What makes Under and Over It by Five Finger Death Punch notable?

'Under and Over It' achieved commercial success, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Its popularity helped further establish Five Finger Death Punch as a leading force in alternative metal during the early 2010s. Released in 2011, 'Under and Over It' was the lead single from Five Finger Death Punch's third studio album, 'American Capitalist'. This period marked the band's rise to mainstream prominence after their breakthrough with 'War Is the Answer' in 2009, solidifying their place in the heavy metal scene.

How many songs are on Under and Over It?

Under and Over It has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Under and Over It

Five Finger Death Punch · 2011

3 min · 1 track · alternative metal

Punchy riffs and aggressive vocals collide with anthemic choruses, creating a relentless sound that defines modern groove metal.

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Under and Over It — The title track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its catchy chorus and fierce instrumentals, making it an anthem of resilience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The track combines aggressive elements with anthemic choruses, showcasing solid composition and craft within its genre.

What we noticed

The song features a driving tempo with punchy guitar riffs that dominate the verses, while the chorus shifts to a more anthemic and melodic approach.
The structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, but includes a breakdown section that adds dynamic contrast before returning to the chorus.

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: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

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 helped establish the band's mainstream prominence with commercial success.
Themes: American capitalism· resilience in struggle· working-class defiance
Career context: Released in 2011, 'Under and Over It' was the lead single from Five Finger Death Punch's third studio album, 'American Capitalist'. This period marked the band's rise to mainstream prominence after their breakthrough with 'War Is the Answer' in 2009, solidifying their place in the heavy metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Trivium· Killswitch Engage· Bullet for My Valentine