Artists similar to
John 5
American guitarist
In short
The artists most similar to John 5 are Eric Johnson, Buckethead, Jim Root, Rob Zombie and Cradle of Filth, from the same alternative metal, bluegrass and country circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John 5?
The artists most similar to John 5 are Eric Johnson, Buckethead, Jim Root, Rob Zombie and Cradle of Filth, from the same alternative metal, bluegrass and country circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like John 5?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Buckethead, System of a Down, Korn and Slayer have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John 5" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John 5?
John 5 is usually associated with alternative metal, bluegrass, country and flamenco (artist · US · born 1971), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 31 October 2026.