IV Review

Release Date: Apr 25, 2006
Label: Republic/Universal
Genres: Alternative Metal, Industrial Metal, Post-Grunge
Number Of Tracks: 11
IV relies on big midtempo brooders and heavy, drop D riffs to work in the usual themes of loneliness, betrayal, and the overuse of the word "bleeding."

Sound:	9.2
Lyrics:	9.2
Impression:	9.4
Overall rating:	9.3
Users rating:	8.7
Comments:	89

overall: 9

Featured review by: stanger5154, on april 25, 2006

Sound: The sound is great. Godsmack really tightened up its tone and extended Tony's solos. When the band said that they were going for a more rock sound they definately did it with this album. But, even though it may be very rock-ish, it didn't take away from any of their aggression. This is a very tight, very precise album. And Sully is a hell of a harmonica player! // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Lyrics have the basic content all other Godsmack albums. But with Sully Erna (in my opinion, the best voice in metal) delivering, they take on a life of their own. The lyrics have a very "pick yourself of and suck it up" tone to them and they fit perfectly with the music. // 9

Impression: This is a killer album and definately ranks right up there with the others. I love the single "Speak" as it is very classic Godsmack, but more mature. My only gripe is that I wish all the songs on this album followed the template of this song. If this album got lost go buy it again, it's worth it. // 9

overall: 10

Reviewed by: L3X18999, on april 26, 2006

Sound: This albums sound differs from the other records. The guitars are more along the heavy line. The drums are kicked into high gear and Sully brings out more of a range in his voice. Not to mention the harmonica opening and solo on the song "Shine Down." // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The Lyrics on this record are beyond typical Godsmack. The record was writen by the whole band this time, not just Sully. So you see more of a musical apperance and less metal more music. As well as the continuation of "Voodoo" called "Voodoo Too" is very tribal and original in its own right. Some of the lyrics are very dark, as in songs like "Livin' In Sin," "The Enemy," "Teptation" and "No Rest For The Wicked." Yet its feels new in its own right, it's awsome to say the least. // 10

Impression: This album has every comparison to the other albums yet is totally different at the same time. My personal favorite songs on the record are "Livin' In Sin," "The Enemy," "Voodoo Too," "Shine Down" (with its awesome harmonica play) and "No Rest For The Wicked." There's nothing to hate about this record, it's as close to perfect as a record can come! It's on par with Metallica's "Black Album" and "ZOSO"! If it were lost or stolen the world would end as I would end it! Then get me another copy or two! // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on april 28, 2006

Sound: The Godsmack boys definitely show their talent on this album. They keep the aggression and attitude of their previous albums while bringing out their rock n roll side. The songs on IV are much more melodic then their previous albums so prepare to have a few stuck in your head all day long! The guitars are very bluesy on a few songs like "Shine Down" and have the heavy crunch on others like "The Enemy." This time around, the whole band wrote music causing Sully to loosen his creative control. This was definitely the right move for the album, however, I think a few of the songs Sully wrote are the best on the album. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Sully's lyrics are as strong as ever! He really shows his vocal talent on IV. Not only does Sully play drums, guitar, and sing vocals, he smokes with a harmonica which he clearly shows on "Shine Down." The lyrics fit the musical vibe very well. // 10

Impression: This album is argueably their best album yet. My favorite songs are "Bleeding Me" and "Shine Down." I love the new sound and cant wait for more to come. If it was stolen, Id beat the hell out of the theif and buy another copy. The sky's the limit for Godsmack now! // 10

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: rip3149, on february 27, 2007

Sound: Unlike the other studio albums, IV takes a more blues-rock approach as opposed to their normal metal approach. It delivers all the goods from the past albums plus a lot more variety of styles and feels toward the music. The bass is very upfront and the guitar is in your face. On the 4th track "Shinedown", the introduction with the harmonica is a great example of the more bluesy feel. The album closer "One Rainy Day" is a prime example of just how much their sound has matured since "Faceless". // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are a bit more mature than the previous album "Faceless", a bit. While it's obvious they put more time and effort into these songs, they still deal with the same universal themes of lost love, depravity, and angst. The words do, however, support the music better than the other albums. I would personally say Sully does a lot better job singing this time around than on "The Other Side". The backup vocals are all brilliant and the guest vocalist on "Hollow" does a great job accentuating Sully's vocals. // 8

Impression: For me, personally, this is the Godsmack record to get. It might not be as energetic as "Awake" or "Godsmack" but it sounds better. The solos are inspiring and Tony's leads are second to nothing he's done before. It is one of the finest records of the decade thus far. My favorite songs are "One Rainy Day", "Livin In Sin", and "Temptation". My favorite thing about the album is that it sounds genuine and unlike anything out now. My only complaint would have to be that "Voodoo Too" sounds almost too much like the original Voodoo, until the jaw-dropping solo that is. If someone stole this cd, I'd congratulate the limp-d*ck bastard for having the balls to do so, then rip them off. I wouldn't go too ape-sh*t because I have backed-up on my computer, but I'd be pissed. Buy this CD if you know what's good for you! // 10

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: tannersabata, on december 27, 2006

Sound: Godsmack has more of a country-metal sound, or that's what I call it. I've been a huge Godsmack fan since I heard Voodoo for the first time. They are a good crossbreed of metal-alternative, and have a couple good stoner songs. I picked up a copy of this CD two months ago, and I would say it is one of Godsmack's best. It looked like Godsmack was not going to come with another album for a while. When Shinedown hit the radio, I could see a CD coming, and it did. The only thing I did not like about this CD is the tone and some of the songs' lyrics, it sounded slightly softer than their other CDs. I have three Godsmack CDs in my possesion, and I think it surpassed all other albums of theirs and is a awesome choice for any Godsmack listener. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Sully has a great deep, and sometimes angry voice. It is not an easy singing voice to imitate. The music in IV was heavy in most parts, soft in others. Instead of having heavy lyrics on a soft sound, or soft lyrics on a heavy sound, the lyrics matched the semi-heavy music the entiree time. // 10

Impression: I put four as the number one of Godsmack's albums, and way on up there as opposed to other alternative bands. The songs on this CD I liked most were Shinedown, and One Rainy Day. The thing I love most about this CD was the matching lyrics and music. the thing I hated, though I didn't "hate" any of it was that it only had eleven tracks. If somebody was to steal my CD or I was to lose it, I would definately buy another one. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: sabata777, on april 09, 2007

Sound: As usual, Godsmack came out with another majorly impressive album. This CD unlike before is more country sounding, but yet, it blends well, and I love it although I hate country. I knew that as soon as Speak showed up on the radio, I knew ahead of time that Godsmack had made their return, and even better than before, expecially after songs like Touche. I thought it was great news to know they were making a comeback. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are are in your face, as usual, but then there is Shinedown, which is more of a christian song, and the deeper songs like Mama, one Rainy Day, and Bleeding Me. Of course you have to love Speak, though it did get old, and of course you have to love Shinedown, which is still as good is it was the first time I heard it on the radio. // 10

Impression: Overall, I am in love with this CD, I listen to it everyday, and I got it a week after it came out. My favorite song shifts, depending on my mood. But other than the more popular songs, Living In Sin, Bleeding Me, and One Rainy Day are my favorites. And I love the harmonica part that Sully plays before the guitar kicks off on Shinedown. Actually, there is nothing I don't like about this CD. // 10

overall: 9

Reviewed by: _godsmack_, on august 29, 2006

Sound: The band sounds great on this album just like the rest of their albums, has some really good songs but has some acoustics on this CD which is new for the band since all their cds haven't had any acoustic except for 'The Other Side'. The CD is basically rock like they've always done, but has a noticeable bluesier tune to some of the songs. Not their best CD but still is worth buying. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are a lot 'friendlier' I guess you could say, not as hateful as most of their other songs. Seems like they focused more on the music for this album than the lyrics. The lyrics flow nicely with the sound, Sully did a great job keeping his pitch in the same area as what the music was playing. // 9

Impression: 'Speak' is definitely one of the better songs on the album. It has more of a modern rock sound than heavy like most of godsmack's songs in the past have had. 'The Enemy' goes back to the heavy sound, and is one of the only songs on the album that has any crude lyrics. 'One Rainy Day' and 'Shine Down' have the blues sound to them, which the band plays extremely well. Definitely makes this CD worth having whether your a godsmack fan or not. // 9

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: masterometal666, on june 30, 2006

Sound: Good old, in your face, up your ass Godsmack. The difference is that they have added a few interesting little things in their sound. They have become slightly more melodic than before and used some weird intros on tracks like "Shine Down", which sort of mixed a little bit of honky tonk in with the metal in the beginning and in the solo. Even so, they keep true to their sound with trademark Godsmack riffs in the verses. Overall, it just makes it more interesting, showing that they are evolving into a better band all the time, something that is to be expected of course. They show that they can mellow out with my favorite song on the album, an accoustic number called "Hollow." Using a guest vocalist and very melodic leads, they pull it off quite nicely. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are still the same as always, mostly about how he is better than the man who tries to be like him but always fails to even get close, and instead tries to tear him down so that they will be on the same level ("Enemy"). He's tired of other people bullshiting him ("Truth") Basically it's Godsmack. // 9

Impression: This album may not quite measure up to some previous albums, cheifly thier self-titled one, but it definately doesn't disappoint. Just an all around kick Ass album. The top 5 tracks in my opinion are Livin In Sin, Truth, Shine Down, Enemy, and Hollow. If it was lost, I would definately buy it back. If stolen, I'd beat the shit out of the thief, no question. // 10

overall: 7.3

Reviewed by: Stonewall X, on august 31, 2006

Sound: I'm not gonna lie, I was a little disappointed by "Faceless". When I first heard "Speak", I was like "Oh, yeah! This is gonna be awesome". The riff was awesome and the drums sounded pretty cool, too. Then there was the awesome guitar solo by Tony Rombola. Then I bought the CD and, again, was somewhat disappointed. The music was noticeably different. What I mean is that this album's style predominantly keeps to their original formula, but you can easily tell they strayed away from it a little. The riffs on a lot of the songs were more bluesy and not quite as heavy. Plus, on this album there are only a couple of guitar solos, as opposed to their first three albums when there were solos all over the place. The music was cool, but I prefer their earlier material. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics pretty much stayed in line with Godsmack's original style, but with a couple of obvious differences (i.e. Shine Down, Mama). I must admit, though, Sully's lyrics aren't quite up to par with those of "Awake". The same goes for his performance. He does it well, but not quite as well. // 8

Impression: Honestly, I think of "IV" as "Faceless, Pt. 2", only just slightly heavier and darker. In my opinion, "Awake" was Godsmack's best album. Overall, this album is acceptable, but I'm not gonna jump to give this one 10s all over the place. I must say, though, I really did like Speak, Livin' In Sin, Voodoo Too, and Temptation. It's a good album, but not quite as good as "Awake". Needs more solos and heavier riffs. // 7

Comments

[Kaininmich]

DAMN RIGHT

this is godmacks greatest followup album, right after the ep the other side, kickass

great riffs and you did a great quick but great review

[SillverBulletsV]

It is an awesome album, the review sums it up

[BLAKK:JAKK]

I love godsmack since their first album (which is the best so far)...but I think that this album his the worse they've ever done....

[smackmyroach]

the album is different from all the other alubms faceless is the best album

[Agemoi]

i thought this was a damn good album. ONLY complaint is that the guitar kind of, sort of, lost its low end that godsmack became known for to aspiring musicians like myself. When i read they switched from mesa to marshall i actually got a little fearful just because the marshall sound is so tipical and over used that thats why alot of the music today sounds the same. But i have to say i was pleasantly suprised to hear that they managed to get a setting that was still godsmack but new and fresh, and it sounds like they used the Mode 4, so its all good, only marshalls i would trust are a 2203 jcm800 and the mode 4, but anyway kick ass album, i think it is probably their best becuase its more musical than the past but still ****in rocking, anyway, BUY IT!

[chairo]

This is by far the best sounding of all of godsmack's albums, the production values are just excellent. The bass drum hits harder, the guitars sound tighter, and the bass just rumbles. This is also their best album musically. There is a much better range of music on this album then on faceless and awake, especially with the harmonica and the slide playing. This album is just simply much more enjoyable than some of their previous, and hopefully they will stay on this track in future releases.

[DareBear02]

Goddamnit! I can't believe people still listen to these baffoons! Godsmack has been sucking for years now and the fact that they are still around is a f*cking miricle in it self. They aren't singing about anything that's important or personal for that matter, no offense to any one who buys this record but you guys are probably still wondering when the next POD or Korn album comes out. Grow Up! There are Nu-Metal bands that sound better and have a little more respectability. Like Chevelle or Deftones, I dunno, it just frustrates me to see that a band like this would still be around and people would actually like them. They really aren't that aggressive in terms of hard rock, sure the guitarist uses a mesa boogie, and plays the same f*cking penatonic blues scale with some sh*t effects and have some guy who smoked too many cigaretts attempt to yelp angrily into a mike. I saw them perform a few years back (2003) in Germany, The Used opened for them (and I honestly hate that band) but they put on one hell of a performance, Godsmack looked and sounded like they were trying to be a older (like in their 40's) crappier version of a Godsmack Tribute group who were trying to reclaim their "youth" and failing miserably. I felt embarrassed for them as I watched the crown start to leave, and most of the people there came to see the godsmack! I dunno, they need to quit, I have a headache, and the fact people are ranting and raving about a sh*t-ass band only proves Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.

[METALLIDETH90]

Speak is a great single, and i definitely can hear how well the guitars sound now i can't wait to buy this one

[METALLIDETH90]

also Godsmack pretty much invented hard rock bitch

[nineinch9]

I gotta agree with DareBear. The fact alone they wrote a song called "Voodoo Too". Sheer Fucking Laziness

[philman42487]

godsmack is a wanna be alice in chains so you can't say they invented hard rock, i like both bands but still be realalistic

[sassamafras]

DareBear02 wrote:

Goddamnit! I can't believe people still listen to these baffoons! Godsmack has been sucking for years now and the fact that they are still around is a f*cking miricle in it self. They aren't singing about anything that's important or personal for that matter, no offense to any one who buys this record but you guys are probably still wondering when the next POD or Korn album comes out. Grow Up! There are Nu-Metal bands that sound better and have a little more respectability. Like Chevelle or Deftones, I dunno, it just frustrates me to see that a band like this would still be around and people would actually like them. They really aren't that aggressive in terms of hard rock, sure the guitarist uses a mesa boogie, and plays the same f*cking penatonic blues scale with some sh*t effects and have some guy who smoked too many cigaretts attempt to yelp angrily into a mike. I saw them perform a few years back (2003) in Germany, The Used opened for them (and I honestly hate that band) but they put on one hell of a performance, Godsmack looked and sounded like they were trying to be a older (like in their 40's) crappier version of a Godsmack Tribute group who were trying to reclaim their "youth" and failing miserably. I felt embarrassed for them as I watched the crown start to leave, and most of the people there came to see the godsmack! I dunno, they need to quit, I have a headache, and the fact people are ranting and raving about a sh*t-ass band only proves Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.

hey go somewhere else and bitch

[Dexterity]

Wow...just wow. I usually don't comment on these things but....Wow.

Green Day Couldn't save rock cause 1.) It doesn't need saving 2.) Green Day would doesn't have enough gusto to save rock. They put on an awesome show and play well but cmon man.

Metallideth...Godsmack did not invent hard rock..wow..kids your agnst...wow...Real metalheads would probably laugh at you if you said this.

Lol save up for metallica album ahahaha. The only true comment here is Godsmack being an Alice in Chains wannabe. Only Alice in Chains coudl rock it so much more than Godsmack will ever be able to.

[otherkid]

I havent got this album yet but im planning on it
but i hate green day i think they should just stop playin cause theyre not metal theyre a bad excuse for a punk

and that DareBear person just should shut up cause godsmack rocks and so does POD and Korn

and by the way has everybody forgot that Black Sabbath invented metal and brought it to the USA

[Cied Shredder]

Godsmack sounds the same off of every album, this one is no different.

[Noremorse96]

I like godsmack one of my fave bands. They r no inovators by ne means nor are they rip offs. They don't sound like alica and chains for one thing.
They r a good hard rock band (far from the creators of it tho).

6al9oy wrote:

not to mention chevelle, pod, the used and deftones. All emo's suck dick and punk rock sounds more poppish recently. And most importantly Billy Joe is a fag. Bands you should listen to: Slayer(except Daibolus in Musica and their new album), Metallica, SOAD, KORN, Disturbed and Marilyn Manson.

Ok emo? Your talkin about Korn and disturbed. Korn has one of the whinest bitches in metal. John davis talk about the same shit over and over and over again chevelle focus on actual problems (the rit problem for one). Well Disturbed they are cool for a week then the stuff they put out annoys the hell out of u, there r much better nu metal bands out. But your are right about Metallica and SOAD.

[xluc1f3rx]

^ Since when were Korn and Disturbed emo music? Grow up, seriously. And anyone who puts down metallica can **** off, as they are and always have been the biggest thing in heavy metal. Whether you like them or not, they are definetely not sucky!

[ReiDSaN]

Can't you all just get along and accept different people like different sorts of music?

[silent caution]

i love this album, godsmack's best so far

[silent caution]

6al9oy wrote:

Fuck all you gay Godsmack and Greenday fans. You should all just save your money for the upcoming metallica album. Godsmack is nothing more but a footnote in hard rock history man.

what about we godsmack fans that arent gay? you talking to us too?

[†TheKnight†]

Godsmack are sick, all of their songs are sick, theres lush metal, and some sic rock tracks on every one of their albums, I accept that they are not everyones cup of tea, but the hell are they on the same wavelength as Green Day, and i tell you that the idiot that said that comes from def people island, lol. And the bolox is metalica getting any better and is their album going to be better than godsmacks. They were good, Back in the day when basic rock was basic, but now the industry is getting more complex (but alot worse) Metalica need to either give up the flag, or get a makeover...I mean if you say godsmacks songs sound alike, Every metalica song sounds the bloody same...lol!

[SkinnyWhiteBoy]

That is some of the stupidest looking album art I've ever seen.

[BloodCellZ]

Darebear, you have to be kidding me! Now i don't think this record is all that great, i think it get's a little boring. But don't diss them! U think Chevelle has more respectability than Godsmack? HAHAHAHA they suck ass!!! All they do is bitch and whine about how bad their life is. And Green Day? You have to be kidding me. They're that punk band turned pop by "the Man"!! Go rant somewhere else. And for god sakes listen to some better music! I love korn and limp bizkit, and linkin park, but you can't spend your whole life listening to just that! Go out and learn how to play some Lamb of God, or Cky, or Foreign Objects, and learn some jazz and classical pieces. It'll change your whole perspective on music!

[erotic sweaters]

ok, I dig Godsmack and all, but saying it's as good as Led Zeppelin IV is blasphemy. Led Zep IV is on a whole different level than anything Godsmack has done, and also kicks the shit out of the black album.

[Mik3_D]

DareBear02 wrote:

Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.

Greenday couldn't save rock because they're a shitty wannabe emo punk band. Even though you might be right about Godsmack being kinda lame, they arent the reason why Greenday couldnt save rock (LMMFAO). You cant even call what they do "rock."

Now go cry somewhere else about it. We dont wanna hear it.

[stanger5154]

Since when was Disturbed considered lagit metal... they're music for junior high kids that think they're bad asses.... Godsmack really grew up and came into their own on this record.. if you don't believe me go listen to it... all of it, not just "Speak" (even though it's a great song). And VooDoo Two sounds almost nothing like the original VooDoo, so don't talk about what you don't know.

[f8ta1ity54]

you all need to get listen to a real metal band...as i lay dying,killswitchengage, acacia strain, a life once lost...some old sevendust lol

[JRowe3388]

Just because you all listen to music does not make you a freaking expert. Noone can say a certain band sucks if that band has fans. If they have a strong fanbase, then that band must be doing something right.

And all you asses calling people who listen to different music than you "Fags", "Bitches", and "Pussies", than you are a coward. Cursing on a forum at someone you dont know is ****ing pointless.

And on another note, going to a band's page and saying they suck is pointless. Mostly fans of that band will be reading, and bitching about that band is not going to make people stop liking them.

Get over it. *sigh*


Yeah... sorry about that. >_>

[Born 2 Slash]

I love this new album by Godsmack. Speak is a very good song. I also love Shine Down. Overall the album rocks. Rock On!!!!!

[L3X18999]

DareBear02 wrote:

Goddamnit! I can't believe people still listen to these baffoons! Godsmack has been sucking for years now and the fact that they are still around is a f*cking miricle in it self. They aren't singing about anything that's important or personal for that matter, no offense to any one who buys this record but you guys are probably still wondering when the next POD or Korn album comes out. Grow Up! There are Nu-Metal bands that sound better and have a little more respectability. Like Chevelle or Deftones, I dunno, it just frustrates me to see that a band like this would still be around and people would actually like them. They really aren't that aggressive in terms of hard rock, sure the guitarist uses a mesa boogie, and plays the same f*cking penatonic blues scale with some sh*t effects and have some guy who smoked too many cigaretts attempt to yelp angrily into a mike. I saw them perform a few years back (2003) in Germany, The Used opened for them (and I honestly hate that band) but they put on one hell of a performance, Godsmack looked and sounded like they were trying to be a older (like in their 40's) crappier version of a Godsmack Tribute group who were trying to reclaim their "youth" and failing miserably. I felt embarrassed for them as I watched the crown start to leave, and most of the people there came to see the godsmack! I dunno, they need to quit, I have a headache, and the fact people are ranting and raving about a sh*t-ass band only proves Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.

do us all a friggin favor

go tell someone who freakin cares
then u can shove your head up ur ass

[xSacrilegex]

When Sully said "And I know there's someone above" in Shine Down, I quit listening.

[Vos]

Saw them on some show last night...Don't know what song they were playing, only caugth the last minute of the song. Godsmack is pretty damn sweet tho.

[jimiismydaddy]

12 notes in music = A limited amount of music and sound. So their not innovators. Every band you listen too cant be an innovator. Their making their name big and their doing a hell of a lot better than any of you who sit on your computers and take time to write out essay length whine fests. Stop wasting time here and go practice.

[BrokenWingman]

Too many comments to read them all, however. Someone said "Faceless" was their best. Yes, it is....if you like to hear the same song over and over and over with a different solo in it. The best song on their is Straight Out Of Line. The songs are good, but dear god, can the guitarist just maybe, diverge from using the same, Ryhthm, Key, and Chords for every song?

[Doomsayer16]

are the majority of people on here like 12 years old? One, greenday is crap unless you like sissy emo punk shit. Two, godsmack sure as hell didn't invent "rock" so Metallideth you must be 9 years old. And Darebear02... wtf? Go put on your eye liner and masterbate to Biily Joe playing his 3 chords. If greenday couldn't save rock... are you on crack?

[The_Ibanezer]

xSacrilegex wrote:

When Sully said "And I know there's someone above" in Shine Down, I quit listening.

You can't actually be suggesting that you gave up on godsmack because he made a reference to "god". Sully is a practicing wiccan. And while I don't know a tonne about the religion, I know he's not going to be trying to get you "born again" or anything like that.

And who gives a **** anyway what he believes. With a name like Sacrilege, you're probably just some sad little ****ed up satan-loving death metal bitch, who won't accept music unless it involves "killing jesus". Now retire to you bedroom in your parents house to re-apply your eyeliner, lipstick and draw pentagram on your forehead.

PS. Go **** yourself

[x_themetalfan_x]

Doomsayer16 wrote:

are the majority of people on here like 12 years old? One, greenday is crap unless you like sissy emo punk shit. Two, godsmack sure as hell didn't invent "rock" so Metallideth you must be 9 years old. And Darebear02... wtf? Go put on your eye liner and masterbate to Biily Joe playing his 3 chords. If greenday couldn't save rock... are you on crack?

Couldn't have said it better. This is a damn solid album (but it's no "In the Arms of Devastation"). I'm normally indifferent towards most nu-metal, but this one is pretty good, all in all. But yeah Darebear, you really need to put down the crackpipe. It has such negative effects as giving you the impression that Green Day has any sort of discernable talent.

[Kunzinator]

Godsmack Alice in Chains wannabes? Are you ****ing kidding me. Different album compared to others, but still a good disc. Lost its heaviness but gained a beautiful tone in the process.

DareBear02 Wrote:
Goddamnit! I can't believe people still listen to these baffoons! Godsmack has been sucking for years now and the fact that they are still around is a f*cking miricle in it self. They aren't singing about anything that's important or personal for that matter, no offense to any one who buys this record but you guys are probably still wondering when the next POD or Korn album comes out. Grow Up! There are Nu-Metal bands that sound better and have a little more respectability. Like Chevelle or Deftones, I dunno, it just frustrates me to see that a band like this would still be around and people would actually like them. They really aren't that aggressive in terms of hard rock, sure the guitarist uses a mesa boogie, and plays the same f*cking penatonic blues scale with some sh*t effects and have some guy who smoked too many cigaretts attempt to yelp angrily into a mike. I saw them perform a few years back (2003) in Germany, The Used opened for them (and I honestly hate that band) but they put on one hell of a performance, Godsmack looked and sounded like they were trying to be a older (like in their 40's) crappier version of a Godsmack Tribute group who were trying to reclaim their "youth" and failing miserably. I felt embarrassed for them as I watched the crown start to leave, and most of the people there came to see the godsmack! I dunno, they need to quit, I have a headache, and the fact people are ranting and raving about a sh*t-ass band only proves Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.

Oh and for all you out there who go around insulting peoples sexuality based on their music taste being different, We all know that your just trying to act big on the internet, your not fooling anyone. Either that or you really do act like that in public, in which case I bet you get a daily ass kicking from, well, practically anybody you come into contact with.

[TrickySteev]

Listen all i hafta say is all of you suck ass ok? thats plain and simple the way i see it is when uve been playing an instrument for 10 years + then come back and bitch about music when u understand it and apreciate it untill then quit ur bitching cuz in the end they have the record deal with there records being published and ur just some wannabe knock offs smashing bands that you dont understand or apreciate.

[Cwolf]

Hey I have an idea for all the people who say godsmack sucks cuz of this and that and greenday sucks cuz of shit that doesnt make any sense what so ever and for anyone who calls legendary bands sell-outs or shit cuz they changed up their sound a little and got better if anything or are still the same but u just have to be retarded and drag them down .Start you're own ****ing band come with a better album and then maybe someone will pay attention to you attention seeking trouble making talentless hacks! if any1 has anything to say to me u can email me at [e-mail] i ****ing welcome someone with a logical reason to email me.

[PharmSmacker]

Bottom Line: Godsmack shows a lot of growth on this album because none of the songs sound the same, and if you think they do then listen to "Shine Down," it's unlike anything they have ever done. I think this is a great album and if you disagree that's ok, but I don't want to hear about it. Go to your favorite band's section and give them props. Don't just diss on everyone else's music just because you disagree with their tastes in music.

BTW: best songs: Temptation, The Enemy, Bleeding Me, Shine Down, No Rest for the Wicked, and Speak (Actually they are all pretty good). Way to go guys!

[DareBear02]

Holy shit! I totally pissed off a whole strain of kids!!! Alright, first I'd have to oppologize for posting shit on a genre that I particularly don't care for. Second, I've noticed that most of the comments here are probably from angst ridden teens, and me ripping Godsmack to shreds and calling everyone on this forum idiots was going a little overboard.....okay, maybe not for the kids who are trying to hold on to nu-metal, but I guess you guys can see where I'm comming from.

[metalqueerguy]

Okay quickly, please stop the use of the words fag and gay as a negative. Because kids, I'm gay and am a metal/hard rock fan. I have the new Godsmack CD and think it is a very good record. Bands are artists and have to challange themselves; and hope their fans understand that need not to stand in the same place.

Disturbed got slapped around last year for sounding too much like a metal band. ??? Hello they are a metal band. Take each CD as it comes out and enjoy it for itself or as I do follow a band and enjoy listening to them grow and develop

[Andrew Zara]

Alright all you little kids calm down this ain't the pit. So anyway this album is the best Godsmack album by far. The songs Livin' In Sin, Speak, and The Enemy are great songs that sound like the traditional Godsmack, however, the other songs are a lot more rockish.

Alright now to solve all these problems. Metallica was a great metal band until they put out load which was a discrace. Reload just got even worse and then St.Anger which I didn't even take a second glance at. The real Metallica(that will never come back) was back in the 80's and early 90's.

Disturbed is not a metal band! Disturbed is an all around Nu-Metal band, there is a big difference between the two.

And I'm not even going to get into the subject of Green Day because I'm on the verge of being banned for good from this site.

Oh, and the people that are here ranting on about how Godsmack sucks, go get a life. If you're going to right something sucky, then don't write it at all because nobody wants to here it.

Godsmack rules and their always going to rule.

[Sceleratus]

This album is, by far, the best Godsmack offering yet. Admittedly, some of the tracks are the same-old Godsmack I'm used to, but others completely blow me away. "Shine Down" is my personal favorite from "IV" -- the lyrics are deeply personal, and the blues-metal style works well. I was initially taken aback by the new sound, but grew to really like and appreciate it the more I listened. This was an all around great album by a great band.

Now, as I was reading through this list of comments, I began to wonder if anyone knows the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'? How about 'hear' and 'here'? Or maybe 'write' and 'right'? What are these? Words you had on spelling tests in first or second grade? Ok... How about the concept of not visiting reviews for albums of bands you don't like? Simple enough? I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. It is most probably the angst-filled "I'm-a-teenage-rebel-and-
I-know-everything-so-shut
-up" crowd that is wholly responsible for this.

Get a dictionary, kids... It won't make you smart, but it will stop you from coming off as stupid.

Hell, just write your posts in Word and use spell check before you submit.

Just do me a favor, before your next post, ask yourself one question:

"Is not sounding like an ignorant, illiterate teenager really worth an extra 60 seconds of my time?"

I'm looking forward to reading all of your posts after you've figured out the right answer.

[johnm2k6]

DareBear02 wrote:

Goddamnit! I can't believe people still listen to these baffoons! Godsmack has been sucking for years now and the fact that they are still around is a f*cking miricle in it self. They aren't singing about anything that's important or personal for that matter, no offense to any one who buys this record but you guys are probably still wondering when the next POD or Korn album comes out. Grow Up! There are Nu-Metal bands that sound better and have a little more respectability. Like Chevelle or Deftones, I dunno, it just frustrates me to see that a band like this would still be around and people would actually like them. They really aren't that aggressive in terms of hard rock, sure the guitarist uses a mesa boogie, and plays the same f*cking penatonic blues scale with some sh*t effects and have some guy who smoked too many cigaretts attempt to yelp angrily into a mike. I saw them perform a few years back (2003) in Germany, The Used opened for them (and I honestly hate that band) but they put on one hell of a performance, Godsmack looked and sounded like they were trying to be a older (like in their 40's) crappier version of a Godsmack Tribute group who were trying to reclaim their "youth" and failing miserably. I felt embarrassed for them as I watched the crown start to leave, and most of the people there came to see the godsmack! I dunno, they need to quit, I have a headache, and the fact people are ranting and raving about a sh*t-ass band only proves Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.

By the way just so everyone knows Greenday is pop rock. An Godsmack is Hard Rock/Alternative Metal.
Darebear is a F***in wuss.

[ieatgreenfleas]

wow, im reading all these comments and people fighting lol...its a d*mn cd guys. now, i love godsmack. i dunno why, hate the genre for the most part. disturbed sucks. (my opinions..) system of a down is probably he worst band ive ever heard. but godsmack pushes my buttons right somehow. also, im not a gothic or emo kid or w/e lol. actually im a prep...as it were. godsmacks first album...some good songs...but most of it just...sounded like filler. not too sure why it gets "the best one!" label. awake was the best until now in my opinion...but still sounded pretty much the same. faceless had some decent songs...but overall every song was the same but arranged different. i play guitar...and i play stevie ray vaughan to metallica to whatever, and playing godsmacks stuff on faceless and awake is plain boring. BUT this new album...i was very very pleased. and for those saying it still sounds the same and all the songs are the same...meh???? okay, shinedown, mama, hollow, bleeding me, safe and sound...these songs are nothing like their old stuff...except yes they have heavy guitar most of them...duh...its godsmack. but what i really noticed...for example, in the chorus of no rest for the wicked...they are still hard but it is much more melodic! its really catchy and i can easily sing along to it in my car without imagining myself walking down the UFC ramp pumped up for a fight lol. overall...GREAT improvement. great new sounds and very catchy. i like every song on it. i honestly, as a godsmack fan, cant come close to saying that for the other albums. maybe the otherside.

[Guitarplayer136]

nineinch9 wrote:

I gotta agree with DareBear. The fact alone they wrote a song called "Voodoo Too". Sheer Fucking Laziness

They're not the only lazy band dude. Look at System of a Down with their second part of Soldier Side. That's laziness and the song sux

[EVH]

i read in one of the first comments that tony switched from mesa's to marshalls, however when i saw them in concert just the other day (June 13th) i saw him plugged into mesa's ...?!?!.... did he switch just for the recording? or was it meant to be a full-time thing?

[Happy Taco :D]

I've listened to all of their stuff and when I heard this... it was different. "Godsmack" was okay to me, had Timebomb and a couple others, "Awake" was more heavier but also more cohesive, Greed being one of my favorites there, "Faceless" pretty much sounded the same in every song, but was okay, "The Other Side" was a different side of them, Re-align sounded good while stripped of distortion and Voices was nice. Then "IV", it sounds like its more polished. Drums hit harder, guitars ring clearly, and Tony does some really cool solos. I say this is their best album to date, I can't complain about any song, but "Mama" and "Shine Down" and "Hollow" are among my favorites.

Basically I agree with ieatgreenfleas xD

[masterometal666]

xluc1f3rx wrote:

^ Since when were Korn and Disturbed emo music? Grow up, seriously. And anyone who puts down metallica can **** off, as they are and always have been the biggest thing in heavy metal. Whether you like them or not, they are definetely not sucky!

you have to admit they are in a bit of a slump right now though. st. anger sounds nothing like kill 'em all. hell load and re-load was better than that crap. at the very least, it wasn't S&M.....that sucked B

[metal4me]

if some of you hate Godsmack, then why are you looking at the reviews to their album? why? i'll tell you why, because deep down everybody loves Godsmack. theres nothin to dislike about them. Sully has great vocals and Tony is a great guitar player. Sure, he may not be Hammett or Dimebag, but he's pretty good. I love Godsmack, and even if you don't love them, you have to at least respect them.

[Ceresz]

Please, don't comment on this if you don't like Godsmack, don't by the album, go listen to Green Day, Metallica, Joe Satriani, Mozart, Bach, or whatever kind of music you like.

Personally I like Godsmack, and Disturbed, I really don't hate or think that any kind of music/band sucks, (Okay, maybe some bands, like those really crappy garbagebands ) I just prefer this type of music

So do us all a favor, hate Godsmack all you want, but please don't comment, go listen to the music you like, okay?

Oh, and don't insult peoples sexuality, don't use gay as an insult, I just can't stress that enough.

Have a good day.

[pfricky98]

Axeman_Shreder wrote:

Godsmack sucks and so does Green Day. If you want to hear some real raw talent check out Arch Enemy and Children Of Bodom. Nu Metal is dead so its time to stop trying to revive something thats dead. Its time to move on and listen to thrash. I used to like Godsmack until i heard real talnet. Now, Godsmack is nothing more than a joke for those who refuse to let go of Nu Metal.

All you proved by this quote is that you don't know what you're talking about. Godsmack isn't nu-metal. Nu-metal is defined as a fusion between metal and rap. This means that tradition nu-metal is basically metal were lyrics are rapped in a fast screaming way.

[pfricky98]

DareBear02 wrote:

Goddamnit! I can't believe people still listen to these baffoons! Godsmack has been sucking for years now and the fact that they are still around is a f*cking miricle in it self. They aren't singing about anything that's important or personal for that matter, no offense to any one who buys this record but you guys are probably still wondering when the next POD or Korn album comes out. Grow Up! There are Nu-Metal bands that sound better and have a little more respectability. Like Chevelle or Deftones, I dunno, it just frustrates me to see that a band like this would still be around and people would actually like them. They really aren't that aggressive in terms of hard rock, sure the guitarist uses a mesa boogie, and plays the same f*cking penatonic blues scale with some sh*t effects and have some guy who smoked too many cigaretts attempt to yelp angrily into a mike. I saw them perform a few years back (2003) in Germany, The Used opened for them (and I honestly hate that band) but they put on one hell of a performance, Godsmack looked and sounded like they were trying to be a older (like in their 40's) crappier version of a Godsmack Tribute group who were trying to reclaim their "youth" and failing miserably. I felt embarrassed for them as I watched the crown start to leave, and most of the people there came to see the godsmack! I dunno, they need to quit, I have a headache, and the fact people are ranting and raving about a sh*t-ass band only proves Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.

Godsmack doesn't use a penatonic blues scales in any of theirs. If you sat down and listen to the music you would hear that. They actually play in F major and G major. So they solo with the F and F major scales.

[3_Disturbed_3]

Hey everyone, how are you?

Is it just my opinion or not many females posting? Maybe I'm the first? Anyway...

Lets just skip what people like and dislike for a moment here... and stick strictly to Godsmack's new album. Frankly, Godsmack is one of the few bands now a days that actually keep their authentic quality, while stepping up their creativiness. If you compare to their other albums, you'll notice that they've really paid attention into tightening up their melodies and did a little more expansion and testing on different styling in accordance to riffs. Unlike other bands that just keep it safe and go into the studio and produce the same piece of nonsense they probably did on their previous albums... again, not a lot of stepping up in bands nowadays.

In my honest opinion, Green Day is doing nothing but trying to create what they've already produced. You hear Billie Joe claiming that they are the "Modern New Ramones"? Nothing against the band, because I do appreciate their quality of style back in the Grunge Era, but lets be quite honest with one another here... Ramones is probably one of the greatest, if not the greatest Punk band of all of Music's history existance... how dare they compare their shitty selves with a legendary band? Besides, you can't compare Godsmack and Green Day... two different styles of melodic scaling, singing and riff patterns. Green Day certainly does not equal Hard Rock that is for sure

rock on brothers & sisters

[codeezie]

I've never seen a band blantantly rip off anyone as bad as Godsmack rips of Alice in Chains. Their name is taken from a song, they stole the logo, and Sully thinks he's Layne Staley. I have no respect for any bands that feed off of other people's original ideas and call them their own. These guys should have remained a cover band. Save your money for an Alice in Chains record or something.

[Jaykib]

codeezie wrote:

I've never seen a band blantantly rip off anyone as bad as Godsmack rips of Alice in Chains. Their name is taken from a song, they stole the logo, and Sully thinks he's Layne Staley. I have no respect for any bands that feed off of other people's original ideas and call them their own. These guys should have remained a cover band. Save your money for an Alice in Chains record or something.

Their name is not stolen from that song; Godsmack represents instant Karma at which you do wrong and something is noticably bad luck for you straight after - hence being smacked by the hand of God. Know what the **** you're talking about before you comment...

As for AiC ripoffs...?
*breaks into laughter*

[greenday_alk3]

Godsmack totally stole the whole Red IV logo from Coheed & Cambria, which is a WAY better band than godsmack. the guitar player for Godsmack needs to learn how to write a decent solo.

[fluffylump2]

i used to love godsmack. but they made the same record four times so i gave up on them.

BUT: i will defend them. Their name does not come from an Alice in Chains song - it has to do with karma. Sully does not sound like Layne Staley in the least bit. He sounds more like James Hetfield. so don't play that card... it's cheap. do some research.

[Jaykib]

greenday_alk3 wrote:

Godsmack totally stole the whole Red IV logo from Coheed & Cambria, which is a WAY better band than godsmack. the guitar player for Godsmack needs to learn how to write a decent solo.

Dude...
It's a roman numeral in red, and you claim they stole it?
Cheap shot.

I will agree however, their guitar player needs to stop recycling blues.

[Gibson_SG_uzr55]

Good album. Best work since Faceless. The guitar solos are really good.

[Franchiworks]

Jaykib wrote:

codeezie wrote:

I've never seen a band blantantly rip off anyone as bad as Godsmack rips of Alice in Chains. Their name is taken from a song, they stole the logo, and Sully thinks he's Layne Staley. I have no respect for any bands that feed off of other people's original ideas and call them their own. These guys should have remained a cover band. Save your money for an Alice in Chains record or something.


Their name is not stolen from that song; Godsmack represents instant Karma at which you do wrong and something is noticably bad luck for you straight after - hence being smacked by the hand of God. Know what the **** you're talking about before you comment...

As for AiC ripoffs...?
*breaks into laughter*

As a matter of fact, Godsmack did take their name from the AIC song. If you saw any interviews with Sully Erna, you would know that Layne Staley's songwriting style is one of Erna's primary sources/inspiration for what he writes, while Rush and Led Zeppelin contribute to Godsmack's way of performing live (using props/visuals/lights for a big rock show feel.)

I used to love Godsmack, but have since moved on to more versatile bands. Godsmack is ok, but the songs on Faceless all sounded too similar to make much impact.

[Jaykib]

Franchiworks wrote:
As a matter of fact, Godsmack did take their name from the AIC song. If you saw any interviews with Sully Erna, you would know that Layne Staley's songwriting style is one of Erna's primary sources/inspiration for what he writes, while Rush and Led Zeppelin contribute to Godsmack's way of performing live (using props/visuals/lights for a big rock show feel.)

I used to love Godsmack, but have since moved on to more versatile bands. Godsmack is ok, but the songs on Faceless all sounded too similar to make much impact.

They were aware of the song, but didn't think anything of it [Sully says], I think it's safe to stalemate on this then.

And yeah, I used to like Godsmack alot too but their message just comes out over and over, like that of System of a Down.

[havocrus]

This cd is OK at best, I think the first 2 cd's were great, but no-one can produce top of the line shit time after time, as Metallica has proven. The good side is once you've dropped a notch, there's room to grow again.

[gsr2k6]

This Cd is good imo, whoever said godsmack is a alice in chains wannabe... your comparing metal/numetal to grunge, and who even brought greenday into the argument? Greenday is a crappy pop punk band that whines about whatevers popular to whine about, why are you comparing them to godsmack? Grow up kids, listen to the music you like, dont make a point to insult the bands you dont.

[otherkid]

hey i think they kick ass, one of the better rocks bands rite now, and better sully is related to mi neighbor so hopefully that means tickets some time soon

[blakplague215]

6al9oy wrote:

not to mention chevelle, pod, the used and deftones. All emo's suck dick and punk rock sounds more poppish recently. And most importantly Billy Joe is a fag. Bands you should listen to: Slayer(except Daibolus in Musica and their new album), Metallica, SOAD, KORN, Disturbed and Marilyn Manson.

seriously? okay
1. godsmack rocks
2. System, KoRn, Disturbed, and Manson rock too. dont be as selective aboiut what you listen to. if all you listen to is 5 bands then when you go buy a CD, you are screwed because your taste in music is so miniscule that you end up rejecting everything. so shut it

[better_than_you]

man godsmack solos really do suck....BAD. its like listening to a siamese cat in a blender on high. He has no rythmic sense. and dont be talking about Green Day here, this aint even a green day thread.

[better_than_you]

bad guitarist, solos suck on this album especially on speak

[shadowsofbodom]

^ hey, i only spoke about green day cuz someone compared them to godsmack, godsmack may not have the best guitar but they beat the shit out of green day, ill say whats on my mind motherf***er

[I was here]

why has everyone started to attack godsmack? sure i like them and alice in chains, but still f**kin darebear02 how can you compare godsmack to greenday, the f**kin suck, and now after american idiot came out they became major sell outs, and what kind of name is darebear02 what a f**kin sissy names dumbass

[johnm2k6]

greenday_alk3 wrote:

Godsmack totally stole the whole Red IV logo from Coheed & Cambria, which is a WAY better band than godsmack. the guitar player for Godsmack needs to learn how to write a decent solo.

Wait a minute. Your a Greenday fan criticizin Tony of not bein able to right a gd solo the solos from american idiot and wake me up when september ends are the s**test thing ive ever heard.

[I was here]

^^^^^
Tell him off johnm2k6 owwwww! Godsmack pride

Checked...Quebec Style

[xunholyknightx]

Godsmack is great stuff

[bigal09]

sassamafras wrote:

DareBear02 wrote:

Goddamnit! I can't believe people still listen to these baffoons! Godsmack has been sucking for years now and the fact that they are still around is a f*cking miricle in it self. They aren't singing about anything that's important or personal for that matter, no offense to any one who buys this record but you guys are probably still wondering when the next POD or Korn album comes out. Grow Up! There are Nu-Metal bands that sound better and have a little more respectability. Like Chevelle or Deftones, I dunno, it just frustrates me to see that a band like this would still be around and people would actually like them. They really aren't that aggressive in terms of hard rock, sure the guitarist uses a mesa boogie, and plays the same f*cking penatonic blues scale with some sh*t effects and have some guy who smoked too many cigaretts attempt to yelp angrily into a mike. I saw them perform a few years back (2003) in Germany, The Used opened for them (and I honestly hate that band) but they put on one hell of a performance, Godsmack looked and sounded like they were trying to be a older (like in their 40's) crappier version of a Godsmack Tribute group who were trying to reclaim their "youth" and failing miserably. I felt embarrassed for them as I watched the crown start to leave, and most of the people there came to see the godsmack! I dunno, they need to quit, I have a headache, and the fact people are ranting and raving about a sh*t-ass band only proves Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.


hey go somewhere else and bitch

AMEN brother.....yes godsmack took alot of styles and used them but soo did everyother band at one time....and saying godsmack is just like alice in chains yea there are similaritys but they both rock hardcore soo who cares.....just let godsmack keep making good music nd stop bitching at them

[Sintera666]

I listen to Godsmack every now and then if the time is right. I never got any of their Cds, but I did download their most popular songs like "Awake", "Whatever", and "VooDoo". Those songs kicked alot of ass! So I guessed, hey! I'll buy the new Godsmack CD! So I did. To be honest, I was a little disappointed. I like "Livin in Sin", "Speak" and "The Enemy". But the same cant be said for the rest of the album in my opinion. It gets a little too soft. But I guess I say that since I'm mostly a metal fan, and I consider Godsmack a metal band (I saw them play with Metallica in the Madly in Anger with the World Tour), it's just this CD is... different.

[sector_seven]

here we go another great album from godsmack! thats all i have to say about it, just great recording. In this album you see they matured musicaly.

[rip3149]

yall need to realixe that this album is not meant to be just another godsmack album or a metal album. It's meant to tell you what the band fells like making right now and what mindset they're in. I think its called the "CREATIVE PROCESS". Watch any doc about a rock/metal band making an album and thats exactly what you see. If u don't agree with the album then you don't agree with what the band feels like writing at this time. That gives no reason to say their a ripoff of AIC ,a group of old has-beens, or sucky. If you don't like it leave it alone!

One further note, DareBear02 said that Greenday is better than Godsmack, koRn, and Metallica. He can suck my balls, thats my opinion and i'm entitled to it.

But on that subject, greenday is f*cking punk (sucky-ass punk) and godsmack is alternative metal... u cannot possibly compare the 2 as they are different styles and musical preferences. It's like saying Eminem is a better musician than James Hetfield (metallica). He might be, i don't agree with it, but he might be. You cannot possibly tell because they are different styles and genres.

Metallica, Godsmack, KoRn, SOAD, Pantera. ALl metal, all different and unique, try each

[WarCreekMafia]

Ok....First things first.....and this my personal opinion.....As far as this new Godsmack album goes, i think it's great. Great songs, they're tight, great guitar tone, and the drums are explosive. So what the solo's aren't the greatest in the world. Not everyone can be Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde, or Dimebag Darrell. But Tony Rombolla does a great job of doing what he does in his style. I think this one is the best Godsmack albums in a while because of the songwriting and production. Very much more mature album than previous efforts. You can definately tell they're stretching out their musical abilities on this album.
Now, this is coming from a guy who grew up his whole life listening to Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Dio, Ozzy (is GOD!!) old Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, etc..... As far as the comment about Godsmack being an Alice In Chains ripoff.....What the hell? Totally diffent styles of music. That's like saying Slayer is an Ozzy Osbourne ripoff. Godsmack doesn't have the vocal harmonies, or the guitar stylings of Alice In Chains. Just way too different to say they sound the same.
Now....let's get on to Green Day.... Over commercialized bubble gum pop for teenage girls who wanna call themselves punk. Green Day has never produced anything that I would call "real" punk. For example, the Ramones, the Sex Pistols, Generation X, The Misfits, etc.....

The thing i see with alot of bands as far as whether they suck or not is do they have staying power.....Take Black Sabbath for instance....They're going on 40 years and are still as relevant today if not more than they were in their day. Same can be said of bands like Motorhead, Led Zeppelin, Metallica (even though i think everything after the Black Album sucked, but that's just me), and Megadeth (and yes, i forgot all about RISK). These are all bands that 20 to 30 years later are still considered relevant, and still continue to draw new fans every day. I think that Godsmack may become one of these bands. I don't however see bands like Coheed in Cambria, Children Of Bodom, Deftones, System of a Down, or Killswitch Engage being required rock listening material 20 years from now. When these bands decide to do a reunion tour when they're in their 40's and 50's, is it gonna be some worldwide event that everyone is gonna be talking about like when the original Sabbath, or Pink Floyd, or the upcoming Zeppelin (with Jason Bonham)shows were. I hardly doubt it.
And Green Day saving Rock? Are you ****ing serious? Green Day couldn't find a great guitar riff with a chord book, 2 hands and a flashlight, much less save a genre of music that is in no danger of dying in the first place. Get your head out of your ass and get the Sabbath Black Box.
Anyway, that is my rant to all of you closed minded, I can only listen to Cookie Monster vocals and way too fast, non musical guitars people out there. Do yourself a favor and listen to the founding fathers of hard rock and metal before you criticize what someone else is listening to. Chances are, the stuff you're listening to would never hold up to what these guys have already done, and done way better.

[Fender6]

That godsmack ablum (IV) is like really awsome!

[-metalhead-]

...and Green Day is a sorry excuse for music

yeah, I said it.(sorry for posting such a dick comment)

anyway...godsmack rules!

peace...

[Smithsc]

I have to say that after buying and listening to all other Godsmack albums, I was so damn excited to go pick this CD up at the store, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed, not in the least. I cant fu*kin wait to hear more Godsmack in the future, I hope they come out with their best sh*t yet!!!

[Smithsc]

Oh by the way -metalhead-, Green Day does suck, cant stand em'!

[wildchild6660]

DareBear02 wrote:

Goddamnit! I can't believe people still listen to these baffoons! Godsmack has been sucking for years now and the fact that they are still around is a f*cking miricle in it self. They aren't singing about anything that's important or personal for that matter, no offense to any one who buys this record but you guys are probably still wondering when the next POD or Korn album comes out. Grow Up! There are Nu-Metal bands that sound better and have a little more respectability. Like Chevelle or Deftones, I dunno, it just frustrates me to see that a band like this would still be around and people would actually like them. They really aren't that aggressive in terms of hard rock, sure the guitarist uses a mesa boogie, and plays the same f*cking penatonic blues scale with some sh*t effects and have some guy who smoked too many cigaretts attempt to yelp angrily into a mike. I saw them perform a few years back (2003) in Germany, The Used opened for them (and I honestly hate that band) but they put on one hell of a performance, Godsmack looked and sounded like they were trying to be a older (like in their 40's) crappier version of a Godsmack Tribute group who were trying to reclaim their "youth" and failing miserably. I felt embarrassed for them as I watched the crown start to leave, and most of the people there came to see the godsmack! I dunno, they need to quit, I have a headache, and the fact people are ranting and raving about a sh*t-ass band only proves Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.

Dude, I'm a huge Green day fan. And being a fan of a band that gets flamed more than any other on UG, you outta know what it feels like to have someone else talk crap about their favourite bands. Have some some respect. AND GREEN DAY DOES NOT SUCK, FAGGOTS!!!!

[Smithsc]

pfricky98 wrote:

DareBear02 wrote:

Goddamnit! I can't believe people still listen to these baffoons! Godsmack has been sucking for years now and the fact that they are still around is a f*cking miricle in it self. They aren't singing about anything that's important or personal for that matter, no offense to any one who buys this record but you guys are probably still wondering when the next POD or Korn album comes out. Grow Up! There are Nu-Metal bands that sound better and have a little more respectability. Like Chevelle or Deftones, I dunno, it just frustrates me to see that a band like this would still be around and people would actually like them. They really aren't that aggressive in terms of hard rock, sure the guitarist uses a mesa boogie, and plays the same f*cking penatonic blues scale with some sh*t effects and have some guy who smoked too many cigaretts attempt to yelp angrily into a mike. I saw them perform a few years back (2003) in Germany, The Used opened for them (and I honestly hate that band) but they put on one hell of a performance, Godsmack looked and sounded like they were trying to be a older (like in their 40's) crappier version of a Godsmack Tribute group who were trying to reclaim their "youth" and failing miserably. I felt embarrassed for them as I watched the crown start to leave, and most of the people there came to see the godsmack! I dunno, they need to quit, I have a headache, and the fact people are ranting and raving about a sh*t-ass band only proves Billy Joe from greenday was right. You all are American Idiots, who would probably do anything to go into a gay bar and stomp on some "Fags" because it's the cool and masculine way to prove yourself. If Greenday couldn't save rock with "American Idiot" godsmack is the reason why, they give Hard Rock a bad f*cking name.

Godsmack doesn't use a penatonic blues scales in any of theirs. If you sat down and listen to the music you would hear that. They actually play in F major and G major. So they solo with the F and F major scales.

wow i cant believe you spent that much time making a comment that big. f*ck you and go complain where people will listen to you. get a life you fag, and go listen to the jonas brothers.

[Captain Sadler]

xSacrilegex wrote:

When Sully said "And I know there's someone above" in Shine Down, I quit listening.

Wow. So you've got a lot of musical taste eh? So I bet you would never even *consider* listening to any music that is marketed as christian (not that this is) even if it happened to be good? No wait, I'll go a step further: If it's a tiny bit positive, it sucks. Wow... Ok. Go ahead and wallow in your Cannibal Corpse shit... have fun there buddy... Me, I'll give anything a listen, and I prefer quality.

[Captain Sadler]

DareBear02 wrote:

G*****it!

Don't take the lord's name in vain, *******.