Formed in 1995, metal band Godsmack has been a major force in bringing hard rock and metal to chart-topping success. In their first decade as a band, Godsmack managed to sell over 20 million records worldwide with just a handful of studio releases. Striking a balance between the guttural aggression of more straight-ahead metal bands and the softer side of alt-rock, Godsmack has captured a particularly wide audience.