What does Got Your Six sound like?

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals, underscored by themes of resilience and camaraderie. Rooted in alternative metal and groove metal. Start with "Got Your Six".

Is Got Your Six a good place to start with Five Finger Death Punch?

Yes, Got Your Six is recommended as a starting point for new Five Finger Death Punch listeners. A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals, underscored by themes of resilience and camaraderie. Released in 2015, Got Your Six is Five Finger Death Punch's sixth studio album, coming off their successful run with the previous album, Wrong Side of Heaven and Righteous Side of Hell. By this point, the band had solidified their position in the metal scene, blending elements of alternative and groove metal to appeal to a broad audience.

Who is Got Your Six for?

Got Your Six works well if you're into steady energy for workout sessions, anthemic choruses for group sing-alongs and cathartic release through aggression.

How many songs are on Got Your Six?

Got Your Six has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Got Your Six

Five Finger Death Punch · 2015

40 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals, underscored by themes of resilience and camaraderie.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Got Your Six Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Jekyll and Hyde — This track stands out for its exploration of duality within human nature, combining intense instrumentals with anthemic choruses that resonate with listeners.
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Wash It All Away — With its catchy hooks and relatable lyrics about dealing with life's struggles, this song became an anthem for fans seeking empowerment and release.
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My Nemesis — This track showcases the band's signature blend of melody and aggression while addressing personal battles, making it a compelling representation of the album's themes.

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 album delivers heavy riffs and aggressive themes but lacks significant depth or innovation.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a high energy level with aggressive riffs and rapid tempos, while the sixth track introduces a slower, more contemplative pace.
The album features a consistent use of heavy guitar distortion and double bass drumming throughout, creating a relentless sound.
Lyrically, themes of struggle and resilience are prevalent, with many songs featuring repeated choruses that emphasize camaraderie.

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady energy for workout sessions
anthemic choruses for group sing-alongs
cathartic release through aggression
short tracks for quick bursts
focused listening with consistent pacing

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, contemplative music
seek lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established wider recognition with strong commercial success and chart performance.
Themes: military brotherhood· personal battles· Jekyll and Hyde duality
Career context: Released in 2015, Got Your Six is Five Finger Death Punch's sixth studio album, coming off their successful run with the previous album, Wrong Side of Heaven and Righteous Side of Hell. By this point, the band had solidified their position in the metal scene, blending elements of alternative and groove metal to appeal to a broad audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Trivium· Killswitch Engage· Bullet for My Valentine