Voodoo, Sex and Vampires

Zoo Freaks, get ready for some wild vibes as The Zoo Crew spins the electrifying track "Voodoo, Sex and Vampires" by John Diva & The Rockets of Love! This song, a standout from their 2021 album American Amadeus, is a sleazy, foot-stomping glam metal anthem that transports listeners to a shady bar in the Everglades, where the mysterious Crystal casts her spell. According to a review on Maximum Volume Music, the track captures the band’s unapologetic, over-the-top style, blending 80s rock energy with a playful nod to the decadence of the era. Fun fact: the song features a surprising bluegrass twist with Michael Voss, who produced the album, laying down a banjo slide solo—because nothing says voodoo like a banjo in a glam metal banger!

Diving into the song’s creation, Time for Metal shared the band’s excitement about its release, quoting them saying, “We know you’ve waited long—and today we can announce: THE WAIT IS OVER!!!” The music video, directed by Thomas Brück and featuring actor Till Bauer, dropped on October 1, 2021, with the band hyping it up on their Facebook page, inviting fans to join a live chat during the premiere. The video’s redneck Moulin Rouge vibe, complete with snakes, alligators, and a naughty déjà-vu, perfectly matches the song’s lyrical debauchery. Flyctory noted its “hilarious” energy, calling it a party track made for sing-alongs, which is probably why it’s blasting through THE ZOO’s airwaves right now!

Now, let’s talk about how John Diva & The Rockets of Love came to be. According to their official bio on Wikipedia, this German glam metal outfit formed in 2009 with a mission to revive the glory days of 80s rock giants like Van Halen, Bon Jovi, and Mötley Crüe. Frontman John Diva, the band’s charismatic leader, grew up in San Diego, California, raised by a single mother deeply embedded in the local rock scene. His father, a showband musician, was largely absent, performing on the US casino circuit. It was through his mother’s influence that John Diva caught the music bug, soaking up the sounds of the Sunset Strip. By 2013, the band was tearing up European stages, and they’ve since played the legendary Wacken Open Air festival three times, cementing their status as a live phenomenon.

Their debut album, Mama Said Rock Is Dead, dropped in 2019 and hit number 24 on the German album charts, with outlets like The Rockpit praising their tight musicianship. John Diva himself has addressed the band’s provocative lyrics in interviews, noting on Wikipedia that “sex positivity doesn’t exclude respect,” emphasizing the importance of wielding their rockstar power responsibly in the Me Too era. With their larger-than-life personas—think drummer Lee Stingray as a former NASCAR driver or bassist Remmie Martin launching a beauty line—the band leans into the theatricality of glam metal while delivering killer riffs.

For Zoo Freaks who can’t get enough, connect with John Diva & The Rockets of Love on their official website, where you can find tour dates and merch. Follow their wild antics on Facebook, Instagram, and X for the latest updates, from tour announcements to behind-the-scenes shenanigans. Fans have also created spaces to celebrate the band, like the John Diva Fans Facebook group, where Zoo Freaks can join fellow devotees to share their love for the band’s outrageous energy. So, crank up “Voodoo, Sex and Vampires” and let The Zoo Crew keep the party rocking!