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 →
By Greg Maki So let’s talk about that intro. “A World Away” viciously assaults the listener right out of the gate with what would be a crushing breakdown were it in the middle of the song, then leads into a driving, devastating thrash/speed metal riff. It’s the heaviest Tremonti has ever been, and it’s glorious.... Continue Reading →
Guitarist John 5 will release his new album "Sinner" on Oct. 29, 2021, via Big Machine Records. Pre-orders are available here. A first taste of the album is available now "Que Pasa" featuring Megadeth's Dave Mustaine. Watch the official music video below, and find the track on streaming platforms here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgShnys4008 "When people hear this record, I... Continue Reading →
With over 40 years playing guitar and songwriting as a professional musician, career firsts are minimal for someone as prolific as George Lynch. On Aug. 20, 2021, Lynch will release "Seamless," his first-ever full-length instrumental album. The album will be released by Rat Pak Records and feature nine new tracks and three bonus tracks from... Continue Reading →
