Question 1

Who is the drummer for Godsmack?

Accepted Answer

Shannon Larkin drummed for Godsmack from 2002 until his retirement in 2024, the band's longest-serving drummer. As of mid-2026 the band has cycled through several touring drummers since his departure with no permanent replacement confirmed, so no successor is credited here yet.

Question 2

Did Godsmack have a drummer before Shannon Larkin?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Founding drummer Tommy Stewart played on the band's first two albums, Godsmack (1998) and Awake (2000), with Joe D'Arco filling in briefly between two of Stewart's stints.

Question 3

Where is Godsmack from?

Accepted Answer

Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, where the band formed in 1995.

Question 4

Is Godsmack still active?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the band continues to tour, though the drum and guitar chairs have been in flux since longtime members Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola both departed in 2024.

Question 5

Who played drums on Godsmack's "Godsmack"?

Accepted Answer

Tommy Stewart played drums on "Godsmack" (1998).

Question 6

Who played drums on Godsmack's "Lighting Up the Sky"?

Accepted Answer

Shannon Larkin played drums on "Lighting Up the Sky" (2023).

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