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Legendary hard rock\/alternative metal band Godsmack<\/a> recently finished their 2025 live trek across the world, and according to frontman Sully Erna<\/a>, the group will now be taking a \u201cfull year off.\u201d<\/p>\n During a recent interview with Hungarian publication HammerWorld<\/a><\/em>, Erna went into detail about his personal and professional lives (including a comprehensive reflection on Godsmack\u2019s 30-year history).<\/p>\n At the end, he\u2019s asked what he sees \u201con the horizon\u201d for himself and Godsmack. He replied: \u201cAfter this European tour, we\u2019re taking a full year off.\u201d<\/p>\n Erna continued:<\/p>\n I\u2019ll probably start something new during that time\u2014I just don\u2019t know what yet. I usually work on Godsmack for a certain amount of time, and then when we take a break, I shift to solo stuff. I think I might do that again. This year is a bit of a mystery, but I\u2019ve started getting some offers to focus on TV and film. . . . I might end up writing music for movies or even acting again. . . . I\u2019m definitely exploring other things besides Godsmack to keep me occupied while we figure out what\u2019s next for the band. Right now, I honestly don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Erna also remarked that despite how long the band\u2019s been around \u2013 and despite recent lineup changes, which we\u2019ll discuss below \u2013 Godsmack\u2019s arguably at the peak of their popularity.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat I do know is there\u2019s been a resurgence \u00a0of Godsmack. When we come out now, we\u2019re playing to bigger and bigger audiences,\u201d he stated, adding:<\/p>\n We did Sofia, Bulgaria [on March 22, 2025<\/a>]\u2014sold out in two days, over 13,000 people. Romania was big and so was Poland [later that month]. There\u2019s this new interest in the band again, and we\u2019re seeing a younger generation growing up listening to us. A lot of young kids are coming to our shows now, along with their parents. . . . We\u2019ve survived so much over the years, gone through tough times, and we\u2019re still here. We\u2019re still relevant and writing good music.<\/p>\n People keep coming to the shows, the band hasn\u2019t stopped growing, and I couldn\u2019t be happier. It\u2019s nice to just get back to playing again without any obligations. We\u2019re not promoting a new record or anything right now. We\u2019re just promoting the brand, the legacy. We\u2019re doing these greatest hits shows and playing music simply because we love it. We\u2019re back in control again\u2014not the record labels, not the management company. Godsmack is back in control, and that, to me, is the greatest gift.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Poland show Erna mentioned \u2013 which took place at the PreZero Arena in Gliwice on March 27<\/a> \u2013 was the final performance of the tour. They have no upcoming shows official announced<\/a>, either, and as fans know, Godsmack\u2019s latest LP (2023\u2019s Lighting Up the Sky<\/a><\/em>) was\u00a0publicized\u00a0as their final studio album<\/a>.<\/p>\n So, it looks like Godsmack are indeed going on a lengthy touring hiatus.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Former Godsmack Drummer Shannon Larkin Reveals First Gig Since Exiting Group<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Godsmack\u2019s recent successes and decisions come in the wake of some major lineup changes, as both longtime drummer Shannon Larkin<\/a> and longtime lead guitarist\/backing vocalist Tony Rambola<\/a> left the band earlier this year. During Godsmack\u2019s recent tour, Erna and bassist Robbie Merrill were joined by drummer Will Hunt<\/a> and guitarist Sam Koltun.<\/p>\n In March of 2025, Erna commented<\/a>: \u201cAll I can tell you right now is that the band is in good health, we’re in good spirits, but there’s gonna be a little bit of a different visual for everybody. . . . Tony and Shannon have some personal things going on, and they’re not with us. So we have a couple of guest musicians playing with us that are phenomenal.”<\/p>\n The following month, Loudwire<\/a> reported on Godsmack\u2019s official statement regarding Larkin and Rambola\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n In it, they shared some \u201cbittersweet news . . . regarding a significant change in our journey together.\u201d The called Rombola and Larkin \u201ctwo of our most cherished members,\u201d and conveyed that the pair left Godsmack \u201con good terms\u201d and \u201cfor no other reason than to fulfill their desire to live a more simple and quiet life away from touring.\u201d<\/p>\n You can see their full statement below.<\/p>\n While Rambola\u2019s been quiet about his subsequent ventures, Larkin played<\/a> with the newly reunited Snot<\/a> at Welcome to Rockville<\/a> earlier this month. It was one of \u201c6 Big Things That Happened at Welcome to Rockville 2025<\/a>,\u201d and it turns out that Larkin was subbing for Jamie Miller (who, Loudwire wrote, was \u201cout on tour with Bad Religion<\/a> in Spain and was unable to make the trip back in time due to the scheduling conflict\u201d).<\/p>\n You can see some footage of their performance here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Godsmack may be done for 2025, but Erna isn\u2019t. In fact, he\u2019ll be appearing at Mohegan Sun\u2019s Sun Patio Concert Series<\/a> \u2013 in Uncasville, Connecticut \u2013 on Saturday, Sept. 6 (with special guests). You can see more information about the event and grab tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n See photos from all three days of this year’s Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSully Erna on Godsmack\u2019s Year-Long Hiatus + Recent Resurgence<\/h3>\n
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