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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Awarded $600,000 In VANS Lawsuit
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx got some good news late Wednesday (Feb. 9) when the jury reached a verdict in his favor in his case against the Vans shoe company, according to Celebrity Justice. Sixx was awarded $600,000 for the commercial use of his likeness without his permission. Sixx, whose real...February 9, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's Opening Act Revealed: A 20-Minute Animated Movie
Hits Daily Double reports: When the MÖTLEY CRÜE "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour officially launches February 17, the coveted opening slot will be.. a movie? Each show will open with a 20-minute animated feature, "Disaster!", featuring the band and hand-picked by Nikki Sixx,...February 9, 2005
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Are MÖTLEY CRÜE Collaborating With CIRQUE DE SOLEIL On New Stage Show?
In an unlikely pairing, Cirque de Soleil is rumored to have designed the stage and is producing a portion of the forthcoming MÖTLEY CRÜE "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour, which kicks off on February 14 in Puerto Rico. Although there has been no official confirmation on the ma...February 3, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist Talks About Upcoming Tour
MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars took part in an MSN online chat Tuesday night (Feb. 1). Several excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Is there anything you can tell me about the new tour, what to expect? Mick Mars: "It's gonna be really crazy, over the top, Circus de Soleil, it's going to be loud ...February 2, 2005
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MEAT LOAF Provokes NIKKI SIXX In Daughter Rant
ContactMusic.com is reporting that rocker MEAT LOAF reduced a MÖTLEY CRÜE after-show party to silence when he blasted bassist Nikki Sixx in a row over his daughter's raunchy stage attire. The "Bat Out of Hell" veteran allowed his daughter Pearl Aday (currently engaged to ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian)...January 30, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: NAMM Photos Posted Online
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's official web site has been updated with several photos from the legendary Swedish guitarist's appearance at this year's NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention in Anaheim, California. Among the other musicians feature in the photos are Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),S...January 29, 2005
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NIKKI SIXX Says MICK MARS Is 'Ready To Fucking Crush'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx recently took part in a question-and-answer session with Rolling Stone for the magazine's latest issue. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Rolling Stone: You mention in MÖTLEY CRÜE's bio "The Dirt" that curly-haired guys can't rock. What about Robert Plant? Ni...January 27, 2005
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New BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Guitarist GINGER Says He's Not Leaving THE WILDHEARTS
THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has confirmed to Metal Hammer that he has joined BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION as the band's second guitarist. Although there was some speculation that Ginger was unhappy with THE WILDHEARTS' reunion shows and was planning to disband the group once again, he told Metal Hammer...January 25, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist: New Show Will Be Bigger Than 'Dr. Feelgood'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in the "Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "The rock 'n' roll circus is about to hit the road and rehearsals are sounding and looking really good. "The lights are being programmed. The drum solo is being built. The freaks are h...January 24, 2005
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NIKKI SIXX On MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion: 'I Would Do This Shit For Free'
In a recent interview with the U.K.'s Observer newspaper, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx seemed more sensitive than the other bandmembers to the accusation that they are only back together to pick up a final paycheck. "What does money have to do with anything?" he asked the interviewer. "When you se...January 22, 2005
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TRACII GUNS Says He Co-Wrote New MÖTLEY CRÜE Track, Calls TOMMY LEE A 'Weirdo'
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION/ex-L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has commented on the new MÖTLEY CRÜE song "Sick Love Song" (Windows Media sample),which is featured on CRÜE's upcoming two-CD "greatest hits" collection, "Red, White & Crüe", due on February 1 via the Hippo/Motley/UTV imprint. Said Tracii...January 22, 2005
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Confirmed For DALLAS MUSIC FEST
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION will perform at Trees in Dallas, Texas on February 10 as part of the Dallas Music Fest 2005. According to an online posting by guitarist Tracii Guns, the band will likely debut a couple of new songs at the show. More information is available at this location. As previously repo...January 18, 2005
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BRUCE KULICK Shoots Down MICK MARS Replacement Rumors
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick is the latest musician to deny that he has been approached by MÖTLEY CRÜE to replace Mick Mars during the group's upcoming tour. Mars, 53, who suffers from the chronic degenerative illness ankylosing spondylitis, has been recovering after hip-replacement surgery la...January 17, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Action Figure Sets To Help Promote Reunion Tour
Jill Kipnis of Billboard is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE action figure sets (photos) will be up for grabs in a promotion for the band's reunion tour this spring. Global Spectrum and McFarlane Toys are teaming to offer concertgoers at five venues the chance to win a set along with a pair ...January 16, 2005
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Schedule Live Dates
According to guitarist Tracii Guns, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION will play the following shows during March: Feb. 10 - Trees – Dallas, TX Mar. 02 – Key Club – Hollywood, CA Mar. 03 - Galaxy Theater – Anaheim, CA As previously reported, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION have acquired a new bassist as a replacement for...January 13, 2005