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Motley Crue Cut Short Australia Gig as Vince Neil Is Rushed to Hospital

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:09:02 +0000

Motley Crue played an abbreviated set Sunday night (March 10) in Sydney, Australia, after singer Vince Neil could no longer continue and had to be rushed to a local hospital. Guitarist Mick Mars took to Twitter a little after the fact to reveal that the singer was suffering from kidney stones and that the pain got the better of him.

Motley Crue Announce 2013 Canadian Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:47:44 +0000

Hard rock veterans Motley Crue have just announced a massive set of 2013 Canadian tour dates. The longest string of Canadian shows in the band's history will see Motley Crue spending nearly a month up North with a total of 18 shows, taking Big Wreck along for the ride as support.

Nikki Sixx Gets Engaged to Courtney Bingham, Continues Work on New Motley Crue Songs

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:23:07 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is surely all smiles right now, as he's been revealing a mess of good news during the last few days. Along with the bassist giving fans an update on the progress of Motley Crue's new material, Sixx has just announced that he popped the question to his model girlfriend Courtney Bingham, officially snatching her up as the future Mrs. Sixx.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Creating Broadway Play Based on 'Heroin Diaries' Memoir

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:32:50 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx may hold some sort of record when it comes to turning something negative into a positive. Sixx found success with his memoir 'The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star' in 2007, and now the bassist has revealed that he'll be turning the book into a Broadway play.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Talks 'Sex,' Tweeting, Dave Mustaine + Future of Sixx: A.M.

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:11:05 +0000

Nikki Sixx is a man who wears many hats. Not only is he the bassist and songwriter for Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M., he's also a radio host, author and master of social media.

Vince Neil Joins Motley Crue Tribute Band Onstage After Toronto Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:35:19 +0000

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil provided a memory for a tribute band that they'll likely never forget. The vocalist headed out after the band's performance Thursday night (Sept. 13) to catch a show from Crued, a Motley Crue tribute band, and ended up joining them onstage.

Mick Mars From Motley Crue Does Get The Girl

JT — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:40:02 +0000

I had a funny moment with members of Motley Crue while backstage recently. I was commenting to Mick Mars about his cameo roll on Pop Evils "Boss's Daughter" video. In the video near the end, Leigh from Pop Evil rides off with the Hot Chick that was giving a lot of attention to Mick throughout the video. Now kudos to Leigh, but Mick did all the warm up work, so how come HE didn't ride off with the hot chick at the end of the video?

Tommy Lee Hates You…If You Want A Photo

Shaffee — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:33:44 +0000

Tommy Lee does not want to take a picture with you. He doesn’t understand why you would want to have your picture taken with him. I’ve never met Tommy Lee, but if I ever do you can rest assured I’m asking him to take a picture with me. Not because I’m such a big fan [...]

New Motley Crue Song

Shaffee — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:53:09 +0000

Motley Crue has released a song called "Sex" which is their first new track in 4 years.

The band is using the song to help promote their summer tour with KISS.

Here it is...

Nikki Sixx Throws Like Your Grandmother

Shaffee — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:07:00 +0000

Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue threw out the first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers game on Sunday. I've been playing baseball my whole life and I know that throwing out the first pitch is one of the most nerve-racking experiences in all of sports, but it disappoints me to find out that one of my favorite bassists of all-time throws like an old lady.

Party With Motley Crue in Sin City

Andy Green — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:00:30 +0000

This Feb. 3 – 19, Motley Crue will rock a 12-show marathon at the legendary Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. We’re giving you the chance to fly out to see the show for yourself – and meet the band! Crue drummer Tommy Lee recently sat down with Loudwire to talk about the [...]

Rocktagon: Sixx AM VS Motley Crue

Jackie — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:48:31 +0000

2 Songs Enter, ONE song leaves. Cast your vote and decide the fate of a song… while simultaneously letting us know what you think suckS! Then Listen up at 8pm when the rocktagon challenge begins! Rocktagon: Sixx AM VS Motley Crue

Vince Neil Unsure of Future With Motley Crue

Dave Kim — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:54:43 +0000

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil may call it quits with the band after their Las Vegas gigs next year. The singer apparently has a few opportunities knocking at his door. Speaking to the Las Vegas Sun (via NME), Neil hinted that he is thinking about the next phase of his life which doesn’t necessarily include [...]

Motley Crue Kickstart Grand Rapids' Heart at Van Andel Arena

Dave Kim — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:04:17 +0000

Glam metal was the theme in Grand Rapids Wednesday night (August 3) as Motley Crue, Poison and the New York Dolls took over the stage of Van Andel Arena for a GRD show. Fans busted out their vintage band t-shirts and some even dressed up as their favorite Sunset Strip icons. Take a look at photos from last night's show.

JT's Top 5 Motley Crue Songs

JT — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:31:32 +0000

Motley Crue & Poison hit the Van Andel Wednesday night. My membership in 80's hair band Alyze may have cost me a morning of humiliation from Free Beer & Hot Wings but it more than qualifies me to come up with the Top 5 Crue

WGRD AlternaChicks Get Ready for Motley Crue!

Jackie — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:31:09 +0000

I love 80′s rock, which means I am super pumped that Motley Crue is going to be taking the stage at Van Andel Arena next Wednesday, August 3rd! I decided in honor of the rock gods I would do a bit of rocking myself… So I got with one of my AlternaChick, gal pals and [...]

Tommy Lee Will Never Make Another Album Again

Dave Kim — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:28:33 +0000

Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee seems to have accepted the reality of today’s music business and feels singles are the way to go. While there are various views about the subject, Lee believes he will not make another full album. Speaking to Noisecreep, Lee says that the continuous decline of CD sales has made him [...]

Motley Crue Hits Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids August 3

Dave Kim — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:00:08 +0000

Heavy metal icons Motley Crue are set to tour this summer, which includes a stop at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids on August 3! Tickets go on sale Friday, April 15 at 10am at the Van Andel Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Keep listening to [...]

Motley Crue's Vince Neil Faces Domestic Assault Charges

Dave Kim — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:40:03 +0000

Some guys just don't know when to quit. Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil is at odds with the law once again, this time for domestic assault. The charges stem from an incident with his former girlfriend, Alicia Jacobs, and a group of her friends. Neil allegedly confronted Jacobs at the Las Vegas Hilton on March 24 and poked her hard in the shoulder.

Motley Crue to Be Honored at Sunset Strip Music Festival

Dave Kim — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:54:54 +0000

Motley Crue will get a hero’s welcome when they return to the area that made them famous. The band will be recognized for their success at this year’s Sunset Strip Music Festival. Rock AAA reports that Motley Crue will receive the “Elmer Valentine Award” on August 18 in a ceremony to honor their influence on [...]