Sneak Peek: Photos that will be featured in the next V Magazine of John Lydon (stage name Johnny Rotten), 80’s hit band DEVO, and supermodel/singing siren Karen Elson along with the accompanying inside stories of each musician for the upcoming V (issue #65).

“John Lydon”. Punk Rock’s valiant and vicious leader still has plenty to sing (and shout) about. For those who thought John Lydon was living out a quiet life in the California sunshine, think again. Here comes the Return of Public Image LTD. Photographer: Hedi Slimane.

“Bird Songs”. Modeling made Karen Elson a star, but she didn’t get free until she started to sing. Now her debut album is one of the year’s most anticipated releases, and it’s been a long time coming. Photographer: Glen Luchford. Stylist: Ana Steiner.

“Highly Devolved”. For it’s new album, DEVO invited the ad men and the internet along for the ride, a move that could be revolutionary or spell disaster with a capital D. Photographer: Hedi Slimane.

SOAK UP THE SUN: V’s summer scorcher preview images photographed by Nagi Sakaui featuring models Nathalie Edenburg and Max Motta.

V Magazine V65, “The Summer Scorcher issue,” will hit newsstands May 11th, 2010.