Godsmack Enlist Ex-Dream Theater Drummer Mike Mangini Amid Lineup Change

Godsmack have turned to former Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini for their current touring commitments following an apparent lineup change involving drummer Wade Murff.

Back in April, the multi-platinum hard rock band announced the additions of Murff and guitarist Sam Koltun to replace longtime members Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola, who exited the group in 2025.

However, Murff’s stint with Godsmack appears to have been brief. In recent weeks, he has been filling in for Black Veil Brides, leading Godsmack to recruit Mangini for their ongoing live dates.

Mangini addressed the move in a social media post on June 13, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and revealing that he stepped into the role without rehearsal.

“Taking this all in today with show 1 done. And just like that, I finally get to play these dream venues in the USA with my Boston brothers in @godsmack.

I need to thank a lot of people for putting this together so quickly. I can’t even express how grateful I am to Sully, Robbie, Sam and the entire organization for trusting me with no rehearsal.

My gear companies performed nothing short of a miracle and my family, friends & fans never stopped praying for and supporting me. Thank you.”

Neither Murff nor Godsmack have publicly commented on the sudden personnel change.

Godsmack are currently touring with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy on “The Rise Of Rock Tour.” In a related note, Godsmack frontman Sully Erna and Dorothy vocalist Dorothy Martin publicly confirmed their relationship earlier this year.

Godsmack Tour Dates

With Stone Temple Pilots & Dorothy

• 06/14 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
• 06/16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
• 06/18 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
• 06/20 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
• 06/21 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
• 06/23 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
• 06/24 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
• 06/27 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
• 06/28 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
• 06/30 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
• 07/02 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
• 07/03 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater

Godsmack European Tour Dates

• 07/23 – Athina, GRE – Lycabettus Hill
• 07/25 – Plovdiv, BUL – Hills Of Rock
• 07/26 – Beograd, SRB – Novi Hangar Luka Beograd
• 07/28 – Ghimbav, ROM – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
• 08/01 – Pohja-Talliin, EST – Tallinn Rock Festival
• 08/06 – Villena, SPA – Leyendas del Rock
• 08/08 – Relvinha, POR – Vagos Metal Fest
• 08/09 – Madrid, SPA – Sala Riviera
• 08/11 – Barcelona, SPA – Razzmatazz 1
• 08/13-15 – Sulingen, GER – Reload Festival
• 08/13 – Carhaix-Plouguer, FRA – Motocultor Festival
• 08/16 – Eindhoven, NET – Dynamo Metal Fest

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