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Five Finger Death Punch's Los Angeles Sessions and Converge's Hollywood Parking Lot Showcase California as Metal's Creative Hub

May 15, 2026 · California Metal Index

Five Finger Death Punch returns to Los Angeles studios for their tenth album while Converge delivers an intimate parking lot performance, showcasing California's role as metal's creative epicenter from major productions to grassroots DIY shows.

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