Mötley Crüe have unveiled the new single “Dogs of War” along with a visually stunning music video. The track marks the legendary rock band’s first new music in five years, and first song with new guitarist John 5.
“Dogs of War” features John 5 prominently, as it contains some heavy riffage and a tantalizing guitar solo. Lyrically, the song is one of defiance, with lines like, “Don’t let the dogs of war/ Come knocking at your door/ As we’re crawling ‘cross the floor/ They’ll make your skin crawl/ They’ll make the stars fall/ Do they matter after all.”
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“It’s always great getting back in the studio with the guys in the band,” stated bassist Nikki Sixx. “We know you’re gonna like this one.”
The action-packed music video, conceived by director Nick DenBoer along with input from the band, depicts...
“Dogs of War” features John 5 prominently, as it contains some heavy riffage and a tantalizing guitar solo. Lyrically, the song is one of defiance, with lines like, “Don’t let the dogs of war/ Come knocking at your door/ As we’re crawling ‘cross the floor/ They’ll make your skin crawl/ They’ll make the stars fall/ Do they matter after all.”
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“It’s always great getting back in the studio with the guys in the band,” stated bassist Nikki Sixx. “We know you’re gonna like this one.”
The action-packed music video, conceived by director Nick DenBoer along with input from the band, depicts...
- 4/26/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Independent Artist Group, the scrappy agency led by CEO Jim Osborne, is partnering with Covenant House in order to support the organization that is dedicated to fighting homelessness.
In making Covenant House its philanthropic priority, the agency is following the lead of clients Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe, as well as the band Five Finger Death Punch, both of whom are long-time and active supporters of the organization.
Iag has made a long-term financial commitment to the organization and will encourage employees to dedicate time and effort through volunteer programs and service days at Los Angeles sites of Covenant House.
“Our eyes were opened to Covenant House by our clients Nikki Sixx and Five Finger Death Punch, and once we saw the amazing and necessary work that this organization does, it connected perfectly with our core values and inspired us to join them in making a significant difference in the lives of young people,...
In making Covenant House its philanthropic priority, the agency is following the lead of clients Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe, as well as the band Five Finger Death Punch, both of whom are long-time and active supporters of the organization.
Iag has made a long-term financial commitment to the organization and will encourage employees to dedicate time and effort through volunteer programs and service days at Los Angeles sites of Covenant House.
“Our eyes were opened to Covenant House by our clients Nikki Sixx and Five Finger Death Punch, and once we saw the amazing and necessary work that this organization does, it connected perfectly with our core values and inspired us to join them in making a significant difference in the lives of young people,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mick Mars’ exit from Mötley Crüe and retirement from touring was unceremonious and contentious, resulting in legal drama and a highly publicized back-and-forth spat between the guitarist and his former bandmates.
But it would all be water under the bridge — for Mars at least — if the Crüe still wanted to write songs with their longtime axeman.
In a new interview, Mars was surprisingly forthcoming about the hypothetical opportunity to work with his old band in a creative capacity again.
“Well, it took me 40 years ’cause Mötley was priority… and now that I’m retired, I’m just me,” Mars told Audacy Check In when asked why it took him four decades to make his first solo album. “I mean, if Mötley wanted me to write songs with them again, of course I would… But right now, I’m just me, so I’m writing, and it’s not Mötley, and...
But it would all be water under the bridge — for Mars at least — if the Crüe still wanted to write songs with their longtime axeman.
In a new interview, Mars was surprisingly forthcoming about the hypothetical opportunity to work with his old band in a creative capacity again.
“Well, it took me 40 years ’cause Mötley was priority… and now that I’m retired, I’m just me,” Mars told Audacy Check In when asked why it took him four decades to make his first solo album. “I mean, if Mötley wanted me to write songs with them again, of course I would… But right now, I’m just me, so I’m writing, and it’s not Mötley, and...
- 2/26/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton is celebrating her birthday Friday, January 19th, with a new deluxe edition of her November album Rockstar that includes fresh tracks.
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” our November cover star wrote on Twitter. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! Lol.”
Rockstar primarily comprised Parton’s renditions of rock classics like “Magic Man,” “Purple Rain,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more, plus a who’s-who of guest features. The deluxe edition of Rockstar continues the fun with originals “Mama Never Said” and a live version of “Rockin’ It,” plus the Sylvester Stallone-featuring “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” lifted...
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” our November cover star wrote on Twitter. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! Lol.”
Rockstar primarily comprised Parton’s renditions of rock classics like “Magic Man,” “Purple Rain,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more, plus a who’s-who of guest features. The deluxe edition of Rockstar continues the fun with originals “Mama Never Said” and a live version of “Rockin’ It,” plus the Sylvester Stallone-featuring “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” lifted...
- 1/19/2024
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Mick Mars scored a victory in his ongoing legal battle with Mötley Crüe Tuesday when a Los Angeles judge agreed that the rock veterans had unjustly “refused” to cough up the dirt on its wide-ranging business dealings as it simultaneously sought to oust its founding guitarist early last year.
In a new court ruling obtained by Rolling Stone, the judge said the band’s stonewalling left Mars with no choice but to sue for the corporate documents last April. The Los Angeles judge noted that after the filing, the band...
In a new court ruling obtained by Rolling Stone, the judge said the band’s stonewalling left Mars with no choice but to sue for the corporate documents last April. The Los Angeles judge noted that after the filing, the band...
- 1/16/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
Mötley Crüe have canceled their one-off New Year’s Eve concert at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, California, citing production issues.
“It is with deep regret we must inform you the Crüe Year’s Eve show in Palm Springs is being canceled,” the band stated on its social media pages. “The very short timeframe to produce the event resulted in issues beyond our control. We look forward to seeing you all in 2024!”
The show was announced earlier this month, and would have been the Crüe’s only remaining concert of 2023. Instead, fans will have to catch the legendary rock band next year.
Mötley Crüe recently added two shows at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey for May 3rd and 4th. They also have gigs scheduled for the festivals Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida; Summerfest in Milwaukee; and Ottawa Bluesfest in Canada. Tickets are available here.
“It is with deep regret we must inform you the Crüe Year’s Eve show in Palm Springs is being canceled,” the band stated on its social media pages. “The very short timeframe to produce the event resulted in issues beyond our control. We look forward to seeing you all in 2024!”
The show was announced earlier this month, and would have been the Crüe’s only remaining concert of 2023. Instead, fans will have to catch the legendary rock band next year.
Mötley Crüe recently added two shows at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey for May 3rd and 4th. They also have gigs scheduled for the festivals Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida; Summerfest in Milwaukee; and Ottawa Bluesfest in Canada. Tickets are available here.
- 12/22/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
While it’s one of the most innovative songs of the 1960s, Ringo Starr declined to play The Beatles’ “Helter Skelter” for a shockingly long amount of time. He discussed performing the track live with Paul McCartney in the 2010s. The song “Helter Skelter” has a disturbing history. John Lennon had a dismissive attitude toward that history.
Ringo Starr asked why he would want to play The Beatles’ ‘Helter Skelter’
Ringo played “Helter Skelter” with Paul McCartney in July 2019. During a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, Ringo was asked if he played the song since she came out in 1968. “No, I did listen to it once before [the performance], but why would I play it?” he said.
“I love playing with Paul,” Ringo continued. “And he’s great. You know, if he’s in L.A., and I’m making a record, he’s on a track. He’s still for me, the finest,...
Ringo Starr asked why he would want to play The Beatles’ ‘Helter Skelter’
Ringo played “Helter Skelter” with Paul McCartney in July 2019. During a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, Ringo was asked if he played the song since she came out in 1968. “No, I did listen to it once before [the performance], but why would I play it?” he said.
“I love playing with Paul,” Ringo continued. “And he’s great. You know, if he’s in L.A., and I’m making a record, he’s on a track. He’s still for me, the finest,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
At 77 years young, Dolly Parton has earned the highest-charting album of her legendary career with Rockstar. The star-studded rock ‘n’ roll project debuted this week at No. 3.
Though she’s landed on the chart 49 times in the past — the first time being in 1969 — Rockstar marks Parton’s highest-charting album to date. She previously achieved two top 10 albums, with 2014’s Blue Smoke and 1987’s Trio (her collaborative LP with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris) both peaking at No. 6.
Rockstar was inspired by Parton’s 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and dropped on November 17th. With a tracklist of new originals and classic rock covers, the album features appearances by rock icons like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, Sting, Steve Perry, Steven Tyler, and many, many more. You can learn more about the project in Consequence’s...
Though she’s landed on the chart 49 times in the past — the first time being in 1969 — Rockstar marks Parton’s highest-charting album to date. She previously achieved two top 10 albums, with 2014’s Blue Smoke and 1987’s Trio (her collaborative LP with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris) both peaking at No. 6.
Rockstar was inspired by Parton’s 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and dropped on November 17th. With a tracklist of new originals and classic rock covers, the album features appearances by rock icons like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, Sting, Steve Perry, Steven Tyler, and many, many more. You can learn more about the project in Consequence’s...
- 11/26/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton isn’t done rocking yet. After sharing her new album Rockstar last week, our November cover star has returned with two new bonus tracks: Her rendition of the Eddie Money’s “Two Tickets to Paradise,” plus a new version of her classic “Jolene” featuring Måneskin.
The Måneskin-assisted version of “Jolene” is available exclusively with the digital download version of Rockstar on Parton’s website, though the country icon did share a preview of the duet on Instagram. It sounds like the new recording stays fairly faithful to the original, with Måneskin’s Damiano David taking on co-lead vocals with Parton.
“Jolene” appears on the deluxe edition of Rockstar, which also features guest features from Sting, Steve Perry, Joan Jett, Mick Fleetwood, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and many, many more. See a preview clip of Måneskin’s take on “Jolene” below.
Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis also recently teamed...
The Måneskin-assisted version of “Jolene” is available exclusively with the digital download version of Rockstar on Parton’s website, though the country icon did share a preview of the duet on Instagram. It sounds like the new recording stays fairly faithful to the original, with Måneskin’s Damiano David taking on co-lead vocals with Parton.
“Jolene” appears on the deluxe edition of Rockstar, which also features guest features from Sting, Steve Perry, Joan Jett, Mick Fleetwood, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and many, many more. See a preview clip of Måneskin’s take on “Jolene” below.
Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis also recently teamed...
- 11/20/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Rockstar, the star-studded rock’n’roll album by our November cover star, Dolly Parton, has arrived. Stream it below.
Inspired by her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Rockstar is the 49th full-length release from Parton, and features a variety of new originals and classic rock covers, as well as a heap of guest appearances by artists like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, and many more.
Speaking with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Consequence’s most recent cover story, Parton explained that when she found out she was voted into the Rock Hall, she “didn’t feel like [she’d] earned it.” To make up for that, she got into the studio and cut a proper rock album, without cutting any corners. “That was important to me: not to half-ass do a record that’s a country girl singing some rock,...
Inspired by her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Rockstar is the 49th full-length release from Parton, and features a variety of new originals and classic rock covers, as well as a heap of guest appearances by artists like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, and many more.
Speaking with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Consequence’s most recent cover story, Parton explained that when she found out she was voted into the Rock Hall, she “didn’t feel like [she’d] earned it.” To make up for that, she got into the studio and cut a proper rock album, without cutting any corners. “That was important to me: not to half-ass do a record that’s a country girl singing some rock,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
After record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5th music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
The initial music lineup for the 13th year of Welcome To Rockville is the festival’s most powerful collection of artists yet and features an array of talent not-to-be-missed including Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, a rare appearance by Mr. Bungle, and many others.
The initial music lineup for the 13th year of Welcome To Rockville is the festival’s most powerful collection of artists yet and features an array of talent not-to-be-missed including Foo Fighters, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Jelly Roll, Disturbed, Limp Bizkit, Queens of the Stone Age, Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, a rare appearance by Mr. Bungle, and many others.
- 11/8/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Dolly Parton will officially launch her Rockstar era with a special “first listen event” for her new rock album, set to screen in movie theaters on Nov. 15.
Dolly Parton Rockstar: The Global First Listen Event will offer fans the chance to hear a selection of songs from Parton’s new album, Rockstar, a couple of days before its official release on Nov. 17. The music will be accompanied by an exclusive interview with Parton, behind-the-scenes footage, a previously unseen performance of a holiday song “Circle of Love,” and a rare performance of Parton’s classic,...
Dolly Parton Rockstar: The Global First Listen Event will offer fans the chance to hear a selection of songs from Parton’s new album, Rockstar, a couple of days before its official release on Nov. 17. The music will be accompanied by an exclusive interview with Parton, behind-the-scenes footage, a previously unseen performance of a holiday song “Circle of Love,” and a rare performance of Parton’s classic,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Dolly Parton has returned with the latest single from her forthcoming album, Rock Star: an anthemic cover of “Wrecking Ball” featuring Miley Cyrus herself. Stream the song below.
Beginning with a soft piano intro, the song crescendos into a full-on pop ballad by its first chorus, with Parton and Cyrus harmonizing the signature hook. Cyrus then takes on the second verse, as a drum part drops, and thick, distorted rock guitars add an extra layer of oomph. By the bridge, orchestral strings carry the progression, and Parton and Cyrus belt together in a call-and-response fashion, with Parton impressively taking on the higher parts.
When the song reaches its grand conclusion, the two throw in a last-second interpolation of Parton’s hit, “I Will Always Love You,” singing one round of that song’s iconic hook before finally landing on a sweet, major chord resolution. Stream the single below.
Last year,...
Beginning with a soft piano intro, the song crescendos into a full-on pop ballad by its first chorus, with Parton and Cyrus harmonizing the signature hook. Cyrus then takes on the second verse, as a drum part drops, and thick, distorted rock guitars add an extra layer of oomph. By the bridge, orchestral strings carry the progression, and Parton and Cyrus belt together in a call-and-response fashion, with Parton impressively taking on the higher parts.
When the song reaches its grand conclusion, the two throw in a last-second interpolation of Parton’s hit, “I Will Always Love You,” singing one round of that song’s iconic hook before finally landing on a sweet, major chord resolution. Stream the single below.
Last year,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Adapting the biography of a singular figure is hard enough, but how do you adapt the autobiography of a band? Bassist Nikki Sixx, guitarist Mick Mars, drummer Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil joined forces to make Mötley Crüe, one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and well-documented hedonist troublemakers.
In 2001, all four members of the band along with Neil Strauss released an autobiography called "The Dirt," describing the group as "the world's most notorious rock band." The book shot to the top 10 on the New York Times Best Seller list and stayed there for 10 weeks. On a personal note, I used the book as the subject of my own freshman year biography project book report in 2004, when I showed up to school dressed like Nikki Sixx and delivered my presentation in full character ... much to my teacher's chagrin.
In 2019, Netflix adapted "The Dirt" with "Jackass" creator and director Jeff Tremaine at the helm,...
In 2001, all four members of the band along with Neil Strauss released an autobiography called "The Dirt," describing the group as "the world's most notorious rock band." The book shot to the top 10 on the New York Times Best Seller list and stayed there for 10 weeks. On a personal note, I used the book as the subject of my own freshman year biography project book report in 2004, when I showed up to school dressed like Nikki Sixx and delivered my presentation in full character ... much to my teacher's chagrin.
In 2019, Netflix adapted "The Dirt" with "Jackass" creator and director Jeff Tremaine at the helm,...
- 8/13/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Dolly Parton is in her rock ‘n’ roll era, and she’s ready to become the champion of the genre. To that end, she shared her cover of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” on Friday as the latest single from her forthcoming, aptly-named album, Rockstar.
With a dynamic, guitar-driven arrangement reminiscent of Queen’s original version from 1977, Parton’s take on the song is stadium-ready. At 77 years old, she still belts with goosebump-inducing power, soaring through the anthemic melody. Add in the tinge of twangy wisdom she brings to lines about how fame and fortune have been “no bed of roses,” and the tune is elevated to a new level of insight.
Parton also closes the song with a brief interpolation of “We Will Rock You” — complete with the legendary beat, crowd chanting, and some vocal ad-libs from Parton that unmistakably confirm the fact that she will, indeed, rock you.
With a dynamic, guitar-driven arrangement reminiscent of Queen’s original version from 1977, Parton’s take on the song is stadium-ready. At 77 years old, she still belts with goosebump-inducing power, soaring through the anthemic melody. Add in the tinge of twangy wisdom she brings to lines about how fame and fortune have been “no bed of roses,” and the tune is elevated to a new level of insight.
Parton also closes the song with a brief interpolation of “We Will Rock You” — complete with the legendary beat, crowd chanting, and some vocal ad-libs from Parton that unmistakably confirm the fact that she will, indeed, rock you.
- 7/25/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
As the legal feud between Mötley Crüe and Mick Mars continues, the guitarist has opened up about the full extent of the disconnect between himself and his former bandmates.
Mars has been outspoken regarding his unceremonious exit from the band, blaming Nikki Sixx and company for forcing him out and cutting his profit share in the process. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Mars said that his bandmates didn’t so much as speak to him throughout 2022 — including the entirety of the band’s stadium tour with Def Leppard — leading up to his retirement from touring back in October.
“Nobody spoke to me in 2022,” Mars said. “A lot of the time felt like I was just playing by myself. You know how you can be in a crowd of people and still feel alone? That’s how I felt that whole tour. I felt used, sad, and inferior. When we...
Mars has been outspoken regarding his unceremonious exit from the band, blaming Nikki Sixx and company for forcing him out and cutting his profit share in the process. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Mars said that his bandmates didn’t so much as speak to him throughout 2022 — including the entirety of the band’s stadium tour with Def Leppard — leading up to his retirement from touring back in October.
“Nobody spoke to me in 2022,” Mars said. “A lot of the time felt like I was just playing by myself. You know how you can be in a crowd of people and still feel alone? That’s how I felt that whole tour. I felt used, sad, and inferior. When we...
- 7/5/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
In early May, we travelled to Nashville to spend a couple of days with Mick Mars and hear about his bitter departure from Mötley Crüe. Mars stepped away from the touring unit in late 2022 after 41 years in the group he co-founded. He’d been suffering from the debilitating bone disease ankylosing spondylitis for decades, and life on the road simply became too painful to endure. In his telling, they used this as an excuse to violate legal agreements and deny him his share of band proceeds. The matter is currently...
- 7/3/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Mick Mars is fed up over his legal battle with Mötley Crüe, but the founding member of the band is willing to do whatever it takes to sustain his legacy.
Since the lead guitarist retired from touring with the heavy metal group last October due to his worsening health, he believes his former bandmates — Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, and Tommy Lee — have been trying to axe his legacy.
In April 2023, Mars, 72, filed a lawsuit against his ex-bandmates for attempting to remove him from the group last year, an exit he claims was involuntary.
Read More: Mötley Crüe Responds To ‘Ugly Public Lawsuit’ After Guitarist Mick Mars Sues Band Over Alleged ‘Gaslighting’ To Force Him Out
“When they wanted to get high and f**k everything up, I covered for them,” Mars recently told Rolling Stone. “Now they’re trying to take my legacy away, my part of Mötley Crüe, my ownership of the name,...
Since the lead guitarist retired from touring with the heavy metal group last October due to his worsening health, he believes his former bandmates — Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, and Tommy Lee — have been trying to axe his legacy.
In April 2023, Mars, 72, filed a lawsuit against his ex-bandmates for attempting to remove him from the group last year, an exit he claims was involuntary.
Read More: Mötley Crüe Responds To ‘Ugly Public Lawsuit’ After Guitarist Mick Mars Sues Band Over Alleged ‘Gaslighting’ To Force Him Out
“When they wanted to get high and f**k everything up, I covered for them,” Mars recently told Rolling Stone. “Now they’re trying to take my legacy away, my part of Mötley Crüe, my ownership of the name,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Former Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars, who recently turned 72, believes he’s “probably just going to live another seven or eight years.” That’s just one of the topics the veteran rocker opened up about in a wide-ranging new interview with Rolling Stone, also touching on his legal battle with the Crüe, his upcoming solo album, and more.
Mars recently sold his publishing rights, securing his financial freedom for the rest of his life. In revealing that news, he also put a cap on his lifespan. “I sold my publishing,” he said. “The deal was just finalized. Now I can relax and don’t have to worry about anything, since, like I said, I’m probably just going to live another seven or eight years.”
For most of his adult life, Mars has suffered from the degenerative bone disease ankylosing spondylitis, causing his body to disfigure. “I’m not going...
Mars recently sold his publishing rights, securing his financial freedom for the rest of his life. In revealing that news, he also put a cap on his lifespan. “I sold my publishing,” he said. “The deal was just finalized. Now I can relax and don’t have to worry about anything, since, like I said, I’m probably just going to live another seven or eight years.”
For most of his adult life, Mars has suffered from the degenerative bone disease ankylosing spondylitis, causing his body to disfigure. “I’m not going...
- 6/26/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Mick Mars Has Spent a great deal of time thinking about his own death, which will happen, he estimates, in about eight years, tops. There won’t be a funeral or memorial service of any kind. Instead, the Mötley Crüe guitarist wants the cremated remains of his body — which has been ravaged for nearly 60 years by the disfiguring bone disease ankylosing spondylitis — packed into a lead urn. “I want them to take it into an airplane and drop it into the center of the Bermuda Triangle,” he says. “I want...
- 6/24/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
In addition to “World on Fire,” Dolly Parton has released two additional songs from her forthcoming Rockstar album. She’s joined by Ann Wilson for a cover of “Magic Man.” Parton has also released a new original song called “Bygones,” which features Nikki Sixx and John 5. All three tracks are part of the singer’s debut rock album, which houses 30 tracks in total.
Dolly Parton’s ‘Magic Man’
“I’ve always wanted a reason to sing ‘Magic Man’ by Heart and it was one of my first choices for the album,” Parton said in a statement. “I was so happy that Ann Wilson agreed to sing it with me. Nobody can out sing Ann, but I gave it my darndest, and we added a few lines that were not in the original. We wanted to have a few things that made it seem like ours. Thank you, Nancy, for...
Dolly Parton’s ‘Magic Man’
“I’ve always wanted a reason to sing ‘Magic Man’ by Heart and it was one of my first choices for the album,” Parton said in a statement. “I was so happy that Ann Wilson agreed to sing it with me. Nobody can out sing Ann, but I gave it my darndest, and we added a few lines that were not in the original. We wanted to have a few things that made it seem like ours. Thank you, Nancy, for...
- 6/16/2023
- by Kelsey Goeres
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1980, Dolly Parton was ruling the pop and country charts with “9 to 5” while Judas Priest were “Breaking the Law” and the members of Mötley Crüe weren’t even wearing leather. At that point in time, none of those artists likely ever thought they’d cross paths. Now, Parton has teamed with Priest screamer Rob Halford and Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and guitarist John 5 on a new song, “Bygones,” one of two new tracks Parton released from her upcoming Rockstar album, out Nov. 17.
Over crunchy guitars, Parton asks...
Over crunchy guitars, Parton asks...
- 6/16/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Dolly Parton has continued rolling out her Rockstar era with a pair of new tracks: an original song titled “Bygones” featuring Judas Priest’s Rob Halford and a cover of Heart’s “Magic Man” with Ann Wilson herself.
“Bygones” also features Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and John 5, who recently joined the Crüe as their new guitarist. On the track, Parton and Halford trade dueling vocals, singing, “I’m sorry, so sorry/ How long must you punish me?/ Why can’t we just move on?/ Let bygones be bygones.”
In a statement, Parton called “Bygones” one of her “very favorites” on the album, adding, “The song fits with so many couples and coupling my voice with Rob, one of my all-time favorites, made it even more special.”
On her cover of “Magic Man,” Parton mostly sticks to the original, singing the first verse before handing the mic over to Wilson for the second verse.
“Bygones” also features Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and John 5, who recently joined the Crüe as their new guitarist. On the track, Parton and Halford trade dueling vocals, singing, “I’m sorry, so sorry/ How long must you punish me?/ Why can’t we just move on?/ Let bygones be bygones.”
In a statement, Parton called “Bygones” one of her “very favorites” on the album, adding, “The song fits with so many couples and coupling my voice with Rob, one of my all-time favorites, made it even more special.”
On her cover of “Magic Man,” Parton mostly sticks to the original, singing the first verse before handing the mic over to Wilson for the second verse.
- 6/16/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
New Music Friday – June 16th, 2023
Doja Cat – “Attention”
Leigh-Anne Pinnock – “Don’t Say Love”
Dolly Parton – “Magic Man (Carl Version) (feat. Ann Wilson)” With Special Guest Howard Leese & “Bygones (feat. Rob Halford)” With Special Guests Nikki Sixx & John 5
Coi Leray – “Run It Up”
Ateez – “Bouncy” , plus The World EP 2: Outlaw (EP)
Sam Fischer and Meghan Trainor – “Alright”
Gracie Abrams – “Block me out”, plus Good Riddance (Deluxe Album)
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
Jvke, Jimin, Charlie Puth & Muni Long — “Angel Pt.2”
Kēynes – “Low Lows & Ceremonies”
Myles Lloyd – “Shadows”
Carly Pearce – “We Don’t Fight Anymore” ft. Chris Stapleton
David James – “Lost”
Ivan – “One Too Many”
Queens of the Stone Age – “Paper Machete”
Killer Mike – “Scientists & Engineers” ft. Future, Andre 3000,...
New Music Friday – June 16th, 2023
Doja Cat – “Attention”
Leigh-Anne Pinnock – “Don’t Say Love”
Dolly Parton – “Magic Man (Carl Version) (feat. Ann Wilson)” With Special Guest Howard Leese & “Bygones (feat. Rob Halford)” With Special Guests Nikki Sixx & John 5
Coi Leray – “Run It Up”
Ateez – “Bouncy” , plus The World EP 2: Outlaw (EP)
Sam Fischer and Meghan Trainor – “Alright”
Gracie Abrams – “Block me out”, plus Good Riddance (Deluxe Album)
Victoria Monét – “On My Mama”
Jvke, Jimin, Charlie Puth & Muni Long — “Angel Pt.2”
Kēynes – “Low Lows & Ceremonies”
Myles Lloyd – “Shadows”
Carly Pearce – “We Don’t Fight Anymore” ft. Chris Stapleton
David James – “Lost”
Ivan – “One Too Many”
Queens of the Stone Age – “Paper Machete”
Killer Mike – “Scientists & Engineers” ft. Future, Andre 3000,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Mikael Melo
- ET Canada
The retirement — or removal, depending on who you ask — of founding Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars set in motion a chain reaction of sorts. Rob Zombie guitarist John 5, who had been rumored to take over Mars’ role, was quickly announced as his replacement, and the Crüe promptly hit the studio and live stage with their new axeman.
Until now, we didn’t know what Rob Zombie thought about his trusty guitarist of 17 years moving on to another full-time gig. In a new interview with SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, John 5 reflected on the moment when he broke the news to Zombie, who was understanding despite some reticence.
“We never had a negative word between us,” John 5 said of his relationship with Rob Zombie [as transcribed by Blabbermouth]. “And he’s my buddy and we made great music and great live shows together for 17 years, and we never really had a problem.
Until now, we didn’t know what Rob Zombie thought about his trusty guitarist of 17 years moving on to another full-time gig. In a new interview with SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, John 5 reflected on the moment when he broke the news to Zombie, who was understanding despite some reticence.
“We never had a negative word between us,” John 5 said of his relationship with Rob Zombie [as transcribed by Blabbermouth]. “And he’s my buddy and we made great music and great live shows together for 17 years, and we never really had a problem.
- 5/11/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton has released the tracklist for her upcoming “Rockstar” album and it’s the biggest flex of street cred we’ve seen in quite a while. The 30 songs feature guest vocals from some of music’s biggest names including fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and current hitmakers. See the full list below.
01. Rockstar (special guest Richie Sambora)
02. World on Fire
03. Every Breath You Take (feat. Sting)
04. Open Arms (feat. Steve Perry)
05. Magic Man (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese)
06. Long As I Can See The Light (feat. John Fogerty)
07. Either Or (feat. Kid Rock)
08. I Want You Back (feat. Steven Tyler with special guest Warren Haynes)
09. What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You (feat. Stevie Nicks with special guest Waddy Wachtel)
10. Purple Rain
11. Baby, I Love Your Way (feat. Peter Frampton)
12. I Hate Myself For Loving You (feat. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)
13. Night Moves (feat.
01. Rockstar (special guest Richie Sambora)
02. World on Fire
03. Every Breath You Take (feat. Sting)
04. Open Arms (feat. Steve Perry)
05. Magic Man (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese)
06. Long As I Can See The Light (feat. John Fogerty)
07. Either Or (feat. Kid Rock)
08. I Want You Back (feat. Steven Tyler with special guest Warren Haynes)
09. What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You (feat. Stevie Nicks with special guest Waddy Wachtel)
10. Purple Rain
11. Baby, I Love Your Way (feat. Peter Frampton)
12. I Hate Myself For Loving You (feat. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)
13. Night Moves (feat.
- 5/9/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Dolly Parton has often been described as a rock star, but now she’s making that designation a literal one with the upcoming release of her first album of rock music.
Appropriately titled Rockstar, the new album is bursting with 30 hard-hitting tracks featuring a who’s who of guest stars on nine original tracks and 21 classic rock anthems.
Read More: Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks ‘Don’t Know Why’ It Took So Long For Them To Work Together, Talk Potential Music Collaboration
In fact, that list is long and impressive including: former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on the title track; a duet on “Wrecking Ball” with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus; teaming up with Sting for the Police classic “Every Breath You Take” and with Peter Frampton on his Frampton Comes Alive hit “Baby I Love Your Way”; and, in what’s got to a showstopper, collaborating with Paul McCartney and...
Appropriately titled Rockstar, the new album is bursting with 30 hard-hitting tracks featuring a who’s who of guest stars on nine original tracks and 21 classic rock anthems.
Read More: Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks ‘Don’t Know Why’ It Took So Long For Them To Work Together, Talk Potential Music Collaboration
In fact, that list is long and impressive including: former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on the title track; a duet on “Wrecking Ball” with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus; teaming up with Sting for the Police classic “Every Breath You Take” and with Peter Frampton on his Frampton Comes Alive hit “Baby I Love Your Way”; and, in what’s got to a showstopper, collaborating with Paul McCartney and...
- 5/9/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Dolly Parton is ready to rock ‘n’ roll: the country music icon is set to release a rock album featuring collaborations with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Lizzo and Miley Cyrus.
The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will drop Rockstar on Nov. 17. The 30-track album will include nine original songs and 21 rock covers, including “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” “Every Breath You Take” with Sting and “Let It Be” with McCartney, Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.
“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album Rockstar! I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure,” Parton, 77, said in a statement. “I hope everybody enjoys the album as...
The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will drop Rockstar on Nov. 17. The 30-track album will include nine original songs and 21 rock covers, including “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” “Every Breath You Take” with Sting and “Let It Be” with McCartney, Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.
“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album Rockstar! I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure,” Parton, 77, said in a statement. “I hope everybody enjoys the album as...
- 5/9/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s probably safe to say that Dolly Parton will be the only artist this year (and possibly ever) whose new album will include features by Lizzo, Rob Halford, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Nicks. The dual Country Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member’s long-awaited rock project Rockstar will bow Nov. 17 and includes more than 40 guests across its 30 tracks.
Largely a covers project, Rockstar includes Parton’s versions of 21 classics along with nine originals. The tracklist announced on Tuesday shows that she reprises many songs with their original performers,...
Largely a covers project, Rockstar includes Parton’s versions of 21 classics along with nine originals. The tracklist announced on Tuesday shows that she reprises many songs with their original performers,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Upon her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year, Dolly Parton announced her intention to record a rock album. “If I’m gonna be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I’m gonna have to earn it,” she said at the time.
Parton has spent the last year making good on that promise by enlisting some of the biggest names in music to join her in recording a mix of rock ‘n’ roll originals and covers. The end result, aptly titled Rockstar, will arrive on November 17th via her own Butterfly Records in conjunction with Big Machine Label Group.
When Dolly calls, everyone answer. Just look at the massive 30-song tracklist for Rockstar: there’s literally a Beatles reunion! Steve Perry sings a Journey song! Lizzo plays jazz flute on “Stairway to Heaven”!
Among the notable covers, Sting accompanies Parton on The Police’s “Every Breath You Take,...
Parton has spent the last year making good on that promise by enlisting some of the biggest names in music to join her in recording a mix of rock ‘n’ roll originals and covers. The end result, aptly titled Rockstar, will arrive on November 17th via her own Butterfly Records in conjunction with Big Machine Label Group.
When Dolly calls, everyone answer. Just look at the massive 30-song tracklist for Rockstar: there’s literally a Beatles reunion! Steve Perry sings a Journey song! Lizzo plays jazz flute on “Stairway to Heaven”!
Among the notable covers, Sting accompanies Parton on The Police’s “Every Breath You Take,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Def Leppard are set to perform at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip as part of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 10th, and their set will be immediately preceded by a double-daredevil stunt involving a bike jump over a high-wire act.
The event is being billed as “The Death Wire Daredevil Spectacular” and will see motorcycle Wall of Death daredevil Kyle Ives jump a motorcycle over Blake the Flying Wallenda, who will attempt one of the longest high-wire walks of his career — “The Death Wire Walk” — over the Sturgis Buffalo Chip amphitheater with no safety netting. If anyone’s capable of such a feat, it’s these two: Blake and Kyle are the descendants of extreme sports godfathers The Flying Wallenda Brothers and the Ives Brothers, respectively.
“Fifty years ago when my great-grandfather, Karl Wallenda, produced a daredevil show with Evel Knievel, the two conceived the plan to execute this stunt,...
The event is being billed as “The Death Wire Daredevil Spectacular” and will see motorcycle Wall of Death daredevil Kyle Ives jump a motorcycle over Blake the Flying Wallenda, who will attempt one of the longest high-wire walks of his career — “The Death Wire Walk” — over the Sturgis Buffalo Chip amphitheater with no safety netting. If anyone’s capable of such a feat, it’s these two: Blake and Kyle are the descendants of extreme sports godfathers The Flying Wallenda Brothers and the Ives Brothers, respectively.
“Fifty years ago when my great-grandfather, Karl Wallenda, produced a daredevil show with Evel Knievel, the two conceived the plan to execute this stunt,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx has opened up about the ongoing legal saga involving the band’s longtime guitarist Mick Mars.
In a new interview with Planet Rock, Sixx doubled down on a recent assertion made by the band’s manager Allen Kovac that Mars was being subjected to elder abuse by his legal representatives. According to Sixx, the Crüe express no ill will toward Mars, but are looking to move forward with current plans involving replacement guitarist John 5, including a 2023 world tour (tickets available here) and recording new music.
“It’s a nice time [for Mötley Crüe] and it’s kind of inspired us to write a little bit,” Sixx said. “We love our history, we’re very proud of everything we’ve done. We’ve always been really supportive of Mick no matter what Mick was going through. We’re just happy with where we’re at right now.”
He continued,...
In a new interview with Planet Rock, Sixx doubled down on a recent assertion made by the band’s manager Allen Kovac that Mars was being subjected to elder abuse by his legal representatives. According to Sixx, the Crüe express no ill will toward Mars, but are looking to move forward with current plans involving replacement guitarist John 5, including a 2023 world tour (tickets available here) and recording new music.
“It’s a nice time [for Mötley Crüe] and it’s kind of inspired us to write a little bit,” Sixx said. “We love our history, we’re very proud of everything we’ve done. We’ve always been really supportive of Mick no matter what Mick was going through. We’re just happy with where we’re at right now.”
He continued,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Mötley Crüe have entered the studio to record music with veteran producer Bob Rock.
Drummer Tommy Lee dropped the news on Instagram, sharing a slideshow of images from inside the studio and an enthusiastic remark: “Hit that mother fucking record button Mr. Rock!!! Go!” Meanwhile, Nikki Sixx posted a number of black & white shots, writing, “In the studio with Bob Rock.”
Current touring guitarist John 5 also made a post about the sessions, so it looks like he’ll be featured on any future Crüe studio recordings. Aside from touring, it was undetermined how active the longtime Rob Zombie guitarist would be in the band. But with founding axeman Mick Mars clearly out of the picture, it looks like John 5 will also be Mötley Crüe’s go-to session man.
“Let’s do this @motleycrue #bobrock,” posted John 5, along with an image of him playing James Hetfield’s “Fuck Em Up” Esp Mx-220 guitar,...
Drummer Tommy Lee dropped the news on Instagram, sharing a slideshow of images from inside the studio and an enthusiastic remark: “Hit that mother fucking record button Mr. Rock!!! Go!” Meanwhile, Nikki Sixx posted a number of black & white shots, writing, “In the studio with Bob Rock.”
Current touring guitarist John 5 also made a post about the sessions, so it looks like he’ll be featured on any future Crüe studio recordings. Aside from touring, it was undetermined how active the longtime Rob Zombie guitarist would be in the band. But with founding axeman Mick Mars clearly out of the picture, it looks like John 5 will also be Mötley Crüe’s go-to session man.
“Let’s do this @motleycrue #bobrock,” posted John 5, along with an image of him playing James Hetfield’s “Fuck Em Up” Esp Mx-220 guitar,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
The ’80s and ’90s were a tumultuous time for rock music, especially for Mötley Crüe. Lead singer Vince Neil infamously left the band in 1992. He says that when he was fired, he was in “complete shock.” But one Mötley Crüe member recalls Neil’s departure differently.
Vince Neil’s vocals helped launch Mötley Crüe to superstardom Mötley Crüe in 1987: Bassist Nikki Sixx (left), lead guitarist Mick Mars, lead singer Vince Neil, and drummer Tommy Lee | Ross Marino/Getty Images
Neil joined Mötley Crüe in 1981 after the band saw him perform with the group Rock Candy. Drummer Tommy Lee had known Neil from high school and encouraged his bandmates to check Neil out, sure the singer’s image would match Mötley Crüe.
The group released its debut album, Too Fast for Love, in 1981, but it wasn’t an overnight success. The album was self-produced and sold only 20,000 copies. The bandmates...
Vince Neil’s vocals helped launch Mötley Crüe to superstardom Mötley Crüe in 1987: Bassist Nikki Sixx (left), lead guitarist Mick Mars, lead singer Vince Neil, and drummer Tommy Lee | Ross Marino/Getty Images
Neil joined Mötley Crüe in 1981 after the band saw him perform with the group Rock Candy. Drummer Tommy Lee had known Neil from high school and encouraged his bandmates to check Neil out, sure the singer’s image would match Mötley Crüe.
The group released its debut album, Too Fast for Love, in 1981, but it wasn’t an overnight success. The album was self-produced and sold only 20,000 copies. The bandmates...
- 4/17/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The unfortunate dispute between Mötley Crüe and their former guitarist Mick Mars has gotten pretty ugly, with the band’s manager now accusing Mars’ representatives of “elder abuse.”
As previously reported, Mars recently sued Mötley Crüe, claiming his financial cut of the band’s profits was severely reduced and that he was let go from the band despite his desire to remain a member upon retiring from touring. He also snuck in a jab about bassist Nikki Sixx playing to pre-recorded tracks during the Crüe’s live shows.
Mötley Crüe then hit back, with one of their lawyers stating, “Retiring from touring is retiring from the band.” A statement further claimed that Mars’ playing had diminished significantly and that he was being manipulated by his representative into taking legal action against his longtime band. To which Mars responded, “I carried those bastards for years.”
At 71, Mars is significantly older than...
As previously reported, Mars recently sued Mötley Crüe, claiming his financial cut of the band’s profits was severely reduced and that he was let go from the band despite his desire to remain a member upon retiring from touring. He also snuck in a jab about bassist Nikki Sixx playing to pre-recorded tracks during the Crüe’s live shows.
Mötley Crüe then hit back, with one of their lawyers stating, “Retiring from touring is retiring from the band.” A statement further claimed that Mars’ playing had diminished significantly and that he was being manipulated by his representative into taking legal action against his longtime band. To which Mars responded, “I carried those bastards for years.”
At 71, Mars is significantly older than...
- 4/12/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
On Thursday, Mick Mars, lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, filed legal papers in Los Angeles County’s Superior Court alleging that the band tried to fire him and cut him out from a number of business deals after he announced his retirement from touring last year.
Bassist Nikki Sixx responded to the claims on Twitter, suggesting that Mars was being manipulated by his lawyers.
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Sad day for us and we don’t deserve this considering how many years we’ve been propping him up-We still wish him the best and hope he find’s lawyers and managers who aren’t damaging him. We love you Mick –https://t.co/dhpu7ejxSi
— (@NikkiSixx) April 7, 2023
Mars suffers from Ankylosing Spondylitis (As), a chronic form of arthritis that inhibits the flexibility of the spine and pelvis. Due to his worsening condition, he announced that he...
Bassist Nikki Sixx responded to the claims on Twitter, suggesting that Mars was being manipulated by his lawyers.
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Sad day for us and we don’t deserve this considering how many years we’ve been propping him up-We still wish him the best and hope he find’s lawyers and managers who aren’t damaging him. We love you Mick –https://t.co/dhpu7ejxSi
— (@NikkiSixx) April 7, 2023
Mars suffers from Ankylosing Spondylitis (As), a chronic form of arthritis that inhibits the flexibility of the spine and pelvis. Due to his worsening condition, he announced that he...
- 4/11/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
The situation between Mötley Crüe and guitarist Mick Mars has turned litigious, with Mars suing his bandmates over his claims that he’s being forced out of the band.
It all started in October 2022 when Mars issued a statement announcing he was retiring from touring with the band, due to his ongoing struggle with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a degenerative disease that affects the spine.
According to legal documents obtained by Variety, Mars is accusing the other members of the band — singer Vince Neil, bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee — of “gaslighting” him in an attempt to kick him out of the band.
Read More: Mick Mars Retires From Touring With Mötley Crüe
Mars alleges that the band is demanding that he sign a severance agreement that would divest him of all Mötley Crüe’s future earnings, in return for a five-per-cent stake in the group’s 2023 tour, on which he’s not performing.
It all started in October 2022 when Mars issued a statement announcing he was retiring from touring with the band, due to his ongoing struggle with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a degenerative disease that affects the spine.
According to legal documents obtained by Variety, Mars is accusing the other members of the band — singer Vince Neil, bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee — of “gaslighting” him in an attempt to kick him out of the band.
Read More: Mick Mars Retires From Touring With Mötley Crüe
Mars alleges that the band is demanding that he sign a severance agreement that would divest him of all Mötley Crüe’s future earnings, in return for a five-per-cent stake in the group’s 2023 tour, on which he’s not performing.
- 4/7/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Mötley Crüe has called guitarist Mick Mars’ lawsuit against the band “unfortunate.” In a statement to Rolling Stone, the band responded to the suit, which was made public yesterday, and rebutted claims that they ousted him from the group and cut him out of profits.
“Mick’s lawsuit is unfortunate and completely off-base,” the band wrote in a statement. “In 2008, Mick voted for and signed an agreement in which he and every other band member agreed that ‘in no event shall any resigning shareholder be entitled to receive any monies attributable to live performances (i.
“Mick’s lawsuit is unfortunate and completely off-base,” the band wrote in a statement. “In 2008, Mick voted for and signed an agreement in which he and every other band member agreed that ‘in no event shall any resigning shareholder be entitled to receive any monies attributable to live performances (i.
- 4/7/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Mötley Crüe has never been shy about sharing the dirt, but guitarist Mick Mars has revealed one big secret his bandmates may have wanted kept quiet.
According to a profits participation lawsuit filed Thursday by the 71-year-old six-stringer in Los Angeles Superior Court, Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Tommy Lee have been fake-playing and pre-recorded some of their vocals for the tour. The allegation from Mars not only puts the self-described “world’s most notorious band” in an uncomfortable spotlight, but it also may not go down so well with the millions of fans paying Sixx, Neil, Lee and new touring guitarist John 5 big bucks to see them on tour this year.
The bad blood that led to today’s pulling back of the rock veil on the rest of the Crüe seems to have started last year, when Mars, who suffers from ankylosing spondylitis, told the boys and management...
According to a profits participation lawsuit filed Thursday by the 71-year-old six-stringer in Los Angeles Superior Court, Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Tommy Lee have been fake-playing and pre-recorded some of their vocals for the tour. The allegation from Mars not only puts the self-described “world’s most notorious band” in an uncomfortable spotlight, but it also may not go down so well with the millions of fans paying Sixx, Neil, Lee and new touring guitarist John 5 big bucks to see them on tour this year.
The bad blood that led to today’s pulling back of the rock veil on the rest of the Crüe seems to have started last year, when Mars, who suffers from ankylosing spondylitis, told the boys and management...
- 4/6/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Guitarist Mick Mars, who cofounded Mötley Crüe in 1981, has filed a lawsuit against the band, claiming they ousted him from the group and cut him out of profits. Mars has asked a judge to allow him to inspect the band’s business records and to be awarded attorneys’ fees and other unspecified money.
The lawsuit, obtained by Rolling Stone, claims that Mars (real name Robert Alan Deal) announced he could no longer tour with the group due to his ongoing battle with ankylosing spondylitis — a disease that causes vertebrae to...
The lawsuit, obtained by Rolling Stone, claims that Mars (real name Robert Alan Deal) announced he could no longer tour with the group due to his ongoing battle with ankylosing spondylitis — a disease that causes vertebrae to...
- 4/6/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Guitarist Mick Mars is suing Mötley Crüe over his departure from the band and a dramatic decrease in profit share.
Last year, Mars announced that he was retiring from touring with Mötley Crüe, citing his ongoing struggles with an arthritic disease called ankylosing spondylitis. A statement from his rep specified, “Mick will continue as a member of the band, but can no longer handle the rigors of the road.”
However, in their own follow-up statement, Mötley Crüe implied that Mars was done for good, leading some — including one-time Crüe singer John Corabi — to believe that he was “shown the door.”
It turns out Corabi may have been on to something, as Mars has now filed a lawsuit against his longtime band. In legal documents obtained by TMZ, Mars claims that he still intended to play with Mötley Crüe in some capacity, whether it be select live dates or in the studio,...
Last year, Mars announced that he was retiring from touring with Mötley Crüe, citing his ongoing struggles with an arthritic disease called ankylosing spondylitis. A statement from his rep specified, “Mick will continue as a member of the band, but can no longer handle the rigors of the road.”
However, in their own follow-up statement, Mötley Crüe implied that Mars was done for good, leading some — including one-time Crüe singer John Corabi — to believe that he was “shown the door.”
It turns out Corabi may have been on to something, as Mars has now filed a lawsuit against his longtime band. In legal documents obtained by TMZ, Mars claims that he still intended to play with Mötley Crüe in some capacity, whether it be select live dates or in the studio,...
- 4/6/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Power Trip’s 2018 live recording Live in Seattle stands as the definitive document of the thrash band in the concert setting. Previously released digitally in 2020, the full set is getting a proper vinyl, CD, and digital release on June 23rd via Southern Lord.
The 11-song performance took place at Neumos venue on May 28th, 2018, in Seattle while Power Trip were on tour supporting their 2017 album Nightmare Logic. The band would play four songs from the LP in Seattle, including the instant classic “Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Axe)” — a teaser for which can be streamed below.
The Dark Operative imprint went on to release Live in Seattle as a digital Bandcamp download in June of 2020 during pandemic lockdowns. Tragically, Power Trip frontman Riley Gale passed away just months later on August 24th. The Texas band has been on hiatus ever since, though one member has gone on to form the group Fugitive.
The 11-song performance took place at Neumos venue on May 28th, 2018, in Seattle while Power Trip were on tour supporting their 2017 album Nightmare Logic. The band would play four songs from the LP in Seattle, including the instant classic “Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Axe)” — a teaser for which can be streamed below.
The Dark Operative imprint went on to release Live in Seattle as a digital Bandcamp download in June of 2020 during pandemic lockdowns. Tragically, Power Trip frontman Riley Gale passed away just months later on August 24th. The Texas band has been on hiatus ever since, though one member has gone on to form the group Fugitive.
- 4/5/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Heavy metal fans are confident they know the identity of Doll on The Masked Singer. Doll made his debut on ’80s Night, along with Moose and Scorpio, who were sent home after revealing themselves. Meanwhile, Doll won the night’s King of The Masked Singer title, so his identity remains a mystery. Based on his voice, height, and the clues, though, many Masked Singer viewers are sure Doll is Twisted Sister lead vocalist Dee Snider. Here’s all the evidence.
Doll performs on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9 | Michael Becker/Fox Twisted Sister fans recognized Dee Snider’s voice right away when Doll sang on ‘The Masked Singer’
Before the episode aired, The Masked Singer shared an early look at Doll’s first performance: “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds. The costumed celebrity had a deep singing voice and clear musical talent, although he seemed to be holding...
Doll performs on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9 | Michael Becker/Fox Twisted Sister fans recognized Dee Snider’s voice right away when Doll sang on ‘The Masked Singer’
Before the episode aired, The Masked Singer shared an early look at Doll’s first performance: “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds. The costumed celebrity had a deep singing voice and clear musical talent, although he seemed to be holding...
- 4/1/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The panelists on “The Masked Singer” are poking their eyes out as they try to figure out the identity of the secret celebrity hiding inside the Doll costume. The button-eyed toy performed “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” during the seventh episode of Season 9 and received more votes than Moose and Scorpio, which means we’ll all have to wait a bit longer to find out who he really is. Do You have any ideas? Read on for the judges’ “The Masked Singer” Doll guesses.
“I love the song choice, and I think there was such an elegance,” Robin Thicke raved after Doll’s toyish performance on the big stage. “This person knows how to work a crowd. I’m thinking an icon,” he added.
After the reveal of a “ghostwriter” clue, Doll’s string was pulled and he spoke aloud for the first time: “While my movie career is scary,...
“I love the song choice, and I think there was such an elegance,” Robin Thicke raved after Doll’s toyish performance on the big stage. “This person knows how to work a crowd. I’m thinking an icon,” he added.
After the reveal of a “ghostwriter” clue, Doll’s string was pulled and he spoke aloud for the first time: “While my movie career is scary,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Mötley Crüe will turn 50 in 2031, and founding bassist Nikki Sixx hopes the band keeps going until it reaches that milestone.
Sixx told Brazil’s A Rádio Rock (as transcribed by Blabbermouth) that he hopes the band will remain active until its 50th anniversary in 2031. With original guitarist Mick Mars — the eldest member of the band at 71 — having been replaced by John 5 in the touring lineup, Sixx and company sound like they’re primed to keep touring far beyond their upcoming summer outing with Def Leppard and Alice Cooper.
Sixx cited heart-to-heart conversations between himself and his bandmates during their Mexico getaway for Tommy Lee’s 60th birthday last October.
“It was just hanging out, walking on the beach,” Sixx said. “And we had some sweet conversations. Me and Tommy and Vince [Neil] had this conversation. I said, I go,’What are you guys doing for the next eight years?’ And...
Sixx told Brazil’s A Rádio Rock (as transcribed by Blabbermouth) that he hopes the band will remain active until its 50th anniversary in 2031. With original guitarist Mick Mars — the eldest member of the band at 71 — having been replaced by John 5 in the touring lineup, Sixx and company sound like they’re primed to keep touring far beyond their upcoming summer outing with Def Leppard and Alice Cooper.
Sixx cited heart-to-heart conversations between himself and his bandmates during their Mexico getaway for Tommy Lee’s 60th birthday last October.
“It was just hanging out, walking on the beach,” Sixx said. “And we had some sweet conversations. Me and Tommy and Vince [Neil] had this conversation. I said, I go,’What are you guys doing for the next eight years?’ And...
- 3/8/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
After finally embarking on their pandemic-postponed trek earlier this year, Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe will bring their co-headlining tour back to North American stadiums next summer.
The two rock giants will be joined by Alice Cooper on the “The World Tour,” which — after a pair of Atlantic City shows in Feb. 2023 and a run of South American and European shows in the first half of the year — comes back stateside in August.
Hello America! Just Announced – New USA dates for The World Tour 2023
Fri, 12/9 10am local – Rock Brigade Presale
Tues,...
The two rock giants will be joined by Alice Cooper on the “The World Tour,” which — after a pair of Atlantic City shows in Feb. 2023 and a run of South American and European shows in the first half of the year — comes back stateside in August.
Hello America! Just Announced – New USA dates for The World Tour 2023
Fri, 12/9 10am local – Rock Brigade Presale
Tues,...
- 12/8/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars, who cofounded the band in 1981, has decided to retire from touring while his band continues its world tour. For years, Mars, who is 71, has pressed forward despite a diagnosis of the debilitating disease ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that affects the spine. Guitarist John 5, who plays in Rob Zombie’s band and previously played with Marilyn Manson and David Lee Roth, will replace him.
“While change is never easy, we accept Mick’s decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his health,...
“While change is never easy, we accept Mick’s decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his health,...
- 10/27/2022
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Miley Cyrus is sharing a special remembrance of the late Taylor Hawkins, who died at age 50 earlier this year.
Cyrus took to Twitter to share a brief voicemail she was left by the Foo Fighters drummer, who was also her neighbour.
Read More: Miley Cyrus Fills In For Foo Fighters At Lollapalooza Brazil, Dedicates Show To Taylor Hawkins
“Miley, it’s Taylor. Heard you’re moving — waah!” Hawkins says in the recording, mock crying over the prospect of losing Cyrus as a neighbour.
“I’m listening to ‘Photograph’ by Def Leppard,” Hawkins adds. “You could kill that one.”
A personal request from the legend himself. #TaylorHawkins my friend, my idol…. My neighbor. Growing up on a farm I never could see the light of another house nearby, but living by Taylor for the years that I did out in LA were some of the most fun times of my life.
Cyrus took to Twitter to share a brief voicemail she was left by the Foo Fighters drummer, who was also her neighbour.
Read More: Miley Cyrus Fills In For Foo Fighters At Lollapalooza Brazil, Dedicates Show To Taylor Hawkins
“Miley, it’s Taylor. Heard you’re moving — waah!” Hawkins says in the recording, mock crying over the prospect of losing Cyrus as a neighbour.
“I’m listening to ‘Photograph’ by Def Leppard,” Hawkins adds. “You could kill that one.”
A personal request from the legend himself. #TaylorHawkins my friend, my idol…. My neighbor. Growing up on a farm I never could see the light of another house nearby, but living by Taylor for the years that I did out in LA were some of the most fun times of my life.
- 10/1/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Foo Fighters are in the midst of honoring their late drummer Taylor Hawkins with a tribute concert in Los Angeles at Kia Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The lineup includes a bevy of Hawkins’ musician friends, some of whom performed at their tribute to him in London earlier in the month.
But before the festivities got underway, the band addressed the audience. “This is the hometown shit, so you gotta make it loud,” the Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl said. “What we really wanted to do was to pay tribute to...
But before the festivities got underway, the band addressed the audience. “This is the hometown shit, so you gotta make it loud,” the Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl said. “What we really wanted to do was to pay tribute to...
- 9/28/2022
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
During those hazy, heady, hair-heavy days of glam metal in the Eighties, one could maybe be forgiven for occasionally mistaking one massive-mulleted band for another at first glance. But 40 years later, it looks like Amazon Prime Video has committed the victimless — but instantly meme-able — sin of not just confusing two groups, but two groups from two completely different eras also don’t exactly have the best relationship: The poster for the 2020 doc Rock ‘n Roll Icon: Mötley Crüe does not feature a photo of Mötley Crüe, but rather contemporary hair metal revivalists/satirists,...
- 8/3/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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