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Review: GODSMACK Frontman's 'Moves Were Deliberate, Contrived And Leaden'
- Aug. 26, 2006
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Mike Daniel of The Dallas Morning News reviewed the opening night of the GODSMACK/ ROB ZOMBIE North American tour, which kicked off Friday night (August 25) at at Smirnoff Music Centre. An excerpt from his review follows: GODSMACK lived up to one part of its name Friday night. The other part needs some work. All manner of fireworks, flames, strobes and tribal grooves punctuated the popular modern rock band's tour-opening concert at Smirnoff Music Centre. About 14,000 fans were treated to what singer-guitarist Sully Erna promised to be "the biggest GODSMACK spectacle yet." That meant 90 minutes of explosive smack after explosive smack of not just the pyrotechnics but pungent, bluesy and fairly competent heavy rock. Even a metal copy of the band's burning-sun logo spat flame and sparks from the light rafters over the stage. What the surprisingly docile crowd received in pomp they were shorted a bit in circumstance, though. With this being its first headlining U.S. concert in a long while (and four months to the day after its new CD, "IV", was released), the Boston-sourced band should have been tighter and had a better handle on its material. Mr. Erna is lacking in stature — he resembles a tattoo- and tractor-pull-addicted version of Prince — but he didn't make up for that like the purple one does in public presence. His moves were deliberate, contrived and leaden, and he made little effort to appear animated except to make sure that he sang from five different microphones scattered around the stage. In fact, the only band member who seemed to be enthused about playing was drummer Shannon Larkin, who possesses a flair and power behind the kit rivaled by few in rock. Read the entire review at www.wfaa.com.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Dee67
8/26/2006 6:28:53 AM
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SAVAGE ANIMAL!
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COMMENT | Fuck yeah
posted by :
8/26/2006 6:30:07 AM
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Godsmack fucking blows
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COMMENT | It reminds of the time I saw them
posted by :
8/26/2006 6:32:05 AM
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And my buddy pointed out to me that Sully wasn't actually PLAYING the guitar he was holding. Fucking comedy.
Why don't you make like Scott Stapp and GO AWAY you fucking AIC rip off fraud.
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COMMENT | Godsmack.
posted by : Hubster
8/26/2006 6:37:57 AM
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Even the band name sounds stupid.
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COMMENT | Great!
posted by : Bleha
8/26/2006 6:42:08 AM
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They aren't enjoying playing anymore.... great news! It is about time to call it a day.... way to go Godsmack!
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COMMENT | Dunno
posted by : thatoneguy
8/26/2006 6:44:47 AM
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I'd say these guys are probably the best nu metal band thats popular right now.
But you know the saying...
Don't you?
OBITUARY!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/26/2006 6:45:09 AM
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HES BEING PAID BY SULLY ERNA.NICE TRICK..........
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/26/2006 7:16:36 AM
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HAPPY MONDAYS>GODSMACK
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/26/2006 7:19:53 AM
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thats cuz shannon larkin kicks ass and doesn't belong in such a mediocre band.
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COMMENT | Godsmack
posted by : Metallica_sheep
8/26/2006 7:32:51 AM
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Released some good songs, but damn. If your first day on the tour feels forced, you need to prioritize.
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COMMENT | told you
posted by :
8/26/2006 7:38:41 AM
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shannon larkin has more energy sitting down than all these ass clowns in godsmack put togather.
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COMMENT | and 1 more thing
posted by :
8/26/2006 7:43:31 AM
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when in the history of bad reviews...has the drummer has the drummer been the highlight of the show.
oh and also it is kinda funny that he is on tour with rob zombie cauze back when larkin got the ukj gig 2 weeks later he was offerd the white zombie gig...he went with ukj and sunny Santa Barbera. the rest is Larkin History......
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/26/2006 8:50:11 AM
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yea back in the day i went to two godsmack concerts over a year apart and they had the same gimmick each show. TIRED.
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COMMENT | Godsmack.
posted by :
8/26/2006 9:00:31 AM
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First of all, Fuck you all.
Secondly, Godsmack has released some of the best albums known to hard rock. Sully, in his earlier days, had been an amazing lead singer, fronting a boston hard rock band that still to this day, despite their old age, kick some ass. Seriously, and Godsmack is nowhere near a "stupid" band name. What's your band name called you fuckhead? o that's right, you just sit at home on your computer and bash bands that have more talent than you could ever have. stfu.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/26/2006 9:50:52 AM
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honesty rules, i love reading reviews that don't bullshit about bands that suck
that's logical, when you think about it
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/26/2006 10:33:11 AM
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hmmm so maybe it's time to finally hear this shannon larkin huh? what's some good songs to hear?
who's better, him or josh freese? him or john tempesta?
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COMMENT | really?
posted by :
8/26/2006 11:35:28 AM
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Hey Godsmack: I knew you fucks were contrived when you jumped on board the AIC wagon; so fucking unimaginative that you even had to resort to taking an AIC song as you band name: SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/26/2006 12:14:13 PM
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The first two albums were good but IV sucked major cock.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/26/2006 1:06:19 PM
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There is only one album known as IV, and it is by Led Zeppelin.
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COMMENT | Looks like someone
posted by :
8/26/2006 2:32:07 PM
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wants to sleep with the drummer!
plur
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COMMENT | bleedthesky5
posted by :
8/26/2006 4:16:15 PM
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Best albums known to hard rock? That's a tall order there, man.
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COMMENT | Let's put this in perspective
posted by :
8/26/2006 4:43:13 PM
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Godsmack just fucking suck. If you can't see that, then you really don't appreciate music.
Sully is nothing but a fraud. A complete, total, fucking fraud. His whole professional life was built on lies and fraud.
The drummer may be good, but fuck him for having no integrity and drumming for this lousy band.
Sully Erna < Scott Stapp
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COMMENT | ^^^
posted by : IFH
8/26/2006 10:57:47 PM
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I agree with this guy.
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COMMENT | Whoa Whoa Whoa
posted by :
8/26/2006 11:35:00 PM
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Godsmack doesn't have 1/10 the talent or orginality Poison had. And I am by no means a Poison supporter, but at least they were original.
I think Milli Vanilli would be a better comparison because they are both frauds.
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COMMENT | agreeeed
posted by :
8/27/2006 1:21:29 AM
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It seems DRUMMERS are the guys saving metal now-days. Dave Lombardo, Joey J, and of course Shannon Larkin.
Fuck Godsmack, and there repeative bullshit.
Shannon larkin is god on drums.(or satan)
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COMMENT | As far as this fuck Larkin
posted by :
8/27/2006 5:36:06 AM
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He gets NO consideration until he leaves Godscrack
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COMMENT |
posted by : Sgt.D
8/27/2006 1:08:24 PM
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Shannon Larkin Fucking RULES!!!!
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COMMENT | Yep
posted by : Chicken ala Sweatsock
8/28/2006 9:28:08 AM
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Sounds like pretty much the same boring crap I witnessed 3 years ago in Cleveland when these clowns and Anthrax played the Astoria for the MTV2 Headbanger's Ball resurrection shindig. Anthrax put on a great show. Godsmack spent pretty much the entire afternoon soundchecking allowing Anthrax only about 30 minutes to run through a quick check.
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COMMENT | LARKIN IS GOOD
posted by :
8/28/2006 3:41:10 PM
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BUT TOMMY LEES DRUMMER THE GUY IN DARK NEW DAY SHREDS HIM GODSMACK BLOWS THEY DO THE SAME SET EVERY TIME.. SULLY GETS EVERYONE TO FLIP HIM OFF ITS TIRED ...BUT HES A MIDGET SO I GUESS ITS COOL.. WHOS SHORTER? SULLY.. PAUL SIMON... OR DIO??
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