Andy James

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B.C. Rich Andy James Assassin
“Go into your local shop and pick one up… just try not to kill anyone with it”: How Five Finger Death Punch’s Andy James made one of the most dangerous signature guitars of all time

By Amit Sharma Published

Now armed with the B.C. Rich Assassin and its lethal Pitchfork headstock, the British shredder reveals what made him jump ship from Kiesel and ESP Guitars, what his last-minute FFDP initiation was really like, and why he couldn’t find any tube amps that “sounded as good and dependable as the Kemper”

Electric Guitars
B.C. Rich Andy James Assassin
B.C. Rich adds Five Finger Death Punch's Andy James to its artist roster – and his first signature guitar is one seriously dangerous metal machine

By Matt Owen Published

Lord have mercy on anyone who crosses the path of Andy James and the Pitchfork headstock of his Assassin signature guitar

Artists
Cory Wong, Joe Satriani, Peter Frampton and Nili Brosh
Joe Satriani recruits Peter Frampton, Steve Lukather, Mateus Asato, Cory Wong, Nili Brosh and more for G4 V6.0 Experience 2023

By Matt Owen Published

Steve Morse, Alex Skolnick, Eric Gales, Andy James, and John 5 are also among the chosen players for four days of workshops, mentor sessions, exclusive live performances and other six-string activities

Events & Trade Shows
Andy James of Five Finger Death Punch
Check out Five Finger Death Punch's new arena-worthy rock ballad, Times Like These

By Sam Roche Published

Taken from FFDP's upcoming album AfterLife, it features soaring lead guitar from British shred-champ Andy James

Bands
[L-R] Zoltan Bathory and Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch announce release date and artwork for 9th album, AfterLife, share pummeling new track, IOU

By Sam Roche Published

The Las Vegas outfit's first full album with guitarist Andy James is set to arrive August 19

Music Releases
Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory and new recruit Andy James on new beginnings and shred in the era of Covid

By Joe Bosso Published

Augmenting the FFDP sound with seven-string shred, James' arrival marks a new chapter for the perennially touring metal juggernaut

Guitars
Kiesel AJ2
Kiesel partners with shred god Andy James for the ultra-customizable AJ2

By Sam Roche Published

Other than its Polarity active pickups, pickup poles and hardware, customers have total control over the AJ2's construction

Electric Guitars
Andy James is the new guitarist in Five Finger Death Punch
Jason Hook confirms departure from Five Finger Death Punch

By Richard Bienstock Published

British shredder Andy James is now officially the band's new lead guitarist

Guitarists
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Five Finger Death Punch’s Jason Hook to sit out remainder of the band’s European tour

By Richard Bienstock Published

UK shredder Andy James will take his place for the rest of the dates

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Andy James' STL Tones Revenant preamp pedal offers "perfect response"

By Richard Bienstock Published

New collaboration is STL's first-ever hardware design

Effects & Pedals
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