'The Wrong Side Of Heaven and The Righteous Side Of Hell, Volume 1' hit the shelves in July, and success was to follow! When they supported Avenged Sevenfold, they had an extremely dedicated fanbase there, screaming and singing along to their 'Burn MF', and putting people who hadn't heard their penultimate release (like me) in their place. So, congratulations #1 for that!
And, so, when was 'Volume 2' out? Well, that was in November, and let me tell you, it follows on perfectly!
One of 5FDP's features I very much adore is their ever-changing mood in music. I've noticed, through their albums, they hold periods of angst, calmness, etc... But, they prove their ability to sing, and this I love so much! Ivan Moody's vocals are cool and husky, one of my many weaknesses in music, and I have to say, you can really hear it in closing cover track, 'House of the Rising Sun'. His voice suits the song too perfectly!
Back to the opening track... 'Here To Die' holds traditional 5FDP angst, and begins the album superbly. Who can deny a little anger and hate at the beginning of these guys' CD? I can't!
It all slows down (a little) in 'Battle Born'. Moody's vocals convey something different here, something calmer, and a break from the storm, until following 'Cradle to the Grave' brings back the anger. However, they do so in a way that crosses between singing and screaming. Some bands can't do this overly successfully, but I can safely say Five Finger Death Punch certainly do! If this song can't prove it, I don't know what will.
So, for overall sound, these guys continue with their angst. I can't wait to get my hands on these two albums, because they're definitely on my shopping list! If you, like me, are a huuuuuge Avenged Sevenfold fan, Five Finger Death Punch are really worth a shot at listening to if you haven't already. Believe me, you won't regret it!
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