Godsmack listening party

THE SMACKDOWN: At a recent listening part for the new album by Republic’s Godsmack, label co-founder/President Avery Lipman instructed attendees to bang their heads and disobey authority, insofar as this was practicable from a fiduciary perspective and in compliance with the Attorney General of New York. Meanwhile, EVP Charlie Walk texted John Varvatos to propose a line of “What Would Godsmack?” apparel. Seen Godsmacking their lips in anticipation are (l-r) SVP Digital & Mobile Russell Fink, SVP Sales Wayne Chernin, SVP Marketing Frank Arigo, Lipman, the band’s Sully Erna, manager Jeff Varner, Walk, SVP Rock Promo Ron Cerrito and VP Digital Marketing Theda Sandiford. (6/16p)