"AfterLife" by Five Finger Death Punch (THE WORST METAL ALBUM OF 2022?) | ALBUM REVIEW

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"AfterLife" by Five Finger Death Punch
Released August 19th 2022 via Better Noise Music
Produced by Kevin Churko
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[@ps1182]

I’m gonna be honest. I like Five Finger Death Punch but I agree that idiots on the internet need to chill out. There’s no reason to harass anyone in any situation whatsoever but especially when it comes to something as harmless as a review you happen to disagree with

[@SlyHikari03]

True

[@lwdrd]

Yeah I love ffdp they're my favorite band imo, but some of my fellow knuckleheads are just idiots

[@mat2093]

@@lwdrd I love death punch. Finally saw them in concert. Really good. Got a pick from Chris. Even though I wasn't in GA. He was just throwing everywhere.

[@Darkforge2507]

See ffdp is the best

[@ps1182]

@@Darkforge2507 nah Pantera is the best in my opinion.

[@chidorisnake22]

Calling FFDP metal, or even music at this particular juncture is highly generous. That's like calling Burger King "food".

[@dtm2078]

That's what I said, they're nowhere close to people like Obituary, Slayer or Frozen Soul, that's real metal

[@davidhuffman4036]

Better than mc Donald's pink meat

[@olm8829]

That’s actually a pretty good comparison. They’re the fast food of metal. Or even the instant noodles of metal. FFDP is probably the only band I actively dislike (not only due to their uninspired music and absolutely stupid lyrics, but also due to their fanbase being unbearably toxic).

[@farbeyondmetal5911]

I know somebody who met Ivan Moody and told him he wasn’t a fan of FFDP. Ivan responded to him saying that it was alright and at the very least he likes Metal at a young age and thought that it would help the Metal community grow. With that being said, whatever your opinion is about FFDP, you can at least say that Ivan is a positive figure inside the metal community

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

He's cringe but harmless, an alright guy all around.

[@vindicationwolvensworn512]

Dude beat his ex wife wtf are you talking about? LMAO!!

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

BRO WHAT??? FR??? 😦

[@vindicationwolvensworn512]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial yeah he is an alcoholic, he got help, but still, its no excuse.

[@mat2093]

​@@vindicationwolvensworn512he's been clean for a few years.

[@thatonemusicnb]

It’s fucking wild to me how much weight you’ve lost since I started watching you when you reviewed Skinless’ Savagery a few years ago. Happy to see you still going strong with the reviews :)

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Honestly sometimes I'll look back at old videos and be like "WOW". Its awesome. And hell yeah, still going strong as fuck, thanks bud.

[@wheelsofmercury]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial Yeah, I'm just looking at you from 2019. WOW, you looked different! A bit like Matt Pike from Sleep/High on Fire, to be honest.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

@@wheelsofmercury lmao thats a new one. Nowadays I sometimes get people saying I look like Cliff Burton.

[@wheelsofmercury]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial Gonna have to get a bit of that lip fuzz going to be able to pull off Cliff! 😆

[@michpo1445]

Was it you who deleted my comment saying "I enjoy shitty people listening to shitty music at concerts" or was it the KZbin algorithm?

[@spongebitchbobface]

What is the difference between FFDP's old drummer and a vacuum cleaner? You have to plug one of them in before it sucks

[@alex_flamer]

Yes it's definitely unacceptable how metal pioneers like Megadeth are opening for FFDP. They have a show in my hometown next month and I don't know if I'm going. I like the Megadeth singles and I'm excited for their new record, however I saw FFDP live once and they were terrible and I've never been interested in The Hu.

[@noahami5644]

It was great for me not sure if you went I had a blast

[@CrustaceanCraigory]

FFDP released something less than average by the standards of metalheads. In other news: Texas is hot. Really, really fookin’ hot. Can’t wait for the drinking game🔥🔥🔥

[@the_meme_suppl3y373]

I respect your opinion on the record. I understand why they sometimes get hate, but I think overly hating on them is a bit harsh. Personally, I really enjoyed the album, but like I said, I respect your opinion on it, and I’m not gonna get butt hurt that someone online dislikes a band / album. Also I’m sorry that some fans harassed you over a review :( But I’m glad you got over it, and didn’t let it get to you :)

[@michaelhalford9709]

You said it. FFDP are the Nickelback of Metal. Extreme popularity and success will bring out the worst criticism. The biggest artists get the most hate.

[@martinhroch344]

@Mr. A You just described why I used to listen to FFDP. Simple, fun music to hype you up when you're working out, or just when you're having a bad day and want to take it out without breaking anything. (I eventually lost interest after I found out hardcore punk works even better for that.)

[@Timberwolve1994]

So your saying the bigger artists such as Metallica and slipknot that are bands who are bigger than ffdp gets hate to?

[@bobbyincidemetal]

But FFDP is actually trash though.

[@nighthawk9532]

Nickelback actually slaps though speak for yourself

[@brandonkinsey2810]

@Mr. A you ever had room 40?

[@dragospopovici7337]

This channel was a blessing upon my boring summer vacation

[@frontimonti508]

Gotta say i do not think it is that bad. But i am a ffdp fanboy i guess. I can understand some of your points, but i think songs like "all i know" or "the end" are some very good songs. What i miss is this raw energy they had, espacially ivans screams. They don't sound the same anymore. I hope all the little kids in this comment section will not be toooo triggered by your review. Have a good one Greetings from germany:)

[@ElliYeetYT]

The band reminds me of Skillet. They both used to be good but because of their exposure and growth they decided to throw that away with every passing album. No Queen with the album here lol.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

I never liked either band lmao, not even sure which one I'd rather listen to. I'm gonna say neither. Yeah.

[@steazfactor3637]

Lol I love it when six feet under and five finger death punch releases a album because I feel we all collectively come together and laugh at them

[@lawrencefine5020]

I think the difference between Six Feet Under and FFDP is that Six Feet Under know that they suck and FFDP think they don't suck, and are good. Self awareness is such an underappreciated trait.

[@spiggly_digg]

@@lawrencefine5020 i think the other band members know it sucks but chris barnes doesn’t

[@thedeserts]

i physically cannot hate ffdp because they were the first band i had ever listened to, like 6 - 9yrs old, my mother and i would bond over that for years, so its hard to dislike em when they have a very nostalgic factor and place in my heart yknow. i'm like a raccoon when it comes to these guys, dude. i will eat up any trash they give me LMAO

[@xATown23xGaming]

DUDE, I was like this with the whole Metallica V Megadeth debate! Metallica got me into metal so I was naturally biased toward them and being the first to defend them against haters and or Megadeth fans that hated Metallica.....However as I got older I realized Megadeth is leagues ahead of Metallica.

[@thorinth3079]

This is the same situation for me, I physically cannot hate 5FDP because my father introduced rock/metal to me with the first album of 5FDP, Metallica, and Dio. It did fall out of favor for me when the band went mainstream, but Afterlife clicked something in me to like one or two of their songs. The lyrics really do suck, but it sounds pretty good.

[@jesurenbnb]

Oh well

[@ps1182]

You know these people fucked up when you had to delete a video over this

[@liametheridge9148]

I was a 5FDP fan back in school, their first 4 albums had a lot of importance to me back then, and I'll always defend those as they still have a special place in my heart. Despite being fully aware that Ivan Moody is an unbelievably awful lyricist, I do still love some of the riffs they wrote back in those days, and the hooks they wrote still at least had some power! Even their 5th album had a couple of pretty decent songs on it. However, from Got Your Six onwards everything they have done has been absolutely, totally awful, the purest definition of "phoned in crap" The trouble is that because of those first 4 albums and what they mean to me, it means I will always give them a chance with a new release. I have heard the singles and I have to say, they're awful as I expected, some of the worst I've ever heard from them. This band is without a fucking doubt the most frustrating thing in my life, simply because I know they have it in them to write semi-interesting music, and that they're more than competent enough musicians (especially now with the addition of Andy James who is a fucking fantastic guitar player), but instead of actually pushing themselves they just shit out the same sounding release every 2 or 3 years, with each one getting more stale and bland as they go on. Saddest thing is I know I'm still gonna listen to this and try to like it, despite knowing full well there's gonna be absolutely nothing to like 🤣

[@theGwrath]

I'm like that with disturbed now. Absolutely loved their first couple of albums and still continued to buy them up until evolution because I know what they're capable of. Anyway I don't mind ffdp, I always find a few songs I like, actually really like i.o.u on this album and I can see another couple or so growing on me but I agree with you that they've under utilized Andy James and I had really hoped they'd showcase some of his talent. To be honest I'm more keen to hear slipknots new album next month.

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

I feel the exact same. And with this guy about Disturbed. They used to hit you with some unique jams, now it's the same formula over and over. Even more annoying when they tell the fans that "this album is very diverse and different" then you hear it and you're literally searching for the diversity and difference.

[@kaimas1005]

@@chefboiardeeznutz9881 its not bands fault if you changing.

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

@@kaimas1005 bullshit

[@Larry-rz4ed]

I feel the exact same way that you do 💯

[@danzemacabre8899]

How is it Megadeth, one of our greatest treasures of a band of all time is actually touring as the support band?

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Fuck I dunno. If it were a co-headlining tour it'd be much easier to stomach, but... yeah, its not.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Honeslty The Hu will probably be good too. They're a Mongolian folk metal band. Maybe show up for The Hu and Megadeth and leave shortly after lmao

[@danzemacabre8899]

@justin yeah. But then we would be forced to suffer through five finger butt munch . No thanks

[@kushywushy2251]

Ive recently had a bit of a change of heart regarding Ivan Moody when i heard he had no idea that the video for Living the Dream was Zultan using his work to push his own fucked up agenda. He has earned a fair bit of criticism but i feel like he'd be making better music is he just had band members who actually gave a shit and helped him through the creative process. Oh, and Ivan should definitely tell Zultan to shut his mouth and stick to playing bass.

[@Eccentricjuices]

Didn’t even know this band released an album honestly lol.

[@brentnealy-aceruffstuff3316]

Been hiding under a rock

[@waterdive122productions6]

Honestly, any band that has Jeremy Spencer (aka Psycho Sinner) in their band at some point is cause for concern, at least for me lol.

[@naquingreen1603]

Remember when Five Finger Death Punch got serious and dark with The Bleeding, Coming Down and Remember everything The video for coming down was about suicide prevention and that there are good people out there who will help you in your darkest hour. Remember Everything was literally about Ivan Moody's entire life growing up and this song he refuses to play at live shows.

[@NeverSpeak6]

Welcome to the learning what emotional manipulation portion of the show is, you bought what they sold and that’s on you

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@NeverSpeak6 wtf are you talking about? He never said he hated these songs , he is saying what these songs are about

[@NeverSpeak6]

@@michaelhawkins7389 You got it right by asking what I’m talking about because I never said that at all. You have no clue what I was saying

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@NeverSpeak6 and I am telling you ,,,, that he is giving the meaning of the songs ...

[@NeverSpeak6]

@@michaelhawkins7389 That’s not what I’m talking about at all, fool. You’re basically telling me what day of the week it is, that’s how irrelevant your response is. I’m not just talking shit you genuinely missed the mark ridiculously far.

[@shadowyashatoura]

Death threats because you said something about a band!?!Well some people have issues...

[@rcurl44]

I absolutely cannot wait for this drinking game

[@timothygregor9828]

This band should be turning into a Bro Country band and doing shows with Luke Bryan and Toby Keith any time now. The only fans they seem to have left are dudes who live in shacks in a swamp but somehow find the money to own $60,000 pick up trucks.

[@wheelsofmercury]

Honestly? I could see Ivan Moody trying that as a solo career, similar to how Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria tried country a few years back.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Hell I'm shocked he hasn't tried that already

[@loganstueck7388]

Believe it or not, they are going on tour with Brantley Gilbert🤣🤣

[@sasakanjuh7660]

With them being so mainstream, I though there must be something wrong with me for not being able to stand their music.. I didn't hear a lot of their songs though, they never attracted my attention (at least no in any positive way), but one of my friends proudly listens to them and every time I'm with him I'm silently rolling my eyes.. Good to know I'm not the only one :D

[@shawnjasso832]

They sucked then and they sucked know.

[@noogie3784]

Beer in hand. Stay strong dude. More of us like you then, people who are gonna stay bad stuff about you. G Damn people, it's just music, let's keep the personal attacks out of it.

[@joeln901]

I'm glad you listened to it instead of me.

[@martinhroch344]

Some of their earlier stuff was decent, I still listen to songs like Lift Me Up and The Bleeding from time to time, but it's obvious they are running on creative fumes ever since Got Your Six and this album only drives this point home. I was hoping Andy James would bring some freshness into the band but his talent is utterly wasted here and that's what makes this disappointment even worse.

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

I always loved their early shit. War is the answer was a great album for example.

[@Knarkamel]

@@chefboiardeeznutz9881 agreed

[@Knarkamel]

I think the new albums are boring / terrible. The way of the fist and war is the answer are amazing albums

[@giovannideldio]

Agreed. I was really into their early work. But, they quickly proved themselves to be a generic, one trick pony.

[@sirspookybones1118]

Today I listened to Frances the Mute by Mars volta again. A prog rock album that has to be the most interesting album I've heard up to this point, with weird psychedelic moments and bizarre ambience (this album really isnt for everyone), but also some rocking sections and moments that make my hairs stand on edge. The lyrics are equally as strange, but they still keep coherent plot points and motifs throughout (yes this is a concept album). You might wonder why I'm talking about The Mars volta and not anything to do with the video, right? Well, this album is a memorable experience whereas FFDP is limp, tryhard music for tryhards.

[@blackwaterrust476]

Smart man. Frances the Mute is a Awesome album

[@sirspookybones1118]

@@blackwaterrust476 I listened to the version where someone cut down the ambience and added the title track. I think it's my preferred way to listen but the original is still interesting.

[@blackwaterrust476]

@@sirspookybones1118 fair enough, it’s really long

[@mattl1250]

Imagine criticising ffdp for being boring then posting about a generic pretentious prog rock album

[@joemusolf6657]

@@mattl1250 What's he saying that's false? It must suck being a 5FDP fan.

[@That_one_edgy_metalhead]

2:32 he says five finger Death Punch is the most violent. BTS: am I a joke to you?

[@That_one_edgy_metalhead]

Yes I know I have a five finger death punch profile picture

[@Durkhead]

Are you gona review machine head new album what do u think about the songs they released already from it

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

I honestly haven't heard any of the new Machine Head songs. And I might keep it that way so I can go into the album as blind and unbiased as possible.

[@austinlucas6273]

What killed my interest of Five Finger Death Punch died when Ivan Moody called Tommy Vext a waste of time.

[@alex_flamer]

This is an instance where I'm siding with Moody considering the awful things Tommy Vext said/did in 2020-2021.

[@austinlucas6273]

@@alex_flamer I siding with Tommy Vext

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Honestly good on Ivan, Tommy's a prick.

[@tylerbailey9329]

It's funny, because I think "The Pride" is one of the most liberally-minded songs of all; it just assumes that everyone who ever makes it to the top automatically has the merit to justify it and their being there is a function of nature. Talk about a band that doesn't have any actual fucking principles.

[@phantxm_fxrce3071]

FFDP and the world Metal should not be mixed together. It's a fucking insult to the beautiful genre of metal music

[@aidanlastname0187]

What did you expect lmao? They’re always bad

[@loganscharer7910]

The first two were really good but the rest is pretty bad

[@bladempale1751]

@@loganscharer7910 nope

[@Mr.Negative1297]

Im an 5FDP Fanatic, as Ive been listening to them before they released their first album! But you have your own right to your own opinion. I know that 5FDP isn’t perfection, but their songs get me through shit when I seriously need it. Either bent wanting to throw hands or to try not to cry.

[@TheNightmareRider]

Honestly? That's fine. I understand this and feel the same way about the new Motionless in White Record. My issues with FFDP are the conspiracy theories they pedal, but if the music is helping you, then that's genuinely awesome. I hope you'll be well, friend.

[@Mr.Negative1297]

@@TheNightmareRider friend huh? Also yeah their political music video for living the Dream was cringy Ngl. Defs has to take the L for that one lol

[@jac0bi]

Zoltan never compared the band to queen, the comment that was said was everybody knows who five finger death punch is now, just like everyone knows who queen is, and queen could sound like all different types of things, so that’s what they wanted to do with afterlife

[@belxphotography]

Tbh this album really isn't that bad, (in my opinion) I don't see why everyone is dogging on it so much. Idk it's all still metal, So I don't get what the big deal is..

[@rjramone4051]

Dig the Obituary shirt man! Glad you did this video. Only makes me not want to listen to this band nor mention their name even more. Thank you. You rock!!

[@fc_gaming3196]

I disagree with this review. But I gotta admit you have some good points.

[@matthewrocks23]

Literally I actually didn’t hear the whole album but when I listened to some of the songs they were good but I don’t get why they are hated so much because literally I actually love the band and they’ve always had bangers it’s crazy

[@lwdrd]

Idk dude some people just love hating, they don't enjoy the band so they think everyone who does enjoy the band is crazy, I don't know their problem but keep on rocking brother🤘

[@matthewrocks23]

@@lwdrd u too my guy🤘🏾

[@matthewrocks23]

@@shawnryan1313 no I’m serious I think they’re a good band and don’t suck at all, people can be sarcastic in how bad they are

[@matthewrocks23]

@@shawnryan1313 bruhh u got no taste if u really think that shit🤣🤣

[@matthewrocks23]

@@shawnryan1313 honestly I wouldn’t even give a damn what anyone says negatively about them is still listen and they are good. The fact u wanna try to make me change my mind is hilarious

[@emsig70]

Don't know how but I have managed to avoid listening to anything by this band. (At least knowingly.) And after what you have said I don't intend to change that. Thanks for the, eh, warning. And now for something completely different: Do you know Respire? They are from Toronto and will open for Ithaca on their european tour. Imagine Black Country, New Road playing Black Metal, Post Rock and Screamo. On top the band adds violin and trumpet to the usual setup. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the sound and have to give the record a few more spins (Black Line is the title, and it's from 2020). But I'm also very impressed. And I'm very much looking forward to the concert.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Yeeee Respire is great, one of my fav Toronto bands right now.

[@emsig70]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial Cool. How about a Toronto (or Canada in general) special with bands that you think should be better known?

[@ancientatomicimmortality4016]

I LOVE that an ultra right super conservative butt rock band compared this album to a band with a well known homosexual lead singer. Is their next record gonna sound like Wham!? Actually in all seriousness George Michael is 100X's more metal than everyone in FFDP combined.

[@MoonlightBelladonna]

Katy Perry is more metal than FFDP lol.

[@smashville2897]

I couldn’t get past the 3rd song. Five finger fist fuck are terrible. I’d rather listen to Disturbed and that isn’t saying much. WTF was Andy James thinking when he joined them. He is way too good to be In this band.

[@Enigma1014]

im a five finger death punch fan and i am nothing as what you described in the video please refrain your words when generalizing a group as a whole

[@REDNECKOUTDOORS88]

I will say I'm a huge ass ffdp fan. Reason being is their first album literally saved my life. I was in a real bad place mentally with no will to live and I heard the bleeding for the first time. I then dove into the whole record. I have bought every album and can recite you damn near every song. I will say this record is Weaker than most but I wouldn't say terrible. Everyone has their own opinion though and in the end that's all that matters is your own opinion.

[@rawkguy4896]

I'm a casual fan but I think this record and F8 were really quality. Got Your Six os thier worst album in my opinion

[@proudhammer62]

Never liked them, never will. Great review nevertheless.

[@otimohashaki2083]

Robert: **Posts a 5FDP video** Me: Welp, here we go! **Grabs the strongest booze I have** Let's get it started-

[@Sparky-ce9yy]

I Love this Band. however, this new album is starting to go in the ” over production” section. similar to Mötley Crüe’s “generation swine album”.

[@samg1803]

When you review a band like this you know what type of demographic will start a tirade lmao

[@paradoxrift2600]

Don't worry. They'll make up for it next year with 9 new albums under the name Middle Finger Death Poke or something like that.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

D E A R G O D N O

[@pkopo1]

I honestly dont see the hate on them. they have so strong lyrics and music videos that they literally make me tear up, like I dare you try watching wrong side of heaven or gone away without shedding a tear. I can only see them getting hate for Ivans bro vibes but even then who the hell cares, its just a personality. He had his hard times, now he is completely sober and an amazing frontman

[@MaliceOfRites]

you're trying so hard to defend the band XD

[@NeverSpeak6]

Good for you.

[@noobsimdriver]

I'm with you. I think you have to have experienced a lot in life to really understand their music.

[@joemusolf6657]

@@noobsimdriver Lmao no. That lends credence to the "divorced single dad metal" label. You want music for people who have been through pain and struggles? Neurosis. Not Five Finger Death Punch.

[@joemusolf6657]

I hate them because their lyrics are childish and rely way too much on profanity, the music is lazy, formulaic and that's WITH Kevin Churko their producer helping out on songwriting. Compare what they're doing now to the Way of the Fist. It was not a perfect album by any means but it had urgency to it. Lyrics were embarrassing then but the contributions of Matt Snell, Darrell Roberts and Jeremy Spencer made the music better.

[@BFFredo]

I think like many others have commented, I liked 5FDP in their early days (War is the Answer, American Capitalist). But somewhere around Got Your Six, things shifted as, well, they didn't. And look, I'm not against bands finding a sound and a formula and sticking with it. But the return on investment from every album after has been decreasing. But given their commercial success, I'm not sure they feel like making any changes is necessary. Best of luck with the comments video!

[@BobbyLunsford352]

Yeah they suck as a band, Ive never liked them. Too commercialized, too forced, def the Nickleback of metal music. If Paul Balloff were alive Id love to hear his take on them. 😳

[@InkAndPoet]

I only heard the title track. I knew it was going to be THAT bad.

[@joemeli1605]

I have been an Ivan fan when he was in Motograter. That was disbanded and Five Finger Death Punch was created! First album....Awesome, Then went way commercial and radio play that was important. After that "No Thanks" not any more! get back to Ivan roots, do a fallow up to the first album......Maybe. Other then that I'm the same page as you.

[@Reh-Gaggi]

in terms of the production quality, I feel like there are so many bands right now, even very popular bands, like ffdp, that are releasing albums that sound like complete shit. it feels like a weird trend to mix your album as bad as possible.

[@TheNightmareRider]

My relationship with FFDP has been quite the glorious trainwreck. Like, imagine a freight train reaching the top of the hill. You have War is the Answer, which some genuine bangers and brutally honest songs about Veteran PTSD. Then the train starts going downhill and accelerating, where I started realising something was off. American Capitalist still had some great hooks with "the Pride", but it was making the political stance very clear, and I was already growing out of it. Plus the lyrics to the Pride are about on par, creativity wise, as the Fast Food Rockers. Now we know the train's breaks have failed. I stopped listening to them, but still saw an album advertised on the back of Metal Hammer Magazine as "the album the Politically Correct don't want you to hear!", which I rolled my eyes at. It's the same old whining about "Censorship" which is still around today under the label of "Cancel Culture", when all it takes to be "Cancelled" is to be lightly criticised for saying something shitty. Then their last album dropped and they made an anti-mask conspiracy music video. The train has officially jumped the rails and become a flaming wreck of scrap metal. Makes me glad I got off when I did, 'cause they are just another step in the alt-right pipeline. It wouldn't surprise me if they got soundbites from Jordan Peterson or Matt Walsh in their new album, though I suspect they aren't that desperate yet. I'm not an alcoholic, but I get the feeling that FFDP might change that if I ever have to listen to one of their albums in full.

[@jime2568]

New video! Reviewing every ffdp album!

[@josephpelletier9494]

Not a FFDP fan, but honest question.. Why would/should anyone care about your analysis of albums by bands you admit to disliking to begin with? Been browsing through your content and that seems like a common trend for you. In those cases I don't think you're really reviewing anything, at least not objectively. You're just s**ting on music you were never gonna enjoy anyway. Which you're free to do I suppose, but calling it a review doesn't make it any more valid. These reviews don't contain anything that can't already be surmised by the title and thumbnail... In other words it feels like you're saying a lot without really saying anything

[@easybakec0ven]

I’m not craving popcorn anymore; I’m getting inside the bunker.

[@tokilecaine4405]

I don’t understand the hate and dislike for death punch? Catchy/corny lyrics? Yeah probably… but honestly their music is good for workouts and bad days, but if some actual stfu and just enjoy the music then it’s really not that bad..

[@michaelcasey2478]

Holy shit was this album recorded on a Motorola flip phone. Fuck me. Like five finger death punch needed any help to sound awful. Dont worry about the fans you're above 5ft5 they cant reach you 🤣🤣🤣

[@GRKMetalHead]

I remember awhile ago...HeavyTO in Toronto, ON the closing bands was FFDP and SOAD...Halfway through FFDP's set people started to boo them and were heading over to the SOAD stage calling for them....Of course Ivan Moody stopped the show and started bitching at the crowd...That was pretty much the last time I even gave this band a second thought.

[@wheelsofmercury]

WOW... glad I went home after Killswitch Engage. I really wanted to see FFDP back then (TBF, I was an edgy 16 year old). Would've made 16 yr old me so upset. NOW, though? I don't give a crap about them.

[@metaphoria3]

Thanks for saying what needed to be said ..

[@TetrarchJefffreak69]

I like five finger death punch they always sound great to me very enjoyable music that I can listen to over and over

[@OfficialStellarCore]

Man, I wish people hated my stuff as much as FFDP stuff.

[@theprisonmetaller7005]

I guess a drinking game from angry FFDP fanboys.

[@DashieNegan41]

Watch and see

[@jacobcolley9805]

Yeah it's not surprising that this album was gonna be insultingly bad as the last album (F8). Cause it's just the same roots as the previous few albums ago but with pop music elements put into this. P.S don't let these FFDP fans grind you down, keep at it.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Oh hell no I wont, hence the existence of this video lmao.

[@tanything26]

There's ffdp fanboys? That's new to me, they seem to be the punching bag of the metal community, at least the side I'm on

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Lmao oh they're definitely out there, infact I imagine they'll be here aaaaany minute now...

[@metaphoria3]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial quick use words to confuse them

[@metaphoria3]

@Mr. Atomz even better call!

[@PerfectCell9]

FFDP are the Alex Jones of bands .. only Alex Jones is at least somewhat entertaining 😂🤷🏻‍♂️🤦‍♂️🍻

[@pyramidhead3109]

they actually play Tool sometimes on break, specifically fear inoculum tracks (this is no joke they actually do this)

[@PerfectCell9]

@@pyramidhead3109 cooool lol Alex jones is a far right, conspiracy theorist who is insane. I think maybe you thought I was talking about Adam Jones, guitarist for Tool ?

[@joemusolf6657]

Check out the Alex Jones Prison Planet.

[@yourefavoriteunholycultist5367]

Megadeth should have been the headliner. Period. I don’t really mind FFDP that much, I haven’t really listened to them since high school. I’m personally looking forward to the new spite album coming out tomorrow, and hoooot damn it’s gonna slap. Definitely check that out when you get the chance🤘🏻

[@nihilist1280]

New FFDP sucks musically, but they piss off the right types to piss off... So I'm glad they exist :)

[@AdamLAD]

Massive death punch fan here. From Got your six onwards, they have been very "average". Yes there has been a few extremely good songs. But for the rest of the songs. They are actually so forgetful. Way of the fist and War is the Answer are peak death punch and they should return to what made them so big. They seems so much more mainstream and no longer unique.

[@NeverSpeak6]

They never were

[@docvader82]

Dude, how many death, black and other extreme metal bands, with NO budget, make much better sounding records?! I've heard a bunch of this band cuz my son liked them, at least the first handful of records, and this isn't nearly as good as their own previous stuff. I just sampled it just because of your review. It's ASS. I think those little synth pop hits must be what he meant by the Queen reference. I'm not a huge queen fan, but I respect them, and that took some balls(or drugs) to say.

[@slaythembeforeme]

If my son liked this band, it's time to move out and get a job for him.

[@docvader82]

@@slaythembeforeme yeah, it ain't his best selection. But he also likes a fair amount of death, black, doom, etc. He's got a liking of some pop music from his mother. So he's all over the place. I don't like all his stuff, but he loves a lot of excellent stuff. Gotta let them explore on their own, pitching in some guidance and opinion along the way. These days, my two sons are my most frequent concert partners.

[@docvader82]

Wow, I had no idea about their fanbase acting like that. I mean, kinda immature music yields immature fans I guess?

[@Kaladin0622]

Funny because I’m going to a ffdp concert this Saturday but only to watch Megadeth so I plan on leaving right as FFDP takes the stage 😅

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

good plan

[@LoveMUSIC-p7e]

Bro what are you drinking ??

[@evilervcowart6234]

I was first introduced to 5FDP when I saw them opening for All That Remains in Atlanta. I only attended the show because someone else paid for my ticket. I didn't particularly pay much attention to the performances that night, to be honest, choosing instead to drink beer and mix 'n mingle through the outskirts of the crowd. Decent enough as background noise but in no way interesting or especially entertaining 🤘

[@Nall412]

LMFAO. I love how you described 5 FDP

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

They used to be so good. Had a good run with a good number of their albums. They got way too mainstream though. I remember when their guitar solos sounded different on just about every song, yet still kept their sound. Now they're the same thing basically.

[@harvesterofstorms4932]

FFDP have honestly never really stood out to me as a band, and what I have heard has essentially been what most people have described, formulaic radio-friendly metal. To be honest the most enjoyment I’ve gotten out of them has been their ok-ish cover of “Bad Company” That Queen comparison was odd, to say the least.

[@Springfeeeel3]

I won’t pretend like I’ve heard a ton of 5FDP but the stuff I have heard is some of the most generic shlock. I have no idea how this band became so huge.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Kapricorn.Musick]

I know this is an older review, and I'm not a fan of FFDP (except Lift Me Up cuz Halford.) Anyway... I don't think TMM understands that FFDP isn't really a band with "art" as the primary goal. It's not supposed to make you think or find some deeper meanings. The lyrics are SUPPOSED to be surface-level. The music isn't supposed to be progressive & forward-thinking. It's literally supposed to be predicatble, safe and a good money-making investment that targets a uhhh... "certain demographic." They're not aiming for the Periphery fans or trying to pull Lorna Shore fans. It's supposed to draw in people that want something "heavy like Godsmack."

[@fuckwad2024]

I really wanted to see Megadeth again this year, but I just don’t want to see any of the other bands on the bill. And there’s no way I’m paying upwards of $200 to be in the pit at a FFDP show…I’m fine with seeing MegaDave one time

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

I imagine they'll probably tour again next year anyways, definitely with better bands lmao

[@heathgreen9122]

The 1st album wasn’t actually too bad tbh. After they started gaining popularity though, they almost have no choice but to pander to what the masses want. I do believe these guys have the talent to step outside the box and create something way better, unfortunately their fan base doesn’t want that & you know the bills have to get paid at the end of the day.

[@lwdrd]

I like that they're experimenting and changing it up, but if they just stuck with the style and the way they made music in way of the fist a lot more people would probably enjoy their music

[@Undying3001]

The first 3 were pretty good imo.

[@The96packers]

Not sure if you know this the new album is about Ivan being sober

[@michaelmacvittie6977]

I don’t understand how this band keeps its large fanbase given they’ve been releasing the same album since Got Your Six. Granted, I say the same about Fallout Boy so my opinion may not be worth much.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

Honestly I think its entirely because they keep releasing the same album that they've managed to maintain their grip on American rock. Like they saw what made them successful on the first few albums, what resonated with people, stuck with it as stubbornly as possible so as not alienate those people, and boom, money time forever.

[@michaelmacvittie6977]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial that makes a lot of sense.

[@c4gam1ng12]

@@michaelmacvittie6977 Pre-hiatus Fall Out Boy were great. I haven’t liked anything they’ve done since they reformed.

[@Nall412]

Bro Metal. I never got into 5FDP

[@ademkonjevic]

My point of view on this I agree with you man there original first 3 albums were such fucking heavy hitters now there just letting the label get to them to much all the drama with this band especially as a huge fan I'm happy for ivan being sober and I hate that Jason left the band because he was the perfect fit for them and inspired me to pick up guitar and I've been playing for 8 years now but they just fell off it's hard to stay consistent with anything I thought this album was gonna be better than F8 but I can't lie that F8 is better than this album I just skipped over most of the songs from this album first few seconds of some songs I'm like wtf is this like some people say now this isn't five finger death punch anymore it's five finger fruit punch. Like half of this album is decent and the other half is just so shit I'm disappointed that there not themselves anymore there just selling out at this point in my opinion

[@JunkYardCardGuy]

Five Finger Death Punch sounds like Phish doing a parody of GWAR.

[@mlgnews115]

As a ffdp simp they have a sound and I’ll agree it was a rather boring and unremarkable album, I don’t know what crack zoltan is smoking comparing themselves to queen?! But good god I was expecting something way more introspective into Ivan’s rebirth since becoming sober or something to that affect, I enjoyed F8 but totally get that every album of theirs had at least a few sleepers would give this a .5 no but would I give it a 10 either hell no probably anywhere from. 4/10 to a 6.5/10

[@doommetalgames666]

You’ve got big ones taking on this review with the toxic fan base and responses you get. Honestly half the reason I love your reviews is the very low filter for being PC and saying how it is from your personal perspective. However you do have to realize when a new big album drops fans look for the first reviews to pop up and are looking for confirmation bias style videos. Many of those may be first time viewers and completely not know your style. I have to admit that could be jarring even for a non-rood rage person.. just saying!

[@wheelsofmercury]

I also like that he tells it like it is with no filter.

[@bigfoxgamingbro7526]

I’m a Liberal who is a Five Finger Death Punch fan, and I didn’t like Living the Dream’s music video, or their superhero lines because they made me cringe, and I respect your opinions even if I don’t agree with them on this new album

[@iiota13]

I am kinda a fan of ffdp but just from the singles alone it feels like the band's on cruise control at this point.

[@martinhroch344]

It has been on cruise control since Wrong Side Pt.2 IMO.

[@archangelgv2811]

This is definitely going to get a Fanboy comment drinking game follow up.

[@derekbastien2181]

I can’t wait for the reviewing every ffdp record video coming up lol.

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

I honestly don't think there's a single album in their discography I'd score higher than a 2.5/5 lmao

[@derekbastien2181]

@@themetalmeltdownofficial I figured as much it would just be a great video of you destroying it . honestly what do you think is here best album if they have one lol?

[@McYates24]

lol this was great, subbed

[@kathleenkirwan4452]

I don't care. I love all of ffdp albums, including Afterlife, which I love. I thought it was great.

[@MasterofTheUniverse1337]

I Like 5FDP too but you don't have to Like everything they make, some Songs are Not Good, you can Like them but don't be a "Fanboy" and don't Praise them as "Gods" .

[@KingArthas]

Haven't listened to the singles and definitely not looking forward to this release, especially since Soilwork's album comes out the same day! Do me a favor, though, Robert and ignore those buffoons and their hate spewing comments. They are just sad ppl leading sad lives, that's all.