Article updated: 10/5/2012 10:41 PM

Rob Zombie guitarist John5 explains ‘The Lords of Salem’ score

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Rob Zombie will be a co-headliner alongside Marilyn Manson on Thursday, Oct. 11, when the Twins of Evil Tour stops at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Pictured left to right are band members John5, Zombie, Piggy D and Ginger Fish.

Photo by Rick Fagan, courtesy of HERFitz PR

Rob Zombie will be a co-headliner alongside Marilyn Manson on Thursday, Oct. 11, when the Twins of Evil Tour stops at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Pictured, from left, are band members Piggy D, Zombie, John5 and Ginger Fish.

Photo by Rick Fagan, courtesy of HERFitz PR

Rob Zombie will be a co-headliner alongside Marilyn Manson on Thursday, Oct. 11, when the Twins of Evil Tour stops at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Pictured left to right are band members Ginger Fish, Piggy D, Zombie and John5.

Photo by Rick Fagan, courtesy of HERFitz PR

Rob Zombie

Photo by Rick Fagan, courtesy of HERFitz PR

Rob Zombie

Photo by Rick Fagan, courtesy of HERFitz PR

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Rob Zombie guitarist John5 wanted to write something simple yet scary when he sat down to compose the score for his band leader's latest horror film, "The Lords of Salem." The trick, he said, was coming up with material that wouldn't distract audiences but also wouldn't be easily forgotten. "I always say, it's music that people don't want to listen to, because you're watching the movie. It's tough. It's gotta be good enough, but it can't distract you."

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