Death Punch'd: Surviving Five Finger Death Punch's Metal Mayhem – The Cofounder's Inspiring Journey from Addiction to Recovery in Heavy Metal
<p>From the cofounder of Five Finger Death Punch, a fascinating inside account of one of the most successful heavy-metal bands of the past decade, and a revealing personal journey through the wild highs and terrifying lows of the rock and roll lifestyle-a wry and rollicking tale of music, addiction, and recovery.</p><p>Hailed by the <em>New York Times</em> as one of the most unexpectedly consistently popular bands on the rock charts, Five Finger Death Punch has become the new heavyweight champ of the metal scene. In this high-energy memoir, Jeremy Spencer, the band's cofounder and drummer, takes us onstage and behind the scenes, on tour and into the studio to tell the band's story and his own.</p><p><em>Death Punch'd</em> is a detailed in-depth account of the group's origins and influences, as well as the infighting and tensions that, when channeled properly, result in the music fans love. It is also the hard-charging, laugh-out-loud tale of how a mischievous boy rose from small-town Indiana to rock royalty-and how he nearly destroyed it all for a good time.</p><p>Told in his unique, self-deprecating voice, filled with his twisted and humorous take on living the sex, drugs and rock ‘n' roll dream turned nightmare, and including dozens of photos, <em>Death Punch'd</em> is a lively, no-holds-barred ride and an inspiring cautionary tale that offers lessons for us all.</p>