Godsmack is an American rock band from Massachusetts, led by Salvatore 'Sully' Erna. Reviews repeatedly note heavy riffs, tribal percussion and pronounced grunge and hard-rock influences; critics often compare Erna's voice to Layne Staley and James Hetfield.

Formed in 1995 in Massachusetts. Core members (publicly known): Sully Erna (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Tony Rombola (lead guitar), Robbie Merrill (bass), Shannon Larkin (drums).

DeBaser's reviews trace Godsmack's path from a grunge-influenced debut to polished hard rock. Critics note strong riffs, tribal rhythms, vocal comparisons to Layne Staley and James Hetfield, and occasional nostalgia. Recent coverage treats Lighting Up The Sky as a reflective farewell-style record.

For:Fans of hard rock, alternative metal, post-grunge and 90s grunge-influenced rock.

 Sully Erna, the band's frontman, without any frills and in a very honest way, has announced that “Lighting Up The Sky” will be the “swan song” for the Boston four and will close a quarter-century of prolific music production (nine studio albums and three compilations), to pave the way for life on the road, focusing exclusively on the live dimension.

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 Godsmack get a makeover.

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 “My fears come alive in this place where I once died.”

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