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“It was obvious: John was the guy... we didn’t choose this, but since we had to be put in this position, we’re very happy with where we’re at”: Nikki Sixx opens up on the crisis talks to replace Mick Mars and how John 5 has re-energized Mötley Crüe

By Joe Bosso published 14 September 23

The Mötley Crüe bassist offers his own insight into the “horrible situation” that faced the Los Angeles rock stalwarts upon Mars’ departure, and how they rebuilt the band with the help of their hot-shot new guitarist

“Just like the Beatles or the Stones were for a lot of people, these songs have been in my head for as long as I can remember”: John 5 shares his Mötley Crüe story so far – and why he still can’t believe he’s landed his dream gig

By Joe Bosso published 7 September 23

He’s a top-billing guitar gun-for-hire who knew the entire Crüe catalog front to back – and that was before he got the call to replace Mick Mars. In this exclusive interview, John 5 reveals how it all went down, and what to expect from his future with the glam-metal mainstays

“It’s like you’re looking at Mozart and you’re like, ‘I’m gonna improvise over this part.’ No. That’s how those songs should be performed”: John 5 shares his approach to learning Mötley Crüe’s back catalog

By Matt Owen published 11 August 23

The band's new guitarist said he wanted to show the songs ultimate respect – but has been given permission to go “berserk” on the fretboard every now and then

“We never saw it coming that Mick wasn’t going to be able to tour and was going to have to quit the band”: Nikki Sixx offers his own take on the Mötley Crüe drama

By Matt Owen published 9 August 23

“We didn’t choose this, but since we had to be put in this position, we’re very happy with where we’re at right now,” the bassist said in an exclusive new Guitar World interview

Mick Mars (right) performs onstage with Mötley Crüe

Mick Mars says he never wants to speak to Mötley Crüe again: “I think all of us would be okay with that”

By Matt Owen published 6 July 23

Mars has opened up on the relationship between himself and the band, saying the last time they properly spoke was back in 2019

Mick Mars' 10 best Mötley Crüe guitar solos

By Andrew Daly published 4 July 23

10 times the hair-metal linchpin elevated the band's hard-rock anthems with lead guitar fury

Mick Mars opens up on Mötley Crüe legal battle: “They’re trying to take my legacy away. I’m not going to let them”

By Matt Owen published 26 June 23

In a new interview, the guitarist claimed he was “sabotaged musically so they’d have an excuse to get rid of me”

Bob Rock clarifies comments about Nikki Sixx’s recordings: “At no time did I ever actually think Nikki didn’t play bass on Mötley Crüe’s records”

By Matt Parker published 30 May 23

The producer says Sixx was being “self-deprecating” at the time he made the reported comments to Rock

Nikki Sixx once told Bob Rock he thought someone “replaced” his bass parts on early Mötley Crüe albums

By Matt Parker published 26 May 23

The Mötley Crüe producer recalled a self-deprecating conversation he had during the making of Dr. Feelgood – and stressed Sixx is now “an amazing bass player”

Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx (left) and John 5 onstage in Kansas

Mötley Crüe have finished their first studio album with John 5 – and promise it’s “heavier than anything”

By Jonathan Horsley published 15 May 23

Nikki Sixx confirms the record is in the can and ready for mixing, while John 5 says we should expect something "heavy and aggressive”

Here’s what Mick Mars texted John 5 after he joined Mötley Crüe

By Matt Owen published 12 May 23

The Rob Zombie virtuoso was recruited late last year to replace Mars, who reached out to him after his appointment was made official

Nikki Sixx (left) and Mick Mars onstage with Mötley Crüe in 2022

Nikki Sixx alleges Mick Mars is “a little bit confused and being misled by representatives”

By Matt Parker published 24 April 23

The Mötley Crüe bassist has discussed Mars’s recent lawsuit, as well as his friendship with new guitarist John 5

Nikki Sixx (Franklin Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr.) in concert with the Sixx:A.M.

Nikki Sixx “played his butt off” on Dolly Parton’s upcoming rock album

By Nick Wells published 21 April 23

The country legend recruited Mötley Crüe's bassist for her tentatively titled Rock Star LP

(from left) Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe perform onstage at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on June 22, 2022

Mötley Crüe respond to Mick Mars lawsuit: "Retiring from touring is resigning from the band"

By Jackson Maxwell published 7 April 23

Mötley Crüe also refuted Mars' allegations that other members of the band mimed their parts onstage during their 2022 tour, saying they "always" perform their songs live

Mick Mars performs with Mötley Crüe at Nationals Park on June 22, 2022 in Washington, DC

Mick Mars sues Mötley Crüe, accusing band of conspiring to fire him, miming onstage

By Jackson Maxwell published 6 April 23

The longtime Crüe guitarist says that his former bandmates attempted – shortly after his retirement from touring – to remove him as a significant stakeholder in the band's various businesses

Photo of Sid VICIOUS and SEX PISTOLS, Sid Vicious performing live onstage at Randy's Rodeo Nightclub, San Antonio, on final tour

“I don’t buy the idea that the bass player is the quiet one”: The 5 most notorious bass guitarists in rock

By Nick Wells published 3 March 23

From Mötley Crüe hellraiser Nikki Sixx to GN‘R’s Duff McKagan

Watch John 5 make a spectacular live debut with Mötley Crüe

By Jonathan Horsley published 13 February 23

Fan-shot footage has emerged of the new Crüe live guitarist totally at home amid the riotous spectacle of a Friday night show in New Jersey, playing classics, covers and some deep cuts, too

Mick Mars is in the studio working on his long-awaited debut solo album

By Matt Owen published 7 February 23

While Mötley Crüe prepare to head out on tour with new live guitarist John 5, Mars has continued putting together his premiere solo record with the help of Cory Marks

John 5 reveals his guitar rig for Mötley Crüe’s upcoming world tour

By Matt Owen published 31 January 23

From his supply of Floyd Rose-equipped Telecasters to a modest Boss-loaded pedalboard, here's everything John 5 will be taking on the road for his first-ever Crüe tour later this year

Robert Fripp and Toyah put a wild spin on Mötley Crüe’s Shout at the Devil

By Matt Owen published 30 January 23

Just days before Mötley Crüe hit the road with John 5, the captivating couple stole their thunder with a crazy Crüe cover of their own

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