(PR) Universal Republic rock band Godsmack have revealed details for their 2006 North American tour. The trek will be in support of the groups latest CD release Godsmack IV which recently debuted at the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. Aligning with Godsmack this tour is the pioneer of new horror media and music, Rob Zombie. The tour is a two month alliance starting in Dallas, TX at the Smirnoff Music Center and will end October 1. in Concord, CA at the Chronicle Pavilion. Tickets will go on sale via Ticketmaster starting June 10. Godsmack has teamed with I Love All Access to offer special VIP ticketing packages including up-close seating, pre-show party, exclusive Godsmack gifts and many more surprises. Go to www.Godsmack.com for full details! Godsmack promise to deliver a high-impact rock show to their fans across the U.S. "Our fans should expect the biggest Godsmack spectacle yet, explains singer Sully Erna. This tour will be a virtual visual and aural circus. Expect the unexpected when we hit your town." Rob Zombie will set the stage turning the house into a funhouse of mystery and madness as creatures walk the stage of pyrotechnics, smoke and mirrors. This is a no-holds barred show so hold on for the ride.
With Godsmack IV quickly approaching platinum status the band has delivered their second #1 album debut of their career. The chart-topping debut came on the heels of the band's soaring first single, "Speak." "Speak" has locked down the #1 spot for 12 straight weeks. Making this their fourth #1 at Active Rock radio. Godsmack is the only rock band to have scored 13 Top 10 hits in the format. The second single from Godsmack IV will be the bluesy-rocker "Shine Down." Godsmack will perform the new single on The Conan O'Brien Show September 5.
Lead singer Sully Erna has also been invited to act in upcoming episodes of Criss Angel's Mindfreak TV show. Sully co-wrote and performs on Mindfreak's new theme song "MF2" and will appear in the music video along with Criss Angel & Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin.
Known for putting together a tireless touring schedule, Godsmack will kick off their 2006 live show on June 10 with a series of sold-out Canadian dates in support of Godsmack IV. The band will also visit Japan in July before hitting North America on August 25.
Here are the confirmed Godsmack/Rob Zombie tour dates:
Fri-Aug-25 Dallas Smirnoff Music Center
Sat-Aug-26 San Antonio Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sun-Aug-27 Houston Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Wed-Aug-30 Atlanta HiFi Buys Amphitheatre
Thu-Aug-31 Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sat-Sep-02 Washington DC Nissan Pavilion
Sun-Sep-03 Camden Tweeter Center
Mon-Sep-04 Darien Lakes Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center
Thu-Sep-07 Boston Tweeter Center
Fri-Sep-08 Holmdel PNC Bank Arts Center
Sat-Sep-09 Wantagh Jones Beach
Tue-Sep-12 Milwaukee Marcus Amphitheatre
Thurs-Sep-14 Chicago First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Fri-Sep-15 Detroit DTE Amphitheatre
Sat-Sep-16 Indianapolis Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sun-Sep-17 St. Louis UMB Bank Pavilion
Tue-Sep-19 Kansas City Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Thurs-Sep-21 Denver Red Rocks
Fri-Sep-22 Albuquerque Journal Pavilion
Sat-Sep-23 Phoenix Cricket Pavilion
Sun-Sep-24 Las Vegas Theatre Under The Stars
Wed-Sep-27 Seattle White River Amphitheatre
Fri-Sep-29 Sacramento Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Sat-Sep-30 Irvine Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sun-Oct-01 Concord Chronicle Pavilion
