J5 speaks to Guitar World: “I play so much guitar that it might not even be healthy – and I’m not joking”
From Guitar World:
John 5 might just be the most subversive artist working in the music business today. Yes, he rocks the corpse-paint vibe and has spent a goodly chunk of his career playing electric guitar with master of controversy Marilyn Manson and his current bandleader, Rob Zombie, so the obvious conclusion is that he’s working the ‘horror metal’ groove to the max.
But even the most rudimentary investigation into his solo albums and videos reveals a very different reality. Sure, you’ll uncover some scary monster sounds, serial-killer-inspired titles and sound clips, and an eerie, unsettling sense at work in many of the songs. But what you’ll also find is some of the most sublimely gnarly country-style picking this side of Robert’s Western World in Nashville…
John took time out from his relentless schedule to discuss his new album, Invasion, his career to date and how he’s managed to steer a successful and lucrative course through the difficulties of monetizing a career in a ravaged music industry.
Read the interview in full here: guitarworld.com/john-5-i-play-so-much-guitar
Image by Tour Bus Live.
Watch as John 5 plays his favorite TV Theme Songs with Loudwire
We know you love music, but how well do you remember some of TV’s top themes? On this edition of Loudwire’s Gear Factor, powered by Sweetwater, the Music Experience‘s Squiggy meets up with guitar great John 5 at his SoCal home and the discussion detoured into talk of favorite TV themes.
For many of you viewers, this segment will offer up a sense of nostalgia. John 5 actually serves up two sitcom themes from his youth, with two shows that started in the ’60s and ran into the ’70s, but became popular with kids of the guitarist’s generation. See how quickly you pick up on these classics.
[Watch] John 5 on Betcha Can’t Play This!
Triple-D Rolling Arpeggios.
Guitar great John 5 stopped by the GW video studio recently and offered this beautifully fluid, cascading legato arpeggio sequence that’s fun and rewarding to play!
[Watch] John 5 shares his “otherworldly” shredding skills with Gear Factor
For this latest edition of Gear Factor, Squiggy traveled to Los Angeles to meet up with guitar great John 5, who let us in on a little secret about how his recent single “Zoinks!” came to be.
The guitarist reveals that one of his favorite ways to write is to pull up a metronome and just riff away. For this video, John 5 just pulls up the beat on his phone, then proceeds to break down “Zoinks!.”
Read more here: http://loudwire.com/watch-john-5-shredding/ and watch the shred-tactic video above!
[Interview] Ultimate Guitar speaks to John 5 about his solo work, Rob Zombie, the gear he uses and much more
UltimateGuitar.com recently caught up with John 5 to talk about his new album Invasion (coming later this year), his new singles from that album, his gear, his favorite non-Fender guitar and what fans can expect on the new Rob Zombie album, which is also out later this year.
From UG.com:
UG recently caught up with John 5 to discuss his upcoming solo album as well as the next Rob Zombie album.
John 5 is a true student of the guitar. He is proficient in nearly every genre that involves a guitar, from country to jazz to metal. His upcoming album will give us a taste of all of those genres along with some crazy, innovative stuff that is sure to keep you entertained.
Read the interview in full here: ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/john_5_banjo_on_zombie_album
[WATCH] John 5 discovers the Fender Troublemaker Tele in their blindfold test!
We blindfolded John 5 and had him try to guess what guitar he was playing.
Check out what he thinks about the brand new Trouble Maker Telecaster – part of 2018’s Parallel Universe Series.
Learn more about the Parallel Universe Series here: fender.com/articles/gear/closeup-check-out-fenders-new-parallel-universe-collection
[WATCH] John 5 showcases his onstage gear to Digital Tour Bus
From Digital Tour Bus:
On this episode of DTB’s “Gear Masters”, guitarist extraordinaire, John 5 (of Rob Zombie and John 5 And The Creatures), shows off the gear that he uses onstage.
John 5 is currently supporting his newest live record, It’s Alive.
John 5 speaks to Loudwire’s Gear Factor about his signature Fender Telecaster
From Loudwire:
“Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been a Fender connoisseur,” John 5 raves, in an interview with Gear Factor host Squiggy, while discussing his signature Fender Telecaster. “And to have my name associated with greatness like that, it’s amazing. I couldn’t be more proud of anything.”
He pauses for a moment and self-corrects: “My children, and then being associated with Fender. In that order!”
Read the article in full here: loudwire.com/john-5-signature-fender-telecaster/ and watch the interview above.
From Pro Audio Land: Win John 5 signed Tele & Coffin Case
Check out this FANTASTIC contest that is being sponsored by our friends at www.ProAudioLand.com.
One lucky fan could win “a new John5 Signature Fender Squier Telecaster and Coffin Case Autographed By John 5.”
“In addition to being entered to win every entry automatically gets a $15 coupon code to use on anything $99 and above.”
To enter, please go here: proaudioland.com/coffin-case-john5-guitar-giveaway
Contest ends March 31st and all winners ill be announced here on April 5th, 2017. For all contest rules and questions please see proaudioland.com/coffin-case-john5-guitar-giveaway who are running the contest.
[Interview] John 5 speaks to Ultimate Guitar
Ahead of the March 3 release of his new album Season of the Witch, and a huge tour across the US with The Creatures, John 5 called in to have a chat with Ultimate-Guitar.com about the new album, his Telecaster collection, the gear he owns and uses and how he has embraced the YouTube era.
To read the interview in full, go here: ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/exclusive_interview_with_john_5.
[Interview] John 5 talks to TV of The Lost
Check out this great interview with John 5 while he was in Germany for his recent John 5 and The Creatures tour. In this Eye To Eye interview with TV of the Lost, John 5 talks about song writing, reminisces about touring in Germany with previous groups, and much more.
Enjoy!
Watch the new video from John 5 and The Creatures; ‘Behind The Nut Love’
Our friends at Fender.com have exclusively revealed the video for the new John 5 and The Creatures song, ‘Behind The Nut Love’ and you can watch it now, HERE. (The video will be available at john-5.com from Feb 3rd).
The song is a reworking of the track which originally appeared on the John 5 solo album Songs For Sanity. This version has been a favorite on recent John 5 and The Creatures tours. The video itself has been directed by Lord Zane. The track is also available anywhere digital music is sold.
Speaking to Fender.com, John says “I always wanted to be a lap steel player because I loved Hee-Haw and that stuff. I loved the sound of it. This is my tribute to that instrument.”
“I tuned the guitar to an E major chord because with a pedal steel, when you’re working the pedals, it’s to an open chord. And I just started messing around. This was the result.”
The track will be available later in the year as part of the next John 5 album, “Guitars, T!ts, And Monsters”.
John 5 to release new video and single Feb 1
On February 1, John 5 will release the 2nd of a total three new videos and digital singles. The new track entitled Behind The Nut Love, is another made with his band The Creatures (Ian Ross and Rodger Carter).
Speaking of the release, John says; “On February 1st, I will have a new song and a new video for you guys to check out, the video will premiere on Fender.com . The song will be available anywhere digital music is sold. And the video was directed by @lordzane . Hope you guys dig it.”
The video will be available to view at john-5.com a couple of days later. Keep it locked to the site for more news.
To see the full single artwork, designed by Piggy D, click >>> (more…)
J5 speaks to regenmag: “You just have to keep up with the way people are absorbing music and get it to them in the best way possible”
In another great interview, John 5 speaks to regenmag.com about “his career and his music, touching on his love for Fender Telecasters, his rigorous touring routine, and how he has survived the changes in the music industry.”
He also sheds light on what its like to work with Rob Zombie; “It’s comfortable enough to be able to say, ‘This is good,’ or ‘That’s not good,’ or to say, ‘This is great, let’s use this!’” and todays audience’s greater acceptance of different styles of music; “I love all sorts of music – country, bluegrass, flamenco, and I think it’s important to present all of that and inspire people along the way.”
To read the interview in full go to: regenmag.com/interviews/john-5-interview-hail-to-the-king-of-blackgrass/
A career spanning interview with J5 from Screamer Magazine
This is one of those interviews worth taking the time over. Before he sets out on two tours – one with The Creatures and the other with Rob Zombie; John 5 chatted to Screamer Magazine about EVERYTHING.
In this truly career spanning interview, John 5 talks about growing up, the Manson years, his early days in LA, his influences, family, Zombie and his solo career.
Enjoy! screamermagazine.com/interviews/the-mastermind-of-john-5/
[Watch] FRET12 conducts a special ‘artist connect’ interview with John 5
Check out this interview from Fret12 with John 5 as he discusses his career to date, how he got started, his big break and more.
To watch the interview in full, and find out how to connect with more John 5 photos and videos, click >>> (more…)
John 5 talks about his solo tour: “The shows have been great. The crowds have been great.”
Backstageaxxess caught up with John 5 recently in the midst of his solo tour, to discuss his latest album, his solo tour, The Creatures, the release of his upcoming album with Rob Zombie and the selling off his KISS poster collection.
To read excerpts and find out how to read in full, click >>> (more…)
J5 shares his ‘Shreddin’ Surprises’ with Guitar.com
A few weeks ago, before the John 5 and The Creatures streaming show, John 5 sat down for a long chat with Adam St. James of Guitar.com. In this interview, they cover subjects such as John 5’s first meeting with Lynyrd Skynyrd, how he went from session to being the right hand axe man for acts such as Marilyn Manson and much more more.
Enjoy excerpts from the interview and follow links to the full chat, by clicking >> (more…)
What did you think to the J5 and the Creatures show?
John 5 Live and Uncut
So what did you think to the John 5 and the Creatures streaming shows? Did you have fun? Great day – share your thoughts – already seeing great feedback on Facebook and Twitter – thank you!
Thanks to all involved including Chris Broderick Rodger Carter, Larry Dennison, Nineteen76-Designs, Fender Guitar, BOSS U.S., Dean Markley Strings, StageIt, and Livecast
[Watch] John 5; “Why I swear by Telecasters” – plus a chance to win a signed Gold Squier
John 5 sat down with zZounds.com to discuss his musical upbringing, experience scoring Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem and upcoming movie 31, and why he swears by Fender Telecasters.
zZounds are also giving you a chance to win a copy of John 5’s Gold Squier Telecaster SIGNED by the man himself, and two TERRIFYING DVD’s, here: http://www.zzounds.com/lp/john-5-interview – official rules here (Winners will be chosen at random from all entries received by Friday, October 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. Central) – Please note; contest being run by zZounds so please enable any questions to them.
To watch the interview, click >>> (more…)
J5 Shows Off His Telecaster Collection to Guitar World
John 5 will feature in the October issue of Guitar World Magazine, as he shows off his vast Telecaster collection and speaks about his latest album ‘Careful With That Axe’.
In the extract from Guitar World (see here), John speaks about how it all started for him; “It all starts when you get your first guitar for Christmas or your birthday,” John 5 explains. “You never know what that guitar is going to bring you. Is it going to bring you happiness or sadness, fortune or poverty?”
To get your copy, go here: http://guitarworld.myshopify.com/guitar-world-october-14-stevie-ray-vaughan
Photo by Esteban Cortina
The ALL NEW John 5 Frost Gold Squier OUT NOW
For a number of months now, John 5 has teased the fans with the announcement that Fender would be following up their release of the John 5 Telecaster Squier model, with a replica of his favorite “Mistress” (as John’s wife affectionatley calls the guitar) – the John 5 Frost Gold. Now Fender/Squier have released the model and you can get your hands on it today!
Watch John 5 introduce the Frost Gold, find out how to buy, and look out for full specs coming to the Gear page over the weekend
UPDATED: John 5 house burglarized – more details about items stolen released.
As many John 5 fans have been hearing today, John and his family suffered a terrible violation of home and property when their Los Angeles home was burglarized while out. A number of items have been stolen, many of why are rare, of invaluable sentiment and unique to John 5. As J5 remarked earlier today on his FB page; “Unfortunately our house was robbed today, we accidentally didn’t put the alarm on, so some assholes got lucky! Whoever did this will get caught hopefully one day!” We have details, including serial numbers were possible and a larger photo of some of the items that were taken. If you can help spread the word or look out in your local area, or dealers to anything that may come your way in your store, then please contact. To find out more about the items stolen please (more…)
John 5 runs through his guitars and set-up backstage with Germany’s ‘Guitar Magazin’ [Watch]
When on tour last year with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, German publication ‘Guitar Magazin’ chatted with John 5 for their ‘Backline’ series, as he took them through the guitars he uses on stage, the back-ups and his many cabs. Marcus Collis, John 5’s guitar tech also adds to the commentary. Enjoy the four-part video. To watch click (more…)
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