When the Seasons Change
| "When the Seasons Change" | ||||
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| Single by Five Finger Death Punch | ||||
| from the album And Justice for None | ||||
| Released | May 4, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
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| "When the Seasons Change" on YouTube | ||||
"When the Seasons Change" is a single by American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch. Released on May 4, 2018, it is the third single from their seventh studio album, And Justice for None. It is the band's sixth number-one hit on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
Background
According to guitarist Zoltan Bathory, the song is about loyalty that endures in the face of adversity,[1] which he said the band has faced many times throughout their career and in their lives,[2] adding that it is a subject everyone can relate to.[3]
Composition
The song has been called a power ballad[4] which Loudwire said shows a lighter side of the band.[5] Sputnikmusic similarly described the song as a mainstream ballad and noted it as one of the highlights of the album.[6] In a review of the album, Blabbermouth grouped it with other tracks the reviewer described as "breezy pop rocks".[7]
Reception
In a review of the album, Distorted Sound Magazine described the song as having "raw power" and praised the singing performance of vocalist Ivan Moody,[8] while Metal Hammer noted the song as one of the album's power ballads.[9] Loudwire listed the song among the best rock songs of 2018 so far, noting Moody's more introspective vocal performance.[10]
Music video
A music video was released in September 2018 and was dedicated to police officers and other first responders,[11] including Charleston Hartfield,[12] a US Army veteran and police officer who died while protecting others during the 2017 Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival.[13][14] The video, written by Bathory, depicts two police officers responding to a crime and coming under fire.[15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "When the Seasons Change" | 3:47 |
Chart performance
It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on March 2, 2019, their sixth song to do so. It is their second consecutive chart-topper, and tying them for the third-most No. 1's on the chart in the 2010s.[18]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Apple Music.[19]
Five Finger Death Punch
- Ivan Moody – lead vocals, songwriter
- Zoltan Bathory – rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, songwriter
- Jason Hook – electric guitar, background vocals, lead guitar, songwriter
- Jeremy Spencer – drums, percussion, songwriter
- Chris Kael – bass guitar, background vocals
Additional credits
- Kevin Churko – songwriter, producer, mixing engineer, recording engineer, mastering engineer
- Five Finger Death Punch – producer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- ^ "New Song Premiere: Five Finger Death Punch's 'When The Seasons Change'". Blabbermouth. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ Munro, Scott (4 May 2018). "Five Finger Death Punch launch lyric video for When The Seasons Change". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ "Five Finger Death Punch Unleash New Track, When The Seasons Change". Kerrang!. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ Pasbani, Robert (4 May 2018). "Five Finger Death Punch's New Song "When The Seasons Change" Is Power Ballad City". Metal Injection. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ Hartmann, Graham (4 May 2018). "Five Finger Death Punch Go Soft on New Ballad 'When the Seasons Change'". Loudwire. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ White, Tyler (19 August 2018). "And Justice for None Review". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Van Horn Jr., Ray (17 May 2018). "And Justice for None Review". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ Leaver, Elliot (17 May 2018). "Album Review: And Justice For None – Five Finger Death Punch". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Alderslade, Merlin (17 May 2018). "Five Finger Death Punch – And Justice For None album review". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Childers, Chad (16 July 2018). "2018's Best Rock Songs...So Far". Loudwire. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Munro, Scott (14 September 2018). "Five Finger Death Punch premiere hard-hitting video for When The Seasons Change". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Erickson, Anne (14 September 2018). "Five Finger Death Punch honor police officers and first responders in "When the Seasons Change" video: Watch". Consequence. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "Five Finger Death Punch Salutes Police Officers In 'When The Seasons Change' Video". Blabbermouth. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (15 September 2018). "Five Finger Death Punch Debuts Music Video For "When The Seasons Change"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ Childers, Chad (14 September 2018). "Five Finger Death Punch Reveal Moving Fallen Police Officer-Inspired 'When the Seasons Change' Video". Loudwire. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "When the Seasons Change - Single by Five Finger Death Punch - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "When the Seasons Change – Song by Five Finger Death Punch – Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ a b Rutherford, Kevin (27 February 2019). "Five Finger Death Punch Tops Mainstream Rock Songs Chart With 'When the Seasons Change'". Billboard. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "When the Seasons Change – Song by Five Finger Death Punch – Apple Music". Apple Music.
- ^ "Five Finger Death Punch Chart History: Canada Rock". Billboard Canada. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "Five Finger Death Punch Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ "Five Finger Death Punch Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 12 March 2026.