GODSMACK Brings STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and DOROTHY on the Road for Rise of Rock World Tour
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GODSMACK is spending the summer on the road with a lineup that spans multiple generations of rock, teaming with STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and DOROTHY for the Rise of Rock World Tour.
The North American trek pairs one of modern hard rock's most successful bands with alternative rock veterans STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and rising blues-rock powerhouse DOROTHY, creating a three-act bill that blends classic hits with contemporary rock.
Three Distinct Eras of Rock
The evening opens with DOROTHY, whose blend of blues, hard rock and modern alternative has helped establish the Los Angeles-based band as one of the genre's fastest-rising acts. Frontwoman Dorothy Martin anchors the performance with a commanding vocal delivery, setting the tone for the night before the veteran acts take the stage.
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS follows with a set built around the songs that helped define 1990s alternative rock. Guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz continue to provide the musical foundation that made the band one of the era's most influential acts, while vocalist Jeff Gutt delivers his own interpretation of classics including "Plush," "Wicked Garden" and "Interstate Love Song."
GODSMACK Headlines With Updated Production
Closing the evening, GODSMACK delivers a production that combines the band's catalog of hard rock staples with an updated stage presentation. Frontman Sully Erna leads the group through fan favorites including "Voodoo" and "I Stand Alone," alongside selections from throughout the band's career.
One of the tour's focal points is the band's percussion showcase, now featuring drummer Mike Mangini, whose arrival adds another accomplished musician to GODSMACK's live lineup. The performance combines synchronized lighting, pyrotechnics and video elements with the band's signature rhythmic approach, creating a production designed for amphitheater audiences.
The Rise of Rock World Tour continues throughout the summer before concluding Sept. 26 at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa, Idaho, bringing one of the season's most notable hard rock packages to fans across North America.