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 →
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Photos by Greg Maki
John 5 to replace Mick Mars as Mötley Crüe’s touring guitarist
After weeks of rumor and speculation, John 5 will officially replace Mick Mars as Mötley Crüe's touring guitarist moving forward Mars announced his retirement earlier this week. Mötley Crüe members Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil released the following statement: "While change is never easy, we accept Mick's decision to retire from the band... Continue Reading →
John 5 announces August/September tour dates
John 5 and the Creatures have announced new tour with special guest Krash Karma commencing Aug. 24, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. John 5 is continuing to tour in support of his latest solo album, "Sinner," released in 2021. Tour dates: August 24 - Albuquerque, NM - LaunchpadAugust 25 - Phoenix, AZ - The Nile TheaterAugust 26 - Las... Continue Reading →
LIVE RECAP: John 5 & The Haxans – 05/15/22 – Rams Head on Stage – Annapolis, Maryland
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 →
LIVE PHOTOS: John 5 – 05/15/22 – Rams Head on Stage – Annapolis, Maryland
Photos by Greg Maki
Orange Loop Rock Festival announces daily lineups
The Orange Loop Rock Festival, taking place June 10 to 12, 2022, at the Showboat Festival Grounds outside the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has announced its daily lineups. The weekend-long celebration of rock music and hair metal will feature acts such as Stone Temple Pilots, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Hoobastank, Hinder, John 5 and the Creatures, Stephen Pearcy, Great White, Doro... Continue Reading →
Orange Loop Rock Festival to feature Stone Temple Pilots, Chevelle, John 5, more
The Orange Loop Rock Festival will take place June 10 to 12, 2022, at the Showboat Festival Grounds outside the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The weekend-long celebration of rock music and hair metal will feature acts such as Stone Temple Pilots, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Hoobastank, Hinder, John 5 and the Creatures, Stephen Pearcy, Great White, Doro and more to be... Continue Reading →
The Haxans release new single/video ‘All the Roses’
Los Angeles goth-pop power duo The Haxans--New Years Day vocalist Ash Costello and Rob Zombie bassist Matt "Piggy D." Montgomery--have released the new single and video "All The Roses." Watch the video below, and stream and purchase the track here. "'All The Roses' is one of those songs that invokes a feeling within upon hearing its very... Continue Reading →
John 5 announces 2022 tour dates
Guitarist John 5 will hit the road with his band, the Creatures, in spring 2022 for the "Sinner" North American tour. John 5 released "Sinner," his latest solo album, earlier this year via Big Machine Records. Tickets and meet-and-greet packages will go on sale at 10 a.m. EST Dec. 17 at John-5.com. Special guests on... Continue Reading →