Playing guitar in rock bands since i was 16 years old. Now i fell in Love with SynthWave and I'm doing my own thing. I Only post my original songs and  Check out my YouTube channel for videos.

Updates: Writing

Vocals: SM7B
Guitars:  ESP
Bass:  Ibanez
Amps:  Engl/Soldano/Peavey/Mesa/TE ELF
Percussion: Ludwig Black Magic Snare
Yamaha Bass Drum
DW Toms
DW Pedals
Zildjian/Paiste/Meinl Cymbals

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Enthusiastic and eclectic, The Fifth Fire prohibits visitation to no borders. Always curious, and always lucid, this band promises to not only push the envelope,but to shatter expectations through a sheer and mighty combination of resilience and resistance! 

Just enjoying my free time making song covers 🫡

I'm John Runyan, I grew up playing in rock and metal bands in various positions. I played bass for Pyst, Slynt and One Cut Closer. I eventually became the front man for One Cut while also filling in as front man and rhythm guitarist for cover band, Damaged Goods. I also played solo acoustic gigs for a while. after One Cut Closer broke up I decided to go to school for audio engineering and LCC in Parsons KS. That is where I met my wife Jamie and we started a family and moved to the KC area in 2012 where I worked as an FOH engineer for the Beaumont Club until it shut down. At that time I transitioned into an IT career. Music took a back seat but has always been part of the ride. The story takes a bit of a curve when in October, 2019 my best friend, mentor, guitarist of my first 3 bands, and all around inspirational bro, Barry Gestwicki passed away, shortly before his 35th birthday.  losing Barry was a crushing blow but I have decided that I won't let it stop me. He passed me the torch and I'm going to run with it.  I'm currently doing some online collaborations offering services as a  rock and metal vocalist. if you're interested in collaboration, hit me up!

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