Five Finger Death Punch drummer Jeremy Spencer will release his autobiography “Death Punch’d: Surviving Five Finger Death Punch’s Metal Mayhem” through HarperCollins on September 02nd. Spencer himself said of the book:
“The day I left treatment for alcohol and drug addiction, I decided to write my story. I was feeling raw and exposed and hoped just ‘getting it all out’ would be therapeutic. And, it was. Sitting on a tour bus with little to do, I found myself writing two or three thousand words a day. It didn’t occur to me until I’d written fifty or sixty thousand that my story might be helpful to others who need encouragement in pursuing their dreams and for those struggling with addiction. I sent that first draft to my dad who said, ‘No parent wants to read about his son’s sex, drugs and Rock ‘n Roll exploits,’ but he said there might be some benefit in sharing it with others, so he agreed to help me with revisions.
What had begun as a way to help process my own ‘stuff,’ has resulted in the publication of Death Punch’d—Surviving Five Finger Death Punch’s Metal Mayhem. At first, I was apprehensive about the reaction I’d get from having the ‘arrogance’ to think anyone would want to read about my life. However, that initial apprehension has been replaced by knowing that if my story can help even one person, whatever criticism I might receive will pale in comparison. I’m not proud of many of the episodes in the book, but the person I was, under the influence, is not who I choose to be.
A heartbeat away from death, I chose life. So, more than anything, I think Death Punch’d is a reflection of how far one can fall and still find a way back, a way to accomplish goals and dreams and more important…a way to live. I’d be the last person to say it’s easy. But, I’d be the first person to say there’s always hope.”
An official press release further sums up the book:
“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, Death Punch’d takes us onstage and behind the scenes, on tour and into the studio to tell the band’s story and his own story of remarkable perseverance and recovery. Told in Spencer’s unique, self-deprecating voice, filled with his twisted and humorous take on living the sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll dream-turned-nightmare, Death Punch’d is a lively, no-holds-barred ride and an inspiring cautionary tale that offers lessons for us all. Brimming with Spencer’s unique personality and ability to find humor in even the darkest situations, Death Punch’d is captivating throughout.”
A percentage of Spencer‘s income from the book will go towards the National Association Of Alcoholism And Drug Abuse Counselors. A trailer for the book arrived today through Revolvermag.com and can be seen below:
