Well, it looks like Mötley Crüe is recording some new music – and teaming up with their old producer.
This week, Tommy Lee and new Crüe guitarist John 5 posted photos from a recording studio alongside longtime producer Bob Rock.
Bassist Nikki Sixx confirmed last week that the band was writing new music, but didn’t “Have a definitive plan at this point”.
The band does not appear to be recording with Mötley Crüe, most likely due to his ongoing lawsuit.
Mars is suing his Crüe bandmates, claiming the band dropped Mars’ touring profits cut from 25% to just 5% after he stepped away from touring due to health issues. Mars also claims to have been booted from the band’s various corporate concerns.
Mötley Crüe – or at least their lawyer – responded to Mick Mars’ lawsuit against the band, calling the lawsuit “Unfortunate and completely off-base”, and said the band “Did not owe Mick anything” but still offered him a “Generous compensation package”.
Nikki Sixx, Mötley Crüe co-founder, tweeted, “Sad day for us and we don’t deserve this considering how many years we’ve been propping him up-We still wish him the best and hope he [finds] lawyers and managers who aren’t damaging him.”