JOHN 5 & RICHIE KOTZEN Announce New 2025 Tour. The Two Guitar Greats Team Up For U.S. Tour Beginning In October.
Tickets On Sale This Friday, May 16
John 5 Also Announces Release Date For New Album The Ghost, Out October 10
Plus, New Single “Fiend” Coming May 16
Pre-Save “Fiend” HERE
For the first time ever, two guitar greats, John 5 and Richie Kotzen will be heading out on the road this year. The tour will launch October 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the U.S.
“I’ve got a brand-new show and a whole bunch of songs we haven’t played in a long time plus all your favorites. I’m super excited! I love touring with other great guitarists! It’s gonna be a Noodle-Palooza.”
John 5
Find the full tour itinerary right plus a link for tickets & VIP, including additional dates featuring John 5 only (see dates right denoted by*). Reserved seating tickets will go on sale Friday May 16 though a fan presale will begin today at noon local time and fans are strongly encouraged to buy early to get the best seats.
Meet and Greets for both artists will be available. For John 5 please go to: https://john5store.com/collections/vip.
Today, John 5 also announces more details of his anticipated new album. Called The Ghost, it will be released October 10 and is led by the new track “Fiend,” featuring Kenny Aronoff. Pre-save the song HERE.

On Friday, May 16, you can see the music video for “Fiend“.
View the teaser now:
John 5 continues running public tours this month for his Knights In Satan’s Service Museum of KISS Memorabilia in Los Angeles, California. Guided tours are open to the public for one month only (with a possible expansion). Current dates available are May 12-16, May 19-23 and May 27-30. Each will be led by John 5 himself who will provide tons of rich detail and answer any questions. Secure your place HERE.
JOHN 5 continues to tour with Mötley Crüe including an upcoming residency in Las Vegas in 2025.

RICHIE KOTZEN & JOHN 5 FALL 2025 TOUR
- Oct 16 El Cajon, CA @ Magnolia
- Oct 17 Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts
- Oct 18 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
- Oct 19 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
- Oct 21 Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theater
- Oct 22 Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre
- Oct 24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
- Oct 25 Leander, TX @ The Haute Spot
- Oct 27 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
- Oct 28 Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
- Oct 29 Nashville, TN @ Fogg Street Lawn Club
- Oct 30 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
- Oct 31 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
- Nov 1 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
- Nov 2 Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
- Nov 4 Richmond, VA @ The National
- Nov 5 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
- Nov 6 Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
- Nov 11 Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
- Nov 12 Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
- Nov 13 Foxborough, MA @ Six String Grill & Stage
- Nov 14 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
- Nov 15 Lorain, OH @ Lorain Palace Theatre
- Nov 16 Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
- Nov 17 Warrendale, PA @ Jergels
- Nov 19 Wyandotte, MI @ District 142
- Nov 20 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
- Nov 21 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
- Nov 22 St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
- Nov 23 Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theatre
- Nov 25 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
- Nov 29 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s*
*John 5 Only