Motley Crue guitarist John 5 says he hopes his determination to affix the band does not trigger his longstanding friendship with Rob Zombie to fizzle out.
John 5 was introduced as Crue’s new guitarist late final yr, changing Mick Mars who has since been embroiled in a confrontation and a authorized wrangle along with his former bandmates.
John 5 spent 17 years as a member of Zombie’s band and the 2 turned shut pals. And whereas Zombie wished his departing guitarist nicely, John 5 admits he is fearful it could change their dynamic.
He tells Sirius XM’s Trunk Nation: “I miss speaking with him and texting with him. I’m extra fearful about him not texting me again or not replying. I believe that will actually break my coronary heart. That’s the factor. I believe I’d be actually bummed out about that.
“I talked to Rob, and he understood. Rob is a brilliant, rational individual. I imply, he wasn’t psyched, however he understood. And I believe that was superb of him
“He was simply, like, ‘Go get ’em.’ He was fantastic about it.
“I referred to as Rob and I mentioned, ‘That is what’s taking place.’ And we did a present, Louder Than Life, collectively, and that was my final present. However no unhealthy blood or something; it wasn’t something unhealthy. It wasn’t dramatic or something. And Rob was tremendous cool. He was, like, ‘Hey, I get it.’”
In the identical interview, John 5 described the brand new materials he’s recording with Motley Crue as heavier than something on their acclaimed album Shout At The Satan.
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