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NONPOINT Drummer Hopes VINCE NEIL 'Gets It Together' In Time For MÖTLEY CRÜE's 2022 Tour

NONPOINT drummer Robb Rivera has weighed in on Vince Neil's disastrous comeback performance at an Iowa festival last month. On May 29, the MÖTLEY CRÜE singer struggled to complete his solo concert at the Boone Iowa River Valley Festival in Boone. Based on fan-filmed video footage of the gig posted o...

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NIKKI SIXX On How MÖTLEY CRÜE Has Managed To Stay Together 40 Years: 'I Think The Camaraderie Is A Big Part Of It'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke to Kerrang! Radio's Loz Guest about the secret behind the band's 40 years together, what he's been up to in the last year, and what his future plans are. Nikki also accepted the Kerrang! Radio Hall Of Fame award on behalf of the band. Speaking about the fact that...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Albums 'Operation: Mindcrime' And 'Empire' Due Next Week As Definitive Box Set Collections

On June 25, Capitol/UMe celebrates two landmark progressive metal albums by QUEENSRŸCHE. The breakthrough collection "Operation: Mindcrime" and its successful follow-up, "Empire", will be released in multiple formats. In addition to the original versions remastered for CD and 180-gram vinyl 2LP, bot...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Announces New Memoir, 'The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx'

Mary Ann Naples, VP and publisher of Hachette Books, announced today the forthcoming publication of "The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx" by three-time New York Times best-selling author and rock icon Nikki Sixx. Due on October 19, the book is edited by executive editor Brant Rumble, who acquired...

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JOHN 5 Announces Summer 2021 U.S. Tour

Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 will embark on a U.S. tour this summer. Joining him on the 22-date trek will be blues-rock guitarist and singer Jared James Nichols and industrial rockers BLACK SATELLITE. Appearing at shows in Sioux Falls, Sioux City and Lincoln will be...

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NIKKI SIXX Is 'Finishing Up' New Music From SIXX:A.M.

Nikki Sixx is "finishing up" new music from his SIXX:A.M. project. The MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist offered an update on his long-running band — in which he is joined by vocalist James Michael guitarist DJ Ashba — in a social media post on Saturday (June 5). While outlining his recent activities in Los Angel...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Reflects On Coming Out As Gay On MTV: 'It Was Very Unplanned'

In celebration of Pride Month, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford connected with Apple Music's Hattie Collins to talk about being a young gay musician in the late 1970s. Rob shared the difficulty of social pressures holding him back from coming out, writing "Raw Deal" inspired by the idea of Fire Islan...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says VINCE NEIL Still Has A Year To Get Ready For 'The Stadium Tour'

DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen, whose band is still scheduled to hit the road with MÖTLEY CRÜE next year, has weighed in on Vince Neil's disastrous comeback performance at an Iowa festival last weekend. On May 29, Neil struggled to complete his solo concert at the Boone Iowa River Valley Festival in Boon...

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L.A. RATS Feat. NIKKI SIXX, ROB ZOMBIE, JOHN 5 And TOMMY CLUFETOS: 'I've Been Everywhere' Animated Music Video Available

Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Rob Zombie, John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON) and Tommy Clufetos (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, ROB ZOMBIE) recently joined forces in a new project called L.A. RATS. The quartet came together expressly to record a cover of "I've Been Everywhere" for the soundtrack to the...

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VINCE NEIL Tells Crowd 'My Voice Is Gone' At First Pandemic-Era Solo Concert

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil struggled to complete his solo concert this past Saturday (May 29) at the Boone Iowa River Valley Festival in Boone, Iowa. The 60-year-old rocker, who hadn't performed in more than a year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic, began losing his voice several songs in...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Is '95% Done' With His New Book

Nikki Sixx has almost completed work on his new book. The MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist took to his Facebook on Wednesday (May 26) to write: "New book is 95% done. Next it goes to the editor. Then starts the development & look/feel of the book. Got some time before I can share much more but wanted to keep...

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L.A. RATS Feat. NIKKI SIXX, ROB ZOMBIE, JOHN 5 And TOMMY CLUFETOS: 'I've Been Everywhere' Cover Now Available

Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Rob Zombie, John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON) and Tommy Clufetos (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, ROB ZOMBIE) have joined forces in a new project called L.A. RATS. The quartet came together expressly to record a cover of "I've Been Everywhere" for the soundtrack to the upco...

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NIKKI SIXX, ROB ZOMBIE, JOHN 5 And TOMMY CLUFETOS Launch Supergroup L.A. RATS

Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Rob Zombie, John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON) and Tommy Clufetos (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH, ROB ZOMBIE) have joined forces in a new project called L.A. RATS. The quartet came together expressly to record a cover of "I've Been Everywhere" for the soundtrack to the upco...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Is Recording New Music

Nikki Sixx is working on new music. The MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX:A.M. bassist, who has spent most of the last few months in his new home in Wyoming, took to his Twitter on Tuesday (May 18) to write: "Back in Los Angeles to record a few new tracks, drop something new this week and finish my book." CRÜE h...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Trailer For Digital Remaster Of 'Girls, Girls, Girls' Album

In November 1981, rock 'n' roll legends MÖTLEY CRÜE stormed into the cultural zeitgeist with the release of their debut album "Too Fast For Love", setting the stage for what would become one of the most iconic careers ever in music. This year, the band is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a spec...