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December 15, 2007
Instructional DVD Presale

The presale for John's upcoming Instructional DVD "The Devil Knows My Name" will start Monday, December 17th at 12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST). The first 200 households to preorder will receive a limited edition John 5 Holiday card.

Go to the John 5 Store to learn more


December 8, 2007
Ebay Auction: Autographed Framed Print

Just added on Ebay you can bid on " John 5 Autographed Framed Fender One of a Kind Print". The auction is for a one of a kind framed autographed print of John 5 from a Fender photo shoot. It is in great condition and from John's private collection. The print is 20 x 26 in a black glass frame.

Ebay Frame Print Auction


November 29, 2007
Ebay Auction: Rare Photos

Now on Ebay you can bid on "John 5 Autographed RARE One of a Kind Photos". The auction is for three, one of a kind rare autographed John 5 photos. The set includes 3 color 3.5 x 4.5 images all signed by John. The is set #1. The other sets will be up for auction soon.

Ebay Photo Set # One | Ebay Photo Set # Two | Ebay Photo Set # Three |

Ebay Photo Set # Four | Ebay Photo Set # Five


November 24, 2007
Fan Tour Photos

Since we keep seeing more and more fabulous fan photos of the Rob Zombie shows coming in we've decided it's time to make a dedicated fan photos page. Send us your photos and you'll be famous!

Email your photos to j5tourphotos@yahoo.com

See the Tour Photos here!
This page will continue to grow as we get more photos from you so check back often.


November 18, 2007
Guitarworld.com

Guitar World has opned their annual readers poll, and John has TWO nominations. John is nominated for Best Shredder and Shred Album Of The Year

Go vote, get your friends to vote and KEEP VOTING!


November 17, 2007
Instructional DVD

The instructional DVD has been delayed until January 2008 release.

It will be available at The NAAM Show 08, January 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA.

Also pre-sale starts soon in the Official John 5 Store. Watch here for more details coming soon.


November 15, 2007
New DVD Trailer

A new trailer for the upcoming release of John 5's "The Devil Knows My Name" DVD is now available on Youtube.com.

CHECK OUT the trailer now


November 10, 2007
DVD release delayed

The DVD release has been delayed until January 2008. There will be a pre-sale announced in December. Watch here for when it will go on sale.

Go to the store


November 10, 2007
John 5 Patches in the store

Time is running out to get the John 5 offical patch. We have limited quantities left. He is wearing the patch on a vest every night on the current tour.

Get a patch while you can!


November 10, 2007
John 5 Large Promo Photo Ebay.com

The previous Ebay auction has ended and we've just put up another item of John's for auction. It is a one of a kind poster size photo shot of John 5 by Robert Knight, autographed by John himself. his photo was going to be used at the Guitar Center's Bill Board on Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.

More


October 30, 2007
John 5 Pickguard on Ebay.com

Now available on Ebay John 5's pickguard off his favorite fender guitar, used since 2000 until recently with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson. Complete with autograph.

Fender video of John taking off the pickguard and getting a new one.


October 23, 2007
"Zombie Live"

"Zombie Live", Rob Zombie's live cd is available in stores today. Recorded in 2006 during the tour supporting the Educated Horses album. ZOMBIE LIVE finds Zombie leading a supercharged band featuring guitarist John 5, bassist Piggy D, drummer Tommy Clufetos and was produced by long-time co-writer and producer Scott Humphrey.

Amazon.com has it. What are you waiting for?


October 19, 2007
John 5 Picks

New to the store are beautiful, cool, rockin' new black John 5 picks. The picks have the John 5 logo and Fender on one side and Zombie on the other.

Get a pick NOW!


October 12, 2007
BT Digital Music Awards

Thanks to everyone for voting in the BT Digital Music Awards. This site ranked #10 in the Best Official Music Site Category!

We could not have done it without you all! THANKS!

BT Digital Music Awards: People's Choice Awards 07 Results


October 11, 2007
John 5 Patches

Just added in the John 5 store, amazing new sew on patches. These patches are 3.5 x 3.5 inches. Get one before everyone else does!

Go buy a patch or two!


October 11, 2007
Personalized Items from the John 5 Store: Update!

The deadline for ordering personalized items to be shipped before the end of the year in the John 5 Store has been extended to Friday, October 12th at 11:59 PST.

If you'd like personalized items in time for Christmas please order NOW, as John is about to head off on tour and won't be back to sign items before then.

Get yourself an early Halloween present!


October 8, 2007
John 5's Horrifying Top Five

John recently did an interview for Pollystaffle.com to talk about his most favorite horror movies of all time.

Read all about them here.


September 25, 2007
Personalized Items from the John 5 Store: Order by October 10th!

John is getting ready to go out on tour for a few months. If you are planning on buying anything personalized by John from the store and want it for a Christmas gift or this year please order by October 10th so John can sign before he leaves.

Any personalization after that won't be sent until he returns from tour next year.

So go buy something for your Mom and your friends!

Coming soon: John 5 patches!


September 8, 2007
New Instrumental Album

John is hard at work on a new instrumental album. The album will be released in 2008. Finishing touches are being put on the Instructional DVD and it's set for a late October release, around Halloween. Speaking of Halloween...it's the #1 movie this week. Go see it! Another thing to look forward to is the release of "Zombie Live" which is scheduled for release on October 23 via Geffen. John appears on this so you should pre-order it at Amazon.com.


September 7, 2007
Ozzy Osbourne & Rob Zombie Tour Dates Announced

Rob Zombie will be touring in suport of Ozzy Osbourne this Fall on a 20+ Show tour.
Go the tour page to find out if they are playing near you!


September 2, 2007
NEW: The Devil Knows My Name Tablature Book

The tablature books for "The Devil Knows My Name are finally in and now available in the store.
Find out how to play just like John!


August 26, 2007
NEW: Official John 5 Keychains

Now available in the Official John 5 Store are incredible new John 5 Keychains.
Get 'em while they are HOT!


August 25, 2007
Rob Zombie to tour with Ozzy this Fall.

News from Blabbermouth.net:

ROB ZOMBIE confirmed in an interview with the Los Angeles TV station KTLA this morning (Thursday, August 23) that he will hit the road in October as the support act for OZZY OSBOURNE. According to Zombie, the trek is expected to run through December. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.

The singer was originally in the running to open some fall dates for BLACK SABBATH offshoot band HEAVEN AND HELL, but couldn't commit to that because it was too close to the opening of his remake of the horror classic "Halloween".

Watch here for tour dates to be announced soon!


August 24, 2007
Weekend Sale! Limited edition t shirt.

Be one of the lucky ones to get a limited edition t shirt! Due to a screen printers error we have a number of t shirts that are a version of the "The Devil Knows My Name Vintage T Shirt", but are printed on a black tee in white ink. Pricing is $18 plus shipping. Hurry up and get one! Email the store at John5store@hotmail.com to get yours now. Sale ends Monday, August 27th at noon.


August 21, 2007
Vote for John-5.com!

The Official John 5 Website has been entered into the BT Digital Music Awards 07, People's Choice Catergory for Best Official Website. This is the third year of entry. Last year it came 18th and we aim to beat that - with your help. VOTE NOW and vote again!


August 19, 2007
Rob Zombie Tour

Tour dates will be announced soon for an ucoming Rob Zombie tour, which will start in October. Dates will be posted here when available on the Tour Page. Coming soon!


August 19, 2007
iTunes

"The Devil Knows My Name" is now available for purchase on iTunes.


August 16, 2007
"Zombie Live"

ROB ZOMBIE's first-ever live album is scheduled for release on October 23 via Geffen. The CD was recorded over several nights during the band's "Educated Horses" tour . It was mixed by Zombie and producer Scott Humphrey. The CD includes some incredible guitar solos by John 5 and drum solos by Tommy Clufetos. Pre-order it at Amazon.com.


August 14, 2007
Win a Trip to Rob Zombie's "Halloween" Premiere

Enter the Walk the Red Carpet Sweepstakes. Win a trip for two to the "Halloween" world premiere in Los Angeles. Text HALLOWEEN4 to 99134 to enter. Deadline is Thursday, August 16th at 11:59 pm
More details here.

Enter to win


July 26 , 2007
Rhapsody.com

John's latest CD Release "The Devil Knows My Name" now available on Rhapsody.com.


June 14 , 2007
Publications


John is featured in the latest Guitar Player magazine. He also gives a lesson in this month's issue of Guitar World and Total Guitar.


June 14 , 2007
Body English Party


John will be celebrating on Saturday July 14th at a party with Robert Knight and Slash taking place at Body English Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. If you are in Vegas stop by.


June 14 , 2007
Static-X and Ozzfest


On July 21, 2007 John will be performing with Static-X at Ozzfest in Devore, CA. He'll be playing with them on the song "Cannibal". The show is at the Hyundai Pavilion At Glen Helen.
More info at the Ozzfest website .


June 24 , 2007
Talking Metal Live


Talking Metal Live recently did an interview with John. Episode 154 is now available on iTunes as a podcast. Topics include John 5's new solo album "The Devil Knows My Name," Rob Zombie, Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Guns N' Roses, Bumblefoot, Rob Halford, Tom Morello, Eric Johnson, Ace Frehley, and the Dimebag Darrell tribute Black Tooth Bash.

To find out more go to talkingmetalive.com. Download iTunes at Apple.com.


June 23 , 2007
SHRED School


On August 4th John 5 will be on hand for the first ever SHRED SCHOOL, taking place at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. At this one of kind event, you'll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the biggest names in rock and find out how they wrote some of your favorite songs, toured the world, and became the newest living legends in rock history.

To register go to shred-school.com to sign up and take part in what is sure to be the year's most talked about event!


June 9 , 2007
Magazines Features for June


John is featured in a few different publications this month. Total Guitar, Metal Edge and
Guitar World. Guitar World has an exclusive video interview with John.


Watch him play "The Washing Away of Wrong" here!


June 8, 2007
John 5 Interview with Cryptmagazine.com


Check out the interview on cryptmagazine.com with John entitled "John 5 Sold His Soul for Rock 'n Roll"


June 3, 2007
John 5 to Play with Static-X


John will be making a special appearance with Static-X at their June 11th show at the House of Blues in West Hollywood. He will be performing with them for one song, "Cannibal" (which he did a solo for on their latest album)

House of Blues® Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069

phone: 323.848.5100


May 16 , 2007
John 5 Ebay Auction


A Zoom G1 pedal signed by John 5 is now on Ebay. This auction is for charity. 100% of the money raised for this auction will go directly to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. For more information, log onto: www.lls.org.

Go to the Ebay Auction


May 12 , 2007
Dimebag's Blacktooth Bash: May 17th


John will be performing on Thursday, May 17th at the House of Blues in West Hollywood at Dimebag's Blacktooth Bash.

House of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323.848.5100

price : $33.00 *
date : Thu, May 17
door : 8:00pm
show : 8:00pm
genre : Other
age : 18+ w/id

Six String Masterpieces is proud to present The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute Auction to benefit the Little Kids Rock Foundation including Dimebag's Black Tooth Jam! Featuring performances by: Vinnie Paul Abbott, Scott Ian, Aaron Lewis of Staind, Ace Frehley, Brent Smith and Jasin Todd from Shinedown, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins, Matt Byrne of Hatebreed, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and MORE!! With special guests: the L.A Chapter of the Little Kids Rock Hosted by Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed and Headbanger's Ball *Artists subject to change!!



April 21 , 2007
New Teaser for "The Devil Knows My Name" DVD


John and Piggy D are hard at work on an upcoming DVD featuring music from
"The Devil Knows My Name".

Watch the Teaser.
Disclaimer: Video is Rated R and may not be suitable for all viewers.



April 21 , 2007
John 5 on Youtube.com


A few weeks ago a channel on Youtube.com was set up to house all the John 5 videos and teasers. This past week the channel was #10 - Most Subscribed - Musicians. For the month of April it's been #90 - Most Subscribed - Musicians.

Let's get that number higher! Subscribe here.



April 21 , 2007
John 5 in Guitarist Magazine

Get the latest issue of Guitarist for an interview with John on the new album
"The Devil Knows My Name" and a competition to win a John 5 telecaster.
Guitarist Magazine

 


April 14 , 2007
Thanks to Everyone


The first week of sales of "The Devil Knows My Name" has gone incredible thanks to all of you and the mass quantity of cds that have been ordered. All orders will be shipping ASAP. Thank you for your patience.

Watch here and the Official John 5 Myspace Page for a brand new teaser for the album coming next week.


April 8 , 2007
Autographed Zoom G1 pedal on Ebay for MS Walk Charity


Samson Technologies is auctioning off a Zoom G1 pedal on Ebay that John has signed.

100%  of the final sale price will support fund raising efforts towards this years Multiple Sclerosis Walk. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to building a movement by and for people with Multiple Sclerosis that will move us closer to a world free of this disease and to end the devastating effects of MS.

Check out the auction now!


April 3 , 2007
"Devil Knows My Name" Released Today


"The Devil Knows My Name" is now available exclusively in the John 5 Official Store.

Buy it now


March 20 , 2007
Pre-order "Devil Knows My Name" Starts Today


"The Devil Knows My Name" is now available for pre-order.

Buy it in the Official Store


March 10 , 2007
Pre-order "Devil Knows My Name"


Starting Tuesday March 20th John's up-coming release "The Devil Knows My Name" will be available for pre-order in the Official John 5 Store. Delivery by April 3rd.

Visit the store


March 9 , 2007
John Keeping Busy


John has just returned from Nashville, TN where he's written a few songs with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
He's also just finished up writing songs with the Scorpions.

He's recently done a cover photo shoot for Guitarist Magazine, and on March 20th heads to New York City to do an interview and photo shoot for Guitar One Magazine. Check back here to find out release dates of both magazines.

John is looking forward to his upcoming album release of "The Devil Knows My Name" and promoting that. Pre-order for the CD starts March 20th only here in the official John 5 Store.


February 10, 2007
Looney Tunes CD's In-store Appearance


John will be appearing at A special in-store signing event to celebrate his new solo album "The Devil Knows My Name"

Tuesday, April 3rd, 7pm at
Looney Tunes CD's
31 Brookvale Ave
West Babylon, NY 1104
631-587-7722

Pre-order the new John 5 cd from Looney Tunes (at the store or online) to get a wristband for this special event.

Check out the flyer!


January 1 , 2007
"The Devil Knows My Name" Cover Art


The album artwork for John's release of "The Devil Knows My Name" is being designed by Piggy D, bassist for Rob Zombie. Piggy also will appear on the album, to be released on 60 Cycle Hum Records on April 3, 2007.

Devil Knows My Name cover

Check out the video teaser created by Piggy D.

Version 1 and Version 2


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