Five Finger Death Punch

The Profile

Five Finger Death Punch is an American heavy metal band formed in Las Vegas in 2005 by guitarist Zoltan Bathory and drummer Jeremy Spencer. Fronted by vocalist Ivan Moody, the group blends groove-driven riffs with melodic hooks and has released hit albums and singles across the modern metal landscape.

Formed: 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada. Founders: Zoltan Bathory, Jeremy Spencer. Vocalist: Ivan Moody. Notable releases include The Way of the Fist (2007), War Is the Answer (2009), American Capitalist (2011), The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Vol. 1 & 2 (2013), Got Your Six (2015), And Justice for None (2018), F8 (2020), AfterLife (2022). Recognized singles include The Bleeding, Under and Over It, and Remember Everything.

Three upbeat DeBaser reviews trace Five Finger Death Punch from the melodic punch of their debut to the polished heft of American Capitalist, up to F8’s hard-fought rebirth. Reviewers spotlight Ivan Moody’s vocal range, groove-heavy riffs, and the band’s “badass verse—catchy chorus” formula. Themes run from war-and-strength mantras to intimate apologies and resilience. Overall tone: appreciative and energized.