1000HP is the sixth studio album by Godsmack, released on August 5, 2014. It is a follow-up to the band’s 2010 gold-selling album The Oracle. On November 6, 2013, it was reported that Godsmack had begun writing for the new yet to be titled album. On February 5, 2014 frontman Sully Erna tweeted that the band has made massive headway in the songwriting process for album. On April 20, Erna revealed on his personal Facebook page that the band has completed working on album, stating:
“We are officially DONE recording! And this record is BAD ASS! Haven’t been this excited in awhile! Hope u all love it! 1st single out soon!”
Two days later, the band made an official announcement on its official website that they have finished the album recording and that they have recorded 15 songs, 10 of which have made it on the album. The full track list was revealed on July 10.
Tracklist:
- 1000hp
- FML
- Something Different
- What’s Next?
- Generation Day
- Locked & Loaded
- Living in the Gray
- I Don’t Belong
- Nothing Comes Easy
- Turning to Stone
Godsmack
Sully Erna: lead vocals, rhythm guitar, production
Tony Rombola: lead guitar, backing vocals
Robbie Merrill: bass, backing vocals
Shannon Larkin: drums, percussion, backing vocals
Additional personnel
Chris Decato: additional keys and MIDI samples
Irina Chirkova: cello on “Something Different”
Tim Theriault: acoustic guitar on “Generation Day”
Production
Dave Fortman: production, mixing