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JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES Release “Zoinks!” Music Video

JOHN 5 andThe Creatures – comprised of world-renowned guitarist JOHN 5, bassist Ian Ross and drummer Logan Miles Nix – released a brand new music video for the new track “Zoinks!” yesterday, January 1! The full video – featuring an innovative blend of classic 2D hand drawn animation, 3D computer generated imagery and a live action performance – clocks in at just over eight minutes. In the tradition of Scooby Doo and Groovie Goolies, the video is written and directed by Disney animator Brett Boggs (FrozenWreck-It Ralph), with live footage shot by Matt Zane. Watch the full video and download/stream the track here: http://smarturl.it/zoinksJ5Creatures 

As previously announced, the video features a cameo from Nikki Sixx voice acting as himself, as well as additional voice acting from Susan Olsen (known for her role as Cindy Brady on The Brady Bunch), and Fred Coury. Coury also is credited for scoring the video alongside JOHN 5

Just like 2017’s Season of the WitchInvasion – produced and mixed by Barry Pointer and scheduled for release during the summer of 2019 – will be entirely released via a series of music videos. Now that “Zoinks!” has been unleashed to the world,JOHN 5 is announcing the release dates for his next two music videos. 

JOHN 5 adds that his new album will feature a very special guest. He says, “My new album will be out this coming summer, and will feature a very secret, special guest that I will reveal in the coming weeks. Up first, on February 1, we’ll release the next music video for the track “Crank It”. Then, on March 1, we’ll release the video sequel to “Zoinks!”, for the track entitled “I Am John 5”. This video, like “Zoinks!”, will also be animated and directed by Brett Boggs.”

JOHN 5 adds that the “Crank It” video is directed by Israel Perez and produced by Nicole Hatley, with art direction by Cody Varona. Wardrobe and masks are provided by Forgotten Saints LA, with additional masks by Scott Blake. 

Stay tuned for more details on the new music videos and new album, coming soon. 

JOHN 5 andThe Creatures will kick off the second leg of their North American InvasionTour on February 22, 2019 in Anaheim, CA. The tour will feature support from blues-rock guitarist Jared James Nichols. Tickets and VIP packages are available now via www.john-5.com/store

JOHN 5 and The Creatures Invasion tour dates:

2/22 – Anaheim, CA @ The Parish at House of Blues

2/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Count’s Vamp’d

2/24 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

2/26 – Mesa, AZ @ Club Red

2/28 – Albuquerque, MN @ Launch Pad

3/1 – Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s3/2 – San Antonio, TX @ Rock Box

3/3 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

3/5 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

3/6 – Dallas, TX @ Trees

3/7 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street

3/9 – Indianapolis, IN @ HiFi3/10 – Akron, OH @ Empire Concert Club

3/12 – Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater

3/13 – New York, NY @ Iridium

3/14 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft at The Chance

3/15 – Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall

3/16 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s

3/17 – Lebanon, NH @ Lebanon Opera House3/18 – New Bedford, MA @ Vault at Greasy Luck

3/20 – Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti Bar & Spectacles

3/21 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar3/22 – Ottawa, ON @ The Brass Monkey

3/23 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace

3/24 – London, ON @ Rum Runners

3/26 – Thunder Bay, ON @ Crocks

3/27 – Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramids

3/28 – Regina, SK @ The Exchange

3/29 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens

3/30 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite

3/31 – Vancouver, BC @The Rickshaw Theatre

4/2 – Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Cafe

4/3 – Portland, OR @ Star Theater

4/5 – Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver

4/6 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Whisky


About JOHN 5:

JOHN 5 has worked with a varied range of artists, performing as guitarist for some of the biggest headlining rock bands in the world such as Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, as well as playing session with Paul StanleyRod StewartLynyrd Skynyrd and more. Slashhas called JOHN 5“one of the most mind-blowing guitarists around” and Rob Zombie has dubbed him “a fucking shredder”JOHN 5 has released seven solo albums to date, as well as a remix album, and has written music for the likes of Avril LavigneGarbage, Ricky Martinand others. Season Of The Witch followshis previous solo work, Careful With That Axe, which debuted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart upon release in 2014. JOHN 5 and The Creatures is:JOHN 5 – guitarsIan Ross – bassLogan Miles Nix – drums


JOHN 5 online:www.john-5.com