In anticipation of the forthcoming cinematic release of Better Noise Films' horror-thriller "The Retaliators" on Sept. 14, 2022, Better Noise Music has released the movie's theme song across digital platforms, along with a music video featuring clips from the film. “The Retaliators Theme Song (21 Bullets),” co-written by Nikki Sixx and James Michael of Sixx:A.M., features... Continue Reading →
Mötley 101: Ranking the Crüe’s discography
By Greg Maki With “The Stadium Tour” finally underway, Mötley Crüe is officially back in action, playing its first shows since “The Final Tour”—supposedly sealed with a legal contract—wrapped on Dec. 31, 2015. Though known for spectacle and its band members’ outrageous lifestyles—immortalized in “The Dirt,” the book and movie—more than anything else, the Crüe... Continue Reading →
Union’s self-titled album, ‘The Blue Room’ get limited-edition vinyl release
Originally released in 1998, Union’s self-titled debut featured the pairing of guitarist Bruce Kulick, who had spent the previous 12 years as the lead guitarist in KISS during its non-make up era, and was featured on several multi-platinum albums, including "Revenge" (1992) and singer/guitarist John Corabi who had fronted The Scream and, more recently, Motley... Continue Reading →
John Corabi’s autobiography ‘Horseshoes and Hand Grenades’ to be released June 14
John Corabi, best known as the former frontman of Motley Crue and for being a member of The Scream, Union, Ratt and The Dead Daisies, will release his autobiography, "Horseshoes and Hand Grenades," in June 2022 via Rare Bird. Co-written with Paul Miles, signed copies of the book are available for pre-order here. All signed... Continue Reading →
INTERVIEW: John Corabi
John Corabi has seen and done quite a bit during more than three decades in the music business. His band The Scream caught the attention of Mötley Crüe in the early ‘90s, leading to him fronting that legendary act from 1992 to 1996. He then formed Union with former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, later played... Continue Reading →
John Corabi releases new single ‘Cosi Bella (So Beautiful)’
John Corabi, former vocalist of The Dead Daisies, Mötley Crüe and more, has released a new single, "Cosi Bella (So Beautiful)." The song is available now on all digital platforms (https://ffm.to/cosibella), and a video can be seen below. "Cosi Bella (So Beautiful)” was produced and co-written in Nashville, Tennessee, with Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne).... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Sixx:A.M. – 05/20/16 – Mapfre Stadium – Columbus, Ohio (Rock on the Range)
Photos by Greg Maki
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, Joan Jett teaming up for stadium tour
"The Stadium Tour" featuring Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe , with Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, will hit select cities in the United States in summer 2020. Each band will bring its electrifying stage show and promises to perform its stadium-sized anthems. Tickets will go on-sale to the general public at 10 a.m.... Continue Reading →
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Dirt’
Review by Greg Maki-----After years of development at various studios, Netflix finally has brought a film adaptation of Mötley Crüe’s 2001 autobiography, “The Dirt” (co-written by Neil Strauss), to the screen. And much like last year’s Queen biopic, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” it’s just sort of OK. Unlike that Oscar-winning film, “The Dirt,” directed by “Jackass” co-creator... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Mötley Crüe – ‘Saints of Los Angeles’ (2008)
Leading up to the March 22 release of "The Dirt" on Netflix, Live Metal is taking a look back at each of Mötley Crüe's studio albums.-----Review by Greg Maki-----The early years of the 21st century were an eventful time for Mötley Crüe. The album intended to be its return to form, “New Tattoo” (2000), and... Continue Reading →