Godsmack's New Era: Live At Mohegan Sun

0:00It's April 25th. Welcome to Music News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Godsmack is charging into a fresh era after guitarist Tony Rambola and drummer Shannon Larkin stepped back from touring. Frontman Sully Ernest says it's all love, no drama, just guys ready to enjoy life off the road after decades of grinding. The band now rolls with new guitarist Sam Colton and drummer Wade Murph, both fitting right in and keeping that signature sound alive. These new cats bring serious chops. Colton blew them away in auditions, nailing Tony's parts with his own flair, and he's fresh off playing with Dorothy. Murph, a metal vet whose drum for daughtry, prong, Sebastian Bach, and more, draws from legends like John Bonham and Dave Lombardo. Sully swears rehearsals next week will prove they're as good or better than ever. Fans worried about the vibe changing can chill. Sully stresses the core sound stays intact since it's the same voice up front, and these

1:01guys honor the catalog without reinventing it. No foreign feel, just elevated energy and showmanship. Shannon was the goat live, but Wade holds it down strong. Dropping May 1st is their live album, and Blu-ray live at Mohaken Sun from that sold out October 26th, 2024 show in Connecticut, the last with the original crew. It's emotional, packed with 30 years of memories, families on stage, and tears flowing. Meanwhile, they're hyped for the rise of rock tour in 2026, hitting spots from Virginia to Idaho with stone temple pilots and Dorothy. Sully feels 25 again, music in his blood forever, whether solo or with the band. This lineup's recharged, sounding identical yet alive, ready to hug it out with fans and keep the blue collar rock machine rolling strong.