GODSMACK’s SULLY ERNA On SHANNON LARKIN & TONY ROMBOLA Leaving The Band: “Their Departure Marks The Finish Of An Period”

Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola formally introduced their departure from the band earlier as we speak. Followers already knew one thing was up previous to this when kicked Godsmack off their 2025 European tour as Sully Erna and bassist Robbie Merrill alongside Evanescence‘s Will Hunt filling in for Larkin, and Sam Bam Koltun of Dorothy filling in for Rombola.

On the time, Erna solely mentioned in an interview that it was a “tough query to reply proper now at this stage” and that “Tony and Shannon have some private issues occurring.” Now Erna has issued an announcement, saying that the break up wasn’t a call made frivolously, however that everybody was in settlement. Erna additionally notes that he is unsure who Godsmack will get to switch Larkin and Rombola, as Hunt and Koltun are simply fill-ins for the present trek.

“To our dearest mates and followers, we ship this message to all of you to share some bittersweet information with you concerning a major change in our journey collectively,” wrote Erna.

“After virtually 3 unimaginable a long time, two of our most cherished members, Tony Rombola and Shannon Larkin have determined to retire from the band completely, on good phrases, however for no different purpose than to satisfy their need to stay a extra easy and quiet life away from touring.

“This choice was not made frivolously. Tony and Shannon have been such an enormous a part of our historical past, bringing their distinctive skills, creativity, and keenness which have formed our music and our message. Collectively, we now have skilled numerous, unforgettable moments and heartfelt interactions with followers such as you all over the world. We’re immensely grateful for each reminiscence we have created collectively.

“Their departure marks the tip of an period, however it additionally opens the door for brand spanking new and thrilling prospects. We need to guarantee you that Shannon and Tony will all the time be a part of our household, and their contributions will endlessly echo in our music. We respect their choices and assist them wholeheartedly as they pursue their very own particular person paths.

“Robbie and I are additionally excited to discover new instructions, and though we now have not made any everlasting choices about who could change Tony and Shannon, we can be persevering with this journey collectively, and we look ahead to sharing the choices we make with all of you as they occur.

“Within the meantime, a few of you will have heard, drummer Will Hunt of Evanescence, together with guitarist Sam Koltun of Dorothy are filling in for Shannon and Tony as we honor and full our present European dates.

“Thanks on your unwavering assist over time. We’re grateful to have you ever by our facet as we navigate this transition. Let’s rejoice the recollections we have made collectively whereas all of us look ahead to our future collectively.

“With love and respect, Sully, Robbie, Tony, Shannon.”