John 5 "Songs For Sanity"

John 5 "Songs For Sanity"

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John 5
Songs For Sanity
The Story
Guitarist John 5, renowned guitar instrumentalist, also known for his work with Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth and Rob Halford, delivers his second instrumental solo record, "Songs For Sanity", as a follow up to last year's critically acclaimed "Vertigo". On this phenomenal new record, John 5 exihibits incredible diversity as a writer/guitarist which further showcases him to be one of the most technically advanced guitarists in the business today. Fans of driving rhythms and ear-catching, over the top guitar work will keep this in their CD players for months on end. John 5 offers a fresh approach to guitar instrumnetal music on his new CD, which features a guest guitar solo from each of legendary guitarists Steve Vai and Albert Lee. His eclectic influences combine for a truly unique guitar oriented record that once again sets new standards in the genre.
The Music
03:04 Damaged Instrumental
03:34 Soul Of A Robot Instrumental
02:07 Gein With Envy Instrumental
04:08 Sin Instrumental
01:43 Behind The Nut Love Instrumental
03:28 Blues Balls Instrumental
03:12 Fiddler's Instrumental
04:09 Gods And Monsters Instrumental
04:06 2 Die 4 Instrumental
03:57 Death Valley Instrumental
05:07 Perineum Instrumental
04:17 Denouement Instrumental
The Artists
John 5 Guitars, Bass, Associate Production
Steve Vai Guest Lead Guitar on "Perineum"
Albert Lee Guest Lead Guitar on "Death Valley"
Larry Klein Bass on "Fiddler's"
Josh Jones Bass on "Fiddler's"
Rodger Carter Drums on Songs 3, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12
Aaron Rossi Drums on Songs 1, 2, 4, 7 and 11
Sid Riggs Keyboards, Production, Engineering, Programming, Mixing
Kevin Savigar Keyboards on Songs 6, 8 and 9, Production, Additional Engineering
Mike Varney Executive Production
Tim Gennert Mastering
Shaun Evans Mixing Assistance
Maryanne Bilham Photography
David Overturf Photoshop Image Manipulation
Jeff Burdin Photoshop Image Manipulation
Dave Stephens Graphic Design, Layout
Recorded at The Basement and The Doghouse.

Mixed at The Mix Room.

Mastered at Eugene Productions.