Johnny Depp was given a hero's reception when he performed with his band at a festival in Germany on Sunday.

Despite being at the centre of a global media storm over accusations he beat wife Amber Heard fans turned out in their thousands to show their support for the Hollywood megastar.

Glum-looking Depp looked on as thousands of fans screamed his name in between songs as he played guitar with his supergroup alongside rock legend Alice Cooper and Aerosmith's Joe Perry.

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Around 8,000 fans turned up to see the troubled star at the Hessentag Festival in Herborn, west Germany, days after explosive allegations were revealed in court labelling him a violent drunk.

He didn't seem fazed as a sea of camera phones lit up when he broke in to guitar solos covering hits by the likes of Jimmi Hendrix and John Lennon.

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Frontman Alice Cooper introduced one song "written by Johnny about his stepdad".

The song, called "Good as you are, bad as I am", saw Johnny mumble something inaudible in to the mike mid way through.

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By the end of the set Johnny broke in to a broad smile and thanked the crowd before throwing clothing and towels down to his adoring fans below.

Clearly emotional, was the last to leave the stage, repeatedly waving and putting his hand on his heart.

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Wife Amber Heard filed for divorce just days after the death of Johnny's beloved mother Betty Sue Palmer

The actress was then granted a restraining order against the Pirates of the Caribbean star saying she feared he could kill her if he was allowed to return to their Los Angeles home.

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She had turned up to court with a bruise on her face she claimed was caused when he had thrown an iPhone at her face the day after his mother passed away.

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Court papers also reveal a "drunk and high" Depp hit her before smashing up their home with a large bottle of wine.

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Johnny Depp's lawyers strenuously denied the claims and say Miss Heard is making false claims to get a divorce settlement out of Depp reportedly worth £35,000 a month.

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Fans last night rallied in support of the star.

Superfan and Johnny Depp lookalike Alfous Koppl had travelled from Munich to see him perform with his band the Hollywood Vampires.

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BMW worker Alfous, 36, said: "I think it's stupid. I don't believe Amber.

"I think she is doing all this to help her own career.

"I'll always support Johnny."