John 5, currently holding down guitar duties in Mötley Crüe, has released a new solo instrumental track, "The Ghost." Watch the official music video below. “This song called 'The Ghost' is pretty much about my guitar that came out earlier this year," John 5 said. "The guitar is, to me, the perfect guitar. It has everything--looks, durability,... 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 →
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 →
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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 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 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 →
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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 →
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 →
