ZOLTAN BATHORY: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Is ‘Not Even Close’ To Retiring
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory has said the band is “not even close” to retiring, despite speculation prompted by the title of its forthcoming tenth album, *Legacy*. He described the record as a milestone marking 20 years of the band and its lasting place in heavy metal and hard rock, rather than a farewell.
*Legacy* will be released digitally on 31 July, with CD, vinyl and cassette editions following on 18 September. Bathory said the title also celebrates the band’s long-standing, increasingly multigenerational fan community, including independently run fan clubs across countries such as Germany, Norway and the UK.
In short
- Five Finger Death Punch says retirement is not imminent.
- *Legacy* marks the band’s tenth album and 20 years.
- Digital release arrives 31 July; physical editions follow in September.
Explained simply
Five Finger Death Punch is an American heavy metal and hard rock band that has been performing for around 20 years and built a significant global following. Guitarist Zoltan Bathory is one of the band's key members. The group has developed a particularly loyal fan base spanning multiple countries including Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom.
The band's forthcoming album is titled *Legacy*, which has prompted questions about their future. Album titles that reference a band's history or legacy can sometimes suggest a farewell, which led to speculation about whether the group might be planning to retire. The album is scheduled for digital release on 31 July, with physical versions arriving in September.
*Legacy* marks a 20-year milestone for the band and is designed to celebrate their lasting impact on heavy metal and hard rock. The album title also references the band's deep connection with their multigenerational fan communities around the world.