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Eddie Vedder is not a fan of Mötley Crüe — and apparently the feeling is mutual.

Nikki Sixx has responded to criticisms Eddie Vedder made about Mötley Crüe and the scene that spawned them, calling his words “kind of a compliment”.The bassist’s band were a part of the hair metal scene that sprung up in the States in the late ‘80s, apparently to the ire of the Pearl Jam frontman.Speaking to the New York Times last week (January 30), Vedder recalled working at a club in San Diego, where he helped load in bands’ gear. “I’d end up being at shows that I wouldn’t have chosen to go to – bands that monopolised late-‘80s MTV,” he said.“The metal bands that – I’m trying to be nice – I despised.

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Katherine Turman Metal Edge, the colorful rock magazine whose monthly cover was collaged with photos of Bon Jovi, KISS, Skid Row, White Zombie and Dokken throughout the mid-’80s and ‘90s, is back. Initially published by Sterling, it shut in 2009 due to the waning popularity of both print and the mostly hair metal genre Metal Edge focused on.Metal Edge is now owned by Project M, the company behind other music and culture outlets including Revolver, Brooklyn Vegan, Goldmine, Inked and the Hard Times.At present, Metal Edge will be online only, and they’re kicking off with an exclusive feature on bassist Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue (pictured).

Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has opened up on his intent to release a children’s book next year, saying in a new interview that he and his wife are currently working on the title.In a recent chat with The Aquarian (as reported by Blabbermouth), Sixx explained that his as-yet-untitled endeavour into the world of junior literature would follow the adventures of “this little girl who goes to all of these countries in her imagination”.Hinting at what those adventures could entail, Sixx said the

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is – as you have no doubt expected for some time – planning a series of children’s books to teach kids about diversity.Speaking to Radio Bob in Germany, he explains: “I’m working on a children’s book with my wife for parents to read to kids about diversity”. They were motivated to work on the project during the Donald Trump presidency, he adds.

NEW YORK -- Before he was a heavy metal icon, he sold lightbulbs. Before he shouted at the devil, he shouted at his mom.

overdosing on heroin at age 29. Decades earlier, he was introduced to drugs at an especially early age by his mother’s then boyfriend in Mexico.

Though Mötley Crüe announced in May that they were postponing their already delayed “Stadium Tour” to 2022, the hair metal icons still played a handful of shows over the summer. Sadly, singer Vince Neil has audibly struggled during these performances, which earned some harsh criticism from the metal community.

Mötley Crüe‘s Nikki Sixx has admitted that the band were “most probably” sexist during their earlier days.The bassist of the Los Angeles group – completed by Tommy Lee, Mick Mars and Vince Neil – reflected on the “different time” of the 1980s during a recent interview with Classic Rock magazine.Sixx was then asked whether Mötley Crüe were sexist at that time, to which he replied: “In today’s environment, most probably. ​As was everybody.

David Lee Roth was asked to open for the joint Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard tour but reportedly turned it down.Roth turned down the offer of opening for the two acts after Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx says he reached out to Roth.Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Sixx revealed that when Mötley Crüe offered Roth the opening slot on the tour, he responded in the negative, reportedly saying: “I don’t open for bands that I influenced.”Sixx meanwhile recently shared a powerful message on the 20th

Mötley Crüe and Sixx:A.M.

Nikki Sixx is set to release a new memoir about the first 21 years of his life. The Motley Crue and Sixx:A.

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx has announced his new memoir The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx.The bassist’s latest book will focus on his “origin story”, documenting his childhood upbringing and eventual move to LA where he began his career in music.“You’ve heard the tales of excess and debauchery. All the peaks and the valleys that came with rock’n’roll stardom and my life in one of the world’s biggest bands.

Mötley Crüe will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band this weekend, kicking off “a year of celebration” to mark the milestone.The ‘Kickstart My Heart’ four-piece began life on January 17, 1981 when bassist Nikki Sixx first jammed with drummer Tommy Lee and their initial vocalist/guitarist Greg Leon.

Tommy Lee has said he’d be open to the idea of a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction if Mötley Crüe were asked.Speaking on the CLE ROCKS podcast, Lee opened up about the induction and addressed Nikki Sixx’s previous comments which indicated that the group would decline the honour if asked.Whilst Lee said he understood Sixx’s concerns, he added: “You know what? There’s a bunch of people that are in there that he doesn’t agree with, and, yeah, I might not agree with that either.“And it seems like

© Bang Showbiz Eddie Van Halen The Van Halen frontman passed away on Tuesday (06.10.20) following a “long and arduous battle” with tongue cancer, his 29-year-old son Wolfgang Van Halen has confirmed, and now the world of music has paid tribute to the late musician. Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx described Van Halen as the "Mozart of rock guitar".

Eddie Van Halen's death from cancer at the age of 65 has shaken up Hollywood and the music industry, with numerous stars quickly taking to social media to pay tribute to the legendary guitarist. Valerie Bertinelli, who was married to Van Halen from 1981-2007, replied to their son's tweet announcing the news of Van Halen's death with a series of images of broken hearts.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx said on Twitter. The members of Van Halen — the two Van Halen brothers, Eddie and Alex; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist Michael Anthony — formed in 1974 in Pasadena, California.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.comThe range of musicians, actors, directors and creatives around the globe publicly mourning the loss of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen demonstrates how far his music and his talent reached.

Your old friend the Hipgnosis Songs Fund has announced its latest deal, acquiring a stake in the royalties generated by the music of Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx.“Mötley Crüe were single-handedly responsible for the Los Angeles rock explosion of the 1980s paving the way for everyone that came in their wake and putting rock music back onto Top 40 radio and the pop charts”, says Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis, in his typically understated fashion.“Nikki was the catalyst and architect of all of

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorHipgnosis Songs has acquired the music catalog of Motley Crue bassist and main songwriter Nikki Sixx, one of the most successful rock bands of the 1980s.Hipgnosis have acquired 100% of Sixx’s writer’s share of PRO income and writer’s Sound Exchange royalties for the cataog, which contains 305 songs.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterSixx: A.M. Presents: Artists For Recovery — featuring members of Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard, Slipknot and others — have released “Maybe It’s Time,” a song that is part of a larger initiative to draw attention to the opioid crisis and raise funds to serve the recovery community.

Sixx:A.M. have released their all-star rendition of 'Maybe It's Time' featuring the likes of Joe Elliott, Corey Taylor, and Slash.

Nikki Sixx has teamed up with Corey Taylor, Joe Elliott, Brantley Gilbert, Ivan Moody, Slash, Tommy Vext and AWOLNATION to release a new track raising money for an organisation called the Global Recovery Initiative Foundation.That organisation supports programmes that provide services to people recovering from ‘substance use disorders’, with a stated ambition of helping to create “a world where all people in recovery from SUDs have access to the services and support they need”.The new track,

Nikki Sixx, Slash and Corey Taylor have teamed up under the moniker Artists For Recovery to release a new charity single, ‘Maybe It’s Time’.Per a press statement, Sixx conceived the idea for the track to campaign awareness of the opioid crisis in the US and to raise funds for The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation (GRI).‘Maybe It’s Time’ is described by the campaign as “the cornerstone of an industry-wide initiative to draw attention to the opioid crisis and raise funds to serve the recovery

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx has chimed in on a debate about who the most underrated bassist ever is.On Thursday (August 13), one Twitter user asked the question: “Who is the most underrated bass player ever?” Prompting another user to reply by tagging the Crüe legend’s Twitter handle.The multi-platinum rocker, whose band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, weighed in on the debate, simply offering a one word response: “Me.”Me— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) August 14, 2020Mötley Crüe boasts four

Judas Priest singer Rob Halford’s fervently awaited autobiography ‘Confess’ will be released on Tuesday 29th September 2020 via Hardline books.

Rocker Nikki Sixx has launched a blistering attack on his fellow Californians, who don’t seem to be following strict statewide coronavirus lockdown guidelines.

Not every Christmas is merry and bright. Just ask Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx, who is here to make your holiday even more of a bummer than Uncle Doug, who always manages to make things weird with his confusing comments about your boyfriend.