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Godsmack Names Dream Theater’s Mike Mangini New Drummer

6/14/2026

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Godsmack announced former Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini as the new drummer, replacing Wade Murff.
Mangini, known for work with Dream Theater, Extreme and Steve Vai, debuted June 12 at the Morton Amphitheater in Missouri and thanked the band on Instagram for trusting him without rehearsal.
Wade Murff performed with Godsmack from May through May 30, left before June 12, and had previously filled in for Black Veil Brides drummer Christian “CC” Coma in Munich.

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Godsmack announced former Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini as the new drummer, replacing Wade Murff.
Mangini, known for work with Dream Theater, Extreme and Steve Vai, debuted June 12 at the Morton Amphitheater in Missouri and thanked the band on Instagram for trusting him without rehearsal.
Wade Murff performed with Godsmack from May through May 30, left before June 12, and had previously filled in for Black Veil Brides drummer Christian “CC” Coma in Munich.