Ernie Ball: String Theory – the newest episode features John 5

Guitarist John 5 recounts his musical career in the recently released episode of Ernie Ball’s ‘String Theory’ series. Currently affiliated with Mötley Crüe and pursuing solo projects, John 5 has amassed a prolific body of work. His extensive career includes collaborations with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, among others. The approximately 30-minute video features his reflections on diverse facets of his decades-long experience performing live and recording in the studio.

John 5 solo UK Tour Dates 2026

• Thurs 15 Oct – Chester, UK – Live Rooms
• Fri 16 Oct – Newcastle, UK – Newcastle University
• Sat 17 Oct – Glasgow, UK – Slay
• Sun 18 Oct – Manchester, UK – Club Academy

Other upcoming shows:

• Thursday, November 05, 2026 – Anexo Independencia, Guadalajara, Mexico
• Friday, November 06, 2026 – Pistoleros, Chihuahua, Mexico
• Saturday, November 07, 2026 – Cafe Iguana, Monterrey, Mexico
• Sunday, November 08, 2026 – Foro 1869, Mexico City, Mexico
• Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Kiss Lounge, Toluca, Mexico
• Thursday, November 12, 2026 – Blondie, Santiago, Chile
• Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Vorterix, Mar del Plata, Argentina
• Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Club Paraguay, Córdoba, Argentina
• Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Uniclub, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Thursday, November 19, 2026 – Yield Rock, Lima, Peru
• Friday, January 29, 2027 – The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA, US (with Paul Gilbert and Nita Strauss)
• Wednesday, July 28, 2027 – Saturday, July 31, 2027 – Wacken Festival 2027, Wacken Open Air, Wacken, Germany
• Wednesday, August 04, 2027 – Saturday, August 07, 2027 – Brutal Assault 2027, Pevnov Josefov / Josefov Fortress, Jaroměř, Czech Republic

For Ticket- and VIP meet and greet info, visit https://john-5.com/

About John 5:
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 Mötley Crüe.

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” – released in October 2025. Available HERE

2026 has seen John 5 tour with Mötley Crüe and also tour solo. The John 5 solo tour featured twelve UK appearances along with shows in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark and Norway in May and October 2026.