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That time Zakk Wylde, Mick Mars, Snake Sabo and more joined forces to cover Led Zeppelin's Rock and Roll – in the Soviet Union
By Jackson Maxwell published
The "Russian Woodstock" was a surreal event – filled with killer performances, and on- and off-stage fireworks – that gathered the biggest, wildest acts in hard rock together behind the Iron Curtain

Nikki Sixx on why Mötley Crüe picked John 5 as Mick Mars' replacement: “He checks all the boxes. He's an insane player”
By Matt Owen published
The Rob Zombie guitarist will take Mars' place on the road when the band embark on their The World co-headline tour with Def Leppard next year

Watch Mick Mars tear through a set-closing Kickstart My Heart in his final show with Mötley Crüe
By Jackson Maxwell published
Mars played what would end up being his last gig with the Crüe at Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium in September

John 5 confirmed as new Mötley Crüe touring guitarist
By Matt Owen published
The virtuoso will step in for co-founding Mötley Crüe member Mick Mars, who retired from touring earlier this week

Mick Mars on his favorite Mötley Crüe solo, how he (unintentionally) ended up on Aerosmith's Pump, and the Dr. Feelgood Garnet amp
By Joe Bosso published
In this classic edition of Dear Guitar Hero, Mars answers fan questions, and reflects on his decades-long tenure with one of rock's wildest bands

Mötley Crüe’s Mick Mars retires from touring
By Matt Owen published
The band's co-founding member is taking a step back from touring as a result of his struggle with ankylosing spondylitis, but will remain a member of the group

Is John 5 about to be announced as Mick Mars’ replacement in Mötley Crüe?
By Matt Owen published
With news of an upcoming Mötley Crüe tour with Def Leppard emerging, rumors of John 5’s recruitment are heating up

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx: “My job is to support the song and be super tight with my drummer. If there’s any room in there, I might throw in something melodic”
By Hywel Davies last updated
The legendary Crüe and Sixx:AM bassist looks back on his musical journey and argues you can't get enough practice, nor can you go wrong when you let simple melodies serve the song
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