Mötley Crüe recently inked a deal with Big Machine Records ahead of their latest single, ‘Dogs of War,’ marking their first new release since 2019. The band unveiled this exciting development through a video shared on YouTube.
This partnership signifies a fresh chapter for Mötley Crüe, symbolizing a rejuvenated outlook for the group. However, an intriguing detail emerged in the video: while Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil were captured finalizing the deal with their signatures, John 5 was conspicuously absent, and his signature wasn’t obtained. This omission might suggest that John 5 is not involved in the band’s business decisions.
The unveiling of the video coincided closely with Mötley Crüe’s announcement of their upcoming track, indicating a significant shift in their musical journey. This forthcoming single, their first since Mick Mars took a hiatus from touring in 2022, was teased on social media with a haunting image portraying all band members transformed into zombie-like figures against the backdrop of a desolate road enveloped in smoke.
Adding an extra layer of anticipation, ‘Dogs of War’ will mark the band’s maiden collaboration with John 5, setting the stage for an electrifying new era in their sound. Fans can eagerly anticipate its release on Friday, April 26th.
In a conversation with American Musical Supply, John 5 delved into the dynamics of thriving within a prominent band like Mötley Crüe. Stepping into the shoes vacated by Mick Mars, he emphasized that musical prowess is only one facet of success; being dependable and staying true to oneself are equally crucial. Moreover, he highlighted the importance of recognizing the band’s hierarchy:
“I think that it’s so imperative because being good at your job — being a good guitar player, or a bass player, drummer, singer — that’s half of it. But the other half — you got to live with these people, so you have to be a good person. You have to understand who the boss is; you have to be on time — you know, just be a good person because you’re around these people all the time, and you’re only on stage an hour and a half a night.”