GODSMACK, the multi-platinum rock band from Massachusetts, has announced that it has canceled its previously announced South American tour due to a “lack of ticket sales”. The tour was scheduled to take place via Santiago, Chile on April 21, Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 25, and São Paulo, Brazil on April 27.
The band expressed with deep sadness any inconvenience caused by the abrupt cancellation. In a statement posted on their social media pages: “We are heartbroken to have to announce that GOD cannot travel to South America in April as promised. We are so saddened by this as we have been trying for so long to make this work, but due to lack of ticket sales we simply cannot find a way to fund this tour at this time. Please know that we tried everything we could to make this work, but it is now beyond our control. »
“We love and appreciate our fans and remain optimistic that we will one day play for your country. Until then, our sincere apologies.
Initially, GODThe South American tour of was supposed to take place last November. But it was postponed until April this year due to what influential rockers at the time described as “logistical issues”.
Despite the cancellation of the 2023 South American tour, GODSMACK will still hit the road with metalcore stars I Prevail this spring.
GODSMACK & I Prevail Tour Dates
5/4 Denver, CO KBPI at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater
5/6 Phoenix, AZ KUPD at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater
5/7 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
5/9 Rogers, AR Walmart AMP
5/10 Bonner Springs, KS Azura Amphitheater
5/12 Oklahoma City, OK KATT at the Zoo Amphitheater
5/13 The Woodlands, TX The buzz at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
5/14 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion
5/17 Birmingham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheater
5/18 Atlanta, Georgia Ameris Bank Amphitheater
5/20 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome to Rockville
5/21 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
5/23 Franklin, TN Firstbank Amphitheater
5/25 Columbus, Ohio Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
5/26 Mount Pleasant, MI Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Outdoor Summer Concert Series (Godsmack only)
5/28 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena (Godsmack only)
GODSMACK Continues To Light Up The Sky With New Album
GODSMACK, the multi-platinum hard rock band from Massachusetts, continues to light up the sky with their new album “Lighting Up The Sky”. Released Friday, February 24, 2023 via BMG, making it the quartet’s eighth studio album and featuring some of their most powerful songs to date.
The LP was co-produced by GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna and Andrew “Mudrock” Murdock (AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ALICE COOPER). This collaboration resulted in an album that showcases GODSMACK’s signature sound while exploring new sonic territory. Fans can expect hard-hitting guitar riffs, tight grooves, and powerful lyrics that explore themes of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
Since its inception in 1995, GODSMACK has sold over 20 million records worldwide and been nominated for two Grammy Awards. The Boston-area hard rock band have been a cornerstone of the music industry since their mainstream debut in 1998. Their distinct sound, heavily influenced by Alice in Chains and Metallica, creates an impressive combination of alternative rock and thrash metal. This fusion of styles helps to forge a unique experience for their listeners as they embark on an auditory journey through the enigmatic universe of Godsmack. This mix of musical genres comes with a plethora of mystical imagery and percussive tribal beats that help give Godsmack its unmistakable flavor.
The band released several platinum selling albums during their career, including their Grammy-nominated “Awake” from 2000.
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