Johnny Royal

Johnny Royal (born John Michael Herrera, June 12, 1976) is an American film director and composer. He has directed various commercial spots across different industries and gained recognition for his film 33 & Beyond: The Royal Art of Freemasonry. As a composer, Royal is known for being the founding member of the industrial rock band Black Lodge. His compositions have been featured on popular television series such as VH1, The Chelsea Handler Show, and LA Ink. He has collaborated with notable musicians including Jeordie White aka Twiggy Ramirez, Gilby Clarke, Sean Beavan, and Grammy-nominated producer Johnny K. Royal has also made appearances on television shows like Longmire, Chelsea Lately, and VH1: The Fashion Team.