Behind The Player: Shannon Larkin is an Interactive Music Video featuring Godsmack

Godsmack

Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...

 drummer Shannon Larkin

Shannon Larkin

Shannon Larkin, born James Shannon Larkin on April 24, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, is a musician best known for being the drummer of the heavy metal band Godsmack. He replaced the previous drummer Tommy Stewart in June 2002...

. Released on November 1, 2008 by IMV, the DVD features Shannon giving in-depth drum lessons for how to play "Voodoo

Voodoo (song)

"Voodoo", written by lead singer Sully Erna, is a single by heavy metal band Godsmack from their self-titled album Godsmack.The song "Voodoo" was best known for its use in the MTV television program Fear.-Music video:...

" and "Straight Out of Line

Straight Out of Line

"Straight Out of Line" is the lead single from Godsmack's third studio album, Faceless. After its release, the song immediately ascended to number one on the Mainstream Rock chart, and hit the top 10 on the Modern Rock chart...

" by Godsmack and an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional musician, including rare photos and video. The DVD also includes Shannon jamming the two tracks with Godsmack

Godsmack

Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...

 bassist Robbie Merrill

Robbie Merrill

Robbie Merrill is an American bass guitar player, best known for his work with the heavy metal band Godsmack....

, as well as other bonus material.

IMV donates $.25 from the sale of each Behind the Player DVD to Little Kids Rock

Little Kids Rock

Little Kids Rock is a nonprofit organization that provides free instruments and lessons to children in under-served public schools. The organization is supported by a number of music industry luminaries including Bonnie Raitt, Slash, Joe Satriani, BB King, Jason Newsted, Linkin Park's Brad Delson,...

, an organization that gets instruments in the hands of underprivileged kids.

Contents

Behind The Player
Shannon talks about his background, influences and gear, including rare photos and video

"Voodoo

Voodoo (song)

"Voodoo", written by lead singer Sully Erna, is a single by heavy metal band Godsmack from their self-titled album Godsmack.The song "Voodoo" was best known for its use in the MTV television program Fear.-Music video:...

" by Godsmack

Godsmack

Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...

• Lesson: Shannon gives an in-depth drum lesson for how to play the song
• Jam: Shannon jams the track with Godsmack
  Godsmack
  Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...
  
   bassist Robbie Merrill
  Robbie Merrill
  Robbie Merrill is an American bass guitar player, best known for his work with the heavy metal band Godsmack....
  
  

"Straight Out of Line

Straight Out of Line

"Straight Out of Line" is the lead single from Godsmack's third studio album, Faceless. After its release, the song immediately ascended to number one on the Mainstream Rock chart, and hit the top 10 on the Modern Rock chart...

" by Godsmack

Godsmack

Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...

• Lesson: Shannon gives an in-depth drum lesson for how to play the song
• Jam: Shannon jams the track with Godsmack
  Godsmack
  Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...
  
   bassist Robbie Merrill
  Robbie Merrill
  Robbie Merrill is an American bass guitar player, best known for his work with the heavy metal band Godsmack....
  
  

Special features

• Godsmack: Live trailer
• Little Kids Rock
  Little Kids Rock
  Little Kids Rock is a nonprofit organization that provides free instruments and lessons to children in under-served public schools. The organization is supported by a number of music industry luminaries including Bonnie Raitt, Slash, Joe Satriani, BB King, Jason Newsted, Linkin Park's Brad Delson,...
  
  promotional video

Personnel

• Produced By: Ken Mayer & Sean E Demott
• Directed By: Leon Melas
• Executive Producer: Rick Donaleshen
• Associate Producer: Shane Hall
• Director Of Photography: Ken Barrows
• Sound Engineer: Tim Harkins
• Edited By: Jeff Morose
• Mixed By: Matt Chidgey & Cedrick Courtois
• Graphics By: Thayer DeMay
• Camera Operators: Mike Chateneuf, Kieth Mcnulty, Chris Shaw, Doug Cragoe
• Technical Director: Tyler Bourns

• Gaffer: John Parker
• Assistant Director: Matt Pick
• Production Assistant: Laine Proctor
• Lighting And Grip: Mcnulty Nielson
• Artist Hospitality: Sasha Mayer
• Shot At: Korn’s Elementree Studios
• Special Guest: Robbie Merrill
• Cover Photo By:
• Video Courtesy Of: Rob Shanahan, Shane Hall, Universal Records, Yamaha, Toca Percussion
• Photos Courtesy Of: Joes Testa, Neil Zlozower, Chad Lee, Shane Hall, Stephanie Pick