Five Finger Death Punch

“Go into your local shop and pick one up… just try not to kill anyone with it”: How Five Finger Death Punch’s Andy James made one of the most dangerous signature guitars of all time

By Amit Sharma published 31 October 23

Now armed with the B.C. Rich Assassin and its lethal Pitchfork headstock, the British shredder reveals what made him jump ship from Kiesel and ESP Guitars, what his last-minute FFDP initiation was really like, and why he couldn’t find any tube amps that “sounded as good and dependable as the Kemper”

B.C. Rich adds Five Finger Death Punch's Andy James to its artist roster – and his first signature guitar is one seriously dangerous metal machine

By Matt Owen published 29 September 23

Lord have mercy on anyone who crosses the path of Andy James and the Pitchfork headstock of his Assassin signature guitar

Madison Cunningham performs onstage at Harry Styles "Harryween" Fancy Dress Party at Madison Square Garden on October 30, 2021 in New York City.

From John Mayer-approved folk-pop to returning mathcore fury: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published 25 August 22

Must-hear new tracks from Madison Cunningham, Botch, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mdou Moctar, LØLØ and oh so many more

Check out Five Finger Death Punch's new arena-worthy rock ballad, Times Like These

By Sam Roche published 8 July 22

Taken from FFDP's upcoming album AfterLife, it features soaring lead guitar from British shred-champ Andy James

Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie performs at 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 29, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana

From flamenco trap-shred to glitch-guitar stabs: here are this week's essential tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche published 13 May 22

Usher in the weekend with great guitar-heavy tunes from Polyphia, My Chemical Romance, Nova Twins, Death Cab for Cutie, Black Midi, Charlie Griffiths and more

[L-R] Zoltan Bathory and Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch announce release date and artwork for 9th album, AfterLife, share pummeling new track, IOU

By Sam Roche published 13 May 22

The Las Vegas outfit's first full album with guitarist Andy James is set to arrive August 19

Five Finger Death Punch drop moody title track of their new album, AfterLife

By Matt Owen published 12 April 22

Dubbed the quintet’s “most diverse” record yet, AfterLife – which will arrive later this year – will be the first studio album to feature new guitarist Andy James

Five Finger Death Punch frontman Ivan Moody shares snippet of new music

By Sam Roche published 30 November 21

The band are currently recording their 9th full-length with producer Kevin Churko

Jason Hook set to auction off guitars, motorcycles and other memorabilia

By Sam Roche published 9 June 21

The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist is raising money for live music non-profit Roadie Relief

Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory and new recruit Andy James on new beginnings and shred in the era of Covid

By Joe Bosso last updated 4 May 21

Augmenting the FFDP sound with seven-string shred, James' arrival marks a new chapter for the perennially touring metal juggernaut

Zoltan Bathory on shred guitar: “A song can have four different time signatures and shredding all over it, but does it mean anything to you?”

By Sam Roche published 26 February 21

The Five Finger Death Punch guitarist shares his philosophy on writing music in a new interview with 93X Radio

Andy James is the new guitarist in Five Finger Death Punch

Jason Hook confirms departure from Five Finger Death Punch

By Richard Bienstock published 14 October 20

British shredder Andy James is now officially the band's new lead guitarist

Musician Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue performs onstage during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 19, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nikki Sixx drafts Slash, Corey Taylor, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and more for new SIXX:A.M. track, Maybe It’s Time

By Richard Bienstock published 21 August 20

The song is part of an industry-wide effort to raise funds to battle the opioid crisis

From metal behemoths to ethereal folk, here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche published 28 February 20

The songs guitar players should be listening out for right now

Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook has been collaborating with Kiesel on a seven-string guitar

By Richard Bienstock published 13 February 20

"I've got something coming that has never been done before," he says

Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook to sit out remainder of the band’s European tour

By Richard Bienstock published 5 February 20

UK shredder Andy James will take his place for the rest of the dates

Listen to Brian May and Kenny Wayne Shepherd Guest on Five Finger Death Punch’s “Blue on Black”

By Richard Bienstock published 12 April 19

The new version, which also features Brantley Gilbert, benefits the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Roundtable: Zakk Wylde, Ben Bruce, Lzzy Hale and Zoltan Bathory Chat About the State of Guitar in 2018

By Merlin Alderslade, Rich Hobson, Matt Mills published 19 September 18

Four of metal's most prominent guitarists discuss the evolution of the guitar hero, and what it takes to be a rock star in the modern era.

Learn Jason Hook's 'Hired Gun' Solo

By Jeff Perrin published 2 August 18

Learn how to play Jason Hook’s blistering guitar solo featured in the rock documentary 'Hired Gun.'

‘And Justice For None’: Zoltan Bathory Discusses Five Finger Death Punch's Latest Album

By James Wood published 24 May 18