GODSMACK
EXPANDS RISE OF ROCK WORLD TOUR WITH NEW FALL 2026 DATES
VIP Presales Begin Wednesday, July 29 at 10AM; Public On Sale Begins Friday, July 31 at 10AM Local Time
Tickets Available at Godsmack.com/TourAnnouncement Arrives As Band Plays Massive Sold-Out Overseas Festival Crowds; Fall Run Features Return To Mohegan Sun Arena, Namesake Of Current Live Album And Film
Godsmack perform to a sold-out crowd of over 16,000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria – Hills of Rock Festival on Saturday, July 25.
Today, multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Godsmack announce newly added fall 2026 U.S. dates for their massive Rise of Rock World Tour, extending one of the band’s most explosive touring years to date, with Dorothy joining as direct support and special guest for the October dates.
The newly announced October run kicks off Friday, October 9 in Airway Heights, WA at Northern Quest Resort & Casino and continues through major markets including Idaho Falls, Lincoln, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Atlantic City, and Uncasville, where the band will return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 24. The venue serves as the namesake of the band’s current live album and film, Live at Mohegan Sun, out now via Primary Wave.
A thunderous, career-spanning performance that captures the band’s unmatched live chemistry and the full weight of a legacy built across 20 million albums sold, 27 Top 10 singles, 13 No. 1 hits, and four GRAMMY® nominations, Live at Mohegan Sun stands as both a celebration of Godsmack’s history and a bold step into their next chapter. The release is available worldwide now HERE. The tour expansion announcement arrives as Godsmack are currently overseas performing to massive sold-out crowds across the European festival circuit, including this weekend’s Bulgaria show that drew more than 16,000 fans, further cementing their reputation as one of hard rock’s most powerful and enduring live acts. Following decades of chart-topping success, sold-out tours, and a catalog that has become foundational to modern rock, the band’s Rise of Rock World Tour–with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy–continues to connect with fans around the world through a high-impact live show built on seismic riffs, anthemic hits, and the raw intensity that has defined Godsmack for more than 25 years.
Godsmack is expanding their successful Rise of Rock World Tour now through October 2026.
Tickets for the newly added fall dates will be available through a series of presales beginning this week. VIP packages and the Artist Presale begin Wednesday, July 29 at 10AM local time, with the Artist Presale password LEGENDS. Local presales begin Thursday, July 30 at 10AM local time. All presales end Friday, July 31 at 9AM local time, with the public on sale beginning Friday, July 31 at 10AM local time.
All Godsmack tickets and additional information are available at Godsmack.com/Tour.
The newly announced dates arrive alongside the release of Godsmack’s latest live album and film, Live at Mohegan Sun, a career-spanning concert release that captures the band’s explosive energy and enduring live chemistry. Among its highlights is the fan-demanded video for “Battle of the Drums,” the iconic percussion showdown between Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin that has become one of the most celebrated moments in Godsmack’s three-decade career.
Frontman Sully Erna calls the “Battle of the Drums” performance, a live spectacle perfected over decades, one of the night’s most meaningful moments. “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. Releasing this album and being out on the Rise of Rock World Tour feels powerful. It honors where we’ve been while pushing us forward into what’s next.”
Originating in the mid-1990s and evolving into a full-scale rhythmic duel with two drum kits, rotating risers, and unmatched precision, “Battle of the Drums” remains a defining centerpiece of Godsmack’s live show. Now immortalized on Live at Mohegan Sun, the performance honors the chemistry between Erna and Larkin, celebrates the band’s classic lineup of Erna, Larkin, Tony Rombola, and Robbie Merrill, and gives fans the long-requested chance to relive one of Godsmack’s most electrifying moments.Watch/share the video for Godsmack’s “Battle of the Drums” WATCH HERE
Above: Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin of Godsmack perform the band’s “Battle of the Drums.” Click on the above image to play the video, or watch HERE.
Live at Mohegan Sun continues to build momentum, with the album’s single, the live version of “When Legends Rise,” newly debuting on the Active Rock Radio charts, marking the first time a live track has done so since 2020. The achievement underscores the deep connection between Godsmack and their audience, as fans have rallied around the band’s live recordings, long regarded as the purest expression of their sound, and propelled them into rare air at rock radio.
Watch/share the official “When Legends Rise” live single HERE and video HERE.
As the Rise of Rock World Tour continues, Godsmack are building on a legacy defined by powerhouse performances and an unbreakable connection with their fans. Following major U.S. dates and festival appearances, including headlining Rocklahoma on Friday, September 4, the band is currently overseas performing to massive sold-out crowds across the European festival circuit. With a deep catalog powering their setlists and Live at Mohegan Sun reinforcing their reputation as one of hard rock’s most formidable live acts, Godsmack bring that global, arena-level momentum back to North America this fall for another round of explosive performances. Live at Mohegan Sun is available now in digital and physical formats including Double Vinyl, Blu-Ray, and CD HERE
GODSMACK — THE RISE OF ROCK WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES:
Godsmack European Festival leg:
Tue Jul 28 – Ghimbav, Romania – Rockstadt Extreme Fest+*
Sat Aug 1 – Põhja-Tallinn, Estonia – Tallinn Rock Festival+*
Thu Aug 6 – Villena, Spain – Leyendas del Rock+*
Sat Aug 8 – Relvinha, Portugal – Vagos Metal Fest+*
Sun Aug 9 – Madrid, Spain – Sala Riviera+*
Tue Aug 11 – Barcelona, Spain – Razzmatazz+*
Thu Aug 13 – Carhaix-Plouguer, France – Motocultor Festival+*
Sat Aug 15 – Sulingen, Germany – Reload Festival+*
Sun Aug 16 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Dynamo Meta Fest+*
U.S. (with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy)
Fri Sep 4 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma*
Sun Sep 6 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock Casino**†
Mon Sep 7 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
Wed Sep 9 – Denver, CO – JUNKYARD
Fri Sep 11 – Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Sat Sep 12 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – KUPD UFest*
Tue Sep 15 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thu Sep 17 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Sat Sep 19 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sun Sep 20 – Corning, CA – Rolling Hills Casino and Resort**†
Tue Sep 22 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Thu Sep 24 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
Sat Sep 26 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater – KQXR XFest*
Newly Added Fall Dates (with Dorothy)
Fri Oct 9 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino**
Sat Oct 10 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center**
Tue Oct 13 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena**
Wed Oct 14 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory**
Fri Oct 16 – La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center**
Sat Oct 17 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center**
Tue Oct 20 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live**
Wed Oct 21 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion**
Fri Oct 23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena**
Sat Oct 24 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena**
* Festival Performance
** Dorothy Only
+ European Tour
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About Godsmack:
For more than two decades, Godsmack has stood as one of hard rock’s most dominant and enduring forces. The Boston‑bred band has carved out a legacy defined by seismic riffs, anthemic songwriting, and a staggering run of chart achievements that few can rival. With 11 No. 1 singles at mainstream rock radio—including the massive hits “Bulletproof,” “Unforgettable,” “When Legends Rise,” and “Under Your Scars”—the group continues to shape the sound of 21st‑century rock. Their catalog also boasts 20 Top 10 singles, the most of any artist at the format since 1999, along with four GRAMMY® nominations and a Billboard Music Award for Rock Artist of the Year.
Having sold over 20 million records worldwide, Godsmack’s discography spans seven powerhouse studio albums: Godsmack (1998), Awake (2000), Faceless (2003), IV (2006), The Oracle (2010), 1000hp (2014), and When Legends Rise (2018). In 2023, the band entered a new chapter with their eighth studio album, Lighting Up the Sky—a triumphant, emotionally charged record that explores personal battles, fractured relationships, political division, resilience, and redemption. It stands as both a victory lap and a defining artistic statement.
Recently, Godsmack reissued their breakthrough major‑label album Awake, and on May 1, the band unleashed their new offering Live At Mohegan Sun—a sweeping, career‑spanning live album capturing the raw power and evolution of their sound. On May 10, they’ll ignite stages across the globe with the launch of their Rise Of Rock World Tour featuring special guests Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy. This summer, Godsmack will also storm major festivals worldwide including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, Rocklahoma, and many more.
The new album Live At Mohegan Sun is available now, via Primary Wave HERE. Experience Godsmack live on the Rise of Rock World Tour 2026HERE
