LYNYRD SKYNYRD FINISHING DARKER NEW ALBUM WITH COLLABORATIONs

Former Marilyn Manson and current Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 talks about working with Southern Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd on their new album

Lynyrd Skynyrd are currently in the studio working on their upcoming new album, which is titled “God and Guns” and will be released on September 29th, 2009. Although Lynyrd Skynyrd recently suffered the tragic losses of long time keyboardist Billy Powell and bassist Ean Evans, the band continue to work in the studio and they have even collaborated with ex-Marilyn Manson and current Rob Zombie guitarist John 5. With John 5 lending his songwriting skills, Lynyrd Skynyrd have even hinted of a darker sound on the upcoming album.

Artisan News caught up with guitarist John 5 to get his thoughts on working with Lynyrd Skynyrd on their new album since he’s been a big fan for a long time.

“We just get in the room and we write. They said they want to get me in there and play a solo on there or something like that so, anything. Anything to be associated with Lynyrd Skynyrd would be an honor. Because of course, me, you and everyone here loves Skynyrd. You know why not. So it is an honor.”

Lynyrd Skynyrd are currently touring Europe and The U.K. with dates extending until June 5th in Paris, France. The band will then kick off a round of touring in North America begining June 21st in Birmingham, Al and extending until September 19th in Henderson, NV.