Mike Mangini. Since its formation, Godsmack has released nine studio albums, one EP, four DVDs, one compilation album, and two live albums. Their most recent album, Lighting Up the Sky, was released in 2023.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godsmack

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Godsmack |
| Genre | Alternative Metal |
| Parent genre | Alternative Metal |
| Origin | Lawrence, United States |
| Formed | 1995 |
| Releases in catalog | 10 |

## Genres

[Alternative Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/alternative-metal) · [Nu Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/nu-metal) · [Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lee Richards](https://themetalnet.com/musician/lee-richards) |  |  | Current |
| [Robbie Merrill](https://themetalnet.com/musician/robbie-merrill) | Bass guitar, Background vocals | 1995 to present | Current |
| [Sully Erna](https://themetalnet.com/musician/sully-erna) | Lead vocals, Guitar, Drums (drum set) | 1995 to present | Current |
| [Shannon Larkin](https://themetalnet.com/musician/shannon-larkin) | Percussion, Drums (drum set) | 2002 to 2024 | Former |
| [Tommy Stewart](https://themetalnet.com/musician/tommy-stewart) | Drums (drum set) | 1995 to 2002 | Former |
| [Joe D'Arco](https://themetalnet.com/musician/joe-d-arco) | Drums (drum set) | 1997 to 1998 | Former |
| [Tony Rombola](https://themetalnet.com/musician/tony-rombola) | Background vocals, Guitar | 1996 to 2024 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1997 | [All Wound Up…](https://themetalnet.com/album/50c3bf95-d9c8-3e20-b9c9-887018808949) | Album |
| 1998 | [Godsmack](https://themetalnet.com/album/7cf9b76e-5295-3402-9417-60aa24e8640f) | Album |
| 2000 | [Awake](https://themetalnet.com/album/f92cbe0c-4b4a-3a6b-9c07-c04f26526814) | Album |
| 2003 | [Faceless](https://themetalnet.com/album/48748c31-f36d-3b91-8760-fe6f7a48b884) | Album |
| 2004 | [The Other Side](https://themetalnet.com/album/57f2b273-d0a9-369c-a8da-c26a033231be) | EP |
| 2006 | [IV](https://themetalnet.com/album/d9367755-1ba4-36e5-b89d-1718b321c13a) | Album |
| 2010 | [The Oracle](https://themetalnet.com/album/10d2747f-5348-469f-b7ac-a64d5e601dba) | Album |
| 2014 | [1000HP](https://themetalnet.com/album/140a11e9-33d6-4da6-bd88-d18e1488a9e5) | Album |
| 2018 | [When Legends Rise](https://themetalnet.com/album/5746ee16-8852-4aeb-85ee-26ec6157cd5e) | Album |
| 2023 | [Lighting Up the Sky](https://themetalnet.com/album/464c6eee-0a35-4e23-a517-341434b008cf) | Album |

## Related bands

- [Disturbed](https://themetalnet.com/band/disturbed) (listened together)
- [Korn](https://themetalnet.com/band/korn) (listened together)
- [Slipknot](https://themetalnet.com/band/slipknot) (listened together)
- [Papa Roach](https://themetalnet.com/band/papa-roach) (listened together)
- [Metallica](https://themetalnet.com/band/metallica) (listened together)
- [Seether](https://themetalnet.com/band/seether) (listened together)
- [Three Days Grace](https://themetalnet.com/band/three-days-grace) (listened together)
- [Marilyn Manson](https://themetalnet.com/band/marilyn-manson) (listened together)
- [Breaking Benjamin](https://themetalnet.com/band/breaking-benjamin) (listened together)
- [Drowning Pool](https://themetalnet.com/band/drowning-pool) (listened together)
- [Stone Sour](https://themetalnet.com/band/stone-sour) (listened together)
- [Rage Against the Machine](https://themetalnet.com/band/rage-against-the-machine) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- website: https://www.godsmack.com/
- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Godsmack
- youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a4ZRoauYMqgllbEbFBnaw
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gZq1Q6bdOxsUPUG1TaFbF
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/534
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsmack/
- x: https://twitter.com/godsmack
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/250737

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/godsmack](https://themetalnet.com/band/godsmack). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt