Recently, MÖTLEY CRÜE faced allegations of faking live performances by their former guitarist, Mick Mars in a lawsuit. The band has been quite angry about it, and denied all accusations.
However, a video of their performance of “The Dirt (Est. 1981)” at Hellfest 2023 seems to support these allegations. In the video, at 0:35 and beyond, you can see vocal lines ending without the microphone being near vocalist Vince Neil‘s face. This happens multiple times throughout the video, and it raises suspicion, especially since Neil sounds pitch perfect throughout the performance. The band was also joined on stage by Machine Gun Kelly for the song. See it for yourself in the video below.
More footage has recently emerged that shows MÖTLEY CRÜE using pre-recorded tracks during their live shows. This revelation has left many fans disappointed and questioning the authenticity of the band’s live performances.
While the use of pre-recorded tracks is not uncommon in the music industry, it is generally frowned upon when it comes to live performances. Fans attend concerts to see their favorite artists perform live, and the use of pre-recorded tracks can leave them feeling cheated and let down. It also raises questions about the skill and talent of the musicians themselves. Video footage can be seen below.
As for the Mars‘ lawsuit, guitarist alleges that MÖTLEY CRÜE reduced his share of earnings from 25 percent to a mere 5 percent after revealing his decision to withdraw from touring. Additionally, he states that the group’s attorneys made him feel as if he should appreciate this minimal portion, as they believed they had no obligation to provide him with anything. Mick also asserts that a complete band gathering took place where they chose to “unilaterally” exclude him from MÖTLEY CRÜE.
Mick consistently alleged that bassist Nikki Sixx was “gaslighting” him by suggesting his guitar abilities were declining, even though Sixx didn’t “play a single note on bass” throughout a recent tour, as stated by the guitarist. Mick asserts that all of Nikki‘s segments were pre-recorded.
