Blending symphonic metal, prog, rap-rock, and power piano rock ballads with heavy Something Corporate/ Hollywood Undead / Tech N9ne / & Ozzie Is Ozboune Power piano goth metal ballads influence and Christian prophetic themes (Ellen White, Sabbath, end-times), Johnny delivers protest anthems against globalism, corruption, and cultural deception alongside messages of personal rising and faith. From basement tapes spanning decades (delayed by ADHD, chaos, and industry drama) to an explosive AI-assisted renaissance, the project is now transitioning to a full live hybrid band.
Current lineup features Johnny on piano/keys and lead vocals, Jon M as co-frontman (cyber sleeve/keyboard), Ruben on drums, Tom on bass, Mark Wagner on choir/guitar/backup, steel guitar, and an 8+ voice choir for massive sing-alongs. Signature cyberpunk aesthetics include AI gothic female lead vocals (with human lip-sync featuring Russian model Dasha Taran in videos and shows) and considering plans for Tesla Optimus robots, holograms, and high-production festival energy.
Recent releases include “Hope And Chains Chapter One” (political protest), “Satan’s Deception” (gothic AI video), “Empty Rooms”, and a Folsom Prison Blues-inspired collab. With roots as a lifelong progressive who realigned around anti-war, anti-corruption values (RFK, Trump as populist, Bernie legacy), the music attempts to glorify God through raw art, family legacy, and cultural confrontation.
Weekend-available for festivals, casinos, and clubs (BottleRock Napa vendor vibes, Sacramento Channel, San Bernardino Wasteland). Johnny shares time between prison work in the Sacramento/Rocklin area and Newport Beach with his sons. This is music for the rising — healing fire in a world of chains.
Piano-Synth Driven Rock / Goth Metal / Pop Music & Lyrics by John Uhrig LCSW a Divorced Prison Psychotherapist covering wide spectrum: • 60s Type Progressive protest songs against Unwarranted Wars, Corporate Political Corruption, & Globalization. • Raw tracks on trauma, relationships, addiction, and mental illness. • Bold SDA believer songs confronting Christian hypocrisy, Church-State union, & End Times theology. Powerful piano-synth riffs, cinematic soundscapes, and goth/metal energy. Experimenting with AI vocals while “Friends” include Guest vocalists rotate touring band musicians, my Studio Musician Plays (all instruments) & Produces ALL songs since May 2026 Mr David Gil New singles & full albums dropping regularly on Spotify, DistroKid, Amazon Music & upcoming Rock-Metal-EDM tour Festivals. Subscribe for originals, music videos, behind-the-scenes, and unfiltered truth. https://linktr.ee/johnnyuhrigandfriendsttps://linktr.ee/johnnyuhrigandfriends