Five Finger Death Punch’s Tour To Make A Stop At Pine Knob
Five Finger Death Punch is coming back to Pine Knob!
Heads up, rock fans, Five Finger Death Punch is coming with Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail. According to the press release, the tour will include a stop at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, and Ticketmaster.com. Pre-sales for the tour kick off Monday, March 11 at 10 a.m. EST.
The press release went on to talk about what the band has in store for 2024 as far as a new release is concerned. Better Noise Music will release Five Finger Death Punch’s acclaimed ninth studio album AFTERLIFE as a digital deluxe edition on April 5. The deluxe version includes the original 12 tracks recorded with the band’s longtime producer Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne) in addition to four bonus tracks: acoustic versions of the album’s songs “The End,” “Judgement Day,” and “Thanks For Asking” plus a brand-new song, “This Is The Way” featuring the legendary late rapper DMX. The official music video for “This Is The Way” (feat. DMX) will be released coinciding with the deluxe edition of AFTERLIFE on April 5 and is directed by none other than highly influential filmmaker Hype Williams, a longtime friend and close collaborator of the late DMX who’s also known for his seminal work with luminaries like Tupac, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jay-Z amongst others. Pre-save AFTERLIFE: DELUXE now here.
One of the craziest interviews I ever did was on the hill with Ivan Moody from FFDP. Check out that story here. It was pretty wild and unexpected.
We’ll see you guys at the show!
Metallica Destroys At Ford Field With Ice Nine Kills And Five Finger Death Punch
Metallica; two nights, four different openers, one weekend Detroit never forget.
Opening with “Whiplash” and ripping through hits, non-hits, deep cuts, and wrapping up with “One” and “Enter Sandman”. The guys made Detroit their home for the last several days, ending with two packed shows at Ford Field.
Here are some pictures WRIF photographer Will Spurrier took to cap off a weekend of controlled chaos. The Metallica boys know how to do it up right. From the stage setup to the setlists to the fan experiences and the Blackened Whiskey tasting and bottle signings. I even met a member of the band Damage Inc., who traveled with the entire tour and played the Saturday nights at each stop with two other tribute bands.
One thing that I wasn’t sure I was going to like is how the band takes the stage each night. I guess I’m old-school in that way. I don’t want to see the band until they appear on stage. I’d seen all sorts of videos from other shows with the guys just there, hanging among the fans. Well, after seeing them come out of the backstage area, in full view of the crowd, hang during AC/DC’s “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Want To Rock ‘N Roll)”, and then through their intro with the “Ecstasy Of Gold”, I get it now. It’s another thing they do that other bands don’t or simply can’t. As with their music, they’re not afraid to do things out of the ordinary. As they’re waiting to go on stage, it’s almost like they’re part of the crowd waiting for it to begin with the rest of us….but they’re bringing the thunder!
In closing, just a personal thing from me. A big Thank You to every person who stopped me to say Hello, fist bump, shake hands, or yell MELTDOWN from across the corridor. You guys are appreciated. I’m glad we got to spend this weekend together!
-Meltdown-
Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.
