The Art of Malice is the fifth solo album by John 5. It was released on May 11, 2010.

The Art of Malice
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 11, 2010
Genre
Label60 Cycle Hum
Producer
  • John 5
  • Chris Baseford
John 5 chronology
Remixploitation
(2009)
The Art of Malice
(2010)
God Told Me To
(2012)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Album news

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  • On March 2, 2010, the album's first track, entitled "The Nightmare Unravels," was made available for streaming on John 5's official website and MySpace page. The cover for the album was also revealed. The artwork and photography was done by Ray Gutierrez of Strangebeautifulart.com.[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."The Nightmare Unravels"4:54
2."The Art of Malice"1:46
3."Ill Will or Spite"4:03
4."J.W."3:10
5."Ya Dig?" (feat. Billy Sheehan)3:52
6."Can I Live Again"4:02
7."Portrayed as Unremorseful"3:29
8."Steel Guitar Rag"3:00
9."Wayne County Killer"3:42
10."Fractured Mirror" (Ace Frehley cover)5:09
11."The S-Lot"4:13
12."The Last Page Turned"3:35

Credits

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  • John 5 – lead guitars, banjo, bass
  • Tommy Clufetos – drums
  • Greg 'Plushie' Hanna – additional bass ("J.W." and "Steel Guitar Rag".)

References

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  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ "Listen! To the first track from the new John 5 album 'The Art of Malice' COMING SOON! Album artwork and photography by Ray Gutierrez". The Official John 5 website. Retrieved 2010-03-02.