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John 5’s entire pedalboard has been recreated in cake form for his birthday – and it gives a new meaning to ‘tasty tone’
By Phil Weller published
The only thing better than a Boss DD-8 is a Boss DD-8 you can eat

John 5 on staying true to the Crüe, pushing his playing and why he’s surrounded by ghosts
By Andrew Daly published
The virtuoso explains what made him the perfect fit for Mötley Crüe, how he’s channeling Paul Gilbert and Robert Johnson on his latest solo album, and what’s next for his signature Fender Telecaster

Nikki Sixx recalls his decadent early days with Mötley Crüe
By Joel McIver published
The legendary glam-metal bassist looks back on the crazy times he enjoyed with one of the most notorious bands ever

In an era dominated by look-at-me shred guitarists, Nikki Sixx showed that playing bass could be cool, too
By Nick Wells published
Mötley Crüe's 1989 blockbuster, Dr. Feelgood, is a prime example of Sixx's gritty bass approach

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx on fate, Thunderbirds and the legacy of Smoke on the Water
By Andrew Daly published
The bassist discusses a new lease of life with old friend John 5, new ’Crüe the band’s – and his eternal confusion over beloved Gibson reverse bodies

Nikki Sixx reflects on Mötley Crüe's decision to oust Mick Mars
By Janelle Borg published
Initial statements that Mars decided to retire due to ongoing health issues were refuted by the guitarist, saying he was forced out and immediately replaced by John 5

Mick Mars on finding his thrill with the Fender Strat – and the ’54 unicorn that broke his heart
By Andrew Daly published
The former Mötley Crüe guitarist pays tribute to the most important Strats in his life, the mods they have had, and why he had to step away from the pointy guitars crazy of the '80s

Mick Mars’ NSFW ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ Kramer has just gone up for auction
By Phil Weller published
The guitar was used extensively during Motley Crüe’s 1987-88 Girls, Girls, Girls world tour

April 2024 Guitar World editors' picks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
From fast-rising indie rock acts and heavy playing pioneers to Beyoncé and beyond – here are our standout guitar tracks from the past 30 days

Mötley Crüe share their first new single with John 5 – and as promised, it marks a heavy return
By Matt Owen published
Headlined by a blistering solo from John 5, Dogs of War is the band's first new single since 2019, and the first to be released since their split with former guitarist Mick Mars
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