Careful With That Axe
John 5 · 2014
30 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A frenetic blend of heavy riffs and virtuosic guitar work wrapped in instrumental storytelling.
Why this album works
'Careful With That Axe' received praise for its innovative approach to instrumental rock, emphasizing guitar-driven melodies that appeal to both metal fans and guitar enthusiasts. The album further solidified John 5’s reputation as a skilled guitarist capable of blending genres, influencing aspiring musicians and contributing to the instrumental rock movement.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo instrumental flow virtuosic guitar storytelling moments short tracks for quick bursts
- Context
- Released on August 12, 2014, 'Careful With That Axe' marked John 5's first full-length studio album since his departure from Rob Zombie’s band. By this point, he had established himself as a prolific session musician and solo artist, showcasing his diverse influences and technical prowess in the heavy metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rob Zombie· Ozzy Osbourne· Massacration
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Need to Have a Talk With John 1:20
- 2 This Is My Rifle Standout 4:00
- 3 Flight of the Vulcan Kelly Standout 2:18
- 4 Jerry's Breakdown 2:33
- 5 Six Hundred and Sixty Six Pickers in Hell Ca Standout 3:18
- 6 Portrait of Sidney Sloan 3:33
- 7 Jiffy Jam 2:58
- 8 Villisca 3:12
- 9 El Cucuy 3:26
- 10 The Dream Slayer 4:13
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