Guitar virtuoso John 5 has released his latest solo album, “Ghost,” along with a visualizer for the new single “Moon Glow,” featuring Matt Bissonette on bass and Marco Minnemann on drums.
“Moon Glow” follows previous singles “Hollywood Story” (about the first time John 5 picked up a guitar and the path that led him to the career he has today), “Fiend” and “Deviant.”
“Ghost” was produced and mixed by Barry Pointer and features guest spots from Tommy Lee, Stephen Perkins, Bryan Beller and Kenny Aronoff.
“If my life could be put to music, it would be this album,” John 5 said.
John 5 appeared on the latest episode of Billy Corgan’s “The Magnificent Others” series, on which he talks about the new album, his personal KISS museum and much more. Watch the episode here.
Fans can stream “Ghost” and order limited-edition vinyl variants of the album, including exclusive bundles with “Ghost” T-shirts. Vinyl variants include green splatter, red fire splatter and opaque red options.
“Ghost” track listing:
- Wicked World
- Deviant (ft. Stephen Perkins on drums)
- Strung Out
- L.A. Express
- Hollywood Story
- Fiend (ft. Kenny Aronoff on drums)
- Ghost
- Moon Glow (ft. Matt Bissonette on bass and Marco Minnemann on drums)
- You, Me and the Devil Makes Three (ft. Tommy Lee on hand claps and foot stomps)
- Executioner (ft. Gregg Bissonette on drums)
John 5’s longtime drummer Alex Mercado is featured on all other tracks.
On Oct. 16, John 5 and fellow guitar great Richie Kotzen will head out on an extensive co-headline tour. Find the full itinerary below and more information at John-5.com.
As well as being a songwriter/guitarist for hire, John 5 has shared stages as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford. He also has worked with an array of names from all walks of music, including KD Lang, Rod Stewart, David Lee Roth, Alice Cooper, Tina Guo, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meatloaf, Dolly Parton and Ricky Martin. In October 2022, John 5 joined Mötley Crüe as its guitarist following the announcement of Mick Mars’s retirement. He continues to tour with Mötley Crüe, including a residency in Las Vegas earlier this fall.
Kotzen released his latest solo studio album, “Nomad,” in September 2024 via BMG. Written, recorded and produced by Kotzen, “Nomad” features eight new tracks showcasing Richie’s multi-faceted musical styles, with Kotzen playing almost every instrument on the album. In addition to being a solo artist, Kotzen is the guitarist and singer of The Winery Dogs (also featuring Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan); has released two albums under the name Smith/Kotzen with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith; and had brief stints as a member of Poison and Mr. Big.
John 5/Richie Kotzen tour dates:
October 16 El Cajon, CA @ Magnolia
October 17 Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts
October 18 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
October 19 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
October 21 Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
October 22 Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre
October 24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
October 25 Leander, TX @ The Haute Spot
October 27 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
October 28 Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
October 29 Nashville, TN @ Fogg Street Lawn Club
October 30 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
October 31 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
November 1 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
November 2 Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
November 4 Richmond, VA @ The National
November 5 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater
November 6 Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre
November 11 Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
November 12 Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
November 13 Foxborough, MA @ Six String Grill & Stage
November 14 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
November 15 Lorain, OH @ Lorain Palace Theatre\
November 16 Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs\
November 17 Warrendale, PA @ Jergels
November 19 Wyandotte, MI @ District 142
November 20 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
November 21 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
November 22 St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
November 23 Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theatre
November 25 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
November 29 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet’s*
*John 5 only
