Mick Mars Paddles Back Says He’s Open To Working With Motley Crue

Mick Mars, the iconic guitarist and former member of Motley Crue, has confirmed that he would be open to working with the band again. Despite filing a lawsuit against his former bandmates in 2023, revealing their “bullying” tactics and labeling them “heroin addicts” and “felons,” Mars recently confirmed in an interview with Audacy Check In that his relationship with Motley Crue is not entirely broken: “If Motley wanted me to write songs with them again, of course I would.”

A New Chapter in the Guitarist’s Solo Journe

Mars retired from touring with the band in 2023 due to his ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic form of arthritis that makes movement increasingly difficult. At the time, his departure from the band was amicable, with Motley Crue stating that he would “continue as a member of the band, but can no longer handle the rigors of the road.” However, things reportedly descended into a negative spiral when Mars claimed his former bandmates were trying to cheat him out of his share of finances.

Despite these disputes, Mars revealed to Audacy Check In that he is not opposed to working with Motley Crue again in the future. He explained that at present, “[he is] just [himself],” a solo artist seeking to reinvent himself and update his sound after a long stint with his rock band. Mars recently released his debut solo album, The Other Side of Mars, 40 years into his career, and he is enthusiastic about its release: “It took me 40 years because Motley was priority,” Mars noted. “Now that I’m retired, I’m just me,” he added.

Mars also revealed that The Other Side of Mars is just the beginning of his solo career. With more new material ready to be unleashed, he truly believes he is reinventing himself and creating something that is new to him. After the end of his tenure with Motley Crue, Mars claims to have gotten a chance to “hardcore buckle down and try to do something that [is] more new. New to [him]. Reinventing [himself].”

Mars’ recent comments about his willingness to work with Motley Crue again have sparked much speculation among fans about their future. The band, who brought the heavy metal world to life with a series of successful albums in the 1980s, performed their farewell tour three years ago. Since then, each member has gone their separate ways. Vocalist Vince Neil has been in contact with his fans on social media, basing himself in Australia for some time and focusing on his solo career. Bassist Nikki Sixx has continued his musical pursuits with Sixx:A.M and now hosts his own show, ‘Sixx Sense.’ Finally, drummer Tommy Lee, who recently released his own solo album, has focused his energy on appearances in various movies and TV shows.

Mick Mars’ Potential Reunion with Motley Crue

As for Motley Crue, little has been known about their future plans since their farewell tour. Yet Mick Mars’ recent admission that he would be open to working with his former bandmates again has sparked excitement amongst fans that perhaps they will see the band onstage once more.

Mars’ attitude towards his former bandmates seems to have softened in recent years, with his negative comments being replaced with honesty and positivity. In an interview with Orlando Sentinel ahead of the release of The Other Side of Mars, he described the relationships in the band as “iron sharpens iron.”

“It took me 40 years because Motley was priority,” Mars noted. “Now that I’m retired, I’m just me.”

As for his solo career, Mars’ new material is causing much excitement among his fans, as he continues to reinvent himself and create fresh music. With a renewed sense of purpose following his departure from Motley Crue, Mick Mars is proving that there is life beyond the band.

In conclusion, Mick Mars’ recent comments about his willingness to work again with Motley Crue has caused speculation about what could potentially happen in the future. Even though his departure from the band was complicated, he seems interested in putting aside all the drama and focusing on making great music with his former bandmates again. His solo career also continues to intrigue fans and mark a new phase in his music career.