Well said. Couldn't agree more.

And why would anyone dislike it or bother to give it a thumbs down??? Haters gonna hate.

As a former teacher too, agreed with you

As a student once apon a time you guys are the best. 💯. Not better than Sully but very very close. 🎸🎶🤘

Every band should do this at least once with some school. I believe these kids will remember this event rest of their life and probably many life has been changed for better...

Has he shared with you his personal feelings about this interaction? Would be awesome to hear a personal take, I hope he did!

WOW! HOW AMAZING IT MUST HAVE BEEN FOR HIM! DEFINITELY AN EXPERIENCE HE WILL NEVER FORGET! VERY COOL! ♥️

Congrats!

AWESOME🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

That must have been an epic story

School of Rock was the first thing that popped into my mind too.

And for the liberal pos education system for allowing them into the school.

@@ShenStatedo you also scare 5 year olds and claim reserved parking spots too? Fun guy you are 🙄🤢

Because Godsmack is AWESOME 😎!!!

Bana Berhane you were in most of it! Lol

Manuel Rodriguez it’s crazyyyy! lol

Awesome as hell girl. I’d kill to get that experience 😂

You were definitely one of the standouts.

Lucky you will remember that for life

I would have loved to see that live. An incredible experience and I'm so happy for you! I've watched it 10 times just this morning. I've always been a Godsmack fan and this puts it over the top. Keep rocking brother!

Simply AWESOME!

What an incredible video, the drumming blew my mind. You guys had a great time, I'm wondering how long this project took???

an amazing experience for sure

That's awesome!

Thank you, as the lyrical writer for Godsmack, this was an idea I came up with on my own to attempt to solve the problem that British royalty had successfully sabotaged American musical culture in the 1950s and to try to bring people and families publicly together into the heart of enjoying thought provoking hour long symphonies once again.

I usually keep my true identity hidden as I'm frequently a single girl lyricist writing for all guy rock bands. ::blush::

​​@@michellelambert6703that's so awesome!!! Music has been a huge part of my own life, ( I was lead guitarist of a band called immortal malice for 13 years,) and I did my best to pass that on to my children. My oldest especially took that ball and ran with it, playing multiple instruments, being in multiple school honors bands, and rising to drum major of her high school marching band. Next fall she'll join the marching band and the music program at the University of Nebraska. Seeing this brought tears to my eyes. Having met Sully way back in 2001, at Rockfest in Council Bluffs, Iowa, I know what a great guy he is. He stood there and talked to me for a good half hour like we were old friends, and became a huge inspiration for my own musical career, such that it was. I can only imagine what an experience this was for these kids. Something they'll remember for the rest of their lives. There needs to be so much more of this in the world. Thank you.

Yes to all of that

Обычная зомби-толпа

She's part of music history now Like a BOSS

Yes, she will tell them that there was once a time when people actually played individual instruments to produce sound. lol

THAT is awesome! What a great memory she'll always have

This comment made me cry.

Your granddaughter is so lucky! I had the privilege of hanging out with the guys a few times as we have mutual friends and they are amazing people. So real.

You are ABSOLUTELY 💯RIGHT!

So much power in song

... and we're looking at these children in this video and thinking: "Ha! Wow! They've got the STRENGTH!"

Fact!

Yes! And I would be willing to bet each of those guys told the kids something along the lines of "if you find yourself somewhere dark, reach out to me", because you don't do this for kids without feeling that deeply about them

You took the words out of my mouth

I could not agree more! One of my favorite bands. These guys are absolutely amazing at whatever they do!! Love them!!

Absolutely

Well said. Their songs make me cry, hate, love and feel lost depending on the day. No other band has captivated my emotions like godsmack. Best band ever. Know why? Cuz the members are all wonderful people

no jake paul does

No, music has been doing that for generations. Taste is taste. All music, no matter the genre, has the effect no other source has.

They haven't been good Since 2003. Stfu

@@buzzn74 But how many times has that happened with rock bands?

As a 30 year old... if you would had told 12 yr old me that Godsmack would help solve the world... I would had been like wwhhhaaaaattt? The year 2020 must be a little weird

Yeah. It shows us there are others in this world who feel what we feel and understand.

You’re not alone. There are hundreds of us listening to this same song on KZfaq at the same time as you are and we are all jamming out together

Being lonely isn't that bad. The first 20 years are the worst but after that you get used to it and just stop caring. Been there, done that. One unforeseen benefit was that I've seen strong people snap during COVID lockdowns while it was just "business as usual" for me.

music was all i had when i was younger. i never would have survived without it.

@@JC130676 Well, i am in there just now...but how do you get through? I am literally getting more and more depressive...

That kid made ME want to go buy a drum kit! haha! The whole video was great! but the drumming was very cool!

He's my favorite. He was just into it.

I agree sir, good for him...At this point this may be his "15" minutes of fame....good call my friend.

That kid really shows his LOVE for paying the drums, I’m not taking away from all those kids THEY all rocked it but that one kid though he’s got the it factor

@@What_If_This_Was_You I love this video it shows all these kids going somewhere and hitting that spot that will kick start their journey in life god bless them or godsmack ‘em,

Damn straight😎😋🍋😆🤔🏝🤗

MAJIN R this is badass and GodSmack is awesome

You damned right, my next GS concert, will be #31 since 1999. None of these kids weren't even born yet. Music is definitely universal...,... Mind blowing

I've NEVER been to a GODSMACK concert..I would love to. But things been complicated due to a disability.. But I will say one thing for sure. I've been with them since the beginning..

@@MajinMotorZ I'm disabled and I've been to over 20 Smack concerts. It's worth the hassle of people. Everyone is on the same team. You'll be fine. Do it!

I get chills every time, I’m not just saying that 🥺

This was at my middle school when i went there i just wasnt able to go to it

Me to !

Same!!!

while we have people who genuinely believe that metal is *subpar*

Here, Here!

You got right

At the age of 41, Godsmack made me regain my love for rock music, which has been dormant for 20 years or so. Pretty awesome stuff :)

No.

And the music is so good! In every way. Musically, lyrically and in character. It’s heavy but not slipknot or metalcore heavy that it’s overbearing to some people. But it’s not your dads buttrock or wanna be tough guy rock either. It’s a good balance.

That experience of drumming with Godsmack and being in their music video will be one of the highlights of your life!! I hope you go far and never stop reaching for the next opportunity to come your way!!

Godsmack sucks

its about loving the human next to you ………. music is just the vehicle... #GODSMACKWINS

i don't know history of each Godsmack player. i don't know to, cause they're entertaining... but... that much hurting 'but'. in Poland we have few of 'grading' tatoos in prisons, that can be seen on some of the 'spiecialities', so i don't see this thing like a thing for commercials. they're doing this for community. and doing it right (;

Almost positive it was the school his daughter graduated from

@Jenn22280 what’s your point 🙄 Everyone has to be a downer 🤨

Wow! Makes me love God smak so much more!

So incredible and so true how you all have played a part in so many lives and gotten so many people through tough times. Myself included. Thank you to all of the musicians out there because music is the key to all our souls and touches so many people you never even see.

@@alsmith8869 PURE 💥ENERGY💥

I agree 100000%!! At least one of those kids heard "you're valued & you matter" for the first time because of this. And I would be willing to bet they told these kids "if you find yourself somewhere dark, reach out to me" because you don't care this deeply for these kids and this passionate about your gift to just walk away.

I will always pray for this. I’m not religious, but I know this is what all gods want.

Your words may be why I have seen them live 31 times, and counting..... I'm sitting right beside you...

It makes me cry every time!

Sully doesn't believe in God he is Wiccan That actually surprised me 🤔 I've been a fan from get.. I also relate to all of their songs in one way or another. This is the ONLY band that I really like AlLL of their music and words ..❤ I recently found out that his religion is Wiccan because he did an interview a couple year's ago about metal music and the devil, he said in his Wiccan beliefs there is no devil because then there would HAVE to be a God..So he doesn't believe in either. It's more like this, the "good" hearted person puts out Love, understanding and kindness and therefore receives it back 3x (vise versa for bad) respect our planet ect.(some have different versions) I'm Irish and my ancestors believed in that as well (and the rest of them were Catholics) I still love the music and will always be a fan..I didn't get to see them live last year. I'm disabled, the venue was 4 hours away and the tickets were expensive (that's something that truly sucked for me)..I'm the 80's Rocker Chick..😎🤘🤎 I DID however get to see Disturbed , Bad Wolves, and FFDP (the lead singer of Bad Wolves his back story has an incredible truth about his brother) He even has written a song about it, which must have been hard.💔 Last, but definitely not least is 3DG and WOW. Matt does a great job with the Original Adam songs. I was extremely impressed and pleasantly surprised 👍❤ *I also have an amazing support system who helped me with $$$ to be able to go* Each venue whom ALL allowed me to be in the PIT with my son and sister (I would have had to sit alone) let me into the PIT area with my weelchair, my 13 yr old son & my awesome sister 👍❤ I had a handicap area seat and they had PIT because I would have NEVER thought they'd allow me in the pit because of my wheelchair. It definitely was extremely super cool of them 3DG actually were very helpful and also helped to make that happen 😎 When Godsmack came to IL they didn't come anywhere near me. They played in Moline IL ( I would have had to get a hotel and the tickets were super expensive..😒💔) hopefully they will come back to IL and play at Tinley Park, Allstate arena or Peoria Civic Center.. It's still far. I'd have to leave 1 day before and stay with my sister ( Which I did for the othert concerts but the tickets were reasonably priced and my sister lives near the venue) If it's Peoria it's only 2 hours away (hint, hint 😉) To ALL of my fellow brothers and sisters out there be safe, stay healthy. God bless ❤ HELP each other out during this pandemic and trying times..****.especially our elderly, disabled, and youngsters in our neighborhoods and you can do that safely. 🤘💚🤍🧡

Lee Judy music always look at you wow.

Lee Judy when under your scars. I was just. Cried. I think everyone has. But lays listen to music. These are been thru the sme feelings. But they to everyone about it. Reach for the stars. Always.

My son's love this video. Let's them think they have a chance to do this

Must be catchy, damn. Totally awesome

It happened to me too 😅

Truth dude. Beautiful

You're not alone brother. Every time I watch this video I feel a massive swell of love and respect. The sheer magnitude of bringing all these kids together to share one vision for a song is just amazing to watch happen. With everything going on in the world right now it hits me square in the feels to see an entire school break out in support of a doubtless Rock n Roll Hall of Fame rock band.

Agreed. This is the 3rd time today I listened to this, and in the words of Godsmack...I was crying like a bitch. each time

Brought to tears. SO amazing and inspiring for these kids

Not just chills but genuinely brings me to tears watching it every time! It is a beautiful thing to see what mus8c can do... Its just awesome to me!

Adam Mattson I was one of these kids, it’s blowing up like crazy, it’s such an experience ! :)

@@mosquitocheese6348 I bet it was. I hope you take this experience and follow your dreams.

Adam Mattson I will thank you ! :)

Yeah no kidding. I get goosebumps when i hear this song. What this band did with those kids is absolutely bad ass

Not only that but writing an amazing song in the process! This hit #1 on the U.S. Main rock charts.🤘🔥

Exactly

Exactly, I don't understand those 961 clowns. God Bless Godsmack for that wonderful Project.

A gift they will Never forget.

You can see when legend rise then m8!super bowl themed song from Godsmack

Hopefully the Super Bowl is listening to this and thinking...hmmm...

THAT WOULD BE THE BEST!!!

so much better than the crap they play at the halftime show now...

& why hasn't it??? 🤔

Hello Amy, how are you doing today; how’s everything going over there 👉 I hope your day went well & hope it was a blessed day for you Amy?

It's amazing that a band like this take the time to do that with the kids

Amen

Well said

⁹us

This video took me back to when I was those kids' age, when music was the only thing I had. I've never really been a fan of Godsmack, but they earned some serious respect from me for this video

Hopefully that youngman winds up headlining in a band and hearing cheers from thousands as he plays his heart out. All thanks to the inspiration from godsmack.

He found his voice!

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@@STEELFACEJOINTHEFAMILYTODAY haha sweet man glad to see your still at it!!

@@STEELFACEJOINTHEFAMILYTODAY Hey man, you fucking KILLED IT out there! Don't EVER lose that fire within you!

@@nabs7741 No...that was your daddy.

😂 GODDAMN RIGHT IT IS! 😂 IT FUCKIN ROCKED! The coolest part about it is how one day all the people who were involved in it get to tell their kid's n grand kids how they made history with the greatest band of all time!!!

100% agree. Godsmack is a great band and wonderful human beings .

I’ve been a huge fan of the band since I was a kid, and the music video greatness to this only makes me a LOT more of a fan. This has become a favorite video to watch.

very well said ,,,, these guys rock ,,,, Students did A awesome Job ....

I’m 56 and Sitting here leaking like an old faucet.

We need to teach our children something other than video games and cell phones they are baby sitters this world 🌎 doesn't have much to offer them now a days I just Pray we get it together for them teach them to grow a garden , how to build thing's, how to cook that food from that garden and how to process it canning freezing, dehydrated food keeps for long time and we need to teach them LOVE AND TELL THEM ABOUT JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR AND THAT HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR THEM THEY ARE NEVER ALONE WITH JESUS 💜❤️❤️❤️😘💕😍😘💕😍😙💗❣️🤣❣️🙂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 AND NEITHER ARE WE GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA 🙏🙏🙏🙏

and 1:33

I saw this in the newspaper. How cool for your family!

Just wanted to say to your boy, this was awesome, a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t stop for a minute. Chase that dream. What a cool display of talent. Keep metal alive kid! Us old folk thank you!

@@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence It was awesome! We just got lucky that we live in their 'hometown' (where their studio is). The Band is all awesome, they always mingle with the locals if they're not busy.

@@davidjordan8093 he's been in music school since he was 7 and he's 15 now. He's on them drums every day and sometimes 2-3 times per day. He also sings and plays guitar, bass, keyboard, and harmonica. He's working with another student from the school and they're writing an album. They're on "Song 13" (even called that) right now.

Well said, I just found this, love it.

God Bless "Godsmack"

No one does that buddy... But these guys, gotta love em

That's right. Shows the heart they truly have. Gosh I'm weepy. Godsmack you freaking are the bomb.

There is a behind the scenes making of this if you search for it. It’s really good.

That's exactly what I thought of. I would have LOVED to be there! Gives me the feels.

@@mikesmeltzer6921 yeah I saw that. Was great. Didn't really give an extended version of what it sounded like in there though. All those drums must have been thumping

We didn't need them, we existed before The Year of Great Musical Death - 2004.

@@Rayvn7 You're right about that!! ✌🏻

I was thinking the same thing

Empowering right

It brings tears to my eyes.

I needed this in high school.

Congratulations

Our journey is beginning.

High schoolers need rock

sorry your all to young to KNOW the 1980`s. in 82, 83 and 84 bands like George Thorogood, David Wilcox, Goddo did high school tours across Canada. They where always in June and great parties. awww how I miss those dayz.

Indeed. It does make sense that they are doing such things. Not to take away from everything else Erna and team have done in their careers but I heard last year Godsmack is no longer recording. They all are grown up and have families that needed them to retire. So with all the success the band has had and the likelihood they will retire, it's cool they are using their talents to teach future musicians how they did it, so that new generation can find their own art form.

They have been my favorite band since I was 14. I’m 31 now, if they showed up at my high school back then oh man I would have had a heart attack lol

I think I would drop dead 😆

because of cringe right?

Me too

Go for it !!!

I'm 40 :( at least the people in the cars and trucks know my taste of music

@@juddguilbeau1759 I'm sure we will still have that even when we're pensioners.

@@78667 god I hope so

I was one of them haha, it was fucking awesome :)

@@ktox8758 here I am playing the harmonica on the toilet thinking I'm doing something with my life and there you go playing with godsmack...

Mosquito Cheese lol of course it would blow up there godsmack

you are in GREAT COMPANY it was always going to ;) congrats you are famous now …

Roger Doger Haha famous? I wish :))

@@mosquitocheese6348 patients my friend.. Sully and the gang didn't get where they are in 1 night.. My old neighbor was an up and coming band at the same time Godsmack was in Boston.... KEEP GRINDING!!!! the world needs more GOOD MUSIC INFLUENCE ……

How totally amazing for you!! I love this!

Tara Blake sntrbh

@@blowme6345 what does that mean?

Sure is remember them as a kid. They helped me for so long they will help newer ppl too

Wishing you all the best. Follow your dreams

Our son was able to participate in a strings program in school & he's been playing his cello since then...he's 20 now ☺

I said the same thing! That boy is throwing his whole soul into those drums. It's awe inspiring to know this band is helping kids like this.

@@tracyandrews5477 3:42 and a little bit earlier as well if you look for the same kid (bottom left) he's still got that same energy and power, this kid puts more passion into drumming than most people put into anything.

IT IS SOO AWESOME!!!

He is going places in rock.

Legend ✔️

That's awesome you were a part of it! This is Beautiful! 💖

Always loved this band, i show my grand babies this video, they love it

Lucky!!!!

@@Melanie_B yes ... very fortunate.

LOL, I thought the same thing when i watched the first time.

If you look for that same kid just a few seconds before that and see he was on point the whole song

I noticed right away kept watching over an over

I hope the kid decides to be a drummer. Imagine trying to get in a band "I was personally trained by Godsmack". Band member "You are in!"

They all were amazing to watch. They were all on point.

@@cSwish90 exactly

❤❤❤🤘💪👍✌

Where was this?

@@tylerdurden1221 Gilbert H. Hood in Derry NH but most of it was shot at SNHU arena

Awesome

An Actual Pickle middle school students, except for the original 20 who are high schoolers now.

@@kristindineen2870 oh my bad

I’m just curious how many of them actually knew who sully was and who godsmack is before this happened.

Justin Hemmah my son has listened to Godsmack for forever, but hadn’t realized till I explained it. He doesn’t really keep up with band or artist names.

An Actual Pickle it’s his great deeds he loves to work with kids. He’s from NewEngland. Learn all you. Can. He’s a great music teacher.

I've been a fan for over 20 years too. Does realizing how long it's been make you feel your age whatever it is. Godsmack always makes me proud to be from MA.