GODSMACK has officially confirmed their split with drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola. The announcement comes after speculation about their absence from GODSMACK’s ongoing tour.
In a now-deleted video shared on Facebook (as reported by Blabbermouth), Larkin explained the situation regarding his and Rombola’s departure. He stated:
“Well, there’s been lots of speculation about [why Tony and I are not on the road].
“First of all, I just wanna thank everybody for the outpouring of texts, all my family and friends. I’m okay. Tony’s okay. But we did quit the band last year, after lots of talking to Sully and Robbie. And they understood that we didn’t wanna tour anymore — that’s the reason — and we understood that they wanted to tour. And so we understood each other. And in the end, GODSMACK’s out there touring and we are happily here living our lives.
“Tony turned 60. I’m 58. Look, it’s not a physical thing. We wanna be home with everything that we love.
“[It’s been] 40 years — think of that; 40 years I’ve been touring. 28 years for Rombola. And we’re getting a little older, so we decided to quit it. And that’s it.
“But thanks. And we love you all, the fans and everything.
“This wasn’t a bad thing, and I know it looks like it, but I will talk more about it in the future. But it’s all love. We’re brothers for life with Sully and Robbie, and we wish Will and Sam the best. And all the fans, keep going [to the shows]. They’re kicking fucking ass.
“As Sully said at the very end, all good things must come to an end. So GODSMACK didn’t come to an end — it’s just a new chapter for them — and it’s certainly a new chapter for Tony and I. And we’re already making music, and everybody’s happy. So be happy, people.”
Currently, GODSMACK is on a European tour with new drummer Will Hunt and guitarist Sam Bam Koltun, keeping the band’s legacy alive while embarking on a fresh chapter.
