Episode description
Five Finger Death Punch join the Rock Feed Podcast to celebrate their incredible 20-year journey, sharing never-before-heard stories about their wildest moments on tour, Zoltan Bathory’s inspiring journey from communism to international rockstar, Chris Kael’s hilarious first encounter with the band, and Andy James' unexpected call to join. They open up about touring alongside Metallica, controversial label drama over their masters, supporting Marilyn Manson's comeback, and what's next for the band—including a potential documentary.0:00 – Intro & 20 Years of Five Finger Death Punch1:04 – How the Band Formed2:06 – Zoltan’s Journey from Communism to America4:05 – Chris Kael’s Crazy Story About Joining Five Finger Death Punch5:59 – Touring with Metallica7:07 – How Andy Joined8:48 – Andy’s Path to Becoming the Band’s Guitarist11:44 – Zoltan Reflects on Achieving the Dream13:22 – Roles Within the Band15:45 – Chris Kael’s First Surreal Show Moment18:54 – The Breakout Song: “The Bleeding”21:36 – Label Sold Their Masters Without Telling Them23:43 – Why They Took Marilyn Manson on Tour27:50 – Upcoming Documentary Plans31:46 – Wildest Stories from the Road33:01 – Death Punch Fans35:48 – Chris Kael on His Kentucky Roots36:38 – Future of the Band & Big Live Plans38:20 – Final Thoughts & What’s Next