The moment Godsmack fans have been demanding for years has finally arrived. The band has unveiled the official live video for "Battle of the Drums" — the iconic percussion duel between frontman Sully Erna and drummer Shannon Larkin that has been a legendary centerpiece of their live shows for decades. The video comes from their brand-new live album Live at Mohegan Sun, available now via Primary Wave.
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"It's an intricate piece. Me and Shannon have worked on it for decades and really perfected it into a spectacle," says Sully Erna. "Live at Mohegan Sun captures a moment we'll always carry with us — the energy, the connection, and the gratitude we feel for the fans who've taken this journey with us."
With 20 million records sold, 27 Top 10 singles, and 13 No. 1 hits, Godsmack don't need to prove anything — and yet here they are, proving it anyway. The live album is already making history: its first single, the live version of "When Legends Rise," debuted on Active Rock Radio charts — marking the first time a live track has done so since 2020.
The band also launches their Rise of Rock World Tour 2026 with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy on select dates — an absolutely stacked amphitheater run that spans the US, Europe, and major festival appearances including Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville, and Rocklahoma.
Select Tour Dates:
6/20 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
6/27 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
7/3 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
9/4 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma*
9/17 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
9/19 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre
Full routing at godsmack.com