Review by Phil Rozier for MPM
Five Finger Death Punch really are an incredible band. The more you listen to them, the more you hear the emotion behind the aggression. Their music is often anger fuelled, fire breathing, massively powerful and an assault on the senses.
Listen to the new single “Eye Of The Storm” HERE and watch the lyric video HERE.
Today’s release, ‘Eye Of the Storm’ is more of what we’d come to expect. Don’t get me wrong, on occasion, 5FDP have produced some tear jerkers. Their softer covers of ‘Gone Away’ and their super emotive classic ‘A Little Bit Off’ bring even the hardiest of rockers to their knees. But, their latest release is a punch to the face of a track. Starting with a vocal of guilt, admission and acceptance, it doesn’t last long before the aggressive power of 5FDP dominates the 3 minute wonder.
‘Aggression, it’s the only thing you’ll hear. It’s just like music to your ears. And that’s why I blame you’
Lyrics that to me, can’t be ‘thought up’, they come from experience.
Similarly, ‘It’s a pain that burns inside, it only hurst when its applied. And that’s why I blame you for feeling the way that I do’
The meaning of the lyrics, their roots or intentions, is secondary. The real story is the atmosphere they conjure. Emotion smouldering under fire, power disguised as spectacle, feeling woven through smoke and light. Five Finger Death Punch are a rare breed. Distinctive, unmistakable, and built for the biggest stages.
Crushing riffs, gut shaking bass, and thunderous drums all work harmoniously to deliver a powerhouse of a track, that will no doubt be another arena anthem.
Which reminds me, their UK show dates have been announced and tickets are on sale. If you’ve not seen 5FDP before now, treat yourself and marvel at one of the best beards in the business. And fire. Lots of fire.
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