I am all about rumors and hearsay especially when it involves David Lee Roth. So could John 5 (Rob Zombie, Marylin Manson) be recording an album with the legendary David Lee Roth?

This started from a press release from John 5's people about his new album The Art of Malice:

The Art Of Malice" further showcases John 5 to be one of the most technically advanced guitarists in the business today. Fans of driving rhythms and ear-catching, over the top, guitar work will keep this in their CD player for months on end. This album has everything that the fans come to expect — chicken pickin', shred,metal and Spanish guitar. The song titles vary as vignettes into John 5's life, such as the title "J.W." which are John 5's initials (John William Lowery) and what his father had called him growing up. "Ya Dig" comes from working with the master or frontmen David Lee Roth and also features Billy Sheehan on bass. "That is Dave's saying and it fits the music," says John 5.

A loyal reader has done some sleuthing and received this message from a John 5's publicist.

"J5's albums are always instrumental - No Dave ~ As far as the albums for Dave, that is a Dave question for his press whenever he decides to announce it - J5 is a hired gun for that and is not for him to announce as it can spoil whatever Dave's peeps have planned."

It sounds like there is at least one song from a David Lee Roth/John 5 collaboration. Could there be more? Maybe a new Dave solo record? I am erect with anticipation.