John 5 is a renowned guitarist who has graced many well-known musical acts with his unique playing skills including Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, and Rob Zombie. As a solo artist with his own band, John 5 and the Creatures, In the vein of Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and others who sit upon similar thrones, 5 takes on the role of guitar aficionado, or “shredder” with the confidence and (seemingly) the greatest of ease. His latest album, Invasion, is out now via 60 Cycle Hum Records.
John 5 is probably one of the HUGEST KISS fans in the world, if you don’t believe us check out his other Instagram account dedicated solely to his carefully curated KISS collection, @knightsinsatanservice. Which is why we asked him if he felt we would see Ace Frehley and Peter Criss join Gene and Paul on this farewell tour, and what it would mean to fans like himself.
Listen to the full interview below: