The Way of the Fist [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Five Finger Death Punch

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 31, 2007)
• Original Release Date: April 3, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Firm Music
• ASIN: B000SFJWLU
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,785 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
UK pressing of this album from the American Metal heads features bonus material. FFDP were formed in 2005 by guitarist Zoltan Bathory (formerly of U.P.O.). Other members of the band include former Motograter and Ghost Machine vocalist Ivan Moody, former W.A.S.P. members guitarist Darrell Roberts and drummer Jeremy Spencer, and former Anubis Rising/Deadsett bassist Matt Snell. 14 tracks. Spinefarm. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still I Find Salvation..., September 11, 2007

By	Mr. Censored (Maine) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

A band that lives up to it's name? Five Finger Death Punch's music sure does a swift job of living up to such a bold statement. Clutching the listener upon impact, the band's proper debut, "The Way Of The Fist," is a rollercoaster of a metal album that will appeal not only to the most cynical of metal-heads, but those who don't primarily pay attention to the genre as well. It's got something for everyone. Thanks to frontman Ivan Moody, who some may remember from a little band by the name of Motograter, we are treated to a voice in the genre that can pull off a limitless range of styles and push it forward with passion. Backing him up are an odd assortment of co-horts; hailing from the post-grunge band U.P.O., we have Zoltan Bathory on guitars, with bassist Matt Snell (formerly of Deadsett) and ex-W.A.S.P. (yes, you heard me, W.A.S.P.!) members Darrell Roberts (guitar) and Jeremy Spencer (drums) rounding out the line-up. Truly, it is their diverse backgrounds that come together to bring such a rich and unique sound. Not to mention that each member is in top form and puts on one tight performance. You can listen to this ten track CD thoroughly and everything blends seamlessly without letting up for a moment. To be honest, the only flaws are that they don't show off just how diverse they can be (first single "The Bleeding" stands alone) and in the end, the album is just too brief. Regardless, Five Finger Death Punch's sound is one that actually sounds modern, especially when placed in a wasteland where every other metal band emerging sounds alike. "The Way Of The Fist" is a satisfyingly addictive metal album that just about anyone can appreciate.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Headbanging at its best in years..., October 28, 2007

By	Darth Dotson "metalhead" (Sequim, WA) - See all my reviews

This is a record for all of those long standing fans of bands like Pantera that are wondering when the next great metal act might be. Well, wait no longer go out and buy Five Finger Death Punch as you will be banging your head like you used to...

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough, and melodic, Grindy vocals AND SMOOTH TOO!, November 16, 2007

By	GixxxerKim (Heathentown, NY USA) - See all my reviews

With a voice sometimes reminiscent of tool, and a nice chunk in the music, this band is pretty killer. I'm not a chick that goes for pounding double bass all the time and guitars so fast that you can't tell what chords are what. If this stuff is thrash/speed metal whatever you wanna call it, I like it! No wimpy songs here, nice melodies with a toughness to them.