Boasting a bevy of new music from rising musicians and the latest greatest hits compilation from a modern rock juggernaut, October 9 is a big day for music fans everywhere.

Life will probably never be the same as it was before the COVID pandemic took the world by storm. Mourning the loss of the world we knew is normal, but it’s important to recognize all the good that continues to exist. Each new week brings us music that has the potential to change countless lives, and this week’s batch of new releases is no exception. There are too many good records for us to mention, but here are five we believe everyone should experience.

Bloodbather – Silence EP (Rise Records)

The world needs more bands like Bloodbather. The Florida metal act blurs the lines between chaos and methodical precision with their Rise Records debut EP, Silence. The album boasts unpredictable turns that the majority of rock music is missing, and in doing so, the album creates a listening experience that will keep listeners of all ages on their toes. We don’t know how the group managed to convey so much intensity over so few tracks, but we’re glad they did, and we are already champing at the bit to hear more. Silence is, without a doubt, one of the best breakout releases of 2020.

Eye of the Destroyer – The Wolf You Feed (Self Released)

Eye of the Destroyer is one of the worst kept secrets in heavy music. The duo’s crushing sound has turned heads worldwide, but the forward-thinking band has resisted the urge to join the traditional label system. Their passion for their craft, coupled with a need to work through personal demons, gave life to The Wolf You Feed. It’s a cathartic record that brings healing in the form of relentless sonic aggression. There is nothing like it, and there never will be, so strap in and let Eye Of The Destroyer rock your world.

Lindsay Schoolcraft – Worlds Away (Cyber Proxy)

COVID-19 has stunted the creativity of countless artists, but not Lindsay Schoolcraft. A staple of the gothic metal community for many years, Schoolcraft is channeling her roots on her enchanting solo record, Worlds Away. Accompanied by her electric harp and minimalist production, Schoolcraft takes listeners on an epic journey of the soul. She touches on love and loss, as well as the sacrifices that life in the arts can demand. It’s a record that seems as therapeutic for Schoolcraft as it is for listeners, so grab your friends, light some candles, and have yourself a cry. Things might not get better, but at least we have each other.

Pave The Jungle – The Hissing (Self Release)

The Hissing is the debut EP from UK rock band Pave The Jungle, but you wouldn’t know that by listening to it. The record, which borrows from indie rock and punk with gleeful abandon, sounds like the result of a career already years underway. The songs seek to find understanding in an age of division by examining the minutia of existence. It’s not about world peace or getting everyone to believe the same thing, but of accepting ourselves and relinquishing our evolutionary desire for control. Life is chaos, and The Hissing makes a good argument for embracing the wild ride that is being alive regardless of what tomorrow may bring.

Five Finger Death Punch – A Decade of Destruction Volume 2 (Better Noise)

You don’t need us to tell you that Five Finger Death Punch knows how to write a good rock song. The group’s catalog is packed with anthems of strength and perseverance that have inspired millions to push themselves a bit harder in life. There is no country on the planet where FFDP is unable to fill venues, and the latest volume in their Decade Of Destruction series offers proof that the band has already cemented their place in music history. Of course, the songs are great, including the new tracks available exclusively as part of this compilation. Please turn it on and turn it up.

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With numerous top 10 chart appearances for their new album and over 1-million ticket sales in the last two years, Five Finger Death Punch is proving that rock is far from dead.

Record-breaking rock juggernaut FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has a lot to celebrate as the band’s latest album F8 has earned top positions on the charts worldwide.

The album has debuted at #1 on Rock charts worldwide with a Top 10 Mainstream chart in US, Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and more.

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has amassed over 3 billion streams to date, over 2 billion video views and is the 3^rd biggest artist in the hard rock space measured by total consumption (digital sales added to digital streams converted to sales) – surpassed only by Metallica and AC/DC.

Over the last decade, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has become one of the most recognizable names in music. The band has sold over 1 million concert tickets in the past two years and over $40 million in merchandise sales globally.

Every record since the release of the band’s 2007 debut album The Way of the Fist, has been certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA – 4 Platinum and 6 Gold Records. The band has earned numerous awards and honors and is one of the few recipients of the prestigious Soldier Appreciation Award from the Association of The United States Army. Recently, Five Finger Death Punch was nominated for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Artist at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards.

The new album, F8 includes the band’s #1 single “Inside Out”, as well as instant grat tracks “Full Circle” and “Living The Dream.” The standout track for press and fans alike since release has been “A Little Bit Off,” with charts in the US, Canada and Germany highlighting the song with #1 debuts.

F8 was produced by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH with long time producer KEVIN CHURKO (Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed, Slash, etc). “F8, the group’s eighth, is their most mature offering to date,” Billboard states. “It features singer Ivan Moody chronicling his daunting path to sobriety over music that traverses a diverse range of styles, from sensitive ballads to balls-out barnstormers.”

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will kick off the next leg of its U.S. Arena tour in April 2020 and will bring along special guests Papa Roach, I Prevail, as well as highly acclaimed newcomer Ice Nine Kills. For all dates, VIP and more info, please visit www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com.