The Devil Knows My Name
John 5 · 2007
55 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
An instrumental metal odyssey blending technical prowess with horror-themed narratives and cinematic atmospheres.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Werewolf of Westeria — This track exemplifies John 5's ability to weave intricate melodies with heavy riffs, creating an engaging narrative akin to a musical story.
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27 Needles — With its dynamic shifts and haunting atmosphere, this piece showcases John 5's technical guitar skills while also embodying the album's eerie themes.
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Dead Art in Plainfield — A standout track that combines speed and precision, reflecting both John 5's virtuosity and the darker undertones prevalent throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- visceral soundscapes with tension
- dynamic progression with peaks
- eerie themes for horror fans
- engaging guitar work exploration
- intense listening for focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, The Devil Knows My Name marked John 5's first solo album after his departure from Marilyn Manson. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a versatile guitarist and composer, keen to explore his own musical identity outside the shadow of his previous band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Vai· Joe Satriani· Marty Friedman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 First Victim 1:05
- 2 The Werewolf of Westeria 8:42
- 3 27 Needles 6:56
- 4 Bella Kiss 1:30
- 5 Black Widow of La Porte 7:26
- 6 Welcome to the Jungle 4:29
- 7 Harold Rollings Hymn 0:53
- 8 Dead Art in Plainfield 8:01
- 9 Young Thing 3:05
- 10 The Washing Away of Wrong 8:44
- 11 July 31st (The Last Stand) 4:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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