John 5 and Wednesday 13 team up for 2027 tour celebrating guitarist’s iconic career.

By Mac Davis Fleetwood | Sunset N’ Clark

Fans of the legendary Rainbow Bar & Grill on the Sunset Strip have seen both John 5 and Wednesday 13 rock its annual “Party in the Parking Lot” concert celebrations over the years. Now, two of hard rock’s most popular performers are taking that Sunset Strip energy on the road together.

John 5 has announced that his solo project, John 5 and The Creatures, will welcome horror-rocker Wednesday 13 as its vocalist for a special run of summer and fall 2027 tour dates. It’s the first time the guitarist has added a dedicated frontman to his solo band, opening the door to a setlist that spans nearly every era of his extraordinary career as the guitarist for some of heavy metal and hard-rock’s greatest bands.

John 5’s solo career has been equally prolific, producing a dozen albums that showcase his distinctive mash-up of metal, country, and bluegrass guitar work, including his latest release, Ghost.

Wednesday 13 is equally prolific. Whether fronting Maniac Spider Trash, Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13, Murderdolls, or his solo career, he has built a devoted following through theatrical live performances and a signature blend of metal and horror themes.

For fans of the Sunset Strip’s rich hard rock history, this pairing feels especially fitting. Two longtime Rainbow Bar & Grill “Party in the Parking Lot” and Whisky A Go-Go veteran performers are joining forces for what promises to be one of 2027’s hottest hard rock tours.

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