During a recent interview with Guitar World, Mick Mars talked about the Mötley Crüe dispute and explained when the problems within the band actually started. Mars revealed he was omitted from the songwriting process after 1989’s ‘Dr. Feelgood’ album. He explained:
“Without trying to be the butt man of anything, I was kind of left out of a lot of the band’s writing right after [1989’s] Dr. Feelgood. When ‘Generation Swine’ came out [1997], I was pretty much omitted – and New Tattoo [2000].”
Crüe’s fifth studio album, ‘Dr. Feelgood,’ brought them commercial success despite the struggling recording process.
Mick Mars Refuses To Comment On Legal Battle With Ex-Bandmates
Mötley Crüe has been on the headlines for the past couple of months after Mars announced his retirement from touring with the band. Nikki Sixx later confirmed John 5 would replace Mick in the band.
Mars seemed to be at peace with the decision but later he filed a lawsuit against them for allegedly trying to out him from the band’s profits. During the recent chat, Mick refused to talk about the legal battle to avoid his words being used against him. The guitarist stated:
“I can’t do that because of a gag order. I don’t have a gag order, but it’s like anything you say can and will be used against you. I have to be pretty cautious about what I say because it could be relevant to what’s going on.”
Nikki Sixx Confronted Crüe Fans Defending Mick Mars
Since both sides haven’t backed down from their claims against each other, fans had to decide which side was right on their own. Last year, Sixx received fans’ criticism about his attitude toward Mars on social media. He responded to the backlash by stating that his former bandmate was lying to the fans. Sixx said:
“If you’ve heard of evil ways, you are being forced fed snake oil. Sad to see our fans directly getting lied to. When you know the truth, you will apologize to all of us. Keep drinking the poisonous Kool-aid.”
You can see Nikki Sixx’s confrontation with a Mötley Crüe fan over the Mick Mars feud via X below.
if you’ve heard of evil
Ways you are being forced fed snake oil. Sad to see our Fans directly getting lied to. When you know the truth you will apologize to all of us. Keep drinking the poisonous kool aid— 📷 (@NikkiSixx) November 7, 2023