Rock music flows through my veins. My favorite song as a child was \u201cDetroit Rock City,\u201d and my first onesie had Jon Bon Jovi on the front.<\/p>\n
But, recently when I find myself in the car, or walking to class, or lounging around I listen to Five Finger Death Punch, an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n
Over the years Five Finger Death Punch videos have become \u201cmustsee,\u201d as described by critics. The band frequently delivers quality video clips with heavy messages. Their latest video is for \u201cWhen the Seasons Change.\u201d The clip centers on two police officers who put their lives on the line, attempt to stop a crime in progress and find themselves under fire.<\/p>\n
Lead guitarist Zoltan Bathory explained that the inspiration for the video is dedicated to the police officers, first responders and soldiers around the world who put their lives on the line every day.<\/p>\n
One Las Vegas officer in particular – Charleston Hartfield, who is also an Army veteran – caught Bathory\u2019s attention. Hartfield lost his life at the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting when he used his body to shield others from a hail of bullets.<\/p>\n
I first watched the video in the comfort of my childhood home prompted when my dad, an avid 5FDP fan, explained that their latest music video had just debuted. There\u2019s an intense scene when the police officers are taking heavy fire from multiple enemies.<\/p>\n
The female officer then gets shot in the chest and is knocked to the ground. Her concerned partner turns to her and sees her on the ground unmoving; he then tries to reach her while simultaneously firing at the assailants and ducking for cover.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, he is struck by a bullet in the neck. The chorus at the time seems really fitting: \u201cI won\u2019t let you down, When the seasons change, I won\u2019t go down, I\u2019ll fight through the pain, I\u2019ll be there right by your side, I\u2019ll never let them bring you down, When the seasons change.\u201d<\/p>\n
The scene then shows the female officer, who was miraculously saved by her bulletproof vest, sitting on the ground where her partner lost consciousness and was taken away by the paramedics.<\/p>\n
In her hand she holds his shield covered in blood with the lyrics in the background: \u201cThere\u2019s a hope in me that I will die for something, Was the fire in my eyes, All this pain inside, will it be this way forever, I can run but I can\u2019t hide.\u201d This portrayal is quite moving and makes you appreciate those who lay down their lives for mere strangers.<\/p>\n
I have always loved the rock genre, regardless if it\u2019s classic, modern or alternative, and 5FDP has raked its way to the top along with my favorites. Every album gifts me with more songs to fall in love with.<\/p>\n
But every time I listen to \u201cWhen the Seasons Change,\u201d I hope that somewhere in the world a first responder, or soldier, feels my gratitude through the powerful melody.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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