Interview: John 5

Armed with his signature Fender Telecaster, a face full of greasepaint and a wholly individualistic approach to music and style, John 5 has become one of the world's most popular guitarists. His blend of turbo-charged pickin'-and-a-grinnin' meets gonzo goth metal has evolved into something of a cottage industry on solo albums such as Vertigo, The Devil Knows My Name and his newest release, Requiem. MusicRadar caught up with John 5 to talk about the new album, his early days as a guitarist and the thought process necessary for a being a genre skipper. For more John 5 including guest guitar lessons, as well as the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.