Times Like These (Five Finger Death Punch song)

"Times Like These"
Single by Five Finger Death Punch
from the album AfterLife
ReleasedJuly 8, 2022
Length3:29
LabelBetter Noise
Songwriters
Producers
  • Moody
  • Bathory
  • Engen
  • Kael
  • James
  • Churko
Five Finger Death Punch singles chronology
"Welcome to the Circus"
(2022)		 "Times Like These"
(2022)		 "Judgment Day"
(2023)
Music video
"Times Like These" on YouTube

"Times Like These" is a song by American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch. It was released on July 8, 2022, as a single from their ninth studio album AfterLife. It reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

Background and release

The song was released for streaming on July 8, 2022.[1][2][3] It was the fourth track from the album, following "AfterLife", "IOU", and "Welcome to the Circus".[4] On August 19, 2022, the official music video was released.[5] The song was performed live for the first time when the band kicked off their national tour in Ridgefield, Washington.[6]

Composition and lyrics

The song is a melodic rock ballad featuring clean vocals from Ivan Moody and a blues-influenced instrumental section.[7][8] Compared to the band's previous three songs, it has a slower pace and gentler instrumentation, with electric guitar patterns and acoustic guitar strumming.[9][10] The track begins quietly and builds with a guitar solo.[11] Andy James contributes a guitar solo beginning around 2:03.[10]

It also includes synthetic beats that introduce pop elements, while the guitars have been described as progressive.[12][13]

The lyrics have been described as melancholic, while Metal.de discussed loneliness and division within society in connection with the song. Loudwire noted that they seemed to fit the album's overall "existential mood".[9][11]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Five Finger Death Punch (Ivan Moody, Zoltan Bathory, Charlie Engen, Chris Kael, Andy James) and Kevin Churko.

"Times Like These" – by Five Finger Death Punch single[14]
No.TitleLength
1."Times Like These"3:29
2."Welcome To The Circus" (Explicit)4:16
3."IOU" (Explicit)4:27
4."AfterLife" (Explicit)4:03
Total length:16:17

Chart performance

The song reached No. 9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on August 27, 2022.[15] It then reached No. 1 on the chart dated October 1, 2022, becoming their thirteenth overall No. 1 and ninth consecutive No. 1 on the chart.[16] The song also reached No. 1 on rock radio, where it remained for three weeks.[17]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.[18]

Five Finger Death Punch

  • Ivan Moody – lead vocals, songwriter, producer
  • Zoltan Bathory – guitar, songwriter, producer
  • Charlie Engen – drums, songwriter, producer
  • Chris Kael – bass guitar, songwriter, producer
  • Andy James – guitar, songwriter, producer

Additional credit

  • Kevin Churko – songwriter, producer, mixing engineer, engineer

Charts

References

  1. ↑ Kennelty, Greg (July 8, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch Streams New Single "Times Like These"". Metal Injection. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  2. ↑ Editorial Team (July 8, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch Drop New Song "Times Like These" From Upcoming Album, Afterlife". BraveWords. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Five Finger Death Punch Shares New Song "Times Like These"". Blabbermouth.net. July 8, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Five Finger Death Punch drop new song Times Like These". Metal Hammer. July 8, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Five Finger Death Punch Shares Music Video For "Times Like These"". Blabbermouth.net. August 19, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ Fragassi, Selena (August 20, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch + Megadeth Bring Stacked Setlists to Tour Kickoff". Loudwire. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  7. ↑ Aarons, Ricky (July 7, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch Pour Emotion Into 'Times Like These'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  8. ↑ Lausch, Travis (August 29, 2022). "AfterLife review by Five Finger Death Punch". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Schaffner, Lauryn (July 8, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch Drop New Track 'Times Like These'". Loudwire. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Roche, Sam (July 8, 2022). "Check out Five Finger Death Punch's new arena-worthy rock ballad, Times Like These". Guitar World. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  11. 1 2 Knauß, Luisa (August 12, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch - AfterLife". Metal.de (in German). Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  12. ↑ Hobson, Rich (August 17, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch's AfterLife". Metal Hammer. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  13. ↑ Walladmin (August 17, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch - Afterlife (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Times Like These - Single by Five Finger Death Punch". Spotify. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  15. ↑ Rutherford, Kevin (August 24, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch Ties for Third-Most Mainstream Rock Airplay Top 10s". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  16. 1 2 Rutherford, Kevin (September 28, 2022). "Five Finger Death Punch Scores Record Ninth No. 1 in a Row on Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Five Finger Death Punch Shares Music Videos For "Times Like These" And "Welcome To The Circus"". Blabbermouth.net. October 12, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Times Like These - Song by Five Finger Death Punch". Apple Music.
  19. ↑ "Five Finger Death Punch: Canada Rock". Billboard Canada. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Five Finger Death Punch Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Five Finger Death Punch Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 15, 2026. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
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