Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch today announced the digital deluxe edition of ‘Afterlife‘, their critically acclaimed ninth studio album. Set for digital release on February 9 via Better Noise Music, the deluxe version will include the original 12 tracks recorded with the band’s long-time collaborator, producer Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne) in addition to four bonus tracks: three acoustic versions of the album’s songs ‘The End‘, ‘Judgement Day‘, and ‘Thanks For Asking‘ plus a brand new song, ‘This Is The Way‘ featuring the late rapper DMX. An official music video for ‘This Is The Way‘ (feat. DMX) will premiere on February 9, 2024 to coincide with the release of the digital deluxe version of ‘Afterlife‘.
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory says about ‘This Is The Way‘ (feat. DMX): “Music is meant to be shared, and it starts at the top with us, the artists. We have always embraced the mixing of genres, whether it be the remake of LL Cool J’s ‘Mama Said Knock You Out‘ featuring Tech N9ne as a guest or our collaboration with blues warrior Kenny Wayne Shepherd, country star Brantley Gilbert, and Brian May, the legendary guitarist of Queen, on the song ‘Blue on Black‘. The idea of collaborating with DMX had been in discussion for years, and it was a long and winding road to turn this particular item on our wish list into reality. He was a lyrical warrior, a true original who spoke his mind incorruptibly. We have always viewed DMX as “the metalhead of hip-hop” because of his aggressive, raw, and untamed style. He growled and snarled, aiming to rattle some cages – an attitude we share, as Five Finger Death Punch has always been drawn to the fearless and the real. It made all the sense in the world, but today this is more than just a song; it’s a salute to a legend, a way to honor DMX’s memory.”
Upon announcement of the digital deluxe version of ‘Afterlife‘ today, Five Finger Death Punch has premiered an advance listen to the previously unreleased acoustic version of ‘Judgement Day‘ which can be streamed below. The band previously partnered with Covenant House in November 2023 and released an official video for ‘Judgement Day‘ during National Runaway Prevention Month to help raise awareness about the Youth Homelessness Crisis. Watch the official video for the original version of the song here.
Pre-order/save ‘Afterlife: Deluxe‘ – here
Track Listing:
1. Welcome To The Circus
2. AfterLife
3. Times Like These
4. Roll Dem Bones
5. Pick Up Behind You
6. Judgment Day
7. IOU
8. Thanks For Asking
9. Blood And Tar
10. All I Know
11. Gold Gutter
12. The End
13. This Is The Way (feat. DMX)
14. Judgment Day (Acoustic)
15. The End (Acoustic)
16. Thanks For Asking (Acoustic)
Line-up:
Andy James (Guitar)
Chris Kael (Bass)
Ivan Moody (vocals)
Zoltan Bathory (Guitar)
Charlie Engen (Drums
About Five Finger Death Punch:
Five Finger Death Punch have amassed 25 top 10 hit singles and 12 #1 singles. Having become one of the most recognizable names in music, 5FDP frequently play all major festivals and sell out arenas around the world. Since their debut album, ‘The Way of the Fist‘ came out in 2007 the band has released seven consecutive albums that were certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA, as well as two chart topping Greatest Hits albums. In addition, 5FDP has earned numerous national and international awards and honors over the last decade, such as the prestigious Soldier Appreciation Award by the Association Of The United States Army, an honor bestowed upon only one other recording artist before them: Elvis Presley.
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