New Guitarist Thrown Into Deep Waters 🎸🌊🔥 - 5FDP Profiles (Part 1) Andy James

👉 Throwing Andy James into deep waters… 🌊
🤯 Can he learn 15 songs in 5 hours, get on a plane, fly to England and play a sold out Wembley Arena show in his home town? It's sink or swim time...
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[@AINTEROL]

It was a fantastic choice to have Andy James as part of 5FDP. Seeing him play live after the online experience was so very different. HE IS GOOD !!!!!

[@RiffsAndBeards]

Andy is also one of the nicest most humble dudes in the game. Much respect my man!

[@ethanaubrey858]

Found ya Fluff!😂

[@rek930]

Wouldn't be a KZbin video without some dork throwing out the word "humble" or "genuine"!

[@user-hz5qd5rj6w]

"Can you learn 15 songs in 12 Hours", plus Solos, so you can play on stage in front of thousands of fans. . .for the first time playing an arena, using pro equipment for large venues. . .Wow that's impressive. He pulled it off. . . Congratulations Andy! 👏

[@ak420dave7]

Hold my beer lol

[@jeremydunn7444]

it sucks. He’s in this band that band is lame.

[@jeremydunn7444]

That’s such a lie nobody’s a fan of five finger fuck punch

[@SEILLC]

Nice to see Andy be given his 15 mins.

[@DomTheGuitarDude]

andy james - "i dont think i can do this... their too monsterous..." ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD DOUBTED HIMSELF? man... i love seeing the humble nation of this dude. Truly a great addition to FFDP

[@davidgutierrez7526]

Nice to Andy get his due. Humble guy and incredible player. Absolutely one of the best guitarists in the world.

[@magnumman426]

Andy is one of the most prolific players! The dude is epic. To see one of my favorite instructors in one of my all-time favorite bands is absolutely amazing! You guys all rock! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@FerPowerProg]

Andy James is one of my favorite guitarists since the first time I heard it a few years ago. His level of precision, technique and creativity is absurd. He fit perfectly into the FFDP.

[@mortarsight]

I used to learn BFMV songs watching Andy's videos 14 years ago!!!!! Now he is the FFDP guitarist!!! Well deserved mate!!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@adambell2068]

I’m not gonna lie, Jason Hook is an amazing guitar player and his sound and tone is unmistakable. If you’re going to have to replace someone like him, it had to be with Andy James.

[@gkswift1999]

EXACTLY my thoughts as well

[@franzi5123]

Andy James is AMAZING. One of the best. Keep on going 🤘🤘🤘

[@KentuckyPatriot1776]

Andy is amazing! It couldn’t happen to a better dude.

[@malspeagell1166]

My wife and I were at the Hamburg gig where Andy played his first show. I've said this to him before, but you wouldn't know he hadn't been in the band for years for that concert.

[@guitarist4485]

Andy has been an idol of mine for years!!! I was stoked when I first heard he joined up with ffdp..

[@thecommuterzombie]

He smashed it on the night. What a show that was.

[@SurprisedTuxedoCat-rk7hb]

Keep going we love u

[@brandonray8409]

Andy James is a beast and Charlie on the drums is awesome

[@stevenbazan9681]

Ive met Andy he is one of the nicest guys you can ever met and im so happy for him

[@kdooms]

I had doubts. Jason is unique and I really wasn't sure if Andy was going to be able to hit it. You guys came to Nampa last year and I was suitably impressed. Glad you guys called him up and he was ready to go! Way to go Andy! ---- Comon Ivan, he's not just your "old guitar player". Give Jason the credit of using his name man.

[@markr1070]

Andy deserves all the accolades...very humble, extremely talented guitarist,, well done mate,, persistence pays off 👍

[@sylvainbeaudoin948]

I was concerned when I heard that Jason left that the Sound of 5FDP would change, until I saw and heard Andy play. He is a very impressive musician.

[@googleuser69]

Andy simply is just a badass 💯💪🏻🎶

[@shortsguitarz]

Andy is the best! 👍👍👍

[@lilli63]

I've been a fan for many years now and I'm so happy I finally got to see you in Copenhagen. You were so much more than I expected you to be. Thank you for a great show. ❤🤘❤️

[@nahnotsomuch2292]

I was bummed when Jason left. But, having been a fan of Andy for several years before he joined, I was beyond thrilled when he got the gig. I've always said, people who say 'There are no modern day guitar heroes.' have never heard guys like Andy James and Rick Graham. I mean, seriously go watch Andy's song 'Victory' and marvel at their playing. Amazing players.

[@midniteyaya]

Fantastic. Everything y'all do is awesome. Great guitarist. He fits in perfectly.

[@bob-ov4iq]

There could not have been or isn’t a better fit for FFDP than Andy James he’s a monster player and has brought an masterful fresh taste to the band

[@johannjohann6523]

I think Andy will be a perfect fit, and hopefully ignite some new inspiration and music with the band. Not only a great guitarist, but really seems to be a pretty good MoFo.

[@danilshirshov3976]

5FDP i love you guys!!! thank u, u r amazing

[@seancooper779]

I used to watch Andy all the time on his Lick Library videos. Amazing guitarist and a great guy who thoroughly deserves to be in a big band

[@shugghead8538]

Andy is way too good for this band.

[@pachi2800]

That's not what your mom said 🖕

[@odintradez4]

Andy has been my guitar Idol for the last 7 years probably, and I grew up watching Randy, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Marty Friedman, and Yngwie

[@3L3V3NDRUMS]

Awesome job by Andy! You guys all together are so cool and so inspiring! 🤘🤘🤘

[@rybol71]

Northampton shredder, meet him in king Billy pub, such a nice person

[@Duracelbunny]

Really nice guy, met him in Helsinki on June 2024

[@JoshyyJay]

🔥☠️🤘AJ🤘☠️🔥 See you guys in Cincinnati!!!!

[@lilian896]

My first Learn To Play Metal Guitar CD was by Andy James!★ Adore him.🖤

[@ArtGuitars.]

Show 🎸🎸🎸máster Andy James 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 👍😁🇧🇷

[@user-vx8jz1ov6w]

Congrats guys!!!! Well built unit. Its great to see unity seriously!!! The energy and positivity is amazing!!! Have fun and be safe out there. S

[@nebelziehtauf77]

Yu speak the true. God bless Yu 😊

[@alfordashley794]

Andy is a true and unique guitar player and Ivan is lucky to have found this guy. 👍

[@scoobybenguitars]

Andys a legend!

[@KR-mt2zx]

Damn! He's good!

[@erikfelder6814]

We enjoyed your work Andy 🤘😎👍

[@angelapursley2811]

Soooo excited to FINALLY get to see you guys live in BILOXI MS this fall❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

Saw them in Mobile 10 years ago. You are going to have one hell of a night!

[@angelapursley2811]

@@johnnyjohnson1326 oh awesome!!! I have been waiting SOOO long to catch them live!!!!

[@charleskemppel5142]

He is so great and greatly appreciated him

[@leelayton4117]

"I think I heard him poop his pants." Maybe some explosive flatulence? lmao! Andy James is amazing & fits into an amazing band perfectly. No ill-fitting shapes that I see!! I ❤ these "backstage" videos, please keep them coming!?

[@dion8962]

That guitar makes my hairs stand on end.. so awesome

[@johnmoss3990]

So glad Andy got his big shot. Superb guitarist, best there is about.

[@trebarfield7761]

I could be wrong, but I'm 90% sure that outro lick was played by Jason Hook. He's notorious for that run and bend pattern at the end😂

[@nataliaroberts1536]

I LOVE YOU GUYS SOOOOOO MUCH!!! I LISTEN TO YOU ALL THE TIME!!!! MY GUY FRIWNDS ARE ALWAYS SUPRISED I KNOW THE WORDS!!!!!!!! LOL I KNOW THEM ALL!!!! ❤❤❤🤘😊😊🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤟

[@KR-mt2zx]

Love their music! My guy friends used to be the same way until my husband (and my very best friend) and we got together. Guys, don't expect us ladies to be into metal, but 5FDP is one of my favorites.

[@RosesUnread]

Andy James is one of the baddest dudes on the planet

[@user-uc3qs1gx2d]

He’s a virtuoso period ! What an amazing pick check out Jam track central he’s also a teacher 😮. They both lucky to have each other cheers 🍻

[@douglascasey3486]

I've learned lots from the man over the years.

[@daviddeming1916]

I love this story!!! Dude is a badass!!

[@jessetate9701]

Andy James is an amazing guitarist

[@MissesMoody]

Praying I will still be around to see them in them August! Last concert on my bucket list ! I hope my gut is right they are message of stay strong against the evils in this world!

[@thesoldierofequestria9266]

welcome to the team my dude i can already see you as a total Rockstar and to think you literally just started you know XXDD its crazy like that huh? listen man you ever feel a little stage fright man hjust know your brothers have your back on stage all the way they know what the feeling was like

[@harleyquinn6692]

🤘❤️

[@Seven7Pain1]

Got a good one getting Andy, Ivan but still a Zoltan Bathroy Fan his guitars are the best looking BC Rich Shredzillas I've ever seen 🤘

[@jsdduke]

Gillette in August 👊 Gonna be epic 💥🇺🇸

[@carolineernesto6902]

Pleaseeeee come to Brazil 😢 It's my dream and my daughter see yours show ❤

[@Liyingbemo]

Andy 🔥

[@claudiuparvulescu2007]

HOOYAH and God Bless! Keep going! OIF 2010, been there, awesome show❤️❤️❤️ 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🔱⚓🦈⚓🔱🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@eigonguitartech]

SICK 🤘

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

Looking forward to the summer US tour…

[@tamgeof1039]

Andy is sick

[@Aussieknuckleheads]

🖤🔥👊👊🤘

[@chaosdivision2020]

Amazing dude, player and funny AF !!!!

[@falcon4548]

🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵hells yeahhh 💪🏼💪🏼

[@SurprisedTuxedoCat-rk7hb]

Nice

[@user-xy4th9mo5x]

It was great

[@828_Nate]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@CarolynHughes-zx4fc]

Beautiful guitar

[@thesoldierofequestria9266]

wait you guys even have your own website?? XXXXDDDD holy shit i guess i need to listen to your jams more

[@matthiasfuchs3434]

I see Andy on KZbin maybe filtern years ago and than i practice everyday the facking guitar. Thanx Andy !!!!

[@matthiasfuchs3434]

Sorry , fifteen years.😂

[@roguewarr4662]

It's great that 5fdp found a great player to replace a great player .Keep rocking Boys

[@grandpaarock]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🇬🇧

[@SurprisedTuxedoCat-rk7hb]

And music

[@SIMONAX10]

🫀⚡️🫀

[@aries-seventhseal2473]

❤❤❤❤ 4:37

[@stephanhan9729]

One day ... AJ will be the Joe Bonamassa of Metal 😍

[@csabagalantha4665]

There were rumours why Jason Hook left the band. After this video those seem to be true, as Ivan not even once said his name. Only referring him as the old guitarist. Sad to see it, but on the other hand as much as I love Hook, AJ is a beast too! Wish all the best for both!

[@d7-_-]

im still waiting for the Frankfurt Highlights :(

[@rebeloz2112]

That 7 string mockingbird

[@C010rbl1nd]

Im not a guitarist, brother and dad is.I payed bass. But James is a good add to U. Im just a retirered teacher Im good at seeing the light in chrildren lost ande help them find their way. I dont telle them where 2 go. I just make sure they get there safe.I will lead then through tgh the darkness of their hell 2 safety

[@edhannigan4327]

When boyz won't even mention Jason Hook by name, it ended bad.

[@dsmith9626]

Look. I like 5FDP but IF y'all have heard his solo instrumental stuff you'll realize he's playing with one arm tied in the band. Seriously. I dare anybody to truly listen to his last 3 releases and not consider Andy to be one of the top guitarists alive. Talent like his gets noticed. Several instrumental guitar heroes of mine have also found fame in established bands. Vinnie Moore has been in U.F.O. for decades. Marty Friedman landed the MegaDave gig. Satch of course is with Chickenfoot and Sammy now honoring the Van Halen/Sam Hagar legacy. But i wonder if the casual fan realizes the INCREDIBLE instrumental guitar stuff legends like Neal Schon and John Petrucci have released? I love bands of course but a well-crafted guitar instrumental is heaven to my ears. Andy. I'm waiting for your next instrumental masterpiece. Get on it bruv. 😂 🤘 I have a KILLER playlist of instrumental guitar on my YT if anyone is interested... of course that includes my favorite guitarist after the incomparable Randy Rhoads- Andy James. 🎸

[@davidblaske6911]

Can he learn 15 scales in like five hours? Basically, yeah.

[@axelbariabas4208]

Name of the song please? 0:15

[@dclong-]

You can't tame The Jame!

[@smokebendy4606]

yeeee

[@tkc1246]

Andy is a one hell of a guitar player, but five hours fuck

[@Centerpieceofmind]

I just re-liked 5FDP

[@3ngi_n33r]

Andy is a sick mofo. I might like this band, now. 🤘😜

[@eomerika]

Say his name Ivan... Jason Hook... and he left bc of you

[@ace12689]

When you ask a guitarist to learn 15 songs he’s way over qualified for no shit he can learn them in 5 hours

[@ronayers5133]

5fdp gets a lot of shit but they have steadily become more accomplished over the years....the player changes have only made them better!

[@jeremyk1916]

I was worried that Andy would stop making his solo albums by joining five finger death punch. I think their music sucks and lacks the emotive quality that Andy James songs have. I guess I’ll have to wait and see.

[@rigmat9872]

I'll never just accept a british james over a Canadian Hook 🇨🇦

[@aries-seventhseal2473]

Dividing Gods world are you?

[@a1rabidfox341]

Y’all not as popular as you think you are lol