F8

F8 is the eighth album on which Five Finger Death Punch depicted renewal, balancing heavy grooves with introspective singing. The title crosses "Fate" with the band's eighth album, and Ivan Moody's state of mind — overcoming hardship and achieving a fresh start in body and spirit — is deeply stamped throughout. Made under a new lineup with Andy James on guitar and Charlie Engen on drums, and produced by Kevin Churko, it further refines weight and melody. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200. The lead single "Inside Out," powerfully singing of inner conflict, was highly regarded as a signature song. From the catchy drive of "A Little Bit Off" and the aggression of "Living the Dream" to the Red Hot Chili Peppers cover "Scar Tissue," a wide range of songs line up. On songs like "Darkness Settles In" and "Brighter Side of Grey," shadowed emotional expression stands out. Keeping aggression and catchiness while convincingly rendering the theme of renewal and introspection, it is a powerful work from a matured band.