New Five Finger Death Punch Song to Feature Late Rapper DMX
Five Finger Death Punch have a special, digital deluxe edition of their latest album, Afterlife, dropping Feb. 9 via Better Noise Music. The deluxe version will feature the original 12 tracks recorded with producer and collaborator, Kevin Churko. Add to that four bonus tracks. The bonus tracks will include acoustic versions of the album’s songs “The End,” “Judgement Day” and “Thanks for Asking.” The release also features a new song, “This is the Way,” featuring the late rapper DMX.
Five Finger will debut an official music video for “This is the Way (feat. DMX)” on Feb. 9, the same day the digital deluxe version of “Afterlife” is out. Guitarist Zoltan Bathory says, “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.'”
He added, “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.”
Five Finger Death Punch has also debuted a previously unreleased acoustic version of “Judgement Day.” Also, listen to the new Five Finger Death Punch song below.
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