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John 5 will be performing with Rob Zombie in October 2009 in Japan for Loudpark 2009.
John 5 will be on the bill with Slash and Ozzy Osbourne at this year's Quart Festival in Norway on June 30th. More info can be found here: Tickets from here:
The Best Buy performance in Madison, TN scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. The venue was too small for John's equipment and he wants to make sure he can give you the best performance possible. No make up date has been announced, but John will continue to do more Clinic Tours and will be back in the area as soon as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
John 5 can now be followed on Twitter. Watch it to see updates about the clinic tour and more.
See a new video from Fender Squier where John talks abut his new Squier model of his signature Telecaster:
There is now a new photo of John in the store, taken by Larry DiMarzio. Get it unsigned, autographed or personalized.
Just announced are the dates of the Clinic Tour. John will be doing East Coast dates are coming and they will be announced soon. Go to the Tour Page to see dates.
Now available on an Ebay auction is John 5's personal Army green wool jacket worn many times while performing with Rob Zombie & also worn as John's everyday jacket. It was a favorite of his. It is autographed inside with a message that says Zombie tour & my everyday jacket. A must have for any John 5 fan! Go bid on it and and check out the photos
John will be appearing at the National Guitar Workshop on July 8, 2009. His appearance will include John performing, answering questions & signing autographs. To find out more go to guitarworkshop.com
Starting in May 2009 John will be doing Guitar clinics. The clinics will be free. He will perform, answer questions & sign merchandise. The new John 5 Squier Telecaster will be available to purchase along with John 5 merchandise. Dates will be released soon.
John performs "Pear of Anguish"
John 5's new cd "REMIXPLOITATION" is now available on iTunes!
Stop by the John 5 Store and pick up your copy of "REMIXPLOITATION", as well as a new tee shirt, poster, and sticker.
Now on Ebay: one of John 5's personal shirt worn several times while performing. It is autographed, white shirt with black stars, also seen in a Fender University video
We now have available in the John 5 Store a pre-sale "Remixploitation" poster. The poster release date is February 14th. Also we've added a "Remixploitation" sticker, which is the cover of the PG version of the cd.
Just added to the site are a few new wallpapers for "Remixploitation". New Banners and icons to come soon! Go
to the media page to download
We've heard you loud and clear and are now offer a PG Cover of "Remixploitation" for pre-sale in the John 5 Store. Order now through February 11, 2009 and get a free pick with your order. The CD release date is February 14th.
Now on Ebay: One of John 5's personal 100 % black leather guitar strap autographed, used during the Marilyn Manson video "The new *hit" . This is one of 2 used during the video. A must have for any John 5 fan!
For a limited time we are offering a free month of membership with the year long membership order. That means you will have 13 months of exclusive info, a special section in the forum for members, and exclusive merchandise.
Pre-order the "Remixploitation" CD now through February 11, 2009 and get a free pick with your order. The CD release date is February 14th. DISCLAIMER WARNING: cover image contains nudity & material that some might find offensive.
John will be appearing at various booths as part of NAMM 2009:
Just posted on myspace is new song called "Dorsia" from John's upcoming 2009 released "Remixploitation. Just a taste of what's to come for all the fans! Go to the John 5 myspace page to
listen
We are extending our After Thanksgiving Sale on photos and posters in the Official John 5 Store. The sale will be running until Saturday December 13th.
"The Lords of Salem" off of the Zombie Live album has just been nominated for a GRAMMY in the "Best Hard Rock Performance" category.....................Cross, your fingers, cross everyone else's - we MUST win! Category 17 Best Hard Rock Performance Inside The Fire Visions Wax Simulacra Saints Of Los Angeles Lords Of Salem
There is now a new Ebay auction for the shirt John 5performed in at the Hollywood Guitar Center Guitar Clinic on June 5th, 2008. It is autographed twice. Check out a video of him wearing the shirt here
We are now having a one week After Thanksgiving Sale on photos and posters in the Official John 5 Store. Get them now, as the sale will be ending on Saturday December 6th.
John is interviewed in the December issue of Metal Edge Magazine, which has Metallica on the cover. He talks about his guitars, equipment, gives advice and shares some horror stories.
Once again it's time to vote in Guitar World's yearly readers poll. John has once again been nominated in the BEST SHREDDER category. Vote for him and help him win again this year! Go
vote for John at the Guitar World Readers Poll
Just added on Ebay is John 5's personal fleece BAND & Crew only sweatshirt from Marilyn Manson 2003 Golden Age of Grotesque Euro tour. This shirt was given to band & crew members only. John wore it to keep him warm while he was on tour. The shirt is a size Large with Marilyn Manson logo embroidered on front. Band & Crew on the back. A must have for any John 5 fan!
The Guitar Tablature Book for "Requiem" has been released
today, November 12th. Preorders and new orders will start shipping soon.
It is available in the John
5 store unsigned, autographed & personalized.
A new instructional DVD has just been released by IMV called "John 5: Behind the Player". It is available in the official John 5 store with special on pricing for autographed and personalized items.
Go get it in theJohn 5 store
NOW!
We have a sneak peak at the cover of John's upcoming remix CD "REMIXPLOITATION", which was designed by Piggy D. The CD is due out later this year. Watch here for an announcement of the exact date and how to buy it at the John 5 Store.
John plays on a new song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Santa Claws Is Coming to Town)" which appears on "We Wish you a Metal Xmas... and a Headbanging New Year!". He performs on the song with Alic Cooper, Billy Sheehan, and Vinny Appice. The song is available on iTunes.
A new John 5 item is now available on eBay.It is one of John 5's personal customized 100 % black leather guitar strap autographed, used during the Zombie tour 07. A must have for any John 5 fan!
Fall is here and we have a few pieces of news for you. First a new guitar tab book entitled "John 5 - Requiem",
a paperback from the Hal Leonard Corporation is being released early
next month. This book isn't available yet but can be preorderd through
the John 5 store. Presale lasts through November 5th. Presale orders
will receive a free keychain. Next, John is working on a new remix CD which is not your everyday remix album! Stay tuned here for when it goes on sale. And last but not least, we are running a Fall Special in the John 5 store on the Loser "Just Like You" CD Sampler plus 2 Loser stickers for only $6! Shipping is FREE. Hurry and get yours while they are still avalable.
Come to the forum to read a message from John 5.
On Guitar Jam Daily in an interview on the Jamcast, GJD's Ken Volpe speaks with guitar master John 5. John talks in great detail about his new release Requiem
We have a limited number of 2008 Clinic Tour tee shirts available in the store. Due to John having to postpone the tour, we will not be releasing any more after they are gone. So get them while you can!
Just posted to an Ebay auction: 2 masks that were used in John 5's, "The Devil Knows My Name" DVD. They are both autagraphed by John. This is from John's personal collection. A must have for any John 5 fan!
Hollywood, CA (September 4, 2008) - Guitarist John 5 has postponed his current clinic tour slated to start in Orlando, FL due to shoulder injury. The injury was caused during a bike outing, hitting an unknown object and being thrown from the bike. He is expected to heal and have a fast recovery with physical therapy to insure he does not lose his magic touch. "I am sorry to all that were coming for the performance, but I will make it up and announce new dates soon," states John 5. John 5 has compiled one of the most impressive resumes in rock. In
addition to his own solo work, his commanding riffs combined with his
composition skills have most recently earned him a coveted spot playing
with rock icon Rob Zombie. Join us as he demonstrates his masterful
techniques, breaks down his signature gear and performs songs off of
his new album Requiem.
Check out this great video where John talks to Line 6 about his start in music, his influences, Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson
Vote for the official John 5 website in the 2008 BT Digital Music Awards.
This will be the fourth year of entering. Last year we came 10th place,
in 2006, 18th and the year before 50th. We want to get into single figures
and we can only do it with your help. So VOTE and keep voting. And tell
your friends to vote too. For the first year we have entered the official John 5 myspace page
in the BT Digital Music Awards. Help us by voting for us, for getting
your friends to vote, your grandma, your mother and your dog too. And
not just once, keep voting. We can not do this without you.
News from Rob Zombie's TYRANNOSAURUS REX myspace
page: Go to
the Tyrannosaurus Rex Myspace Page July 30, 2008 "Requiem" has been released to iTunes again. Last month we had to pull down the version that was posted due to quality issues. The album available now is higher quality with a much improved sound. "Requiem" is also available on Rhapsody and Napster. July 24, 2008 The dates for John 5's East Coast Clinic Tour have been announced. These clinics will be absolutely FREE. John will be performing songs, answering questions, signing autographs and posing for photos. John 5 merchandise will be available at each location.
Just added as an Ebay auction is the pair of black shorts John 5 wore on the red carpet to the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards on September 10 at Universal City LA. For John 5 and Manson fans this is a poinant piece of merchandise as this was the first time John 5 performed live with the band - a live show in front of millions, a true baptism of fire that John 5 nailed perfectly. John 5 cites this as his favorite memory in his time with the band. Also included is a Marilyn Manson towel from given to the band in Japan still in the plastic bag. A one of a kind pick from a project John 5 did with Rob Alford called two. One side of the pick says TWO the other side John Lowery. Very rare find.
John is going to be doing an East Coast Guitar Clinic Tour starting early September. The Clinics will be offered by Fender, at various music stores. They are completely FREE. John will play songs from his CDs, talk about his Zoom Pedal, Fender guitars & amps and his DVD plus answer questions. He'll be doing an autograph session after the clinic and will stay to make sure everyone has had a chance to meet him. Watch here or the Official
Myspace page for an announcement next week
to see who the lucky states are! We will have info on location, dates
and times of events.
In honor of July 31st being John's birthday we are now offering a special Ultra Fanclub package. This package includes the new Lanyard, both stickers and a pick, all for an additonal $10 on top of the regular membership fee. Go to the fanclub
page to find out more.
Another auction from our friends at Samson Tech has just started.
A new auction is up on Ebay now for John 5's original artwork and
only copy of this prototype for his "SONGS FOR SANITY" cd.
There are 4 images all autographed by John 5. This comes from John 5's
collection. This is the Only & Original copy.
Now on Guitarworld.com John talks about his signature model, talks indepth about some of his models he owns from his extensive telecaster collection, and shredding like only John 5 can. Go
check it out on Guitarworld.com
Gearwire.com has done a very thorough review of John's new Zoom G1 Pedal.
This auction is from Samson Technologies and goes the proceeds go to
a great cause.
It's been discovered that the version of "Requiem" on iTunes is not the correct quality. We want to make sure that we have the best sound out there for the fans, so the album will be pulled down. It will take a few weeks to be back up there. We'll let you know as soon as it is. Sorry for the inconvenience!
The John 5 yahoo group is moving over to a special hidden section on the John 5 forum. We are upgrading to a better system to make it easier for all. Please email John5store@hotmail.com a message if you are already a forum member and we will upgrade your status or please join the forum and then let us know when you have. If you are not a forum member, please join for access. Sorry for the switch, but it's for the best.
Good news for you digital fans! "Requiem" will be available
for purchase on iTunes on or around June 3rd.
When you join the fan club please make sure your email account you
used to purchase the fan club is valid. An email was sent out for confirmation & some
of the emails are being bounced back. Which means you don't get the
secret webpage, newsletter, etc. If you have not received anything from
the john5store and bought your fanclub during presale, than your email
is not working. Check your spam mail as it could also have be there.
Please contact the store at John5store@hotmail.com with
a valid email, so you can receive your fanclub info.
Download one of these fantastic Guitar Center Tour Posters. Each poster has the individual tour date for each of John 5's appearances at Guitar Center, so if you are going, download the poster for the date you'll be there to see John 5 play and he'll sign it. A FANTASTIC piece of memorobilia. June 2nd, Guitar Center Phoenix June 3rd, Guitar Center La Mesa June 4th, Guitar Center Las Vegas June 5th, Guitar Center Hollywood June
9th, Guitar Center San Francisco
John is gracing the cover of Total Guitar (issue 176) with Joe Satriani. Issue is on sale May 21st in the UK and in mid June in the USA.
Fender® University is an exclusive new music education program for guitar enthusiasts worldwide. John will be making an appearance in August.
There is a video interview over at Musician's Friend featuring John. He talks about the upcoming album and clips from "The Devil Knows My Name" DVD are used.
John did a live interview for Maximum Threshold last night. Listen to the whole show here.
"Requiem" is now available for pre-order in the John 5 Store. With your order you will get a free John 5 pick. Pre-order cds will ship on June 3rd. Go to
the Official John 5 Store
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better... the Official John 5 Myspace page has been updated with a new look. More fun coming soon... Go to the Official John 5 Myspace
We hope you like the new John-.5.com. Take a look around, as there are many new things to explore. We are happy to introduce the all new John 5 Fanclub! Become an exclusive
member now. Find out more about the John
5 fanclub
John has been named one of the 50 Fastest Guitarists of all time by Guitarworld Magazine. Check it out in the July 2008 Issue with Yngwie Malmsteen on the cover.
With the upcoming release of "Requiem", we have many new
things in store for you over the next few weeks. Watch here for some
really big news...stay tuned!
We've just added some new items to the John 5 store.
April 18, 2008 Here is a first look at the album cover for John's upcoming June 3rd release "Requiem".
April 18, 2008 John 5 is about to embark on a clinic tour of Guitar Centers. These
clinics will be absolutely FREE.
April 14, 2008 New Song from "Requiem" A song from John's upcoming June 3rd release "Requiem" is now available for your listening pleasure. Listen
to "Sounds of Impalement"
March 8, 2008 Coming soon the new G1J - John 5 Signature Pedal. Zoom has created the G1J pedal featuring John 5’s favorite and most innovative guitar sounds. It offers 40 patches emulating John 5’s choice sounds and 40 open to the user’s creativity. The pedal will be available in April 2008 at any Sam Ash Location, as well as the Official John 5 store. The the pedal includes a poster, signature guitar pick, sticker, message card and more. See more
details about the pedal March 7, 2008 JNow available for auction on Ebay is the original prototype and mock up cd case of "The Devil Knows My Name" cd. Includes 4 pieces. 3 pieces are autographed by John. It is the only original set. A must have.... March 2, 2008 John is hard at work on his next album "REQUIEM". The album will be available in Summer 2008. Cover artwork is not available yet but we have a teaser poster done by Piggy D. available for your viewing pleasure. February 2, 2008 Now available for auction on Ebay is John 5's Masonic jacket worn in Marilyn Manson's "The Nobodys" video. Jacket still has snow on it from the video. A must have for a true John 5 fan! January 26, 2008 The Instructional DVDs have arrived in the store!!! Please read carefully as to when yours will ship. If your ordered during the pre-order period of December 16, 2007 - January 11, 2008 the unsigned version will ship by January 28th. The autographed/personalized versions will ship by January 31st. If your ordered a DVD after January 11th, 2008 it will be shipped by February 4th, 2008. There is a possibility that some may ship earlier. Please be patient. We had many pre-orders and we are working as fast as we can to fill them. Thank you, January 10, 2008 We are extremely happy to announce that John 5 has won BEST
SHRED ALBUM OF THE YEAR for "The Devil Knows My Name" in the
GuitarWorld.com Readers Poll 2007!!! Thanks to everyone who voted for
John in the poll and for all your suport. Look for an announcement in
an upcoming issue of GuitarWorld
Magazine. January 4, 2008 Just in time for the New Year we have a new item in the store! It's an extremely limited edition of a promotional CD for "Welcome to the Jungle". This CD was pressed for radio release only and contains one song. John has signed the inside cover of each of these cds and the are available now for just $5 + $3 shipping. January 2, 2008 The excitement is building...the arrival date of the DVD is almost here! Since we know you all can't wait here is another treat for the new year. |
"Requiem"
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