Ivan Moody's Heartfelt Speech About How Five Finger Death Punch Has Changed

[@RockFeed]

The lineup to Aftershock is so sick: bit.ly/shockrockfeed

[@rebekahcarter8120]

It's so nice to see them in such a good place now.

[@sassykaren7587]

Ivan looks so much healthier and seems like he’s in a good place. I hope that he continues to be that way and that he and the rest of the band put on some awesome shows!

[@floydsemlow8253]

Motograter was sooo much better!!

[@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330]

@@floydsemlow8253 motogrator sucks

[@frostihasenknopf6076]

👍🙏

[@colebrown4354]

I agree he seems to have more fun!! I’m going to a show in October I can’t wait!!

[@sassykaren7587]

@@colebrown4354 yes he does! I have been wanting to go see them in concert for years now, but something would always come up and I wasn’t able to go. I hope that they come close to where I live so I can go see them!!

[@marcus.thoren]

I have always loved Ivan. He's such an amazing performer and singer. Love his stage presence 🤘

[@ivanmoody1815]

Thanks lover pm me

[@scottcisek2376]

I’ve got so much respect for these guys even if I stopped vibing with their music awhile ago I still listen to their first two albums pretty heavily

[@RockFeed]

Check out the new songs they’ve dropped on the last couple months. Afterlife is sick.

[@scottcisek2376]

I have I don’t really care for them

[@joeyjonesaquatics507]

I love that you can still listen to the songs you like and not hate the band. Too often you see people hating the band just because that band put an album out that they didn’t like.

[@scottcisek2376]

No hate intended they are a talented bunch and seem really cool there’s a few bands that I don’t really listen to anymore but still respect them learning to play instruments, singing, songwriting…. There’s so much that goes into it I

[@scottcisek2376]

That and all bands evolve with time they find different inspiration and go in different directions

[@seanc2078]

Ivan, Jacoby (papa roach) and Brent Smith (Shinedown) are such inspirations!! Not to compare anyone! I just love them all!!

[@mattcurry7488]

From a guy raising a 9yr boy into a man, who wakes up at 1:30 in the morning to provide hopefully so he doesn’t have to one day, it’s nice to here from someone in Ian’s position and success appreciate what his father has done for him. Thanks and keep shit in perspective.

[@TheBigBadRob69]

Ivan is so humble and the demons he fights inspires me to keep fighting I love this band

[@applesauceisgood32]

He's a cool guy and very inspirational; to take his addiction and not only get past it but use it to help others is amazing.

[@melanieforget4807]

That sound reminds me yes of hard work, but it's a HEARTBEAT!!! Peace, Love, and Welcome to the Circus!!!!!

[@brianhutcherson1700]

I'm glad to hear ivan and the band are firing on all eight cylinders. FFDP is one of my favorite modern bands

[@nickshepley2566]

I still can’t believe Andy is in the band, this is a new era and it’s going to be amazing

[@calemedigovich6023]

The solos also don’t feel reused which makes it feel a lot better

[@jamietaylor3334]

Andy who what band was he in

[@nickshepley2566]

@@jamietaylor3334 ANDY JAMES listen to War March and the Arrival album 💿 Dude was born for this.

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Great to see them in a good place and hope it remains this way in the future as well.

[@debbiecollins8707]

So great to see Ivan in a great place … his sobriety looks very good on him!!! And to hear the new lineup is smiling and hanging out etc is very good news too!!! Blessings to all the guys… they have come a long way for sure!! Cannot wait to see them live oneday!!! Much love ❤️ and respect to them all ❤️👍🙏🤘🔥

[@hollyfowlkes4184]

Glad your in a better place Ivan. You give me hope. Just started my road to recovery..

[@ivanmoody1815]

Pm me dear

[@DropNinety]

"i was kinda down... but the moment i got on stage... it was all okay" I bet a lot of artists can identify w/ this.

[@Connorthebozo]

I guess I’ll start to listen to them again

[@theodoredavidmooney5703]

What a nice clip... It doesn't get anymore coming from the heart than that, how sights, smells & sounds can take you back to a great memory, as in this case, as well as maybe not so great a memory sometimes... It is amazing when it is a fond recollection ànd this gentleman just expressed it beautifully.

[@lonewolftress6075]

Ffdp will FOREVER be my main go to

[@thedevildriver]

I am not a fan of 5FDP. But I am a fan of mental clarity. And very happy Ivan found it and his other band members. Life’s to short for consistency in drugs and alcohol. Glad to see everything is finally in his grasp. He deserves it.

[@randynelson9773]

It’s amazing how life can change when certain aspects are out of the equation. There was a time that the noise from the wind and the birds pissed me off. Every day was a drag and I wanted it to be over. “Sham pain” to me spoke louder then anything. I stopped banging my head and just started praying. It’s a hell of a life no matter the poison from fame to crank, h to alcohol. And it’s one hell of an amazing life after you realize just how awesome and special it can be after the sun finally comes up, and the dark goes away.

[@christiancooper478]

I have to say it. Ivan moody is one of the coolest effing people, straight up. Always going live on ig connecting with us like a family, responding, updating, giving us news. I wish a lot more artists do that but they wont give themselves the time for it, like who can? Ivan can, thats who. And to me personally, its selfish not to, i mean, you have fans literally all over the world, and the only time you can see them is when they play at concerts and festivals. Like they can give themselves one hour of their life like once a week to connect to their fans, and do the same thing ivan does. Like metallica, they try as a band, stand in front of a phone as a band, and say how appreciative they are towards their fans and what not. Lars will post a reel, but its not the same. Obviously. Much love to 5fdp, stoked to see them and megadeath, i just found out megadeath os coming to maine as well, and i got the biggest boner cuz of it, its the closest thing to metallica that I will see live. Most likely be in the front to second row of the pits. I saw 5fdp live a few years ago, the last band to play. Absolute weener hardening performance and ever since then, seeing them live, i cant go one day without listening to them. Right now my favorite song to listen to is one of their lives on pandora, white knuckles, and their song falling in hate because ivan’s vocals are hard af in that song. Im hoping they perform white knuckles in this show, very much a long shot but falling in hate, as well. Damn, im hard af.

[@JadedKate]

I think you need to get that priapism of yours checked out, man 😅

[@timhall5827]

Thanks for sharing that clip with Ivan, really felt sincere

[@grenade.turtle]

I remember hearing the bleeding for the first time on the radio when it came out. Never heard of the band until then. It’s amazing to see how far they’ve come. And so awesome that Andy James is in the band now.

[@StevenRainmaker]

Been a fan since 2008, I own all of their albums, I’ve seen them three times in concert, and I’ll always be a fan of theirs.

[@averycrist2173]

Bro 3 is small numbers, saw them when I was 4 in 2008, when I was 10, 11, 14, and when I was 17, love this band man

[@moshpitrob305]

i love ivan i’ve dmed him before he’s a great person love 5fdp one band i won’t stop listening to

[@michaelfromaget8887]

Yes he's a great singer love this band

[@vwbusman64]

Love that sound it's therapeutic to me. Grew up listening to it myself.

[@michaelfromaget8887]

Ivan keep rocking love hearing your music great vocals an your lyrics are true to me in so many ways

[@sharonscurti8024]

Love the 2 new songs ❤️ and I'm so happy IVAN and the band are in such a great place.

[@sonjaboon3280]

Congratulations for new record and playing with Metallica! I love you you guys so much! Ivan you impress me with your good memories of your Dad. Love to hear that from you. Very touching💕

[@ivanmoody1815]

Thanks lover pm

[@amberturd7279]

I loved the first three albums, and i listen to a very few recent songs. They will always be one of all time fav bands, even if i dislike where they're going

[@gregmerritt9366]

Absolutely awesome to see this after the last couple years of news relating to Mr. Moody. For once something doesn't end in tragedy.

[@GypsyRock]

Tysm for finally sharing actual footage! Instead of recapping what was said in ur own words. Been asking for this for a long time. Thanks sincerely

[@tvbnine793]

As someone who was born and raised in NJ but now lives in Colorado, I love how he lived in Castle Rock and Parker for a bit

[@BonnChnd]

Hey Adam, I’m from Colorado Springs, we love you brother 🤘!

[@brendapeterson4637]

Can't wait for the next cd !! Got the last 3 These guy's are AWESOME !!!!!! I LOVE THEM❤🤘

[@davidlee6253]

Always lived this band and for him to really appreciate fans and be thankful is wonderful. Wish more stars and entertainers realized this.

[@justinsmith7959]

good to know the band lifts up Ivan just like the 5FDP music has lifted many of us up ourselves! I lean on their music for my personal struggles, to remind myself I am not alone!

[@cherylcarpenter8093]

We appreciate you Ivan

[@chrisdobbin5834]

Ivan was the push I needed to get myself sober. My favorite vocalist of all time and a true hero

[@lukeslayer]

They get so much hate and all they've done is given us so much amazing fkn music for well over a decade. People forget these bands are formed by HUMANS, the same humans as you who make mistakes, hurt, love, hate and feel. FFDP🤘🔥🤘

[@RyGuy42089]

They've just gotten soft with the music. Go listen to the War is the Answer album compared to what they do now. Ivan is a good dude, but FFDP is now a contemporary rock band.

[@lukeslayer]

@@RyGuy42089 That's the wonderful thing about music dude, it doesn't die. You can listen to War Is The Answer Album until you die and it will still be the amazing album it is and others can listen to different albums they feel the same way about. It's the same band they're just not hate filled kids anymore. Eminem is a perfect example (from a completely different genre of course) "man his older stuff is hard asf, no fks given" etc.... People grow dude same as them. They're still the same band they just grew and adapted to their current situations. You don't have to like their new music but if you appreciate their older stuff then you still appreciate who they are because if it weren't for them that wouldn't exist.

[@dianitevg6133]

I was at there most recent show in Alabama and Ivan talked about it a little and it’s nice to see. He’s really grown a lot and made a great comeback

[@victoriawilliams2786]

Ivan did a short about where he went when he died. I went there in 2015. I am extremely grateful everyday for my life and the people in it. It seems like that is an effect of where we went. As well as an inner calmness. I'm so glad the band is in such a great space, figuratively speaking. I'm excited for Ivan's dream of playing in a lineup with Metallica is coming true. Wish I could be there...epic. ✌😎🤘

[@patriotoutlaw5815]

I feel ya brother. You all keep doin what ur doin.

[@rockclimber3045]

I love your music it rings in my head a lot because I' a little bit off today! Nice hearing you speak it was awesome your really cool guy.

[@nebelung19]

I may be young compared to a lot that listen to this group, but this group really helped me when I didn't have anyone else. I was in an abusive relationship, and the guy that hurt me showed me this group.. thanks to that, I've healed and been able to laugh, smile, and I thank this group for that. all props to Ivan, his voice is like a fine wine, and his personality is something I admire. Five Finger, never stop being who you always have been 😆🔥

[@bibka1976]

be strong! we wil wait here to make changes!

[@Sonic6412]

Love ffdp and have been a fan since I first bought there their debut album on cd at Walmart in 2007. Have seen them live twice and they kick major ass. I’m going to try to go see them in august down here should be a great show. Well said Ivan and great to see you in a great place along with the band.

[@ginniville12]

i LOVE LOVE LOVE Ivan

[@TRASH_p]

I’m glad they are doing good ffdp helped me sm n it makes me smile knowing how good it is for them I respect each band. Member

[@foxboy1985]

Love u Ivan. Been a fan of yours since ghost machine.

[@zer0gravity184]

The man is definitely centered. If you never forget where come from, your future will always have a clear path.

[@jian6569]

I saw them in Rotterdam but damn it was so amazing. I really can't wait for them so go back

[@briangreen256]

Ivan is a great dude for real👍

[@theirishbandit7301]

I’m from Parker! Nice shout out man!! Ginger Baker also lived in Parker for a while. Epic

[@fanossocratous6191]

Your show in Prague was awesome! Keep on rocking guys! 🤘🤘

[@karenreeves3415]

Ivan Moody, I absolutely adore you 😘 I could listen to you talk all day long !! Enjoy the tour ⭐💋⭐ so humble and so beautiful 🤟

[@tracy-artfromtheheart4838]

❤️from Colorado!

[@RandomParrot]

10 years ago today, I lost my pop. Tough old Welder, wouldn't say shit if he had a mouth full. Today's a rough day. Blood sweat and tears, it ain't no lie! Damn sure more sweat, than tears! Love ya dads while they here!

[@RockFeed]

Amen.

[@keithandrews4073]

So ready to see em Sept 9th in VA Beach!!!

[@Zukadic]

As someone who’s not a huge FFDP fan I do like watching Ivan’s Instagram streams. He’s pretty chill, and he has very little rockstar ego.

[@hyacinthbucket3803]

Most people would consider me an old man if I told you my age, but having said that, I absolutely love FFDP!

[@daveshaw3301]

FFDP got me through a rough time in my life. The best ever.

[@smilingbadger6209]

Can't wait for August 23rd. in Mountain View CA.

[@shadowscreed17021]

good to hear...life does change you and allow you to form around what you hate. push back when you're ready to fight. better to make that into a song, rather than to have a physical urtication.

[@scottgarrett9197]

Keep up the good work your music will be around forever it might be hard you might think about your family they did manual labor and you did all this they're proud of you even though they're not here you succeeded Rock on

[@MrMeek79]

Glad he is doing so much better

[@ghost_to_a_ghost]

rock is starting to make a come back and i'm here for it

[@floydsemlow8253]

Starting 🙄🤦

[@ashediz9936]

🤘Absolute 💯 love and respect always Ivan

[@Hicks-g1m]

I love Five Finger Death Punch 👊 they kick ass

[@codys8754]

I’ve liked these guys since the early days 2007 and the song Bleeding! Saw them live in 2008 or 09.

[@iajtywu854]

Ivan, please bring the tour down to Australia. You will sell out down here

[@slomorico8711]

Good on ya brother Ever forward, throttle pinned.

[@ThomOlausson]

FFDP is one of the best bands around, period. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🇸🇪🇺🇸

[@SnowMaverick]

The banging in the back ground reminds my of death before dishonor

[@nigelgreen5366]

why no uk gigs man. love and peace

[@bobdee6925]

Home is where the noise is and where the heart is your heart’s there that’s awesome oh good takes work to do what you’re doing takes work to do anything good in life gotta quit your demons move on great job you guys are awesome can’t wait for your tour maybe someday I’ll get to see you guys if not I share your music always

[@nwuolle71]

Always reminds you to stay humble.

[@kathleenbrooks7831]

Awesome bro

[@henrypena5735]

WELL SAID!

[@Trevors_Dragons]

Afterlife is easily my favorite FFDP song

[@thepezz917]

I’ve got four copies of Afterlife preordered and have had all they’re albums since day one!!! 5FDP forever 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@edwardplain4688]

Ffdp are epic

[@GypsyRock]

Zollllltannnnnnn open the skyyyy

[@carlytobin1003]

that's awesome happy b lated fathers day ivan my account is messed up so I'm not sure if the msgs r going through

[@vwbusman64]

You guys needed a break from the road it will destroy bands. Thank God you guys are happy! Can't wait to see you again!

[@bambambundy6]

I am a real FFDP fan and I know the have some great musicians. It's just is so odd without Jeremy and Jason. I don't know what happened and haven't had the time to keep up. I like the new stuff!! It's just different.

[@bryanlenihan5012]

I do like Andy he's a great player and Jeremy hand picked Charlie I miss Matt Snell

[@bambambundy6]

@@bryanlenihan5012 I think he was removed wasn't he? They have had a few people come and go. I can understand everyone not getting a long.

[@notoneasone4688]

I grown up hearing the railroad tracks and the train

[@jenniekunz6165]

💜🔥🔥🤘

[@LRP-e1m]

Going to them and Megadeth in September

[@aliroyfan9897]

🤘🤘

[@steveschu]

It’s difficult for me to see why they are so popular. I’ve tried….I just can’t hear it. However, I promote pushing metal no matter what.

[@jayare2583]

They have some cool tracks, but I agree. I guess because they can have a slipknot vibe too their heavy songs and slipknot is huge ( don't get why either)

[@Zukadic]

I’ve never heard someone say Slipknot so casually and then say Muse with such a tough guy voice right after like in the Aftershock intro.

[@joemaliga9497]

Maybe you could make a fathers day song using that sound in the back round ??

[@dynamo4543]

liked their 1st 2 albums have not liked a full album from them since,maybe this 1 i might end up liking but i doubt it

[@toddclark332]

They will

[@ricksheppard31]

👍speech

[@terrell9457]

They are the equivalent of a Affliction tee-shirt to Metal.

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

🖤🤘