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Nikki Sixx Blasts Kim Kardashian Via Twitter

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:24 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx took socialite and all-around media . . . uh, "personality" Kim Kardashian to task on Monday (May 20), after the bad-reality-TV-star-turned-product pitch woman posted to Twitter to promote her new bronzer line during the horrific tornado that touched down in Moore, Okla. and struck an elementary school, reportedly leaving at least 29 people dead in its wake.

Nikki Sixx on Motley Crue Retirement Statement: 'Don't Freak Out Yet'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:05:04 +0000

The guys from Motley Crue have spent the last couple of years hinting that retirement is on the horizon, and bass guitarist Nikki Sixx recently went so far as to say the band would be hanging it up after one more album and tour. But you know how long rock retirements tend to last -- and it looks like Sixx might be leaving himself some room for renegotiation.

Nikki Sixx Shares Desire for Taylor Hawkins to Play on Sixx: A.M. Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:27:26 +0000

One of the things that's limited Sixx: A.M. somewhat in the past is their lack of a drummer, but Nikki Sixx has discussed his desire to make the band more of a priority in the future and that would presumably include finding a drummer to help them out. In a recent tweet, Sixx revealed the musician that's on the top of his wish list, shouting out the Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins.

Nikki Sixx's Son Starts Own Band Called Figs Vision

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:21 +0000

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx is an avid music lover and that's not just relegated to hard rock and metal, as evidenced by the wide range of guests on his 'Sixx Sense' radio show. However, Sixx definitely has a special place in his heart for his latest musical recommendation. The bassist has reached out to his social network followers about the new band, Figs Vision, which features his son Gunner Sixx as one of its members.

Nikki Sixx Says Motley Crue Will Retire After One More Album + Tour

Jeff Giles — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:27:46 +0000

It was just a few weeks ago that Nikki Sixx sounded like he was considering the idea of having Motley Crue call it quits after another album and tour. Now it seems as though he's made up his mind.

Nikki Sixx Provides Update on Sixx: A.M. Album + 'The Heroin Diaries' Broadway Production

Chad Childers — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:18:15 +0000

Nikki Sixx has a lot on his plate at the moment, but the Sixx: A.M. bassist and creative force took some time to speak with Loudwire and other reporters during a roundtable interview at the NAMM conference in Anaheim Saturday (Jan. 26).

Nikki Sixx Takes New Creative Direction With 'Schecter Sixx' Bass

Chad Childers — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:45:22 +0000

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.

Bassist Nikki Sixx: Motley Crue Working on Their 'Best Album Yet'

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:00:22 +0000

The year 2013 is gearing up to be a big one for Motley Crue and Nikki Sixx. In addition to working on a broadway play based on his book ‘The Heroin Diaries,’ and his recent engagement to longtime girlfriend Courtney Bingham, the bassist recently confirmed that Motley Crue is indeed working on a brand spanking new full-length album.

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 — Fri, 21 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.

Nikki Sixx's Girlfriend Performs Dance Routine at Motley Crue Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:22:18 +0000

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx‘s girlfriend, Courtney Bingham, made good on her birthday wish for herself to perform a burlesque dance routine onstage at the band’s show in Michigan. Bingham recently revealed her desire to add a little something extra to the show and announced her intention to perform on her 27th birthday while the [...]

Nikki Sixx: No Definite Plan in Place for Next Motley Crue Album

Jeff Giles — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:30:03 +0000

Just because Motley Crue dropped their new single ‘Sex’ this year, that doesn’t mean a full-length album is in the works. In fact, Nikki Sixx says the band doesn’t even know when it’ll get back to the studio, meaning we may have to reconsider the band’s inclusion on our 10 Most Anticipated 2013 Rock Albums.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx to Get Onstage Striptease Present From Girlfriend

Chad Childers — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:00:52 +0000

Oh! Yeah! Kickstart my heart! It’s good to be a rock star, as Motley Crue‘s Nikki Sixx can attest. The musician has dated and married a number of beauties over the years, and his latest girlfriend, Courtney Bingham, is ready to show off her wild side as a birthday present for the bassist. However, the birthday is not Sixx’s, but Bingham’s.

Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Calls Out Dave Mustaine on Latest Rant

Mary Ouellette — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:51:33 +0000

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine has received some serious backlash from the recent remarks he recently made onstage in Singapore suggesting that the Obama administration “staged” recent tragedies like the one in Aurora, Colo. and the massacre at the Sikh temple in Milwaukee, Wis., in order to promote stricter gun laws.

Rock Stars' Worst Mugshots — Our Top 5 [POLL]

Fish — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:35:15 +0000

Let’s start off the week this week with a giggle and some less fortunate rock star mugshots. I came across some of these while surfing the web this weekend and thought it would brighten up a dreary ol’ Monday.Some of these are OK to look at, but I chose these just because of who they [...]

Sixx: A.M. Debuts New Video for 'Are You With Me Now' [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:16:00 +0000

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Check out the official video for Sixx: A.M.'s "Are You With Me Now", which was recently featured on Sixx Sense and as part of the City of Hope Radio Thon!

Nikki Sixx Talks Kiss Tour and the Importance of Looking Like a Rock Star

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:00:59 +0000

In just a few more months, rock fans are in for the show of a lifetime when Motley Crue and Kiss hit the road together on their co-headlining trek, The Tour. The 40-date tour will kick off on July 20 in Bristow, Va. and is promised to be packed full of the same edge that both bands have always had.

Guns N' Roses Guitarist DJ Ashba on Working With Axl Rose + His Friendship With Nikki Sixx

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:00:18 +0000

Guitarist, songwriter, and producer DJ Ashba has seen his career skyrocket over the last few years, first as an integral part of Sixx:A.M. with Nikki Sixx and James Michael and then as the guitar player of Guns N’ Roses, joining Axl Rose on his tour across the world. Ashba recently opened up to Bravewords in an interview about his future with Guns N’ Roses, how he prepares to write for individual projects, and how Nikki Sixx and Axl Rose have become his best friends.

Nikki Sixx Predicts Oscar Win for 2013 Motley Crue Film 'The Dirt'

Tree Riddle — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:10:09 +0000

The film adaptation of the Motley Crue tell-all ‘The Dirt’ is still in the planning stages but bassist Nikki Sixx is already betting on an Oscar win. There is no denying that the debauchery and decadence contained in the pages of Motley Crue’s autobiography ‘The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band’ is [...]