Godsmack have officially shared the details of their forthcoming studio album. The album is titled Lighting Up The Sky, and it will be released on February 24th, 2023.
The album is said to explore boy-meets-girl, obstacles in relationships, the polarized political climate and the state of the world, betrayal, connection, rebounds, and more. It also gets into the idea of legacy, what we leave behind. Quite fitting as Godsmack vocalist Sully Erna has noted that this upcoming album will be the last new release from the Massachusetts-based rockers.
“I like when a record takes you on a journey from front to back. I realized there’s a whole story here about one man’s journey, the ups, and downs. I believe it’s a story everyone will connect to, on a human level, because we’ve all gone through things in life.” – Sully Erna
In conjunction with the album details, the band also dropped a new single titled “You And I”. This track is 5 solid minutes of Godsmack perfection that doesn’t necessarily fit into just one genre. “You And I” has is a hard rock song with bluesy undertones, odd time signatures laced with prog-rock elements and a super melodic solo.
Check out the artwork and tracklist for Lighting Up The Sky, as well as the new single “You And I” below!
Godsmack / Lighting Up The Sky / Release Date: February 24, 2023
