New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Universal Republic Records) Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-nominated hard rock juggernaut GODSMACK will unleash its first-ever live album, Live & Inspired [Universal Republic Records], on May 15, 2012.
Live & Inspired features fierce and furious live renditions of numerous hits from the Massachusetts rockers' five studio albums. Their incendiary and infectious shows have become legendary in modern rock, and they continue to impress both critics and audiences alike every time they hit the stage. The group sounds unchained on rousing performances of "Awake", "Keep Away", "Straight Out of Line", "Whatever", "Voodoo", and "I Stand Alone."
This is the first time that's been captured on CD, and bonus tracks of covers that have "inspired" GODSMACK is also going to be included along with it. The four tracks are quite close to the band's collective heart. The band started ripping through local Massachusetts haunts with their renditions of some of these songs, and these recordings bring everything full circle.
About the collection, frontman Sully Erna reveals, "Live & Inspired is our way of saying 'Thank you' to all of our fans for believing in us throughout the years, and helping us to become a great live band! Along with this ass-whooping set live from Detroit Rock City, we've also included four cover songs of our favorite hits in the past to show you that, we too, are simply just fans that appreciate nothing more than good old fashion ass-kicking rock 'n' roll! Enjoy!"
In addition, the quartet encouraged its legion of supporters to be a part of the release. The collection's packaging actually showcases a variety of fan photos. Fans may submit live snapshots of the group on stage, pictures of themselves rocking out at GODSMACK concerts, or photos of their tattoos of the group's iconic logo on the band's official Facebook. Now, the winning photos adorn the album's booklet and packaging.
The album will hit shelves and digital retailers while the band is in the midst of its Mass Chaos Tour with Staind and Halestorm. The jaunt commences on April 13 in Augusta, GA at the James Brown Arena, and it promises to be a brilliantly bruising night of hard rock. In the meantime, to hear the first single, "Rocky Mountain Way", fans can go to https://on.fb.me/godsmackrockymountain and 'like' for streaming. Check it out!
Confirmed Dates: |
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| 4/13 Augusta, GA |
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James Brown Arena |
| 4/14 Orlando, FL |
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Tinker Field* |
| 4/15 Germain Arena |
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Estero, FL |
| 4/17 New Orleans, LA |
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UNO Lakefront Arena |
| 4/18 Lafayette, LA |
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Cajundome |
| 4/19 Bossier City, LA |
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CenturyLink Center |
| 4/21 Lubbock, TX |
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Lonestar Amphitheatre |
| 4/22 Belton, TX |
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Bell County Expo Center |
| 4/24 Beaumont, TX |
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Ford Park Pavilion |
| 4/25 Laredo, TX |
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Laredo Energy Arena |
| 4/27 Mesa, AZ |
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Quail Run Park |
| 5/1 Corpus Christi, TX |
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Old Concrete Street Amphitheater |
| 5/2 San Antonio, TX |
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Alamodome |
| 5/4 Lexingon, KY |
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Rupp Arena |
| 5/6 Evansville, IN |
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Ford Center |
| 5/8 Fort Wayne, IN |
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Allen County Memorial Coliseum |
| 5/9 Battle Creek, MI |
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Kellogg Arena |
| 5/11 Nashville, TN |
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Bridgestone Arena |
| 5/12 Huntington, WV |
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Big Sandy Superstore Arena |
| 5/13 Binghamton, NY |
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Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena |
| 5/15 Syracuse, NY |
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War Memorial at Oncenter |
| 5/16 Manchester, NH |
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Verizon Wireless Arena |
| 5/18 Bangor, ME |
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Bangor Waterfront Park |
| 5/19 Hartford, CT |
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Comcast Theatre |
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