CROSSBONE SKULLY have teamed up with MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist and founding member Nikki Sixx on their latest track, the seriously red hot “High On You,” a song about romantic obsession with an anthemic shout-it-to-the-heavens chorus.
The song and its artwork—designed by Mark Wilkinson (IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST)—nods to the plight of Crossbone Skully, the central character in a parallel mythology developed by the band’s founder and frontman Tommy Henriksen. His story is unfolded in CROSSBONE SKULLY’s upcoming debut album Evil World Machine, set for release on November 22 via Better Noise Music. The narrative will also expand in a forthcoming graphic novel and animated film, Thing #1, due in 2025, which features voiceovers by Sixx.
“CROSSBONE SKULLY is doing something visually unique while blending kickass riffs and great songwriting with this project,” says Sixx. “I’m excited for them and can’t wait for everyone to experience it.”
CROSSBONE SKULLY’s debut album Evil World Machine was executive produced by the legendary Mutt Lange, who emerged from retirement just for this project.
Evil World Machine is a rock concept album that echoes similar dystopian visions such as David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Diamond Dogs.
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