June 29, 2008
Guitarworld.com
Now on Guitarworld.com John talks about his signature model, talks indepth about some of his models he owns from his extensive telecaster collection, and shredding like only John 5 can.
Go
check it out on Guitarworld.com
June 25, 2008
Review of John 5 ZOOM G1 Pedal
Gearwire.com has done a very thorough review of John's new Zoom G1 Pedal.
June 23, 2008
John 5 Signed ZOOM G1 Pedal on EBAY
This auction is from Samson Technologies and goes the proceeds go to
a great cause.
Zoom G1 pedal. This pedal is brand new. It was only opened
out of the box for John to sign. The G1 also comes with AC Adapter,
patch list, etc... You should also know THIS IS THE PEDAL John referenced
to to create his own John 5 signature edition Zoom G1J pedal!!!! Also
included is a beautiful 11x14 autographed John 5 Samson Wireless poster!
2 signatures for the price of one!!! This is a must have for any John
5 fan!
100% of the proceeds for this auction will be donated to the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society.
Learn more about the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society .
June 6, 2008
"Requiem" Taken Off of iTunes Temporarily
It's been discovered that the version of "Requiem" on iTunes is not the correct quality. We want to make sure that we have the best sound out there for the fans, so the album will be pulled down. It will take a few weeks to be back up there. We'll let you know as soon as it is.
Sorry for the inconvenience!
June 1, 2008
Fanclub Members
The John 5 yahoo group is moving over to a special hidden section on the John 5 forum. We are upgrading to a better system to make it easier for all.
Please email John5store@hotmail.com a message if you are already a forum member and we will upgrade your status or please join the forum and then let us know when you have. If you are not a forum member, please join for access.
Sorry for the switch, but it's for the best.
May 30, 2008
"Requiem" on iTunes
Good news for you digital fans! "Requiem" will be available
for purchase on iTunes on or around June 3rd.
May 27, 2008
Important Information about the Fan Club
When you join the fan club please make sure your email account you
used to purchase the fan club is valid. An email was sent out for confirmation & some
of the emails are being bounced back. Which means you don't get the
secret webpage, newsletter, etc. If you have not received anything from
the john5store and bought your fanclub during presale, than your email
is not working. Check your spam mail as it could also have be there.
Please contact the store at John5store@hotmail.com with
a valid email, so you can receive your fanclub info.
May 27, 2008
Tour Posters
Download one of these fantastic Guitar Center Tour Posters. Each poster has the individual tour date for each of John 5's appearances at Guitar Center, so if you are going, download the poster for the date you'll be there to see John 5 play and he'll sign it. A FANTASTIC piece of memorobilia.
June 2nd, Guitar Center Phoenix
June 3rd, Guitar Center La Mesa
June 4th, Guitar Center Las Vegas
June 5th, Guitar Center Hollywood
June
9th, Guitar Center San Francisco
May 20, 2008
Total Guitar
John is gracing the cover of Total Guitar (issue 176) with Joe Satriani. Issue is on sale May 21st in the UK and in mid June in the USA.
May 15, 2008
Fender® University
Fender® University is an exclusive new music education program for guitar enthusiasts worldwide. John will be making an appearance in August.
May 14, 2008
John 5 Inteview on "Musican's Friend"
There is a video interview over at Musician's Friend featuring John. He talks about the upcoming album and clips from "The Devil Knows My Name" DVD are used.
May 14, 2008
John 5 Inteview on "Maximum Threshold"
John did a live interview for Maximum Threshold last night.
Listen to the whole show here.
May 12, 2008
"Requiem" Now Available for Pre-Order
"Requiem" is now available for pre-order in the John 5 Store. With your order you will get a free John 5 pick. Pre-order cds will ship on June 3rd.
Go to
the Official John 5 Store
May 5, 2008
Official John 5 MySpace
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better... the Official John 5 Myspace page has been updated with a new look. More fun coming soon...
Go to the Official John 5 Myspace
May 4, 2008
Site Relaunch
We hope you like the new John-.5.com. Take a look around, as there are many new things to explore.
We are happy to introduce the all new John 5 Fanclub! Become an exclusive
member now.
Pre-order before June and get a special offer.
Find out more about the John
5 fanclub
May 3, 2008
Guitarworld Magazine
John has been named one of the 50 Fastest Guitarists of all time by Guitarworld Magazine. Check it out in the July 2008 Issue with Yngwie Malmsteen on the cover.
April 28, 2008
Something EXCITING is coming...
With the upcoming release of "Requiem", we have many new
things in store for you over the next few weeks. Watch here for some
really big news...stay tuned!
April 20, 2008
New Items Available in the Store
We've just added some new items to the John 5 store.
- New "Requiem" cover t shirt
- "Requiem" poster
- New black & white photo on metallic paper
April 18, 2008
"Requiem" Album Cover
Here is a first look at the album cover for John's upcoming June 3rd release "Requiem".
April 18, 2008
John 5's First Clinic Tour
John 5 is about to embark on a clinic tour of Guitar Centers. These
clinics will be absolutely FREE.
He'll be performing songs from his
instrumental albums, as well as two songs from his upcoming release "Requiem".
John will be answering questions, signing autographs and posing for
photos. John 5 merchandise will be available at each location.
| June 2nd, 6pm Guitar Center Phoenix 2772 West Peoria St. Phoenix, Arizona 85029 Phone: 602-375-3800 |
June 5th, 6pm Guitar Center Hollywood 7425 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, California 90046 Phone: 323-874-1060 |
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| June 3rd, 6pm Guitar Center La Mesa 8825 Murray Dr. La Mesa, California 91942 Phone: 619-668-8400 |
June 9th, 6pm Guitar Center San Francisco 1645 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, California 94109 Phone: 415-409-0350 |
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| June 4th, 6pm Guitar Center Las Vegas 6587 S. Las Vegas Blvd. STE B172 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Phone: 702-450-2260 |
June 13th, time to be announced THIS EVEN IS FOR MUSICIAN'S INSTITUTE STUDENTS ONLY Musician's Institute 1655 McCadden Pl Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 462-1384 |
April 14, 2008
New Song from "Requiem"
A song from John's upcoming June 3rd release "Requiem" is now available for your listening pleasure.
Listen
to "Sounds of Impalement"
March 8, 2008
G1J - John 5 Signature Pedal
Coming soon the new G1J - John 5 Signature Pedal. Zoom has created the G1J pedal featuring John 5’s favorite and most innovative guitar sounds. It offers 40 patches emulating John 5’s choice sounds and 40 open to the user’s creativity. The pedal will be available in April 2008 at any Sam Ash Location, as well as the Official John 5 store. The the pedal includes a poster, signature guitar pick, sticker, message card and more.
See more
details about the pedal
March 7, 2008
EBAY: John 5 original prototype for "The Devil Knows My Name"
JNow available for auction on Ebay is the original prototype and mock up cd case of "The Devil Knows My Name" cd. Includes 4 pieces. 3 pieces are autographed by John. It is the only original set. A must have....
March 2, 2008
New Album coming Summer 2008
John is hard at work on his next album "REQUIEM". The album will be available in Summer 2008. Cover artwork is not available yet but we have a teaser poster done by Piggy D. available for your viewing pleasure.
February 2, 2008
Ebay Auction: John 5's Jacket from "The Nobodies" Video
Now available for auction on Ebay is John 5's Masonic jacket worn in Marilyn Manson's "The Nobodys" video. Jacket still has snow on it from the video. A must have for a true John 5 fan!
January 26, 2008
Instructional DVD has arrived!
The Instructional DVDs have arrived in the store!!! Please read carefully as to when yours will ship.
If your ordered during the pre-order period of December 16, 2007 - January 11, 2008 the unsigned version will ship by January 28th. The autographed/personalized versions will ship by January 31st.
If your ordered a DVD after January 11th, 2008 it will be shipped by February 4th, 2008.
There is a possibility that some may ship earlier. Please be patient. We had many pre-orders and we are working as fast as we can to fill them.
Thank you,
The Official John 5 Store
January 10, 2008
BEST SHRED album of the year! GuitarWorld.com Readers Poll 2007
We are extremely happy to announce that John 5 has won BEST
SHRED ALBUM OF THE YEAR for "The Devil Knows My Name" in the
GuitarWorld.com Readers Poll 2007!!! Thanks to everyone who voted for
John in the poll and for all your suport. Look for an announcement in
an upcoming issue of GuitarWorld
Magazine.
January 4, 2008
Limited Edition Promotional CD Now Available in the Store
Just in time for the New Year we have a new item in the store! It's an extremely limited edition of a promotional CD for "Welcome to the Jungle". This CD was pressed for radio release only and contains one song. John has signed the inside cover of each of these cds and the are available now for just $5 + $3 shipping.
January 2, 2008
DVD Trailer 2008
The excitement is building...the arrival date of the DVD is almost here! Since we know you all can't wait here is another treat for the new year.
"Requiem"
on 60 Cycle Hum Records
Release date 6/3/08
