How does it feel to know that “IV” is going to reach such a big audience?
Sully Erna: Well, you know, since the “Awake” record [2000], we’ve been doing bigger venues — amphitheaters and stuff. I’ve always had a big vision, and I couldn’t wait to get into a room with size enough to fit the vision into it. By the time we built the “Awake” set, it started to get really exciting for me, and we sort of never went backwards. We always try to put on a really big show, even if we’re in a theater. I think that’s what it’s all about. When I was a kid, I used to love seeing things flying across the stage and blowing up — that was a big deal to me. I always just want to entertain people and give them their money’s worth. That was always my vision. How has that vision evolved, musically? We’re definitely becoming much better songwriters. I’m becoming a much better producer. I think, artistically, we’ve evolved a lot. Visually, I don’t know where we’re gonna go, but I can guarantee you that when Godsmack comes to town, it’s gonna be big and badass. I don’t believe in ch
