GODSMACK To Take Break In January For Birth Of Bassist's Daughter
November 9, 2006GODSMACK bass player Robbie Merrill told The Coloradoan that the band will take a break in January when Merrill's wife is due to give birth to the couple's first child — a baby girl.
"We're very excited," said the proud papa-to-be.
But before he's pacing the maternity ward, Merrill said he will continue to pace backstage before shows.
"There's still a lot of anxiety — about a half-hour before a show I start pacing," Merrill said. "Everyone (in the band) handles it differently. Sully (Erna; guitarist/vocalist) likes to be alone. Tony (Rombola; guitar) plays video games. I pace."
But don't worry that Merrill will walk out on stage and forget the songs. It's more about excitement than stage fright, he said.
"When I put my bass on, that's my security blanket," Merrill said. "That's when I become one cocky (fella)."
As previously reported, GODSMACK plans to shoot a video for its new single, "The Enemy", and might enlist veteran actor Chazz Palminteri to direct it.
Palminteri's acting credits include "The Usual Suspects", "A Bronx Tale", "Bullets Over Broadway", "Analyze This" and the upcoming "The Good Shepherd".
He wrote and starred in the original one-man play that "A Bronx Tale" was based on. The movie version was Robert De Niro's debut as a director.
"The Enemy" follows "Speak" and "Shine Down" as the third single from GODSMACK's latest album, "IV".
GODSMACK is currently on a headlining North American trek with BREAKING BENJAMIN along as support.
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