From left to right: Robbie Merrill, Sully Erna,
Criss Angel, Shannon Larkin, Tony Rombola
Godsmack is a
Alternative Metal and
Hard Rock band consisting of:
- Sully Erna: lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion, harmonica (1995–present)
- Tony Rombola: lead guitar, backing vocals (1997–present)
- Robbie Merrill: bass, (1995–present)
- Shannon Larkin: drums, percussion (2002–present)
Erna was a drummer since the age of 3, and wanted to form a new band in which he would sing rather than play drums, resulting in this band. The name is partly inspired by
Alice in Chains' song "God Smack", as well as an
In Joke about someone with a cold sore on his lip. After independently releasing an album and becoming a live favorite, the band signed to Republic/Universal and released their professionally-produced
Self-Titled Album (a remastered and restructured version of their debut).
Influences:
Albums
- 1998: Godsmack
- 2000: Awake
- 2003: Faceless
- 2006: IV
- 2010: The Oracle
Godsmack demonstrates the following tropes:
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The band members themselves/live performance
Lyrics/Themes/Concepts
Music/Music referential
Music Videos
- Hollywood Voodoo: "Voodoo"
- Sully Erna is actually a Wiccan and what looks like a Wiccan ritual is performed in the video.
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