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The Boston-based alternative metal group Godsmack originally comprised vocalist Sully Erna (a devout Wiccan), guitarist Tony Rambola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Tommy Stewart. After debuting in 1997 with All Wound Up, Godsmack signed with Universal, which in 1998 reissued the LP as a self-titled effort with a handful of new tracks; at that point Stewart -- who'd left the group in mid-1997 and was replaced by drummer Joe d'Arco -- returned to the lineup on a permanent basis. The band's audience built slowly but surely, and Godsmack was certified gold in 1999, the same year the group was invited to join the Ozzfest tour; by the next year, it had sold over three million copies, thanks to hit singles like "Whatever" and "Keep Away." In 2000, the group again played Ozzfest, and released their second proper album, Awake, that fall. In January 2001, Awake earned the band a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for the song "Vampires," and by March, it had sold two million copies. Hot on the heels of their continuing success, their single "I Stand Alone" propelled the hype of the movie The Scorpion King in March 2002. As the single maintained Godsmack's strong presence at modern rock radio into the summer, founding member Tommy Stewart left the band in June. The David Bottrill-produced (Peter Gabriel, Tool, Mudvayne) album Faceless appeared in April 2003. It also marked the debut of ex-Amen drummer Shannon Larkin. The all-acoustic Other Side arrived in spring 2004. In 2006, Erna stepped behind the board to helm IV, a collection of new material that reached number one while both retaining the group's trademark heft and expanding their sonic palette. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music GuideMore

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Voodoo
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I Stand Alone
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Whatever
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Greed
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Straight Out Of Line
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Keep Away
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Oct 22nd, 7:22pm
Check out this awesome behind the scenes with Godsmack at Cruefest! If you want more exclusives get the Rock on Altitude Application on your iPhone, Android or Blackberry today!!

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Aug 28th, 9:36pm
Godsmack is definitely one of my all-time faves! Them or The Used!! I pre-ordered ARTWORK and I can't wait for the new CD this monday!!! They're doing a twitter listening party on release date; check out theused.net for info people!!
Jul 20th, 8:01pm
Remember:
Dec 21, 2012.
Jul 8th, 11:23pm
Anyone can feel free to reply. I"ll usually can respond within a few days. You can also go to my iMeem page and go to my youtube from there or search roguerock22 on youtube. Try to keep the discussion here, about the Awesome group of people known... as GODSMACK!
Jul 8th, 11:13pm
Jim Jones Godsmack isn't exactly "new," but I agree they are pretty darn good. I think I speak for many when I say I especially like the ENERGY in the Infamous "I Stand Alone" soundtrack. It seemed like they had a greater sense of purpose when they were associated w/ "The Scorpion King" real life adventure. I think if they can rekindle that sense of real world purpose, they can create a new world phenomenon, like I Stand Alone, only more of a theme of being together w/ all of Humankind on this 3rd rock from our sun. Similar to "Citizen Soldier" by 3 Doors Down, but w/ a small planet perspective, and w/ a peace relaxation for all rather than war. Later
May 12th, 6:30am
Have to say very disappointed no one has uploaded 'Moonbaby' I know that there is a (LIVE) one. I would rather have the original one. Can anyone help a girl out? :D
Mar 15th, 3:37am
cool band !
Feb 24th, 2:04am
one of the very FEW new popular bands that are actually good........
they actually sound really good unlike poser bands like limp biscuit that claim to be metal and actually arent
true hard rock, almost heavy metal