Five Finger Death Punch Founder and rhythm guitarist, Zoltan Bathory caught up with Elena from EMP UK ahead of the bands show at the iconic Wembley Arena on the Megadeathpunch Tour.
In the interview, Zoltan updates fans on the upcoming F8 album release, funny on the road stories, the band current band dymanic, guilty pleasures, metal band recommendations and more.
On the F8 album release, Zoltan clears up the prounication of the record stating it can be either ‘ef-eight’ or ‘Fate’. He also shares what’s next for Five Finger Death Punch and by the sounds of it we’re in for two years of solid touring with the F8 record with plans to tour Canada and South America.
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The bands eighth album release, F8 comes out on 28 February 2020 and is available now for pre-order from various outlets where fans can also pick up some exclusive merch and vinyl bundle packages.
Five Finger Death Punch is currently embarking on its biggest European arena headline tour to date with Megadeth and Bad Wolves appearing at the majority of dates as special guests.
The European leg of the world our runs throughout January and February 2020. US fans can also look forward to a Spring U.S Tour in arenas across the United States later this year with Papa Roach, I Prevail and Ice Nine Kills.
5FDP European Tour dates:
Jan. 14 – Kiev, UA @ Palace Of Sports **
Jan. 16 – Moscow, RU @ Adrenaline Stadium **
Jan. 18 – St. Petersburg, RU @ A2 **
Jan. 20 – Helsinki, FI @ Hartwell Arena
Jan. 22 – Stockholm, SE @ Hovet
Jan. 23 – Oslo, NO @ Spektrum
Jan. 24 – Copenhagen, DK @ Royal Arena
Jan. 26 – Amsterdam, HL @ AFAS Live
Jan. 28 – Paris, FR @ Zenith
Jan. 30 – Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff Arena
Jan. 31 – London, UK @ Wembley Arena
Feb. 03 – Berlin, DE @ Max-Schmeling Halle
Feb. 04 – Hamburg, DE @ Sporthalle
Feb. 06 – Frankfurt, DE @ Festhalle
Feb. 08 – Oberhausen, DE @ Koenig-Pilsener Arena
Feb. 09 – Stuttgart, DE @ Schleyerhalle
Feb. 10 – Munich, DE @ Olympiahalle
Feb. 12 – Warsaw, Poland @ Torwar
Feb. 14 – Prague, CZ @ Tipsport Arena
Feb. 16 – Milan, IT @ Alcatrazz
Feb. 17 – Zurich, CH @ Hallenstadion
Feb. 19 – Vienna, AT @ Stadthalle
Feb. 20 – Budapest, HU @ Budapest Sportarena
** Five Finger Death Punch headline show without Megadeth and Bad Wolves.
For tickets and more information, visit www.megadeathpunch.com
*Cover photo by Harry Reese Film & Photo