Latest about John 5
“It was obvious: John was the guy... we didn’t choose this, but since we had to be put in this position, we’re very happy with where we’re at”: Nikki Sixx opens up on the crisis talks to replace Mick Mars and how John 5 has re-energized Mötley Crüe
The Mötley Crüe bassist offers his own insight into the “horrible situation” that faced the Los Angeles rock stalwarts upon Mars’ departure, and how they rebuilt the band with the help of their hot-shot new guitarist
“Just like the Beatles or the Stones were for a lot of people, these songs have been in my head for as long as I can remember”: John 5 shares his Mötley Crüe story so far – and why he still can’t believe he’s landed his dream gig
He’s a top-billing guitar gun-for-hire who knew the entire Crüe catalog front to back – and that was before he got the call to replace Mick Mars. In this exclusive interview, John 5 reveals how it all went down, and what to expect from his future with the glam-metal mainstays
“I have to give credit where it’s due”: How fashion brand Supreme inspired John 5's Fender Ghost Telecaster
According to the Mötley Crüe guitarist, we have the New York fashion powerhouse to thank for inspiring one of 2023's sleekest signature builds
“It’s like you’re looking at Mozart and you’re like, ‘I’m gonna improvise over this part.’ No. That’s how those songs should be performed”: John 5 shares his approach to learning Mötley Crüe’s back catalog
The band's new guitarist said he wanted to show the songs ultimate respect – but has been given permission to go “berserk” on the fretboard every now and then
John 5, Nikki Sixx, Rob Halford and... Dolly Parton – metal's newest, and best, supergroup?
Bygones, a new single from Parton's aptly-named Rockstar album, features a star-studded cast of supporting players, and is perfectly suited to her vocal delivery
Fender finally releases John 5’s Ghost signature model – and it's one of the most striking Telecasters ever made
The long-awaited, high-spec Ghost is surely the most eye-popping Telecaster of 2023
Here’s what Mick Mars texted John 5 after he joined Mötley Crüe
The Rob Zombie virtuoso was recruited late last year to replace Mars, who reached out to him after his appointment was made official
Nikki Sixx alleges Mick Mars is “a little bit confused and being misled by representatives”
The Mötley Crüe bassist has discussed Mars’s recent lawsuit, as well as his friendship with new guitarist John 5
