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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist ZOLTAN BATHORY: 'We Know That We're A Very Polarizing Band'
In a recent interview with Kerrang! magazine, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory was asked what he attributes his band's mass appeal to. He responded: "We know that we're a very polarizing band. Our fans are hardcore. They love us, and there are a lot of people who can't stand us. But...March 30, 2020
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MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS To Release 'Whore Of Babylon' In May
MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS, the band led by SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond, will its their new album, "Whore Of Babylon", on May 29 via Silver Lining Music. Forging a union between the mighty worlds of heavy metal and ancient history, MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS are on a mission. "Whore Of Ba...March 24, 2020
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Is FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH A Heavy Metal Band? ZOLTAN BATHORY Responds
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory recently answered the most asked questions on the Internet for the viewers of Impericon. Check out the full Q&A below. Asked if FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is "metal," Zoltan responded: "Well, look, a lot of people would say, 'No, they're not metal,'...March 22, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer CHARLIE ENGEN: How I Ended Up Joining The Band
During an appearance on the latest episode of Doc Coyle's (GOD FORBID, BAD WOLVES) "The Ex Man" podcast, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Charlie "The Engine" Engen spoke about how he landed the gig as the replacement for FIVE FINGER's original drummer, Jeremy Spencer. Spencer, who co-founded the ban...March 16, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ZOLTAN BATHORY: 'We Are Rarely, If Ever, Compared To Some Other Band'
In a recent interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory was asked if he and his bandmates felt any press making their latest album, "F8". He responded (see video below): "The pressure is sort of self-inflicted, if anything. Because, obviously, you wanna pr...March 10, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL Doesn't 'Give A Damn' About GRAMMY AWARDS
In a new interview with France's Heavy1, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael was asked if he feels The Recording Academy is disrespecting the heavy metal genre by not including it in the televised portion of the Grammy Awards. He responded (see video below): "I don't give a damn about it, hon...March 7, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ZOLTAN BATHORY: 'We Are Writing Better And Better Songs'
In a recent interview with Romania's Rock FM, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory was asked about the band's evolution from the time it released its debut album, "The Way Of The Fist", in 2007 to its latest effort, "F8". He said (see video below): "Everybody evolves on a personal level,...March 3, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Explains 'F8' Album Title
In a new interview with Berlin, Germany's Star FM, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Zoltan Bathory spoke about the inspiration for the title of the band's latest album, "F8". He said (see video below): "Originally, we were just gonna call it '8', sort of. We thought it's the eighth record, and if y...February 28, 2020
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MAYHEM's NECROBUTCHER And SONIC YOUTH's THURSTON MOORE In Conversation At Miami Event
Jørn Stubberud, better known as the bassist Necrobutcher of storied black metal pioneers MAYHEM, will sit down with SONIC YOUTH's Thurston Moore on Monday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss Stubberud's acclaimed tell-all book "The Death Archives: Mayhem 1984-94", first published in 2016 by Moore's Ec...February 17, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ZOLTAN BATHORY Says IVAN MOODY Is 'As Crazy As He's Always Been,' Even After Getting Sober
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will release its eighth album, "F8", on February 28 via Better Noise Music. It is the band's first album to be completed after singer Ivan Moody's very public struggle with substance abuse took him to rehab several times. Guitarist Zoltan Bathory told "Whiplash", the KLOS rad...February 16, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: 'Living The Dream' Lyric Video
The official lyric video for "Living The Dream", a brand new song from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's eighth album, "F8", due on February 28 via Better Noise Music. The LP will be available in the following formats: CD, digital download, mastered for i...February 7, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ZOLTAN BATHORY Says 'F8' Was 'A Focused Sober Group Recording'
Zoltan Bathory told ITV News in a new interview that sobriety brought a new focus to FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH when he and his bandmates were making their eighth album, "F8" (pronounced "fate"). "We were growing exponentially — arena after arena, just bigger and bigger shows," the guitarist recalled (...February 2, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Bassist On Touring With MEGADETH: 'It's Definitely Lit A Fire Under Our Rear Ends'
Prior to FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's January 23 concert in Oslo, Norway, bassist Chris Kael spoke with Eternal Terror Live. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the title of the band's new album, "F8" (pronounced "fate"): Chris: "We we...February 1, 2020
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: 'Full Circle' Lyric Video
The official lyric video for "Full Circle", a brand new song from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's eighth album, "F8", due on February 28 via Better Noise Music. The LP will be available in the following formats: CD, digital download, mastered for iTunes...January 31, 2020
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