Godsmack
Godsmack performing at Rock im Park in 2019. From left to right: Robbie Merrill, Sully Erna, Shannon Larkin, and Tony Rombola.
Background information
Also known as	The Scam (1995)
Origin	Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres	Alternative metal hard rock nu metal post-grunge
Years active	1995–present
Labels	Universal Republic BMG
Spinoffs	Another Animal
Members	Sully Erna Robbie Merrill
Past members	Tommy Stewart Lee Richards Tony Rombola Joe D'Arco Shannon Larkin
Website	godsmack.com

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 and bassist Robbie Merrill. Since its formation, Godsmack has released nine studio albums, one EP (The Other Side), four DVDs, one compilation album (Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack), and one live album (Live & Inspired). Their most recent album, Lighting Up the Sky, was released in 2023.

Since its inception, Godsmack has toured with Ozzfest on more than one occasion and has toured with many other large tours and festivals, including supporting its albums with its own arena tours. They released three consecutive number-one albums (Faceless, IV and The Oracle) on the Billboard 200, and have had 25 top-ten rock radio hits and 12 at number one.^[1] In honor of the band's success and the release of their sixth studio album, 1000hp, Mayor Marty Walsh declared August 6 as "Godsmack Day" in the city of Boston.^[2]