So, I guess that some guy on Bloody-Disgusting.com talked to Zordon Bathwater or whatever his name is from unfortunate skid mark on heavy metal's underwear, 5 Finger Death Punch, about his latest insult to the true heavy metal spirit, NON-IRONICALLY entitled "American Capitalist."
"Bloody-Disgusting.com: Let's jump right into the new album, "American Capitalist", and, specifically, the title. What does it mean and how does it relate to the music?
Zoltan: First of all, we always liked the idea that the title could push a couple of buttons on top of being just a title. And I mean "pushing a button" as in we have something to say. Though it's definitely not a concept album, there is a definite theme that runs across the songs. I don't want to jump into analyzing the economy and politics and the various fields of social sciences, but it's kind of connected to the songs in a way that America adopted a form of capitalism that is very close to nature. Nature is pretty cool in that the way it works is that the strong kills the weak and it's a circle of life and we dig that theme. We placed that in today's society. We're living in a concrete jungle, you know what I mean? You have to go and "hunt," so that you can make money. Even though the process changed, the fundamentals are still the same. So if the fundamentals are still the same, you pretty much, humans especially due to the intelligence we acquired, have to make conscious of whether you're going to be the zebra or whether you're going to join the lion pride and go out there a maul a motherfucker! [laughs] It's just what it is, you know?! And we get a lot of flak from people who say, "This is bro metal," or "This is tough-guy music." And you know what?! Yeah! It's like, "Fuck you! I don't play music for the pussies. It IS tough-guy music!" I like that we play to an audience that share this idea of survivalism. And this connects to the spirit of the champion. You get the fuck up and fight one more round, no matter what! And that's what "American Capitalist" is about. I can definitely speak about this because I came to this country with my guitar on my back and nothing in my pocket. I came from absolute zero and kind of made it. I look at my singer who was a foster child. My guitarist was adopted after being found in the streets in some garbage. Every single member of this band came and fought for it."
So, if you've ever wondered what type of metal band benefits most from
American Capitalism,
Look no further.
Holy shit that's retarded. It sort of seems like he lost his train of thought and was just rambling for a part of the interview. Also, it isn't tough guy music. Most people criticize them for being to soft. Where is he getting tough guy music from?
ReplyDeleteThe one thing I like about Five Finger Death Punch is that their name is easy to make fun of.
ReplyDeleteGuys, why don't you just stop please! These guys also have feelings you know. Do you have any idea how much this rude stuff hurts? UR JUST MAD CUZ THEY ARE FAMOUS AND UR NOT! Thats right. now stop being so mean and starttrying to accomplish something in your life. maybe you will get famous ntoo
ReplyDeleteIf you hate money so much, give it to me.
ReplyDeleteOh look, another band with undigested political ideas.
ReplyDeletejust realized, capitalism is not a violation. America is though.
ReplyDeleteDid anyone else think Soulfly when he said "get the fuck up?"
ReplyDeleteyeah, America is indeed the land of opportunity for talentless morons... I never heard this band, but reading what they have to say I can imagine the absolute disgrace they are musically, and yet in my imagination it's still probably much better than the sad reality.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing is, the guy is bragging about how they all came from the trash, but after a while they will probably be back on the trash and the absolute zero where they came from!
I don't believe these trendy metal moronic bands that appeared in the US lately will experience the longevity of bands like Iron Maiden or Judas Priest. As soon as the kids who listen to this crap grow up they will completely forget about it and laugh at their teenage terrible taste just like the little girls who were into backstreet boys and n'sync and hanson a few years ago and that are into justin bieber and avenged sevenfold these days.
These guys think they are lions but the reality is that they are zoo monkeys trying to entertain people so they will throw'em some food. I bet the zoo monkeys believe they are all tough and successful in their primitive simian minuscule brains... :)
I like capitalism. Or did, at least. It's the fact that more and more people like this support it that makes me want to facepalm my head off.
ReplyDeleteI just realized that all America needs to do to win in the Middle East is send these asshats in. Their music will turn the Taliban into tank top wearing pussies, and thus be easy to kill.
ReplyDelete"Also, it isn't tough guy music. Most people criticize them for being to soft. Where is he getting tough guy music from?"
ReplyDeleteFrom the teenage emos that listen to this band.
Also, for the love of God, America is a continent, not a country. Say they US or something similar.
I enjoy their Facebook page for the chuckles I get. For every status update there are at least 5 comments stating they are brutal. This is where they get their "We're tough guy metal" idea from.
ReplyDeleteWell to be fair, at least their image kind of gives that idea. Even if they look like idiots.
ReplyDelete@Rodríguez They look like a mix of Metallica, System of a Down, and the dudes from Jersey Shore. T0tally br00tal, man.
ReplyDeleteI like em, but their name is kind of silly/too long.
ReplyDeleteI think there may be something lost in translation from whatever ZOLTAN is talkin about, however
@Steves
ReplyDeleteGet out of this blog right now!
Nothing is lost in translation, ZOLTAN simply has a severe mental disability.
ReplyDeleteThe name Five Finger Death Punch kind of translate to Stupid Little Bitch Slap. I mean, if you're punching with five fingers out... not much of a death punch, bro.
ReplyDelete*translates
ReplyDeletebefore a defensive SLBS fan attacks me with grammar corrections.
Goddamnit. Their description of "nature" is absolute fail, and their description of American capitalism is 100% blowing it.
ReplyDeleteDidn't they just say they write songs all of society can relate to?
ReplyDeletewhat...? (facepalm)
ReplyDeleteAlso @i'm_not_metal: The name is from Kill Bill... Br00tal eh?
This guy is incredibly retarded.
ReplyDeleteI have never read or heard such as stupid comparison in my entire life.
This moron should not even THINK about capitalism and human nature if he can't grasp even the most basic concepts of the social sciences. *facepalm* I could have thought of a better concept when I was 15 years old.