US guitarist (* 31 July 1971 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan). John 5 replaced former Antichrist Superstar guitarist Zim Zum in 1998 while the band was in the midst of recording their third LP release, Mechanical Animals. John5 was the fifth member to join Marilyn Manson; hence the name. Since his joining the band, John has proved to be an able, confident guitarist. John has worked as a studio musician and a guitarist for David Lee Roth, KD Lang and several other bands.
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January 23, 2026
The Observatory
Santa Ana, California, United States1. Intro
2. First Victim
3. Season of the Witch(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
4. The Ghost
5. Six Hundred and Sixty Six Pickers in Hell, CA
6. Howdy(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
7. Strung Out
8. Fiend
9. La Express
10. Crank It - Living With Ghosts(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
11. How High the Moon(Morgan Lewis cover)
12. Crazy Little Thing Called Love(Queen cover)
13. I Am John 5(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
14. You Me and the Devil Makes Three
15. Deviant
16. Que Pasa(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
17. The Black Grass Plague(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
18. Moon Glow
19. Live Wire / Too Fast for Love / Shout at the Devil / Looks That Kill / Home Sweet Home / Wild Side / Girls Girls Girls / Same Ol' Situation / Dr. Feelgood / Kickstart My Heart(Mötley Crüe cover)
November 29, 2025
Pappy & Harriet's Palace
Pioneertown, California, United StatesNovember 25, 2025
Oriental Theater
Denver, Colorado, United StatesNovember 23, 2025
The Apollo A.C.
Belvidere, Illinois, United StatesNovember 22, 2025
Arcada Theatre
St. Charles, Illinois, United StatesNovember 21, 2025
Piere's Entertainment Center
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United StatesNovember 20, 2025
The Machine Shop
Flint, Michigan, United StatesNovember 19, 2025
District 142
Wyandotte, Michigan, United States1. Intro
2. Season of the Witch(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
November 17, 2025
Jergel's Rhythm Grille
Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United StatesNovember 16, 2025
The King of Clubs
Columbus, Ohio, United StatesNovember 15, 2025
Lorain Palace Theatre
Lorain, Ohio, United StatesNovember 14, 2025
Sherman Theater
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United StatesIncomplete
1. Intro
2. First Victim
3. Season of the Witch(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
4. The Ghost
5. Six Hundred and Sixty Six Pickers in Hell, CA
6. Howdy(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
7. Strung Out
8. Fiend
9. La Express
10. Crank It - Living With Ghosts(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
11. How High the Moon(Morgan Lewis cover)
12. I Am John 5(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
13. You Me and the Devil Makes Three
14. Deviant
15. Que Pasa(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
16. The Black Grass Plague(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
17. Moon Glow
18. Live Wire / Too Fast for Love / Shout at the Devil / Looks That Kill / Home Sweet Home / Wild Side / Girls Girls Girls / Same Ol' Situation / Dr. Feelgood / Kickstart My Heart(Mötley Crüe cover)
November 13, 2025
Six String Grill & Stage
Foxborough, Massachusetts, United StatesNovember 12, 2025
Tupelo Music Hall
Derry, New Hampshire, United StatesNovember 11, 2025
Keswick Theatre
Glenside, Pennsylvania, United StatesSetlist incomplete
1. First Victim
2. Season of the Witch(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
3. The Ghost
4. Howdy(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
5. Strung Out
6. Crazy Little Thing Called Love(Queen cover)
7. I Am John 5(John 5 and the Creatures cover)
8. Live Wire / Too Fast for Love / Shout at the Devil / Looks That Kill / Home Sweet Home / Wild Side / Girls Girls Girls / Same Ol' Situation / Dr. Feelgood / Kickstart My Heart(Mötley Crüe cover)
November 8, 2025
Iridium Jazz Club
New York, New York, United StatesNovember 7, 2025
Iridium Jazz Club
New York, New York, United StatesNovember 6, 2025
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
Patchogue, New York, United StatesNovember 5, 2025
Tally Ho Theater
Leesburg, Virginia, United StatesNovember 4, 2025
The National
Richmond, Virginia, United StatesJohn 5 has released 11+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Ghost, Sinner, Live Invasion. Explore their complete discography on this page.
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US guitarist (* 31 July 1971 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan). John 5 replaced former Antichrist Superstar guitarist Zim Zum in 1998 while the band was in the midst of recording their third LP release,... Read the full biography on this page.
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