Guitarists John 5 and Richie Kotzen will hit the road together in fall 2025. The U.S. tour will launch Oct. 16 and run through November, hitting markets across the country. “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!"... Continue Reading →
While so many of the bands that emerged from the 1980s hard rock and metal scene have faded into obscurity or now earn their livings purely as nostalgia acts, L.A. Guns has been thriving on creativity and production since the core duo of guitarist Tracii Guns and singer Phil Lewis got back together in 2017.... Continue Reading →
Guitarist John 5 is giving fans a look into his life and career with a ew song called “A Hollywood Story.” The track, and accompanying video, details John 5’s journey, from picking up his first guitar at the age of 7 to recording solo material and touring the world with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Rob Halford and, currently, Mötley Crüe. Stream... Continue Reading →
John 5 and the Creatures will tour the U.S. in early 2024. John 5's first solo tour since he joined Mötley Crüe in 2022 will include "unexpected special guests to be announced soon," according to a press release. "I am really looking forward to see all of you monsters on the road!" said John 5,... Continue Reading →
Nita Strauss has shared the video for "Victorious," featuring vocalist Dorothy, from her upcoming second solo album, "The Call of the Void," out July 7, 2023, via Sumerian Records (pre-order here). "'Victorious' is the anthem I always wanted, a song about inspiring change, marching forward relentlessly, being willing to save yourself instead of waiting for... Continue Reading →
John 5 has shared a playthrough video of his new single "Strung Out." "This song is called 'Strung Out' because I am so obsessed with playing guitar that when I don’t play and create new music for a while, I start to go a little insane,' he said. "There’ll be more Creatures shows sometime in the near future, and I... Continue Reading →
As teased over social media this summer, guitar icon Zakk Wylde is putting on his instructor hat and offering musicians a chance to learn guitar from the man himself. Taking a break from his guitar duties with Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne and Pantera, Zakk has partnered with the team at Riffhard to create the "Zakk Wylde Berzerker Guitar... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: John 5, The Haxans—By Greg Maki—Rams Head on Stage, in downtown Annapolis, Maryland, is such a strange place for a rock show. With the audience seated at tables in a small room, it feels more like a comedy club than a concert venue. The night’s opener, The Haxans, leaned into the unusual setting,... Continue Reading →
Photos by Greg Maki
While conditions still are a long way from normal, bands finally are back on the road. And with the means to promote them available again, that means a flood of new releases are hitting the market. One of the best of these is “Marching in Time” (read Live Metal’s review; buy/stream here), the fifth album... Continue Reading →
