Why Rockers Can't Stand Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody

[@Heavi]

Do you love or hate Ivan Moody?

[@randommetalhead7]

his singing is absolutely great, his lyrics aren't the best, and his personality is questionable to say the least. not a big fan of the dude himself. but i fucking love 5FDP's early stuff.

[@hoovy1163]

@@randommetalhead7 same opinion here. i have the cd for war is the answer and i am not ashamed to admit it, it's pretty good stuff and better than how most people act. motograter was also rad as hell and arguably the best of ivan.

[@randommetalhead7]

@@hoovy1163 their first 3 albums are genuinely amazing. my personal favorite is american capitalist but war is a close second. the double album is where they started to lose consistency and become more generic.

[@hoovy1163]

@@randommetalhead7 exactly The first part had some good songs but they really went bad especially with got your six and they got even worse on and justice for none. F8 was decent and their best album in 7 years but nowhere as good as the way of the fist or american capitalist. Theyre just not the same.

[@randommetalhead7]

@@hoovy1163 they still have a few bangers, don't get me wrong. for example, songs like burn MF, got your six, doesn't matter or bottom of the top are all great. but as i said, the consistency just isn't there anymore... most of their stuff is just very generic. i miss the heaviness and raw emotion of the first 3 albums. meh, it is what it is.

[@mattchewynichols5217]

After seeing the recent video of Ivan stopping concert while a girl was having a seizure, Ivan said put her on side, they weren't so Ivan just down n helped the girl till medics got there ...Ivan now sober has a heart of gold!!! World needs more like him.

[@billsugden]

Yeah, I just saw that video Matt pretty cool exactly what I was saying dude ;) every rocker in the world has gone down dark path , including the Prince of darkness, Ozzy Osbourne , everyone needs a second or third chance , saving this girl was fucking amazing .. Shows his true colours ..

[@phyroproductions]

Even when drunk he cared about the fans. He's always had his family's back

[@justinstrong9595]

Ivan beat a woman up on a plane and called off a week of shows claiming his mother was dying when she was healthy.

[@phyroproductions]

@@justinstrong9595 That wasn't even proven

[@mat2093]

I just saw them at souix falls and Ivan stopped the show when a fight broke out and he had to stop the song to talk to the crowd. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKDGkqaCg6amh8U Link to it. My video

[@aerydar]

i saw FFDP live not even a week ago and Ivan was one of the nicest guys i've seen. he read a letter from a young fan and gave a signed American flag to her retired military father. he also congratulated everyone who's in recovery and is still going strong. even let those of us on the stage floor all go into the mosh pit if it was our first concert. not even band/lead singer does that. hate him or love him, Ivan Moody is more genuine than most out there

[@Metalheadman1]

It was definitely the alcoholism that was the main reason this happened but it seems like he is trying too improve himself

[@KumaBoyd]

Was he still dressing l;ike a 50 year old grown man who thinks hes 17 and shops at hot topic?

[@imdonewithyall]

@@KumaBoyd Twit

[@Ching-rf1zi]

@@KumaBoydThats just metal. Is what it is.

[@anthonythomas6977]

Supports our troops, he truly enjoys his audience. I could care less what Rocker's like or dislike

[@karlhinkelstein6130]

I can remember a story. In 2009 Ivan was with FFDP here in Berlin Germany. They were still quite unknown as a band, so they only played at the small Columbia Club. But they absolutely accelerated from the first second. Sweat ran from the ceiling. After the concert, Ivan came to the audience and gave my wife a big hug and lovingly thanked us for coming to the FFDP concert. Then he diligently signed autographs for the fans. He was just incredibly personable!

[@mootkickee]

Good to know he didn’t beat or threaten her

[@lukelyons8716]

Fame and cash will change a person completely

[@karlhinkelstein6130]

@@lukelyons8716 I think he fought with demons for many years and stupidly tried to fight it with alcohol. I don't know how he is now as I haven't followed his career after the second FFDP album. But back then 13 years ago in the small club in Berlin he was incredibly charismatic and personable. I became a fan of him when he was the lead singer of Motograter. By the way, I think their album "Motograter" is one of the best modern albums ever!

[@jamesbarrick3403]

You are way too easily impressed. Any and all bands do this as they are trying to break big. I bet he does not do free meet n greets now

[@theincrediblefella7984]

Yes I totally believe you, random internet stranger trying to make his celebrity idol look good.

[@RianLyons]

My partner and I literally JUST saw them live. Ivan is sober and you could feel the camaraderie amongst the band members. It was the best show of my life. Ivan has been a shitty person in the past, I’m not going to kiss his ass, but I know what addiction’s like and I know how the person you are under the influence of an addictive substance is NOT who you really are. My addiction turned me into a liar and a thief, I was visibly intoxicated around my partner’s friends and their children, making an utter jackass of myself and humiliating my partner. I had to take responsibility for my addiction and rise above it. I’m proud of Ivan and glad so many of the core 5FDP members have stood beside him through his struggles. My partner and I are diehard fans and always will be.

[@LordSolidusI]

I get you brother, and I relate

[@vikingmetaldragon]

Cool story. This band still sucks though.

[@LordSolidusI]

@@vikingmetaldragon Yeah it is a cool story- battling with addiction/ mental health issues is tough, but it is amazing when one finally gets through it. In regards to your view of the band, that is purely your opinion. Millions of people (including myself) love this band. Thanks for sharing your opinion. It's a crap opinion and I don't think many people care about it, but thanks for sharing anyway.

[@RianLyons]

@@vikingmetaldragon They do not suck, you just don’t like them, which is your right. I don’t like Luciano Pavarotti but that doesn’t mean he sucks, he’s just not my taste.

[@vikingmetaldragon]

@@RianLyons no, they suck. Bye.

[@AndScrambledEggs]

When I saw 5fdp live, I actually had never heard of them before. I wasn't prepared for such a great live show - it was uplifting, and the singer was amazing at pumping up the crowd.

[@HiGlowie]

They’re like a white trash, alcoholic version of Nickleback.

[@joshwhite1833]

ill give you that when ivan was drinking, he did more then step on some toes. but since getting sober, the guy has turned it around. the fact that this was posted 3 days ago, digging up old drama? tells me everything i need to know about your channel. hell i use to talk to tommy vext, i literally asked him about the situation with ivan, i saw the headlines and shit saying they fought and "tommy vext was replacing ivan moody". he told me there was no bad blood, after the show ivan apologized and then he got help. stop trashing artists who got help with their demons, by digging up old shit.

[@WxIxLxLxIxAxMxS]

This!

[@Str8Homah]

100% THIS!!!

[@UndoneB4Broken]

Who are you.?

[@stevenlloyd4534]

Hes a communist Generation Sex & Drug Trafficking speech Censuring Jew is why

[@viking_nor]

Lol butthurt incels crack me up

[@chrishayes9507]

Love how you missed out that he’s now been sober for years and becoming a better person

[@corycarter6675]

That doesn't get clicks though.

[@lancegallardo3437]

he always does bro.. i saw 5 finger last night with megadeth!! THEY BOTH WERE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@710jameson8]

Oh yeah everything he did is okay now

[@ShinyaKougami]

@@710jameson8 Nobody said that, duh...

[@oldcratch]

He's still a douche bag though. Maybe a better douche bag, but still a douche bag.

[@garrybrannock18]

I think Ivan struggles with a lot of the issues most of us struggle with, the problem is, being a celebrity and the frontman for a metal band, he gets more critically judged for it. I went through the same kinda hate when I was the frontman for the band I was in. A lot of deep personal issues I tried to cover up with alcohol and aggression than ultimately lead to breakdowns and controversy. And I don’t blame him if the stuff about the music video is true. If he wrote the lyrics and had a very specific message with those lyrics and a band mate who more than likely knew that, ignored it and twisted the message intentionally, he has every right to be upset about it. Lyrics often have a deeper meaning and a specific story to tell. It’s purely disrespectful to ignore that message.

[@lonewolffang]

I agree. It's almost like someone saying some stuff "you said" this when you weren't even under the room and you haven't said anything let alone what was said. I've had that happen before and it's frustrating when you have to defend yourself about it.

[@FalconOfStorms]

Compound those issues with being a faux edgy buttrocker.

[@laah8916]

You don't get any more judged being a member of a band or not. These kinds of issues happen to people of every walk of life. If you are an alcoholic asshole, people will judge you the same, regardless of your profession.

[@kalebhowatt6380]

Still doest give ivan the right to be a dick

[@uberdriverx-pv6uc]

Lmfao you sound so fanned out

[@12Prophet]

The lyrics say everything. Jekyll & Hyde, for example. It is funny how a lot of song lyrics are actually telling the truth. Artists of every genre leaves clues for the right eyes. Chester Bennington is a prime example. To say Ivan Moody is a bit moody and be shocked by that after he lays out all of his grievances in the songs... Well it's like being surprised by Chester's passing after all the grievances laid out in LP's songs. One of the most famous lyric from a song "Put me out of my misery" and everyone fawning over how long he held the note and with such passion... Like, is anyone actually paying attention?

[@ryanbarber6481]

THISSS. Like, I know so many people that were so surprised with Chester's passing and said "I never knew what he was going through" I just stared at them, and played "Crawling", "Giving Up" and "Heavy" back to back to them, and said: "Pay attention to the lyrics." they then said "I'm... so dumb..."

[@12Prophet]

@@ryanbarber6481 Mhmm, it's part of why the music hit differently than other bands. It was unfortunately authentic.

[@JohnDoe-og2bt]

I think chester is an exception. He was about to drop a documentary on the Epsteins of the world

[@nylonnerves8422]

I actually understand the last ”feud”. If he doesn’t agree with a video that twists his words or makes the band take a certain stand it’s ok for him to voice his opinnion about that.

[@rocketassistedgoat1079]

Totally. I'm with Moody on that, the other guy sounds like a far right ideologue, a wingnut! Merely giving up a bottle won't fix his problems.

[@tylerkirby6413]

@@rocketassistedgoat1079 Shut the f**k up, Ivan is a liberal snowflake just like you apparently. You're just a brainwashed sheep. The one guy in the band who is an absolute cancer (Ivan Moody) so happens to hate the truth. Mask wearers are blind sheep that follow the Democratic narrative with question or complaint. Zoltan is based and seems to know his stuff. Pipe down

[@Mgranadosv]

And Zoltan Bathory sounds like an absolute douche.

[@johnmarley2046]

​​​@@rocketassistedgoat1079To be fair, who cares about a bands politics? Just enjoy the music. (I feel like the types of people who are outraged at metal music are the types of people who wouldn't listen to it in the first place). I listen to musicians whom I don't agree with on politics, but they make good music so who cares? What happened to just enjoying a musician because they make good music.

[@rocketassistedgoat1079]

@@johnmarley2046 It's one thing, putting that aside so you can listen to some music: I'd imagine it's quite insufferable having to spend entire days, weeks, months in the same room as a cunt like that. So yeah, it matters.

[@alexandrevaz-filion783]

Legitimate question. Can you continue to judge a band due to past performances that were fuelled by alcohol abuse? Surely you should judge the band and Ivan on when he realised he was just destroying himself and committed to staying sober and managing his anger issues. Unless he continues to act like this and the recent concerts are just as bad, the past should remain in the past.

[@tobiwallner5483]

Saw them I think 2018 on Rock im Park and this year st Nova Rock and both concerts were absolute garbage. This year Ivan forgot his lyrics regularly.

[@thomaslambert6008]

No you can not saw Aerosmith multiple times in the 70s worst shows ever then in 86 saw them again in Dallas one of the best shows ever

[@ericgardner5969]

I can say that if I bought a ticket to see someone and they walked off stage during the middle of the performance, I’d never give them money ever again. Don’t care if they take care of the issues or not

[@IMGONNAGETCHA69]

Nope not at all. Ivan has come a long way. I was at his first appearance back to the band after he went to rehab and it was electrifying. Watching him walk out on stage after his fill in was announced gave me goose bumps.

[@dspsblyuth]

I agree which is why I’ll always judge them by their shitty music

[@corylong3082]

I personally think he has his demons and I see him day in and day out trying to battle those demons. In the last few years, he has done everything and more to deal with those demons head on. He is human like the rest of us, he has made mistakes and at least he is pushing forward. The personal growth he has made is an inspiration to many. From drowning in the bottom of a bottle to living the dream.

[@drumaticpageofmusic4148]

I met Ivan twice. He was super cool and the first time, he wasn’t in the mood to take a photo, and he said no in the most respectful way possible, and I understood. Tours can be stressful. The second time, I was on his tour bus and met him. He walked in and the first thing he did was shake my hand and say “Dude, I dig your wig.” (I have an afro style hairdo, so great joke 🤣) and he talked with my mom and I for like 10 minutes and took a photo with me. I think he’s a great guy.

[@kaudreyc3891]

He absolutely is

[@kirkgifford1795]

He was probably just a little Moody the first time 🤣

[@drumaticpageofmusic4148]

@@kirkgifford1795 🤣🤣 Nice. Nah he just got done with a show and was worn out. I’m shocked he even said hi 🤣

[@AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69]

I know him. His tough guy image is just an act. He's a teddy bear.

[@AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69]

I almost got into a fight with him one night. Before 5fdp. It's always drunken BS.

[@threehammers2516]

I just seen ffdp for the first time a few days ago. The show was freaking awesome. Moody did flip out for a second when his mic stopped working. He raged and threw the mic onto the ground. He quickly came back and apologized and the show went on. I wouldn’t hesitate to see them in concert again!

[@freddy_the_fish]

I saw 5FDP for the first time yesterday and Ivan seemed nothing but kind, throwing all sorts of things to the crowd, talking to specific audience members and inviting his son on stage. He won me over!

[@sunfire311]

I met Ivan and the band a few years or so ago backstage at their concert. Ivan seemed like a pretty cool guy. Didn't talk to him too much though. We hung out with Chris the bass player, since someone with us knew him. He is a really cool guy.

[@FtwBohl]

Hes just like us. A real person

[@Realz-bb3uf]

you met em for 5 minutes. wow! u totally know them!

[@daleharris3809]

Ivan's behavior left Tommy a little vexed. I'll see myself out.

[@blade797]

Both of these 😅🙏

[@leoborganelli3558]

This is gold!

[@Swellington_]

Lol,you nailed it 😅😂

[@81cutlasslvr]

Comedy perfection 😂😂

[@WxIxLxLxIxAxMxS]

Five Finger Death Puns~

[@Kikester]

I don’t like the fact how big bands like Megadeth are even opening for them

[@sticksman7819]

It's madness.i remember slayer opening for slipknot.it was the original line up of slayer and they were so good.watched about 20 mins of shitknot and left.

[@bruhbruhsson204]

@@sticksman7819 Slayer sucks though. Should be grateful for opening for Slipknot

[@nobetter7747]

@@sticksman7819 slayers sucks dick they been repetitive for decades grow up

[@psydvckk]

@@bruhbruhsson204 bruh☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@sticksman7819]

@@bruhbruhsson204 Slipknot are an awful gimmicky,cringy,pile of poo,how they're still going beats me?

[@henzell8778]

I went to the concert in Rotterdam on June 20, 2022 with my daughter and it was great. I was skeptical about Jason and Jeremy leaving, but it was super good! Good show and the band was really looking forward to showing that they really go for it! The songs of the last album are perhaps a bit less heavy, but definitely stronger than the previous albums. I'm glad Ivan showed that he is stronger than the bottle!

[@waynecavalli8983]

Totally agree. I just seen then last week in Auburn Washington and Charlie Engen did one of the best drum solos I ever seen (and I have seen Neil Pert and Dave Lombardo) I was brought to tears when he paused between songs midshow and gave a bat to his sister and shared his sobriety journey with some tears giving thanks to his sister and then giving another bat to a little girl up front and securing the future of rock. You could see Ivan and Zoltan patting each other on the shoulders and when Ivan talked about being sober he hugged him. They seem to be over the drama and just rocking. I love the heart of the new album

[@copiohm]

I completely agree that their last album was pretty much as strong as ever, I feel like there are some songs like IOU and afterlife that are just as heavy, but the album as a whole feels a lot more balanced with some lighter ones like times like these tossed in. Definitely glad that he's sobered up though, I think their future work is only going to get better going forward.

[@danielbertola7868]

Of course, he has Monster Energy sweat bands. I bet he has skulls on his pillow case, and wore dragon and tribal covered button-ups in high school.

[@victorcoleman949]

They started off pretty good but ended becoming the metal equivalent of a tribal arm band tattoo.

[@amykoscal5340]

Lmao I love the comparison

[@xandardrax]

I was trying to come up with a witty remark, but instead I will give your comment a like and say well done Sir.

[@playdiscgolf1546]

That’s pretty good 😂 Way of the fist was a great metal album. After that, I’d rather listen to Hatebreed. They take a huge steaming crap on FFDP

[@kreuzrittergottes9336]

i slid into Deathcore since 5FDP got softer

[@Cycopace]

He's the poor man version of Phil Anselmo

[@maxxbrentwood5168]

Only 5'2"🤣

[@Highrollinhunter]

He is the wish version of Phil Anselmo

[@maxxbrentwood5168]

@@Erik-bd6ll no minus the talent, balls,and a foot of height.

[@dekapitatorr]

aliexpress Phil Anselmo

[@nerdingout3560]

Ivan moody wishes he was the bargain bin phil anselmo

[@amyhill9127]

It doesn't really matter to me. I just like some of there songs

[@CryptolockerMD]

I got to hang out with Ivan on their tour bus after a show, where he proceeded to feed me and a lady friend free alcohol because they had to go out of state and couldnt carry it across state lines. We probably chilled for like 2-3 hours just talking. The rest of the guys popped in on the bus for a few minutes here and there, but they were probably tired. He dared me into eating a pack of dried/seasoned mealworms and we made a video of it. It was a good time. This was before he started having problems. A night i'll never forget.

[@vikingmetaldragon]

Sounds like it was after he started having problems... Quit your fanboy shit.

[@rickybobby5950]

I was at the Memphis show with some friends and Ivan almost caused a riot with his antics. It was miserably hot (as Memphis in May always is) and they were the last show of the night at that end of the park and we were all hyped and ready to see the band we had waited all afternoon to see. We thought it was part of the show until they walked off stage the first time after just a couple songs and we were all like WTF and the crowd started getting angry and booing and chanting for them to come back. They came back out only to start the on-stage bickering again and couldn’t even get through their set. We ended up getting some food to sober up and going down to watch the last of Lenny Kravitz’s show and got the heck out of Dodge. On the other hand, Breaking Benjamin, In this moment, Slash/Miles Kennedy and Rise Against were all awesome and I don’t think I’ve intentionally listened to FFDP since that night.

[@bronysaiyan5236]

Been a few years since ive enjoyed a FFDP song myself. And yeah myy family likes them so i occasionally hear em when they put it on lol

[@kevinkelley3906]

Great choice. Lenny Kravitz is a far better time that Death Punch anyway. I've NEVER liked them at all.

[@rossdoesthemedia3555]

Mooty thinks by pulling this it will make him a legend like axl and anselmo. Mooty is more Wes scantlin.

[@jayteesgear]

Lenny > Five fingered ANYDAY

[@BadEconomyOfficial]

When was that? I heard Moody and the guys are terrible with each other, no amount of rehab could get Moody back on his feet 👣. He’ll just do the same thing over again, you’ll see.

[@basfight7553]

He has made his own self clean. He is doing a damn good job, he is an ass but we are all an ass. Good lyrics so he is amazing. Love Ivan Moody.

[@petrkovacs3191]

I remember how my friend was so happy that she will see FFDP for the first time live on concert.. when she returned to work and I asked her how she enjoyed that concert, she was totaly dissapointed.

[@toiletvidz2232]

She must be a boring person

[@Drummer81able]

@@toiletvidz2232 no...she must be a metal person who know the difference between good professional performance,and shitty diva performance.

[@Goofiest.Goober]

@rudedude83 oh great gatekeeper, please give us an example of REAL metal so that we can be as enlightened as you.

[@Goofiest.Goober]

@rudedude83 I've literally never heard of any of these besides lamb of God. And their music is dog sh 1 t

[@Moonlight.Melon.Mounter]

@rudedude83 bro ffdp suck but so do these bands except whitechapel and lamb of god

[@Bash-hw3ox]

They were really good when they first came out. I remember seeing them in highschool on a big stage, outdoor festival. They played tight and heavy and the pit was insane. Nowadays I wouldn't go out of my way to see them

[@ElantePicard1855]

You mean during The Way Of The Fist era?

[@pikkisful]

The way of the fist and war is the answer are great albums, all downhill after those though....

[@ElantePicard1855]

@@pikkisful I agree

[@weareparkerful]

New album is trash Don’t even bother listening

[@Brinkworld84]

Agreed

[@thomaskatona5078]

Unfortunately this is what addiction will do to someone. The band has much talent and as u listen some songs are related to his problem. So many musicians have there demons. It's sad that we knowingly know what we are doing to ourselves and others but still continue to expect a better outcome. ( That's the insanity of it all ). I say this cuz I myself KNOW THAT CONTINUING MY DRUG ABUSE ISN'T GOING TO MAKE THING'S BETTER BUT STILL CONTINUE TO DESTROY MYSELF. MY DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY DOESN'T HELP THE SITUATION EITHER. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY OR EVEN A WAY TO FIND HELP AND GET THERE CUZ I DON'T DRIVE OR HAVE A VEHICLE. THIS IS DO TO MY PROBLEM ALSO. I PRAY FOR US ALL WITH ADDICTION FOR WHATEVER IT MAY B. SORRY FOR THE LONG STORY MY FRIENDS BUT SOMETIMES IT HELPS ME A LITTLE JUST TO TALK SOME ABOUT IT. GOD BLESS U ALL.

[@imdonewithyall]

My first 5fdp song was The Tragic Truth. I fell in love with their music instantly. I played that song for everyone important in my life with a note of "this is saying what I've been trying to tell you." Then theyy released I Apologize so many years later. I know where Ivan is coming from, I fight with alcoholism daily. And it is a fight. One I sadly still lose more than I win. But I'm still fucking fighting and will never quit.

[@reids1405]

I noticed one clip that was in this video was Ivan smashing Jason's guitar and I figured I'd add some context since it was referred to as a meltdown. The guitar would not stay in tune throughout the tour, so Ivan got frustrated and smashed it, but what isn't shown is that right after he brought out a new much better, really pretty guitar that he bought for Jason and they were giving eachother hugs and having a great time. I'm not sure about everything else, but I think some things here maybe a little out of context. 🤔 Also Ivan and Tommy have performed together several times, even with Bad Wolves featuring Ivan live. Tommy and Ivan worked together to prank the fans after he got out of rehab and they played some of the show together. The clips where it looks like Jason and Ivan are fighting, when Jason throws his hands is just them goofing around. Ivan was creating a playful conflict with Jason before they played Burn MF.

[@zoltan]

Yep... but that wouldn’t fit the narrative of this douchenozzle 🤷‍♂️ Half of the sh1t he says in the video is untrue and the other half happened a long time ago ... Ivan is sober for at least 4 years now ... he forgot to mention that too of course...

[@happentodie8776]

Im not a fan just thought I'd watch the video ...the dude seems like a drunk idiot ..

[@brianwilliamson8729]

Thank you for clearing up a lot of the shit this channel is trying to start

[@tammieloyd6383]

I love Ivan. He's an awesome maybe the best front man....I just love him. Enuf said. Ivan talks. Bullshit walks.

[@happentodie8776]

@@tammieloyd6383 yeah he didn't come over like a drunk emotional teenager at all ...no he seemed very reasonable ....the man is a knob jockey

[@hot_wheelz5531]

Where are all my people that know FFDP now and how Ivan is now? Literally their music changes lives. Ik they changed mine i have been listening since 2007. Listen to the words and understand before you judge. Listen to a recent interview he says he got sober bc he didn't want to leave his name behind the way it was especially for his kids he wanted them to see what kind of father he really is, he didnt want to leave this world as a drunk. Look at him now he has Moodys Medicinals and he is helping so many other people in recovery. There are so many rock bands who have recovered or recovering band members they all have their own issues not just FFDP (If you don't know what im talking about go listen to Maybe it's Time. It has many legendary artists such as for one Ivan L Moody, Tommy Vext, Corey Taylor etc. It's about recovery)

[@joshsaunders6392]

lmao

[@hot_wheelz5531]

@@joshsaunders6392 what's funny?😐

[@wamporeycidulgb]

@@hot_wheelz5531 It's like those crazy people you meet sometimes, who just peridocally laugh at nothing.

[@hot_wheelz5531]

@@wamporeycidulgb lol

[@eileenmyers3867]

Agree 💯 love his voice and lyrics. Their songs help me get my anger out in a positive way. I follow him on instagram and he is amazing with his daughter, such a great dad. He is a totally different person then he was before he got sober. I have total respect for the man ❤️

[@tuckerturner4109]

I personally love FFDP. Lisent to the wrong side of heaven or afterlife. I understand the people in this comment section are going to hate but its literally a difference of opinion. CHILL

[@jaredwatson8942]

Wrong side of heaven is one of their corniest songs

[@seanmurphy26]

@@jaredwatson8942 dude, this guy's name is Tucker turner, what do you expect he's a little kid

[@ronperreault8889]

Go see them live. Their music is great but you wont hear any of it because he always spends half their set time complaining about something.

[@tuckerturner4109]

@@seanmurphy26 1) I can't change my profile picture because I did it before the update. I am actually 18 and its degrading on your behalf to have to lower yourself to try to make someone feel bad over there name.

[@tuckerturner4109]

@@ronperreault8889 I actually am going to see them. Next friday at that

[@LucindaRhiannon]

Even after his sobriety I went to a FFDP concert and all the band could do was argue with each other. They walked off stage, come back out, tried it again, then Ivan would walk off once again, and then eventually they finished the show. They all have the talent, there is no arguing there, but their communication with each other seemed nonexistent. I'd really like to see Ivan do some side/solo projects, plus I think it would do him some good to venture out a little. Corey Taylor, Lzzy Hale, Diamante, and many others have done side/solo projects and were very successful at doing so, plus it gave them a chance to step out of the box and do something they enjoy aside from their bands. (Weirdo me prefers Lzzy Hale doing side/solo projects over Halestorm)

[@toiletvidz2232]

You went to a show where they were dealing with replacements

[@LucindaRhiannon]

@@toiletvidz2232 I would have rather them cancel the show and return with a well oiled machine rather than the disaster I paid for lol. It was really bad. Hopefully they are better now :)

[@toiletvidz2232]

@@LucindaRhiannon na because you still would be bitching about how they canceled

[@gloriaburd2910]

Ivan is a great person since he became sober. God bless him.

[@wheelss2878]

That's a pretty short list of people who "hate " Ivan. The way Jason spoke about Ivan was pure disrespectful. The man battles addiction and addiction makes good people do bad things. As far as the Zoltan thing goes I think people are making a bigger deal out of it then there really is there. It was creative differences and Ivan made his opinion heard on the subject

[@inkarceration4069]

Ivan's a douche. Don't blame addiction for being a shitty person

[@kevindueck7183]

A short list with incidents from 5 and 7 years ago lol Bandmates are often like siblings and fight sometimes

[@inkarceration4069]

@@kevindueck7183 not on stage where people paid to watch a show. He needs to not be a drunk and grow up

[@theincrediblefella7984]

Ivan is a douchebag. It's not that complicated. I know you're a fanboy for FFDP but this is reality.

[@d3athperception828]

@@inkarceration4069 well, wish is granted. He's been sober for over 4 years.

[@kingtaco4064]

Great band when it comes to the music except after wrong side of heaven, the guitarists are what carried the band if you ask me, both amazing guitarists

[@wamporeycidulgb]

I think every band member is important. Ivan's vocals are quite unique, at least among the singers I've heard, but yeah, the guitar riffs and solos are an important reason why I like their music.

[@trashedbodomguy]

Horrible band.nothing original.a poor man’s godsmack.testosterone fueled hard rock.no thanks

[@mordiffs]

@@trashedbodomguy you need more dots when you write, there are too few of them. Thanks

[@nickturmes1715]

@@mordiffs Don't correct someone's grammar, punctuation, or sentence structure when you type like a 3rd Grader.

[@mordiffs]

@@nickturmes1715 Huh? Please enlighten me.

[@Cod3Thr33]

Five Finger Death Punch is the Nickleback of heavy music. They are the tribal armband tattoo of the music scene.

[@LilView]

I came here to say this. Have to have a room temp IQ to like this band

[@venomlords]

That is my assessment as well.

[@RaptorJesus81]

Well said

[@its_not_fair9866]

Today it's kinda popular to hate on them in metal community but I personally think it's exaggerated. Their recent stuff is obviously pretty soft but you just can't deny that some of their older songs had absolutely banger riffs and grooves.

[@WxIxLxLxIxAxMxS]

" Did we miss anything? " Um, yeah! Ivan had an alcohol problem but he's been sober now for nearly five years. He's very open about his past mistakes and their recent songs reflect that. Their music has helped many people battling their own addictions get thru. Attacking him now for that is really shxtty of you guys.

[@Whisp72]

Five finger death punch SUCKS

[@WxIxLxLxIxAxMxS]

@@Whisp72 that's your opinion and you have a right to it. This video is only telling half the story.

[@draganadragicevic5757]

@@Whisp72 ffdp are awesome

[@brandonpate9258]

I Think Ivan has a great voice on albums and live, great band in my own opinion

[@wamporeycidulgb]

I think he has had some 'below par' performances, but if you're a professional musician, you WILL have a few bad days at work, just like everyone else. And it's bloody hard to sing like that for an hour or two!

[@darinwhite1534]

He has a good voice on albums but can't say anything about them live.

[@jasondunn7632]

I've seen 5 finger live twice and there shows are phenomenal Jason hook left because of medical issues and this so called feud between hook and Jeremy was a friendly challenge by ivan after the two left the band get your facts strate

[@jeffreyjamesgourlay2856]

These guys are top forty if you ask me. Ho Hum MTHRFKS, Boring Shit.

[@maurice_mores]

He had alcohol problems, it's no excuse but he's sober now And FFDP is my favorite band

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Ivan had an illness. He suffered trauma in life, leaving him with an alcohol problem. Thankfully, he's sober now. Please understand that musicians are people, and have similar problems as well, people.

[@Chiarakai]

I saw FFDP in 2008 when they were nothing but a side stage band in a huge music festival, and i knew they were going to be a force to be reckoned with. They are one of my favorite bands today, along with Godsmack and Disturbed, Shinedown and a few others.

[@The96packers]

This is old news and he is sober now

[@krissyjewell9235]

I have read where Ivan has had a problem with women. Including his mother and sister. He did go to rehab for his behavior. All we could do is pray for him and hope for the best for him. He is an excellent performer, but has a really bad temper. Not only does he need rehab, but therapy too. I would hate to see him leave the band.

[@sempredic]

Man I remember all the hate Tommy got when he broke with Bad Wolves and people pointed to Ivan's words hating on him, context matters

[@TheOnemanmoshpit]

Ivan is the modern day W.Axl Rose, but less tallented.

[@VelvetCzar]

As a deathcore/beatdown enthusiast. I think we all tend to clown on 5 finger. All this aside, I actually appreciate their music. They're fantastic live and they have better lyrics than the shit that I listen to. I think the only real reason they're clowned is because of that guy that asks if you listen to metal and then they hit you with the "do you fuck with Five Finger Death Punch" while wearing camo pants mind you lol

[@danamesarchik3633]

Lets hope that a sober Ivan will get along better everyone as he is an incredible singer. Demons are hard to shake.

[@madonnasbutthole9674]

Well, how many times is he gonna "get sober" only to fuck it up and then cry to his fans about his "demons"? What a pussy. He can't sing either.

[@heavymetal_cutting_fabrication]

Incredible is a stretch. Mediocre at best.

[@bigguschungus968]

Shite noob band

[@ludovi1233]

I have no knowledge of the man yet somehow I love him just through their music. 🔥

[@getdrippy4416]

Their entire aesthetic and vibe is hilarious.

[@Lovenlife139]

Yup exzactly

[@isull6666]

It's just revamped jock rock.

[@sneakerguy2430]

@the simp son its just music don't bring politics into this bruh. I like this band and I could give 2 shits about politics . If you don't like a music group because of political views ur stupid af.

[@joepadgett6683]

I've seen them live 5 times. Will never sit through another show. Of the 5 shows there was one really good show, one uninspiring show, 2 bad shows, and one show that two thirds of the crowd left during.

[@LeatherCladVegan]

"One show during which two thirds of the crowd left" - if you want your sentences to sound less awkward, and more... you know... correct.

[@aaronleesgbclieutenant]

@@LeatherCladVegan uh oh we got the good for nothing grammar police

[@LeatherCladVegan]

@@aaronleesgbclieutenant I'm not stopping you from being poorly educated and ignorant; that's entirely up to you.

[@joshuahill9685]

Whoever says they’re the most hated band is the most hated band. Just saying.

[@todddavis4274]

I never understood why FFDP is so popular. Moody isnt a great vocalist at all (IMO) and a blah frontman. The songs arent anything special. They are good musicians of course but eh.

[@adamdam]

I agree, they would of been massive in the 2000 era of nu metal...yet they raised after that era, sounding, looking extremely outdated, boring and simple and still became big!?

[@notfamouschristopher]

@@adamdam that's almost exactly what I said about Metallica in 90s not sure why there still around . Especially with lars as a person that says he's a drummer.. always amazing what people like .

[@EnZo7992]

Because of how well they’ve branded themselves into “support for our band is support for vets 🇺🇸”

[@todddavis4274]

@@notfamouschristopher I agree with all that to.

[@DD214Network]

I liked him better when he was in Motograter

[@bdbeats7209]

Dude Motograter was waaaay better than 5 finger

[@adamperez349]

@@bdbeats7209 I loved Motograter and Ghost Machine. Toiz.

[@MrRadoslav]

@@adamperez349 I would like if Ivan decided to do Toiz again, it would be interesting

[@toddabel13]

My personal opinion is move on and try to get Phil Labonte as the new singer. He did great as a fill in.

[@deedee8689]

Ivan is definitely a fit for Five Finger Death Punch. No one else would be as good as him.

[@bythesea207]

Why? So then ATR disband and that catalog of music just fades into the past? The addict Ivan was the problem for FFDP. Sober Ivan appears to be the much needed change to the band. Also, I cannot remember the last really good COMPLETE album Phil has wrote since The Fall of Ideals

[@deedee8689]

@@bythesea207 I'm VERY impressed in what FFDP has given us, they just never stop being as great as they are.

[@vaudvillevillain_]

tbh Ivan Moody has gotten way better, sure when he was drunken he was a POS but the dude has turned it around. Im happy for him

[@uberfu]

CLICK BAIT FAIL: This video DID NOT actually elaborate on why other musicians "can't stand" Ivan. You went down a list of incidents. NOT THE SAME THING.

[@nowhereman8511]

Never seen a tough guy poseur getting too much attention until now. Just ignore that guy they call Igan Boody, hes not a good vocalists anyway.

[@dannybrown7060]

Absolutely love this band , they kill it

[@AlfredvanKuik]

I was supposed to see FFDP at a festival long ago here in the Netherlands. I have always liked their music for what it is, so I was excited. They cancelled last minute for nonsense reasons while openly posting pics of them smoking weed on social media. The band, not just Moody, lost a lot of respect from me that day.

[@SublimeLyfeNow]

I don't understand what them smoking weed has to do with anything like I get being miffed over a last minute cancelation after you've spent a chunk of money on tickets party favors hotel spending money for concert merch or whatnot but I don't get why a video of them doing something that at least 90% of band members do especially in rock music and even more especially in the Netherlands I mean the irony there is astounding 🤟😆😊 I'm not trying to be an asshole here I genuinely don't understand what one has to do with the other.

[@doesnotconquerall4997]

Dude looks 60 at like 43 What decades of monster energy and drywall punching does to an mf

[@heyduff]

Went to see FFDP in Massachusetts a few years back with a buddy. At first the band was slow to take the stage, then started, Ivan wandered in, things were just not right, and after a short set, just long enough to count as a concert, it was over. Ivan said he was going through some personal stuff before leaving. That was my first...and last...FFDP concert.

[@brettfrimmer6567]

They just arent good lol You want a show? Sevendust, lamb of god, slipknot. Those bands give 125% every time.

[@toiletvidz2232]

@@brettfrimmer6567 lamb of the god is shit who tf u fooling 😂😂

[@toiletvidz2232]

Too bad you dont give them another try especially bow that Ivan is sober and got his shit together

[@patrickdow8355]

To each their own.. I've followed FFDP since their first album. Y'all act like every band hasn't had their fallout's and arguments and drug problems. Example: Marilyn Manson threw shit at his drummer on stage once. Guitar players walk off, etc. etc. Stop acting like Ivan is the only one who has issues. Like them or not, I'd like to see the people hating sing better, place number one on billboard charts multiple times, or produce music period.. just get off your high horse already. Y'all are normal basic 9 to 5 losers like me 🤣

[@CC1.]

Perfect response

[@patrickdow8355]

@@CC1. to add to it. The 2nd to last concert I went to with Shinedown, Sixx A.M. and a few others, 5fdp was a shit performance ( due to him being drunk and the band not feeling the flow). He did the same as Europe. He came to Massachusetts ( I live in Maine, and the Maine venue wasn't on the tour) and did a public apology. For his previous concert he put on there.. so to say he's a shit person and blah blah blah is kinda untrue.

[@deductivereasoning4257]

Quit acting like signed bands ain't selling something to get signed - and I ain't talking about records or tickets...

[@patrickdow8355]

@@deductivereasoning4257 yeah..... Merch 🙄

[@JW-rn5ee]

Or tour for 10 months out of the year.

[@jackcashman6420]

Wow so glad to not know any of their songs! Long Live Metal ~

[@ReDiiKuLuS]

Saw them live in 2016 and that concert went well. They had one hiccup but that was due to something in the crowd, paused the show for a few minutes, then went back to playing. No issues there. Was a great show in my eyes.

[@adambreitenbach7936]

Just came back from FFDP + Megadeth. Ivan was a true rockstar. His voice was album quality and he put 💯 into his performance. I also saw them back in 2015, and they were better today than back then. I know he’s had his problems, but the man seems clean and back on track.

[@paulagnew1201]

Ivan's a good dude he has a good heart hes battling shit that people don't know about and when they don't get their way and he Doesn't act a certain way people turn their back

[@Patty.29]

YES.

[@Patty.29]

HE is A VET?

[@Patty.29]

PTSD

[@jmd11185]

That sounds like my life.

[@spiderdoom]

If that generic bro-metal sound that has been forced-fed through the mainstream waves since 2012 is your thing, look no farther than FFDP. I've got the feeling a lot of "Disturbed" fans have a liking for FFDP too. The fan-base usually consists of cocky, toxic-masculine, insecure men, with a trailer park attitude and a love for getting wasted on beer and being obnoxious.

[@adrianaguirre6795]

I feel you, this is specific af but you’re right lol

[@alu.304]

While that might be mostly true, your toxic-feminism is showing 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️

[@asaprabbit8305]

Facts

[@mikestein1024]

And your into ??

[@diecastinsanity483]

I love how you're brushing an entire fanbase with an ignorant brush while having the balls to lecture about "toxic" behavior. You'd be a joke and a half if you weren't so generic.

[@kirkendauhl6990]

I hope he stays away from alcohol now that he’s sobered up, but I also want everyone including the band members to understand that alcohol is a reason, *not* an excuse. Anyone who’s been damaged by his alcoholism has the right to never speak to him again full stop. I wish him the best, and I hope he knows that there’s a hole he’s dug for himself that’s going to take a lot of work to fill back in if he’s to be happy later in life. I believe he has the strength to do it.

[@XionicAihara]

I never understood teh hate for the entire band itself. The name in of itself was placed as a joke for people to "hate" them. But the music isn't bad. Ivan of course has issues and all bands have issues. Can you blame the entirety of Nickelback just cause Chad is one of the most hated singers in teh rock scene? Can you blame Asking Alexandria as a band when Danny had his infamous Seattle show? People and fans just try to keep it in the past and move on when the offending parties make peace and acknowledge their mistakes. I agree with fans that the recent music releases have started to dwindle compared to their early work which the consensus is Pre-Wrong Side of Heaven, but I think it's also natural. I have a tattoo of both FFDP and BMTH. Would I say their recent releases are of my taste? No. But I still like them as bands and FFDP still releases mostly the hard rock style music I enjoy

[@DeathUponYou133]

so far, the only member Ivan hasn't had beef with is the band's bassist Chris.

[@jeremyruh5219]

All I see is Moody helping and protecting his fans

[@Highrollinhunter]

Look it's the wish version of Phil Anselmo.

[@willieearles3151]

Except unlike Anselmo it actually sounds good

[@marilyncollins6625]

You Guys ROCK ! Shit happens. Family sticks together no matter what!

[@harvestingseason2725]

Dad?

[@joebush9460]

Except for Ivan Moodys family.....his wife left him because he choked and beat her. Guys an absolute piece of shit.

[@osceolaassassin3188]

Saddens me to think I grew up in the time when metal was at it's most dominant and powerful. FFDP would have been a career opening act band. Sadly those bands are past their prime. And many members no longer here.

[@waynecavalli8983]

Megadeth opens for them this tour and Dave Mustain is way beyond his prime. Looking bad. Going bald on top still hair past his shoulders and barely able to play two songs with out a break to rest his hands. They still jammed but man 65+ rockers should be in rockers, yet on the other hand...at least he is still around and not taken by the lifestyle

[@osceolaassassin3188]

@@waynecavalli8983 Agreed. Megadeath & Metallica both are past the prime years. Hope they don't follow The Rolling Stones playbook.

[@joeyw8270]

Ivan would step on the backs of fans and band mates alike to get what he wants like the narcissist that he is🔥

[@maxxbrentwood5168]

I'm not a fan of the vertically challenged wannabe Phil Anselmo 🤣

[@moonchild4789]

My thoughts exactly

[@RayDGoodwin]

Living the Dream was easily their best video. It was an artistic expression with dramatic representations of American life and perception during that moment in time. It was much more involved than was simply stated as just showing mask wearers as communists. Zoltan absolutely nailed it.

[@franciscodiaz3028]

more like five finger cringe fest or five finger edge lord or triggered death punch

[@michellekortyna]

Yea, I mean especially metal bands can get a bad rap. Ivan is clean now so that's all forgotten!! He HAD a problem then. We all love ❤️ him no matter what! He's been very empathetic with troubles in the audiences, now!

[@stefanodalvecchio5873]

He is a great singer and person.

[@bojaidin]

awful person.

[@surfsunsand]

I Ubered Zoltan a few times in LV. Nice guy. Since I dont listen to FFDP but do think the music is great musically, and talking with Zoltan, I personally dont like hearing this about how the band is disfunctional. Best of luck guys.

[@queensfinest31side]

5FDP sold out a long time ago. The Way Of The Fist was a solid album and this was around the time that they were being compared to Pantera. Then they changed their entire sound and started doing cover songs.

[@Nameless2004]

Haven’t had a cover song in four years.

[@johnbauer9628]

I hate people that say "sold out" Like you wouldn't do the same for fame and fortune. Go back to writing parking tickets mr queensfinest! LOL

[@queensfinest31side]

@@johnbauer9628 Great comment John! You’re definitely a man of great integrity

[@queensfinest31side]

@@Nameless2004 And?? That doesn’t change the fact that they started doing cover songs after The Way Of The Fist. I was speaking on them changing their gimmick after that particular album.

[@indigoskyfall9862]

Because he sees it clearly. Noone likes hearing harsh truth

[@ClintWilber]

Substance abuse and ego has been the downfall of many talented people. I love FFDP so I really hope they're able to keep it together.

[@mikesreptilelair5387]

Just seen them three days ago concert was awesome and they’re one of my favorite metal bands of all time no matter what anybody else says

[@GeekStinkBreath72]

I personally had a good convo with Ivan about 2 weeks ago, and honestly he seems like he’s doing much better for himself and his family. Everyone makes mistakes, most people don’t have the world watching

[@johnstrong4089]

Veterans ptsd suicide depression awareness honoring the musicians who passed away I respect and love them. Also every one has their own problems and we can relate to each other nobody in this world is perfect everybody in the world is different because we are supposed to be different.

[@jaredkemp1379]

Ivan cries in every song and crying doesn’t belong in Metal. THERE’S NO CRYING IN METAL!!!

[@faroneasterday2579]

Everyone should hate all singers because all of them have went through a bad patch in their life

[@nathueil1]

It's funny how some people live up to their name and tell you exactly who they are through their actions. That's Ivan Moody Doody Poo Poo Head.

[@derekwhite7353]

I love Ivan Moody and the band FFDP ... Things happen that's life, good an bad... I have seen FFDP 3 or 4 times in concert an he involved bringing kids on stage. An to say rockers don't like Ivan Moody is a bunch of bs! We love FFDP anyone who says otherwise isn't someone who enjoys Rock music.

[@fundamentalconvolution1749]

You missed the fact that he owned up to how his alcoholism was a problem and actually quit drinking and is doing a LOT better now. Based on your one-sided approach, I'm guessing you're one of the haters.

[@Vaerah]

Because he's the poster boy for douchebaggery? I clicked to see why this was such a long video.

[@shainshartershwate7421]

Theres just so much gosh darn weight on his shoulders all he's trying to do is live his mother fricken life

[@Polyphemus.]

For a start, it isn't metal. It's pop music with a distortion pedal. Actually listen to the structure and form of their songs. If you covered Backstreet Boys using distorted guitars it would sound exactly the same as this crap. Tryhard name. Tryhard music. End of.

[@pizzaman1973]

omg exactly..