"This band has almost broken up several times," says Erna. "At first it was just the learning curve of having the band hit big and being on the road relentlessly." The frontman reveals that there were ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Godsmack announced some time ago that their most recent album, ...

Heavy-metal band Godsmack released their fifth and most recent studio album, "The Oracle," in May 2010 — four years after putting out "IV" in 2006. So why the nearly half-decade wait? "Part of that is ...