{"id":1937,"date":"2012-02-23T17:00:49","date_gmt":"2012-02-23T17:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/john-5.com\/main\/?p=1937"},"modified":"2012-02-23T16:57:32","modified_gmt":"2012-02-23T16:57:32","slug":"john-5-announces-new-release-date-for-god-told-me-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/john-5.com\/main\/2012\/02\/23\/john-5-announces-new-release-date-for-god-told-me-to\/","title":{"rendered":"John 5 announces new release date for God Told Me To"},"content":{"rendered":"

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JOHN 5 <\/strong>is pleased to announce the new release date for his impressive upcoming full-length solo CD\/DVD, God Told Me To<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The CD\/DVD will be released through Rocket Science Ventures and Sony\/RED on May 8th<\/sup>, 2012\u2014just days before he heads out to perform with Rob Zombie<\/a> on their upcoming co-headliner with Megadeth (see here for tour dates<\/a>). God Told Me To <\/em>was recorded and produced by JOHN 5, Chris Baseford (Rob Zombie, Tommy Lee) and Bob Marlette (Sebastian Bach, Black Sabbath) in 2011.<\/p>\n

The cover art for the album is illustrated by none other than Rob Zombie, who is also tapping JOHN 5 to score the entirety of his upcoming film, \u2018The Lords of Salem\u2019.<\/p>\n

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The CD portion of the release features ten painstakingly handcrafted pieces transcending multiple styles\u2014an equal combination of acoustic and electronically influenced tracks\u2014each designed to gradually reveal JOHN 5\u2019s innovative interpretation of his instrument. The orchestration of God Told Me To <\/em><\/strong>showcases JOHN 5\u2019s ability to master the subtlety of dynamics, thus emphasizing the overall production value of this body of work. God Told Me To <\/em><\/strong>stands tall as a stunning, audible cultural experience.<\/p>\n

The DVD portion of the release is hosted by retro-style horror-host Mike Odd and takes a look inside the world of JOHN 5 during his terrifying trip into the realm of God Told Me To<\/em><\/strong>. The DVD features footage of JOHN 5 in the studio while working on the new album, exclusive videos taken on tour, a peek inside the photo shoot for his 2011 remix album Remixploitation<\/em><\/strong>, and more. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI’m so proud of this record, I\u2019ve put more time into this release than any other! It’s half acoustic and the other half electric with a tribute to Michael Jackson<\/strong> and Eddie Van Halen<\/strong> with \u2018Beat It<\/em>\u2019,\u201d states JOHN 5. \u201cThe DVD shows me actually recording the songs as well as behind the scenes of a “day in the life” of JOHN 5! This album will take you on a musical journey designed to show more diversity in my playing than in the past. Enjoy!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

JOHN 5 continues to branch out, coupling his solo career with his work in Rob Zombie. His five previous solo albums, up to his 2010 release, Art of Malice<\/em><\/strong>, continue to break new molds in solo instrumentalist work. JOHN 5 also continues to work in 2012 with other artists including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rod Stewart, and is currently working on new music for Rob Zombie\u2019s upcoming album.<\/p>\n

JOHN 5\u2019s brand new, redesigned website features a huge merchandise store, news updates, tour information, and more.<\/p>\n

www.facebook.com\/john5official<\/a><\/p>\n

www.twitter.com\/john5guitarist<\/a><\/p>\n

www.youtube.com\/john5officialYT<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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