GODSMACK Recruits Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Following Departure of WADE MURFF
- Jrocks Metalzone
- 2 days ago
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GODSMACK has recruited former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini to sit behind the kit for the remainder of the Sully Erna-fronted band's "The Rise Of Rock" tour following the abrupt departure of Wade Murff.
Mangini made his live debut with GODSMACK Friday night (June 12) at the Morton Amphitheater in Riverside, Missouri. He was joined on stage by the rest of the band's current lineup, consisting of guitarist/vocalist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill and guitarist Sam Koltun, who previously toured with the band in Europe in early 2025. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below.
Mike commented on his new gig in an Instagram post, writing: "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."
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