{"id":2296960,"date":"2026-02-24T06:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2296960"},"modified":"2026-02-24T06:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:36:32","slug":"john-5-im-always-recording-new-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/john-5-im-always-recording-new-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"JOHN 5 &#8211; &#8220;I&#8217;m Always Recording New Songs&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce guitarist John 5 recently spoke with former Cradle Of Filth guitarist Richard Shaw for Guitar Interactive for an in-depth interview covering his journey from Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie to preserving legendary KISS memorabilia and documenting the history of the band.<\/p>\n<p>In this conversation, John 5 discusses developing his unmistakable guitar style, working with legendary artists, session life, touring plans, new music, and the mindset behind becoming one of modern rock\u2019s most versatile guitarists.<\/p>\n<p>From aggressive metal riffs to country-inspired technique, John 5 explains how tone truly comes from the player, not just the gear.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"John 5 on KISS Memorabilia, Marilyn Manson &amp; Finding His Signature Sound\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KNs_9GZb8Xg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Guitarist John 5 will bring his extraordinary talents to the UK and Europe in May 2026. Apart from a few shows in 2016 this is John\u2019s first ever solo tour in these territories.<\/p>\n<p>For over 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. John has shared stages and recording studios with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, Dolly Parton and more, and is now a member of M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2011 John has released a dozen solo albums highlighting his unique style of playing that has been entertaining and impressing audiences around world. His latest album was the critically acclaimed Ghost \u2013 released in October 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The tour will feature twelve UK appearances along with shows in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n<p>John comments \u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever been more excited for a tour than this one coming up. I haven\u2019t been there in so long and I can\u2019t wait to say hello and have a great time with everyone. Super SUPER excited.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tickets and VIP meet and greets on sale now at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/john-5.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this location<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-613709\" src=\"https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John-5-Europe-2026-565x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John-5-Europe-2026-565x750.jpg 565w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John-5-Europe-2026-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John-5-Europe-2026-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John-5-Europe-2026-1156x1536.jpg 1156w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John-5-Europe-2026-150x199.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John-5-Europe-2026-450x598.jpg 450w, https:\/\/bravewords.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/John-5-Europe-2026.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>John 5 Tour Dates:<\/p>\n<p>May<br \/>5 \u2013 Southampton, UK \u2013 The 1865<br \/>6 \u2013 Exeter, UK \u2013 Phoenix<br \/>7 \u2013 Bristol, UK \u2013 Thekla<br \/>8 \u2013 Manchester, UK \u2013 Club Academy<br \/>9 \u2013 Newcastle, UK \u2013 Newcastle University<br \/>10 \u2013 Glasgow, UK \u2013 Slay<br \/>12 \u2013 Chester, UK \u2013 Live Rooms<br \/>13 \u2013 Wolverhampton, UK \u2013 KK\u2019s Steelmill<br \/>14 \u2013 London, UK \u2013 Underworld<br \/>15 \u2013 Milton Keynes, UK \u2013 Craufurd Arms<br \/>16 \u2013 Southend On Sea, UK \u2013 Chinnerys<br \/>17 \u2013 Brighton, UK \u2013 Concorde 2<br \/>19 \u2013 Tilburg, Netherlands \u2013 Hall Of Fame<br \/>20 \u2013 Leeuwarden, Netherlands \u2013 Neushoorn<br \/>22 \u2013 Ghent, Belgium \u2013 Winter Circus<br \/>23 \u2013 Cologne, Germany \u2013 Club Volta<br \/>24 \u2013 Hamburg, Germany \u2013 Molotow<br \/>26 \u2013 Krakow, Poland \u2013 Hype Park<br \/>27 \u2013 Prague, Czech Republic \u2013 Rock Caf\u00e9<br \/>28 \u2013 Munich, Germany \u2013 Live Evil<\/p>\n<p>(Photo \u2013 Matt Wilson)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding:2px 6px 4px 6px; color: #555555; background-color: #eeeeee; border: #dddddd 2px solid\">Make sure you are subscribed to the BraveWords YouTube channel, you can listen to new episodes of Metalshop every week.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/Bravewords666?sub_confirmation=1\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/Bravewords666?sub_confirmation=1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source bravewords.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce guitarist John 5 recently spoke with former Cradle Of Filth guitarist Richard Shaw for Guitar Interactive for an in-depth interview covering his journey from Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie to preserving legendary KISS memorabilia and documenting the history of the band. 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