Another Animal was a

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formed by members of

Godsmack Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its forma ...

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, and

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History

During the writing sessions of '' IV'' by Godsmack, lead singer Sully Erna encountered

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Tony Rombola Tony Rombola (born November 24, 1964) is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the Boston-based rock band Godsmack since the mid-1990s. Rombola has been cited as "an extraodinaire" in the guitar world by ...

Shannon Larkin James Shannon Larkin (born April 24, 1967) is an American musician, best known as the drummer of Rock music, rock band Godsmack. He replaced the previous drummer Tommy Stewart in June 2002. Prior to Godsmack, he was a member of Amen (American ba ...

, and

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went to the studio and recorded music. After writing almost 40 songs, only 14 were used (Two being bonus songs). The left-over songs were then recycled by the members after they recruited

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and Another Animal was born. Soon joining the band was friend and former Godsmack and Dropbox guitarist Lee Richards. The band released its self titled debut album in 2007 and first single " Broken Again" reached No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard

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chart. To support their debut album, Another Animal opened for

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on tour in late 2007. Another Animal is part of the stable of artists who have recorded at

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. Another Animal released a single titled "

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". The track is produced by

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. Drummer Shannon Larkin mentioned that if the single is a success they will make a new album, a follow up to their

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debut album of 2007. He said "If the song does well enough at radio, we will tour in the fall and make a new record as well." Obviously the band had not reached its goal.

Discography

Studio albums

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Another Animal Another Animal was a hard rock supergroup formed by members of Godsmack, Ugly Kid Joe, and Dropbox. History During the writing sessions of '' IV'' by Godsmack, lead singer Sully Erna encountered writer's block so Tony Rombola, Shannon Larki ...

'' (October 2, 2007)

Singles

Members

– lead vocals (

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) *

– lead guitar, backing vocals (

) *

– bass guitar (Godsmack) *

– drums, backing vocals (Godsmack, Ugly Kid Joe) * Lee Richards – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (Dropbox, ex-Godsmack)

References

External links

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