After setting Europe ablaze with their powerful live performances, Godsmack is preparing to go off the radar—for a while, at least. The band’s frontman, Sully Erna, has confirmed that once their 2025 European tour wraps up, the group will take an extended break, pressing pause on all major band activities for a full year.
This move doesn’t come from burnout or trouble within the ranks—in fact, quite the opposite. Godsmack has been riding a fresh wave of success, drawing massive crowds across the continent. With packed venues and a surprising uptick in younger fans joining longtime followers, the band is clearly experiencing a late-career renaissance. Cities like Sofia and Warsaw saw enormous turnouts, reminding everyone that Godsmack’s legacy continues to resonate across generations.
However, with their most recent tour centered around a “greatest hits” celebration, the group seems to be signaling a new era—one where they perform on their own terms. The break is being framed as a chance to breathe, reset, and focus on individual projects. Erna has hinted at expanding into other creative avenues, including the possibility of pursuing film, television, and personal music ventures.
The tour itself came with some notable changes: longtime guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin were both absent, reportedly due to personal obligations. In their place, seasoned musicians Will Hunt (Evanescence) and Sam Bam Koltun (Dorothy, Faster Pussycat) stepped in and kept the energy high, ensuring fans were not shortchanged in any way.
Even with the temporary lineup adjustments, the essence of Godsmack remained intact. The band delivered high-octane shows night after night, connecting with crowds across Europe and reminding everyone of their status as one of rock’s most enduring modern acts.
As the curtain comes down on this chapter, fans can rest assured: Godsmack isn’t going away for good. This is a well-earned pause—one that could lead to bold new moves and possibly new sounds. Whether that means solo ventures, a documentary, or an eventual full-force comeback, only time will tell. But for now, the gods of hard rock are taking a break—and they’ve definitely earned it.
