Nikki Sixx, the bassist and co-founder of Mötley Crüe, expressed his gratitude to both his supporters and critics for keeping him motivated throughout his career. Sixx also confirmed that the band’s new material has been largely completed in collaboration with guitarist John 5.
Despite the positive news about the upcoming release, Mötley Crüe fans have been divided since guitarist Mick Mars filed a lawsuit against his bandmates. Mars claims that he was unilaterally removed from the band’s various businesses and streams of revenue after being gaslit and targeted for years. Additionally, he alleges that most of the band’s shows on their “Stadium Tour” were pre-recorded. The band has denied all allegations and countered that Mars was manipulated by his own representatives.
Despite the controversy, Mötley Crüe began recording new material with John 5, who originally joined the band as a temporary touring replacement for Mars. The latter had announced his retirement due to his struggle with Ankylosing Spondylitis in October 2022.
In a recent Facebook post, Sixx acknowledged his supporters and critics, saying that both had been instrumental in keeping him inspired throughout his career. He also confirmed that the new material with John 5 was almost complete, offering a glimmer of hope to Mötley Crüe fans eagerly awaiting new music from the iconic rock band.
While the lawsuit and accusations have created a rift among Mötley Crüe fans, it remains to be seen if the new music with John 5 will help bring the band together. For now, fans can look forward to the release of the new material and appreciate Nikki Sixx’s appreciation for the support he has received from both his admirers and detractors.
In conclusion, Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe has expressed his gratitude towards his fans and detractors for inspiring him throughout his career. He also confirmed that the band’s new material was almost complete and had been largely produced in collaboration with guitarist John 5. Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the band and Mick Mars’s lawsuit, Mötley Crüe fans can still look forward to the release of the new music and appreciate the dedication of the band members to their craft.
In the Facebook post, Nikki said:
“I have to say when I was a teenager I had no idea being in a band could garner so much love and so much hate. What a great original journey I’ve got to travel over the years watching people have so many feelings about our band. THANK YOU.——We just left rehearsal finally because they kicked us out. After we ran the set we just sat around and cracked jokes and enjoyed not playing or recording for moment.”
Sixx said that Mötley Crüe will be back in the studio as soon as they wrap up tonight’s NFL performance, adding:
“Pretty much wrapped up most of the songs so it’s all vocals from here on out. These songs are personal. You’ll understand more later. Being in a band for 42 years you have to constantly look for inspiration.—- and I can’t believe we’re leaving soon for Europe. We’re gonna be there for two months.
“I’m bringing my family and gonna really make a point to get out and also make time for some photography. Leica Camera sent me the new M11 and the SL2 to test out. Can’t wait and can’t wait to play all these shows. I’m just living in gratitude everyday. And thank you to the lovers and the haters. You keep me inspired.Oh and as you can see we actually never took a break. Just came home from tour and back to work. I guess I’ll rest next time I die?”
