Korn, Motley Crue + Kiss Headline 2013 Rock Fest
The annual rite of summer passage, Wisconsin's Rock Fest, is back for its 20th anniversary year and this time around fans will be treated to headlining sets from Korn, Motley Crue and Kiss.
Motley Crue
Favorite Motley Crue Album – Readers Poll
Motley Crue are one of the most celebrated bands in rock and they've certainly enjoyed a fruitful career with plenty of standout records, but which album do you consider their best? We're asking you to let us know what was your favorite Motley Crue album in this Loudwire Readers Poll.
Nikki Sixx Talks Motley Crue’s Eventual Farewell: We Want to Go Out on Top
Nikki Sixx says he'd like see Motley Crue go out while they're still on top. The musician spoke with Loudwire and other reporters at the recent NAMM Convention, where he was showing off his new Schecter Sixx bass guitar, and he addressed Motley Crue's future, their upcoming album and winning the 2012 Loudwire Bassis
John Corabi Rants on Broken Relationships With Former Motley Crue Bandmates
One-time Motley Crue singer John Corabi served the band from 1992-1996, but there are apparently still some hard feelings regarding the way Corabi was treated during his stint with the band. Additionally, Corabi expressed his disappointment with the lack of communication he's had with the members of Crue since his departure, claiming that he "hasn't seen them more than five times in the last 15 years."
Nikki Sixx Takes New Creative Direction With ‘Schecter Sixx’ Bass
Nikki Sixx is a man of many passions, as evidenced by his career as a successful author, photographer and radio host as well as the musical work he's best known for as a member of Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M. On Saturday (Jan. 26), Sixx was able to reveal his latest creative venture, the new 'Schecter Sixx' signature series bass, during the NAMM convention in Anaheim, California.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx to Unveil Custom ‘Schecter Sixx’ Bass
Schecter guitars and Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx have teamed up to create a new model of bass. The guitar company is planning to reveal the 'Schecter Sixx' signature series bass at the winter NAMM conference in Anaheim, Calif. on Jan. 26.
Nikki Sixx Wins Bassist of the Year in the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards
Congrats to Nikki Sixx, the winner of the 2012 Loudwire Music Award for Bassist of the Year. The veteran rocker carried over some of his Sixx: A.M. momentum from 2011 and then kept things going by joining Motley Crue for their summer tour with Kiss. In addition, the Crue did keep fans satiated with their new single, 'Sex.'
Motley Crue Members Entangled in Legal Battle Also Involving Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler
Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler, his former management company Kovac Media Group and Tyler's lawyer, Dina LaPolt, have been entrenched in a legal battle since October 2012, regarding issues with the singer's stint as a judge on 'American Idol.' Tyler's former management company accuses the singer's lawyer allegedly sabotaged a multimillion dollar deal for the Aerosmith legend, resulting in Tyler's exit from the popular TV show. As if this wasn't dramatic enough, the Hollywood Reporter reports that Mick Mars and Tommy Lee of Motley Crue are now involved in another issue between both Kovac Media Group and lawyer Dina LaPolt, adding to the whirlwind of serious allegations.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Remembers Near Fatal Drug Overdose 25 Years Later
In the '80s, Motley Crue lived the "sex, drugs and rock and roll" lifestyle to its fullest and bassist Nikki Sixx almost succumbed to his hedonism. On Dec. 23, 1987, Sixx was actually declared legally dead from a drug overdose before he was eventually revived. Now, 25 years later, Sixx has remembered the incident with a new message to his fans.
Vince Neil Offers Apology After ‘Gun Control’ Twitter Battle
As we recently reported, Motley Crue vocalist Vince Neil found himself in a Twitter battle after advocating gun control while reacting to the horrific shooting in Newtown, Conn. After withstanding a barrage of criticism and firing off additional tweets attacking those who challenged him, Neil has now posted that he was "misunderstood" and offered apologies to those he offended.