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Nikki Sixx calls out former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist for “make believe story”
It appears as though tension is heating up between Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee. A few days ago, Lee put Sixx and Tommy Lee on blast for allegedly wanting to replace their guitarist, Mick Mars with him during the band’s early years. In an interview with Tone […]
Ozzy Osbourne ‘The Dirt’ antics aren’t accurate, former guitarist says
We all know Ozzy Osbourne has done some crazy shit, but apparently some of his stories are just urban legends. One of these allegedly fabricated fables is the scene featured on Netflix’s recent Mötley Crüe biopic, The Dirt. Read more: Motionless In White drop two new songs, announce upcoming album Osbourne’s former guitarist Jake E. Lee […]
Mötley Crüe are back on top with ‘The Dirt’ soundtrack
Mötley Crüe are back to a very familiar place, with their recently released biopic The Dirt creating quite a buzz, and it’s now propelling the band back to the top of the charts. The band have seen a massive streaming spike since the movie’s release, with their new music now getting just as much love […]
Mötley Crüe manager reveals 'The Dirt' journey from book to movie
The Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt premiered on Netflix earlier this month to a very positive reaction from fans, despite the negative reviews from critics. The biopic is a tell-all book-turned-film that shares the “dark parts” and holds nothing back, something Mötley Crüe manager Allen Kovac believes is important for today’s pop and music culture. Read more: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ ticket sale […]
Mötley Crüe catalog sees major spike after 'The Dirt' release
The Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt premiered on Netflix earlier this month to a very positive reaction from fans, despite the negative reviews from critics. Since its debut on March 22, the band have seen a massive spike in both streams and record sales from across their entire catalog. Read more: Machine Gun Kelly, Yelawolf team […]
Nikki Sixx reacts to critics’ negative ‘The Dirt’ reviews
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has commented on negative reviews by critics about The Dirt. The biopic about the band, starring Machine Gun Kelly as Tommy Lee, has finally hit Netflix. Read more: Cheerleader dismissed over profane Snapchat wins First Amendment case The film currently has a 86 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes based […]
‘The Dirt’ captures Mötley Crüe through humor and heart
Mötley Crüe are peak ’80s glam metal with their tight pants and loose morals in turn fulfilling that epitome of sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll. The band put it all out there throughout their career and then documented their wild experiences in their 2001 autobiography penned with Neil Strauss, The Dirt: Confessions Of The […]
Mötley Crüe give Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” a heavy twist
Mötley Crüe have released a cover of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” for the upcoming Netflix biopic about the band The Dirt. The band’s Nikki Sixx recently talked to Rolling Stone about the way the cover came to be. Read more: Marilyn Manson to ride sidecar on ‘The Walking Dead’ star’s reality show “I went over to […]
Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx apologizes for sexual assault story in band’s memoir
Nikki Sixx has recently apologized for a graphic sexual assault story that was published in Mötley Crüe’s memoir the Dirt, which was published back in 2001. Written by the band and author Neil Strauss, the story in question refers to a night at a party, where he and drummer Tommy Lee engaged in sexual activity that […]
Nikki Sixx hopes ‘The Heroin Diaries’ musical helps stop opioid epidemic
Nikki Sixx has high hopes for the stage production of his 2007 memoir The Heroin Diaries. The production is set to launch in spring of 2020, and the Mötley Crüe bassist apparently couldn’t be more excited about the project. Read more: Donald Glover settles royalties dispute with label for Childish Gambino streams “The idea is […]
Machine Gun Kelly, Mötley Crüe drop ‘The Dirt’ soundtrack collab
The buzz has been building around Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt, which stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. Earlier this month, we received word that the rapper would be joining the rock icons for a collab track for the film, and it’s finally here. “The Dirt (Est. 1981)” premiered on Sex Pistols’ guitarist Steve Jones show “Jonesy’s Jukebox” Thursday afternoon, […]
Watch Mötley Crüe let loose in first ‘The Dirt’ trailer
The buzz has been building around Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt, which stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. Earlier this month, we received word that the rapper will be joining the rock icons for a collab track for the film, and it’s coming sooner than we think. As if we weren’t already excited enough for the upcoming Netflix flick, […]
Mötley Crüe biopic ‘The Dirt’ shares first teaser, trailer release date
The buzz has been building around Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt, which stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. Earlier this month, we received word that the rapper will be joining the rock icons for a collab track for the film, and it’s coming sooner than we think. As if we weren’t already excited enough for the upcoming Netflix flick, […]
Nikki Sixx calls out KISS for replicating Mötley Crüe’s stage production
The Mötley Crüe and KISS drama continues as Nikki Sixx accuses the band of producing “an exact reenactment” of their stage production from their own farewell tour. Read more: This ‘Umbrella Academy’ Easter egg is perfect for Gerard Way fans You may recall from earlier this month that Tommy Lee called out KISS, saying some of their “End of The Road” […]
Is Nikki Sixx calling out KISS for using backing tracks?
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx often takes to social media to express his unfiltered opinions. Today, the musician took aim at a new, currently unnamed target. Sixx vented his frustration with bands who blast the use of background vocals in live performances, despite Mötley Crüe doing it themselves. Read more: Warped Tour answers questions regarding 25th […]
Machine Gun Kelly, Mötley Crüe teamed up on track for ‘The Dirt’ biopic
The buzz has been building around Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt, which stars Machine Gun Kelly as drummer Tommy Lee. As if we weren’t already excited enough for the upcoming Netflix flick, we now know the rapper will be joining the rock icons for a collab track for the film. Read more: Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” teaches Set It Off […]
Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Nikki Sixx crush this Beatles tune
Gore-obsessed entertainers and veteran metal icons Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson have been putting their own unique twist on the Beatles‘ classic “Helter Skelter” throughout the towns of North America during their massive Twins of Evil: The Second Coming Tour. But on New Year’s Eve, the duo found themselves bolstered by none other than Mötley […]
Watch Dave Grohl rock with the son of Foo Fighters' drummer
Taylor Hawkins‘ 11-year-old son Oliver spread some holiday cheer over the weekend when he sat in with his father and Dave Grohl for a song during the Foo Fighters drummer’s classic-rock set with his merry cover act, Chevy Metal. And Oliver Shane Hawkins seems a spitting image of his dad in the fan-captured clips from the gig, […]
Asking Alexandria, Miss May I, Five Finger Death Punch and more on their fantasy bands
Every musician dreams of rocking out with their favorite icons, so when APTV asked some heavy hitters of this years Rock On The Range, they were happy to divulge their fantasy bands. Asking Alexandria's Ben Bruce answers with legends like Ozzy Osbourne and Jimmy Page, while Miss May I's Levi Benton gives a nod to […]
Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx reveals details about his ridiculous flamethrower bass
In a new interview with a United Arab Emirates news outlet during Mötley Crüe's final tour, Nikki Sixx gave some details about his insane flamethrower bass that has become a staple of the band's stage presence over the years. Read more: “Everything must come to an end”–Mötley Crüe promise no reunion tours after 2015 “It's like holding […]
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