John 5 discusses “It’s Alive” tour and working with Rob Halford, Dave Lee Roth and more with Metal Titans
From Metal Titans:
Guitar wizard John 5 is currently on tour in support of his live effort titled ‘It’s Alive!’ The guitarist caught up with Metal Titans on 4.5.18 to talk about the live record and his past works with 2wo, David Lee Roth [amongst others] and the upcoming co-headlining tour with former bandmate Marilyn Manson.
Before that however he has this tour with The Creatures that he must wrap up. Metal Titans will be on site for coverage of his Portland, Oregon show on 4.20.18, for now catch this interview.
Read the interview here: http://www.metaltitans.com/j5-exclusive2018/
Photo by Charlene Tupper.
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John 5 shares his favorite live albums with The Fresno Bee
From The Fresno Bee:
John 5 wasn’t planning to do a live album. It’s not something one does spur-of-the-moment like.
“If you’re going to make a live record, you have to prepare,” says the guitarist, talking in advance of his performance with his band, The Creatures, Saturday night at Full Circle Brewing Company….
“We see how tight and how perfect we can get every show,” he says. “When it all comes together. It’s pretty wonderful.”
Here, John 5 talks about his favorite live albums.
To read the interview in full go here: fresnobee.com/entertainment/article208305819
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J5 speaks to LA Weekly about his show at the Whisky: “It’s gonna be insane”.
From LA Weekly:
“John 5 knows a thing or two about showmanship. After all, the enigmatic and gifted guitarist has proven his worth performing alongside David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie — three of the greatest and more theatrical hard-rock frontmen.
He’s stood right next to these guys and studied them, taking mental notes of every move, every utterance, every stage prop that they used to keep their crowds enthralled. And the work was worth it because, with his band The Creatures, John 5 finds himself the center of attention.”
Read the interview in full here: laweekly.com/music/john-5-takes-a-break-from-the-zombie-to-be-with-his-creatures
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John 5 speaks to the East Valley Tribune; “There’s a connection during those shows. It’s really wonderful”.
From East Valley Tribune:
“Donning extravagant costumes while on tour with Rob Zombie, guitarist John 5 is used to having sweat in his eyes and makeup running down his face. For the native of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Arizona’s intense heat makes it even better, he said.
“Usually when we tour with Rob Zombie, it’s the summer,” John 5 said. “They call me the ‘lizard’ because I love it. I’ll be outside and everybody else will in the air conditioning. It’s really weird. I love it. I sweat and everything, but I love it.”
When John 5 returns to the Valley on Wednesday, April 4, as a solo artist, he’ll play indoors at Club Red in Mesa.”
Read the interview in full here: eastvalleytribune.com/get_out/rob-zombie-guitarist-john-feels-the-heat
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“When Hee-Haw Goes Metal”. John 5 talks to the Houston Press
John 5 and The Creatures are hitting the road again this week for the second leg of the It’s Alive tour.
Ahead of their show on March 31, at the Scout Bar, John 5 spoke with the Houston Press.
“This show is so crazy, and most people that come see the show are like, ‘Oh my God; this is totally insane,’” John 5 said. “There’s so much music and it’s such a cool thing. If ‘Hee-Haw’ and metal mixed into a show, that’s my style.”
Read the interview in full here: houstonpress.com/music/john-5
Don’t miss out on the second leg of the tour. Ticket and VIP links here: john-5.com/main/tour/
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John 5 to appear on Dave Navarro’s ‘Dark Matter Radio’
John 5 will be joining Dave Navarro and his crew on Dark Matter Radio, this Wednesday (March 21) from 9 – 11 pm PST.
Dark Matter Radio is two hours of music and hilarious conversation between Dave Navarro and co-hosts: Todd Newman, Dan Cleary, Jessica Sattelberger and Engineer Frank.
To find out more, go here: dashradio.com
Alternatively, you can download podcasts of the show here: itunes.apple.com/podcast/dave-navarro
Please note: Dark Matter Radio is intended for adult audiences; viewer discretion is advised.
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[Listen] John 5 chats to Alternative Press’ Cautionary Tales
From Alternative Press’ Cautionary Tales:
“A look through super-guitarist John 5’s resumé looks like an overview of contemporary rock history. Before he cemented his world-class abilities recording and touring with bona fide rock stars as Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and David Lee Roth, the artist formerly known as John Lowery crossed playing paths with everyone from Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander to k.d. lang to Madonna to members of KISS to Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, as well as writing and playing with some of your favorite bands (Halestorm, Escape The Fate, Hollywood Undead). So when he stopped by the AP office for a brief chat, we knew he had some stories to tell.”
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John 5 speaks to Revolver about the albums that made him
From Revolver Magazine:
“What it all comes down to, and what John 5 makes clear in the following interview, is that regardless of all the success he’s had as a solo artist or playing alongside everyone from Rob Zombie to Marilyn Manson to Rob Halford to David Lee Roth, he’s still as much of a fan as he ever was. “All these records that I’m talking about here, I listen to them still today,” he says. “I’m still obsessed with Kiss. I’m still obsessed with Van Halen. I guess we don’t change that much from being kids.” He laughs. “Either we don’t change that much or we just have really good taste.”
To read the interview in full, go here: revolvermag.com/music/john-5-10-albums-made-me
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John 5 talks to In The Loop about touring, KISS and the forthcoming Rob Zombie album
From In The Loop Magazine:
“In The Loop Magazine’s Christopher David recently had a chat with guitar legend in the making, John 5. John 5 has been around for some time now playing with iconic industrial metal bands like Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, but he’s been building his own fan base strong for many years as well with his own solo work.
John 5 and The Creatures played at Reggies Rock Club in Chicago to a completely packed house filled with fans from all his works. This is his third time around with the Creatures and each time has grown larger and larger. So much so that if he does this again next year, might need to look into a larger venue.”
To read the interview in full, go here: beintheloopchicago.com/john-5-talks-touring-kiss-rob-zombie/
Photo by James Currie / In The Loop Magazine.
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John 5 talks “It’s Alive” with Loudwire
From Loudwire:
Guitar giant John 5 recently stopped by our studio to talk about his first ever live album, It’s Alive! John 5 also discussed one of his favorite Rob Zombie tracks and spoke about how he always feels comfortable with a guitar in his hands.
To see the exclusive video interview, go here: loudwire.com/john-5-its-alive-rob-zombie
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[Watch] John 5 speaks to Rock Titan Music Television
From Rock Titan Music TV:
John 5 is currently on tour in support of his first LIVE release “It’s Alive”! We were fortunate enough to catch up at Sellersville Theater & Washington House Hotel & Restaurant where “It’s Alive” was created. We covered everything from his days with David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson, Rob Halford, Rob Zombie, Paul Stanley and his thoughts on Vinyl! A great conversation with one of the greatest guitarists in the world, and an awesome guy to boot.
See more of Rock Titan Music’s coverage of the Sellersville show here: rocktitan.tv/john-5-returns-to-sellersville/
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John 5 speaks to Guitar Play Magazine about shredding, diversity and more
John 5 features in the March edition of Guitar Player Magazine. He also chats with them on their website.
From Guitar Player:
“John 5 certainly knows how to entertain. His stage persona, his inventive videos, and his other gig playing arenas with Rob Zombie certainly attest to his larger-than-life charisma. But there’s much more to John 5’s performances than showbiz. He is a consummate technician who can shred some metal, and then zoom through Joe Maphis-inspired country swing—all on his signature Telecasters. Obviously, maintaining such high-level chops takes commitment”
Read the interview in full here: https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/john-5-on-shredding-diversity-and-keeping-audiences-engaged
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Pressure Life has an early morning chat with John 5
From PressureLife:
John 5 has one of rock and roll’s most impressive resumes, having worked with a laundry list of world-renowned artists such as Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie over the course of his 30-year career.
The guitarist will be performing at The Beachland Ballroom this Friday Feb. 16 with his band The Creatures to promote new live double album It’s Alive! Recently, I had a very nice conversation with John about the album, the tour, and being a vegan.
Read the interview in full: pressurelife.com/early-morning-chat-john-5/
For all ticket/tour info, go here: john-5.com/main/tour/
Photo by James Villa Photography.
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John 5 speaks to Metal Insider about ‘It’s Alive’: “I’m very proud of it that’s why I wanted to put it out, tour it, and celebrate it”
From Metal Insider:
Touring in support of his new live record, “It’s Alive”, I caught up with John after a performance at the Stanhope House in New Jersey to discuss the show, the new Rob Zombie album, playing with his childhood heroes, and more.
Read the full interview here: metalinsider.net/interviews/john-5-talks-live-album and see more images from Wes Orshoski that were taken the following evening in New York City.
Photo by Wes Orshoski.
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[Listen] John 5 on Rock Talk with Mitch Lafon
From Rock Talk with Mitch Lafon:
On this episode of Westwood One’s ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON:
Mitch welcomes Rob Zombie guitarist JOHN 5. The pair discuss his great new live album It’s Alive, progress on the new Rob Zombie album, his friendship with original KISS drummer PETER CRISS, writing with Desmond Child, his work with the SCORPIONS & Lynyrd Skynyrd, guitarist Rickey Medlocke and more.
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[Interview] John 5 speaks to the Morning Call about touring, recording, performing and more: “this is by far the happiest time of my life”.
Another interview ahead of the Sellersville, PA show on February 10th, this time with the Morning Call who talk in depth with John 5 about the making of the “It’s Alive” album, including why he decided to release it on vinyl; “What a fun thing. Let’s put it out on vinyl because it really feels like an old-time record,” he says. “Because there was no overdubs; there wasn’t anything done to this record. So it really feels like one of those old-school records. And that’s why I was, like, ‘Let’s put it out on vinyl. It’ll be fun for people to have“.
John 5 also talks about his relationship with Rob Zombie “…the guy’s taught me so much about the business, and he’s taught me so much in general. So I’m thankful for him“.
To read the interview in full, go here: mcall.com/entertainment/john-5-live-album-solo-sellersville-story
For all “It’s Alive” tour tickets, go here; john-5.com/main/tour/
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[Interview] John 5 talks to the Philly Voice about returning to the birth-place of the “It’s Alive” album
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John 5 and The Creatures will make a return run to Sellersville, PA, to play in the venue that is the birth-place of the “It’s Alive” album. He speaks to the Philly Voice about how it came to be, what he’s learnt from the many front-men he has supported and more.
From Philly Voice:
“He [John 5] was surprised when a Sellersville sound engineer asked him two years ago if he would like his show recorded.
“I said, ‘Yes, no problem. That would be cool.’ It was a privilege to record at the Sellersville Theater. It’s so close to Philadelphia, but it’s just outside the city and it has its own vibe going on. It’s a charming place. I love playing the intimate venues with great acoustics.”
To read the interview in full, go here: phillyvoice.com/john-5-returns-to-a-local-favorite-stage-/
For all “It’s Alive” tour tickets, go here; john-5.com/main/tour/
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[Interview] John 5 Talks About the Art of Shredding with CleveScene.com
On February 16th, John 5 and The Creatures will be taking their “It’s Alive” tour to the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, OH.
Ahead of the show, John 5 takes clevescene.com/ on a journey through his musical career, as well as talking about how “It’s Alive” came to be and how music has changed over the years; “It’s a tough market, but I love it. I don’t do it for the money; I just do it for the love of the guitar“.
To read the interview in full, go here: clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/2018/02/06/john-5-talks-about-the-art-of-shredding
Tickets and VIP packages for all John 5 and The Creatures shows can be found here: john-5.com/main/tour/
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[Interview] “I love being outside my comfort zone, that’s what makes everything challenging.”
From Metal-Temple.com:
Due to the new JOHN 5 & THE CREATURES live album titled “It’s Alive!”, Metal Temple’s Harel Golstein was lucky enough to chat with world-renowned guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, EX- MARILYN MANSON) on the new album (also his first release with The Creatures to be featured on vinyl). John 5 talked about “It’s Alive!” and the upcoming american tour, about his own inspirations; on the new Rob Zombie album (“all we have to do is Drums”), and even on SLAYER’s farewell (“Too soon”).
Read the interview in full here: metal-temple.com/site/musicians/john-5-and-the.htm
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From The Pit To The Mic: John 5 interview
John 5 speaks with The Photo Pit to look back at his career in great detail, from his early bands: Alligator Soup, to working with Rob Zombie and taking some time to chat about the latest Creatures album “It’s Alive”.
“I just wanted to be a session guy so it was really, really exciting for me just to be doing what I was doing, and now to be doing what I’m doing is a complete shock.”
To read the article and listen to the 30 minute interview in full, go here: thephotopit.com/pit-to-the-mic-interview-john-5
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[Listen] John 5 talks to the folks at Iron City Rocks Podcast
From Iron City Rocks:
In Episode 364 we are joined once again by guitarist John 5. In January John 5 and the Creatures released their first live album, It’s Alive. John talks to us about the interesting circumstances that led to this show being virtually, spontaneously recorded in Sellersville, PA last April at the Sellersville Theatre. We talk about about the precision with which John 5 and the Creatures approach the material, some of the things that make the classic live albums classic, and more.
John 5 and the Creatures will be at the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA on February 15th.
Audio: ironcityrocks.com/podcast/Episode_364.mp3
More Information: ironcityrocks.com/episode-364/
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[LISTEN] John 5 chats to Talking Metal
From Talking Metal:
On this epsiode of Talking Metal, Emily Strigl interviews guitarist John 5.
Topics include his new live album It’s Alive, the upcoming tour, the weather, pajamas, David Lee Roth, his friendship with all 4 original members of Kiss, the Hired Gun documentary and much more.
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[LISTEN] John 5 talks to The Metal Podcast about how “It’s Alive” came to be.
From The Metal Podcast:
John 5 guests this week on the podcast, we talk about all things “It’s Alive” his new live record, how it was recorded on a fluke, his opportunities within the hard rock world, playing with some of the biggest names of the last two decades, how writing for his solo music differs from writing from writing for other peoples projects, how he views his fans, friends, which artists changed him as a kid by not signing an autograph, how much of a dork he is on stage, whether he plans out the theatrics of his shows, plus much more!
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[Listen] John 5 chats to Meltdown – Radio Chatter
John 5 recently chatted to the team at WRIF Rocks Detroit’s Meltdown Radio Chatter.
From Meltdown:
“I’m really pumped to give you this edition of Radio Chatter. I’ve interviewed John a few times and he never fails to entertain and enlighten. He is one of the most positive guys in this business. I think he wakes up every day pinching himself that he gets to do this for a living and gets to call some of his childhood rock-star heroes, friends. Of course, I had to ask him about how the new Zombie record was coming along….John could not contain his excitement. So excited he compared it to a Beatle record! He talked about how they wrote songs this time around as opposed to the past albums. He told me what he got Rob for his birthday this past week, he explained the crazy story about how he decided to record a live album, scoring films, and a lot more. Oh, he also tells me about a pretty gross ‘Spinal Tap’ moment that might have been TMI. LOL”
To listen, go here: wrif.com/episodes/radio-chatter-guitarist-john-5/
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