IV was the band's second release to debut at number one, and has since been certified platinum.
The band released its fourth studio album, IV, in 2006. The band contributed the track "Bring It On" to the Madden 2006 football game in 2005 this track is not featured on any known album or compilation. The EP debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA. In 2004, Godsmack released an acoustic-based EP titled The Other Side. The band's third album, Faceless (2003), debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. In 2002, Stewart left the band due to personal differences, and was replaced by Shannon Larkin. Although the album was a commercial success, it failed to match the sales of Godsmack. After two years of touring, the band released Awake. In 2001, the band contributed the track "Why" to the Any Given Sunday soundtrack. The album was distributed by Universal/ Republic Records and shipped four million copies in the United States. In 1998, Godsmack released their self-titled debut album, a remastered version of the All Wound Up demo. In 1996, Tony Rombola replaced Richards, as the band's guitarist. Erna and Merrill recruited local friend and guitarist Lee Richards and drummer Tommy Stewart to complete the band's lineup.
The band has released seven studio albums, one EP, two compilations, three video albums, and thirty-one singles. Godsmack is an American rock band founded in 1995 by singer Sully Erna and bassist Robbie Merrill. From left to right: Robbie Merrill, Sully Erna, Criss Angel (not a band member), Shannon Larkin, Tony Rombolaġ1 (on Godsmack, Awake, Faceless, Good Times Bad Times: Ten Years of Godsmack, The Oracle, Live & Inspired (the live album only) & 1000HP)