Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, John 5, and Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe recently engaged in a candid conversation with Eddie Trunk on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, delving into various aspects of their musical journey. The discussion traversed their upcoming projects, their dynamic collaboration spanning five years, and the revelation of previously unreleased tracks such as “Dogs Of War.”
Hosted by Eddie Trunk, SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation airs daily at 3 PM, ET on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk. Here are excerpts from the conversation, graciously provided by SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation.
The band members shared insights into their plans for a new album, reflecting a spontaneous burst of creativity and camaraderie within the group:
Tommy Lee expressed the band’s organic approach to creation, stating, “I think we just were like, you know, John being in the band and all the new energy that he’s brought, we were like just inspired to make something, let’s make some new music. Like, you know, I don’t think that we ever think that far ahead, you know, we’re like, ‘Let’s just make some new sh*t.'”
Nikki Sixx echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the liberating nature of their artistic process: “It’s true. We didn’t think that far ahead and being, you know, in a band and especially a band that’s been around as long as we’ve been, I feel personally, totally free as an artist to call Tommy or John or Vince at any point and say, ‘I had this weird idea,’ and it’s always the same answer. Let’s get together.”
John 5 interjected with excitement, recounting a moment of creative synergy: “But you know what, I have to intervene here ’cause Nikki. No, no, no. This guy called me. And goes and goes, ‘I got the best idea.’ And he read these lyrics, put some music to it, and I swear, Eddie, it’s the hookiest. You cannot get it out of your head.”
Amidst the anticipation for forthcoming releases, the band teased a tantalizing glimpse into their creative process, hinting at an unreleased gem in the making:
John 5 tantalizingly shared, “But you know what, I have to intervene here ’cause Nikki. No, no, no. This guy called me. And goes and goes, ‘I got the best idea.’ And he read these lyrics, put some music to it, and I swear, Eddie, it’s the hookiest. You cannot get it out of your head.”
As the conversation unfolded, it became evident that Mötley Crüe’s collaborative spirit continues to fuel their artistic endeavors, promising an exciting musical journey ahead.