Zoltan Bathory of five fingers: “We probably have the craziest fan base on the planet”

Five -Finger death stampFounding guitarist Zoltan Bathory spoke to Audacy Music about the band's decision to celebrate their 20th anniversary by publishing “Best of – Volume 1”A collection of newly recorded versions of Five -Finger death stamp'S cultural chart-top songs. This step comes in response to the recent sale of the band's original master recordings through her former label, an action without your knowledge or the opportunity to regain your own work.

Zoltan said (how transcribed by Blabbermouth.net): “It is quite common in the music industry. Outside of music [industry]People don't really know that this actually happens, but record labels act or sell Masters many times without letting the artists know or having the chance to take part. This is how this kind happens. From the side of the plate label, it is a step on the chess board from the side of the plate label. And that's our step now. “

Recognition of the fact that Five -Finger death stampThe step is similar to the pop superstar Taylor Swift When she started a huge project to resume her own “Taylor's version” of her first six albums since about 2021 after the original master recordings were sold to Talent Manager Scooter brownPresent Zoltan said: “Taylor Swift did what she did. It was a brilliant step. And many artists, when it happens to them, they feel helpless and they have no answer. And some artists go like: “You have taken your step. Now we'll do ours. 'And it is what it is. Now, now, Taylor Swift Has a rabid fan base, a very hardcore fan base. So when she released the new songs, the fan base simply switched to the new streams. It just happens that we probably have the craziest fan base on the planet. I mean, these boys have literally been with us since the first day, and they are hardcore – I mean, it is the most loyal fan base – probably the same thing will happen. You will only change. “

On the subject of whether Five -Finger death stamp plans to re -record his entire catalog or if he and his bandmates only concentrate on the biggest songs. Zoltan said: “We started with these 30 [tracks]. So basically we looked at what the most popular 30 songs are? And then we want them, because these are those who obviously keep up with the fans. Let us record them. And this is the 20th anniversary. In addition to what happened to the Masters, we were already looking for something we had to do for the fans. So it was a way like: 'Oh, here is a lemon. Let's do some lemonade. 'It happened anyway, so it is a perfect opportunity instead of getting angry or getting angry, it is like: “Do you know what? Well, it is what it is. We don't turn it into a positive?' And then this is our little step on the chess board. We will record it again. Fans will be happy. These are the 30 most popular songs. Let them reinterpret them with today's sound. and today's voice.

Asked if there are plans for Five -Finger death stamp To bring out a new album as soon as a follow-up to 2022 “Beyond”Present Zoltan said: “Yes, in any case. We'll do it first and then the new album.”

In terms of Five -Finger death stampTouring plans, Bathory said: “At the moment we have booked a number of festivals, big festivals. And then we are always in conversations what the future … Bands of this size usually have to plan a year before us. [this summer]How Incarcial [Music & Tattoo Festival in July] And similar. “

To “Best of – Volume 1”Present Five -Finger death stamp emphasized his respect for the original recordings and the people with whom they made them have also inhaled new life like a new life “The bleeding”Present “Bad society” And “Wrong side of the sky”.

The first offer from the 20th anniversary edition is “I reject it”A fan favorite that should always be a single. This newly recorded, re -recorded version of “I reject it”now has a guest singing of Maria Brink from At this moment.

With over 12 billion streams, numerous No. 1 goal and several gold and platinum certificates. Five -Finger death stamp has firmly strengthened its place as one of the most successful rock files of the 21st century. “20 years five finger death stamp (Best of – Volume 1)”Published by Better noise musicis now available for pre -order. The collection comprises 14 recorded hits-in-one Smash-Singles like “Wrong side of the sky”Present “Jekyll and Hyde” And “Bad society” -In addition to three bonus -Live recordings: “Problem”Present “Welcome to the circus” And “The bleeding”.

“Best of – Volume 1” will be available on all streaming platforms on July 18, 2025 and will also be published worldwide in physical CD and vinyl formats. Fans can choose from a variety of configurations, including a standard CD and A Walmart Exclusive CD. The Vinyl Edition is offered in several collecting versions such as a standard vinyl. Walmart exclusive, Best Buy Exclusive, a special one Five -Finger death stamp Web Store Edition, an exclusive indie retail and a limited edition revolver Magazine. A collection with special tasks for the band's 20th anniversary is now available from the band's official loom.

“Best of – Volume 1” Track list

01. Under and over it (2025 version)
02. Wash everything away (2025 version)
03. Battle born (2025 version)
04. I reject it (Feat. Maria Brink from that moment) (2025 version)
05. Jekyll and Hyde (2025 version)
06. Wrong side of the sky (2025 version)
07. Lift me up (2025 version)
08. Far from home (2025 version)
09. Bad society (2025 version)
10. House of the rising sun (2025 version)
11. Gone (2025 version)
12. Remember everything (2025 version)
13. Get down (2025 version)
14. The bleeding (2025 version)
15. problem (Live)
16. Welcome to the circus (Live)
17. The bleeding (Live)

Five -Finger death stamp has firmly on the top three position on the Advertising board Hard rock charts in the past five years and collected a record representative of 11 billboard mainstream rock airplay no. 1 In a row, the longest run of the leading entries in successive entries in the history of the mainstream rock airplay. Five -Finger death stamp Has 28 top 10 hit -singles and 16 Active Rock No. 1 -Singles for their name, and the band has published nine studio albums in a row since 2007, seven of which were certified by the gold or platinum Riaaas well as two charts albums with the biggest hits.

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