News circulated that Motley Crue recently joined forces with Big Machine Records ahead of their forthcoming single, ‘Dogs of War,’ heralding a fresh beginning for the band. However, the choice of label raised eyebrows given Big Machine Records’ contentious history with Taylor Swift.
The band shared the announcement across their social media platforms, triggering a mixed bag of reactions from fans. Some expressed confusion and concern over the decision to align with Swift’s former label, alluding to the controversy surrounding her music rights:
“The one Taylor Swift was signed to? The one that stole all her music? Uh oh… well I can’t wait for ‘Girls Girls Girls’ (Mötley’s version).”
Others criticized Big Machine Records itself, labeling it as an unfavorable choice:
“Big machine is the worst label in the world, I miss the old Crüe.”
Amidst the chatter, speculation arose about Mötley Crüe potentially venturing into country music territory, given Big Machine Records’ association with the genre:
“Nobody batting an eyelid that Motley Crue have signed to a country music label? No?”
Another user echoed this sentiment:
“So is Motley going country now?! This label move makes no sense.”