Five Finger Death Punch’s ‘I Refuse’ Featuring Maria Brink Hits No. 1 On Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart

Five Finger Death Punch, the multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse, is marking its 20th anniversary with a bold move: the release of a new album, Best Of – Volume 1. This collection features re-recorded versions of the band’s most iconic chart-topping hits and is available everywhere now. This decision came after the unexpected sale of the band’s original master recordings by their former label, an action taken without Five Finger Death Punch‘s knowledge or consent.

Faced with this unexpected challenge, Five Finger Death Punch opted to transform it into a powerful and positive statement. Rather than simply settling for a remix or remaster, the band members made the strategic choice to completely re-record the entire album. This 2025 edition serves as both an homage to their catalog and a tribute to their dedicated fanbase, who have supported them throughout their journey.

While Five Finger Death Punch maintains deep respect for their original recordings and the collaborators involved, they are enthusiastic about injecting new energy into fan favorites such as “The Bleeding,” “Bad Company,” and “Wrong Side Of Heaven.” They eagerly anticipate sharing this fresh chapter with their global audience.

Coinciding with the album’s release, Five Finger Death Punch has also debuted a new lyric video for the re-recorded version of the live staple “Wash It All Away.” This track originally appeared on the band’s platinum-certified 2015 album, Got Your Six.

In a twist of fate, the first single from this 20th-anniversary collection is titled “I Refuse,” a track that was always destined to be a single and now fittingly includes guest vocals from Maria Brink of In This Moment. This reimagined and re-recorded version of “I Refuse” has already climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart this week.

Zoltan Bathory, Five Finger Death Punch’s founding guitarist, previously commented on the situation surrounding their masters.

“We would have loved to have a shot at reclaiming our masters, or at least to be involved in the transaction but we found out after the fact. Surprised, but not surprised,” Bathory stated.

He pointed out a concerning trend in the industry: “These kinds of behind closed doors deals have become far too common in the music industry. Labels buy, sell or trade artist’s work without their knowledge or consent, reducing them to soulless commodities.”

Drawing a parallel, Bathory cited another prominent artist who took similar action: “But life is a chess game so when this happened to Taylor Swift, she responded by re-recording her catalog. After that respectably bold move, her fans switched to streaming the new version out of protest and loyalty. We have one of the most hardcore and loyal fan bases on the planet so I know our fans will do the same.”

With over 12 billion streams, numerous No. 1 hits, and multiple gold and platinum certifications, Five Finger Death Punch has solidly established itself as one of the 21st century’s most successful rock acts.

Best Of – Volume 1 is available now across all streaming platforms and has also been released worldwide in physical CD and vinyl formats. Fans have a variety of options, including a standard CD and a Walmart exclusive CD. The vinyl edition is offered in several collectible versions, such as a standard vinyl, a Walmart exclusive, a Best Buy exclusive, a special Five Finger Death Punch web store edition, an indie retail exclusive, and a limited edition through Revolver magazine. To commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary, a special-edition merchandise collection is also now available through their official webstore.

Best Of – Volume 1 Track Listing:

1. “Under And Over It (2025 Version)”
2. “Wash It All Away (2025 Version)”
3. “Battle Born (2025 Version)”
4. “I Refuse (feat. Maria Brink of In This Moment) (2025 Version)”
5. “Jekyll And Hyde (2025 Version)”
6. “Wrong Side Of Heaven (2025 Version)”
7. “Lift Me Up (2025 Version)”
8. “Far From Home (2025 Version)”
9. “Bad Company (2025 Version)”
10. “House Of The Rising Sun (2025 Version)”
11. “Gone Away (2025 Version)”
12. “Remember Everything (2025 Version)”
13. “Coming Down (2025 Version)”
14. “The Bleeding (2025 Version)”
15. “Trouble (Live)”
16. “Welcome To The Circus (Live)”
17. “The Bleeding (Live)”

Five Finger Death Punch upcoming live shows:

• Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2025 on July 20, 2025
• Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2025 on August 4, 2025
• Rocklahoma 2025 on August 29, 2025
• Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort on September 1, 2025