What makes Dying Breed by Five Finger Death Punch notable?

This album marked a pivotal moment for Five Finger Death Punch, as it helped them attain mainstream recognition, peaking at number 50 on the Billboard 200. The title track also received significant airplay, contributing to the band's growing fanbase and establishing them as prominent figures in modern metal. In 2009, Five Finger Death Punch was on the rise following their debut album, 'The Way of the Fist'. 'Dying Breed' served as a significant follow-up, solidifying their presence in the metal scene and showcasing their evolving sound characterized by a mix of groove and alternative metal influences.

How many songs are on Dying Breed?

Dying Breed has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Dying Breed

Five Finger Death Punch · 2009

6 min · 2 tracks · alternative metal

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive rhythms paired with anthemic choruses define this powerful alternative metal record.

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Dying Breed — The title track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its driving guitar riffs and themes of resilience, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Succubus — This track showcases a blend of melodic elements and aggressive instrumentation, highlighting the band's ability to marry catchy hooks with heavier musicality.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong riffs and anthemic choruses but follows familiar metal structures.

What we noticed

The title track features a driving tempo with layered guitar riffs that create a dense wall of sound.
Choruses are structured to be anthemic, often repeating key phrases for maximum impact.
The second track introduces a slower, more melodic section midway through, contrasting with the aggressive opening.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single solidified their presence in the metal scene and gained mainstream recognition.
Themes: metal resilience· suburban disillusionment· cultural alienation
Career context: In 2009, Five Finger Death Punch was on the rise following their debut album, 'The Way of the Fist'. 'Dying Breed' served as a significant follow-up, solidifying their presence in the metal scene and showcasing their evolving sound characterized by a mix of groove and alternative metal influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Trivium· Killswitch Engage· Bullet for My Valentine