Dorothy | The Early Registration

Godsmack performs at Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as part of The Rise of Rock World Tour. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.

Photos by Dan DeSlover

Godsmack’s catalog could double as the soundtrack to a few decades of rock radio. Last night, the Massachusetts rockers brought that history to Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee, stopping in the Deer District on their The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026, with special guest Dorothy.

Led by vocalist Sully Erna, Godsmack built its following on heavy grooves, unmistakable vocals and choruses that cut straight to the point. The band’s 1998 self-titled breakthrough introduced a sound that would carry through albums including Awake and Faceless, establishing a catalog with plenty of material for a night like this.

Milwaukee’s set opened with “When Legends Rise,” followed by “You and I” and “1000hp.” That opening stretch reached across different chapters of the band’s career before “Straight Out of Line” and “Awake” brought things back to the songs that helped make Godsmack a hard rock fixture.

The set continued through “Speak,” “Keep Away” and “Love-Hate-Sex-Pain,” with a cover of Joe Walsh’s “Rocky Mountain Way” tucked into the mix. “Voodoo” supplied its familiar, hypnotic change of pace, while the percussion showcase “Batalla de los tambores” gave the evening another dimension beyond the guitar riffs. “Whatever” rounded out the main set before an encore of “Bulletproof” and “I Stand Alone.” It was a concise tour through a catalog that balances blunt force with melody, and has never been particularly interested in subtlety.

Dorothy joined the Milwaukee bill as support, pairing Godsmack’s muscular sound with a bluesier strain of hard rock. Frontwoman Dorothy Martin’s powerful voice is central to that appeal, with her 2025 album The Way offering another introduction for listeners discovering her through this tour. The pairing made sense for an evening built around big voices and guitar-driven songs.

Photographer Dan DeSlover was at Landmark Credit Union Live to capture the night for The Early Registration. Check out his photos from Godsmack’s Milwaukee stop below.

Godsmack performs at Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as part of The Rise of Rock World Tour. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.

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Hog Fest 2023 rocked the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI last night, bringing together fans of hard-hitting rock music from all over the state. The show, presented by 102.9 The Hog (WHQG-FM), featured a star-studded lineup that included Dorothy, Beartooth, and the headlining performers, Disturbed. The bands brought their A-game, delivering a high-energy performance that left the crowd begging for more.

Disturbed, the band that needs no introduction, took the stage by storm, opening with “Hey You” from their 2022 album Divisive. The band then proceeded to perform some of their biggest hits like “Down With the Sickness” and “Inside the Fire,” as well as their iconic take on Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence.” Their set was a mix of their classic hits and the latest tracks from their LP Divisive, leaving fans on the edge of their seats throughout the entire performance. This was their latest visit to Milwaukee since their headlining set at Summerfest last summer, and the band showed no signs of slowing down, delivering an unforgettable performance that left fans buzzing for days.

We’ve captured some of the most unforgettable moments from Hog Fest 2023, featuring Dorothy, Beartooth, and of course, Disturbed. Whether you were at the show or missed out, these photos will transport you to the front row and give you a taste of the energy that filled the air at the Fiserv Forum. So, sit back, relax, and let us take you on a visual journey through one of the most epic rock shows in Milwaukee this year.