John 5

May 15, 2025

SHOUT AT THE DRINKING … Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are Separated, Arguing Over the Mötley Crüe Drummer’s Alcohol Use

“Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are separated, possibly heading for divorce, and his drinking is at the center of the split.” — TMZ LOS ANGELES, California — Say it isn’t so! The latest from the rock n’ roll world is that Tommy Lee and his wife Brittany Furlan are currently splits-ville. Sources close to the couple have said that Lee has been drinking heavily and they’ve urged him to get sober but he has resisted[…]

September 10, 2024

BACK on THE STRIP … Mötley Crüe announce Club Shows in Hollywood at ‘Troubadour’, ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’ and ‘The Roxy’ in early October 2024

Mötley Crüe Höllywood Takeöver dates… Monday October 7th “Troubadour”Wednesday October 9th “The Roxy”Friday October 11th “Whisky-A-Go-Go” Metal Sludge — Mötley Crüe are taking it back to the Sunset Strip where it all began for them in 1981. A few weeks ago there were some rumors circulating that Mötley Crüe would be returning to Hollywood to play a few small and intimate shows at various clubs and Metal Sludge was one of the very first to[…]

August 28, 2024

MÖTLEYWOOD … Are Mötley Crüe planning a Höllywood Takeöver with Surprise Shows at ‘Troubadour’, ‘The Roxy’ & ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’?

Metal Sludge — Sources are alleging that the band Mötley Crüe are planning a Hollywood takeover of several clubs in the near future. Online rumors persist with images that have surfaced of Mötley Crüe flyers that are advertising a set of ‘TBA’ surprise shows at 3 of Hollywood’s most famous rock clubs including the Whisky-A-Go-Go, The Roxy and Troubadour. A message started circulating on Monday August 26th to select fans asking if they are able[…]

May 10, 2024

STALKER ALERT … Nikki Sixx says repeat Stalker has been Re-Arrested for Violating Restraining Order

“We are using the legal system to hold bad people accountable. When your daughter and wife get threatened all bets are off.” — Nikki Sixx on recent situations and his family dealing with stalkers Metal Sludge — Crazy world we’re living in folks… and it doesn’t stop at the average person’s front door. Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has publicly commented on recent situations involving not 1, but 2 stalkers that he and his family[…]

May 1, 2023

THE NEW GENERATION … Dougie Manross talks to Metal Sludge about playing Guitar for TUFF this Summer

“John 5 was the first player that got me excited about country pickin’ stuff.” — Dougie Manross LOS ANGELES – Meet Dougie “Lixx” Manross, a 23-year-old wunderkind guitarist from Cleveland who started years ago as Tuff’s roadie. Now Manross is actually playing live for Tuff as a temporary replacement for Billy Morris for a run of gigs, and the guitarist who started just a few seasons ago with a tennis racket could not be happier. […]

March 7, 2023

2031 … Nikki Sixx wants Mötley Crüe to keep going til the year 2031, to celebrate 50 years

Metal Sludge — During a recent interview with A Radio Rock from Brazil, Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx says he wants the band to continue til 2031. For those who are wondering aloud, “Why 2031?” Well if you do the math, from 1981 to 2031, that would be the band’s 50th anniversary year. Blabbermouth writes: “In an interview with Brazil’s A Rádio Rock conducted this past December but only now uploaded to YouTube, MÖTLEY CRÜE[…]

October 14, 2022

DR. FEELGOOD … The Host from the Waste Some Time with Jason Green Podcast gives a Cancer update and says: “I Am Reporting it as Fact that John 5 will be joining Motley Crue”

Metal Sludge — As many of our readers have recently read on Metal Sludge back on October 7th, there has been a rumor circulating in the industry that John 5 will be replacing Mick Mars in Motley Crue. Metal Sludge had collectively heard this rumor from 3 different industry sources before we reported it, and 1 of those was in fact Jason Green, who we have been given his all clear to name him as[…]

October 7, 2022

MOTLEY FIVE … Industry Rumors are Circulating that John 5 could be New Guitarist in Motley Crue Replacing an Aging Mick Mars for Future shows

Metal Sludge — Father Time as they say is undefeated and that applies to everyone, even rock stars. With that, in recent weeks there have been a few rumors floating around the industry that Motley Crue have been looking at options going forward for their tours following their massively successful The Stadium Tour. Motley Crue singer Vince Neil has recently talked about touring in 2023 internationally with plans stretching into 2024 as well as another[…]

March 1, 2018

HORSING AROUND … Sebastian Bach converts backyard Lawn Mower Shed into Studio for next Album

HORSING AROUND Sebastian Bach converts backyard Lawn Mower Shed into Studio for next Album STUDIO CITY, California — Heavy Metal singer Sebastian Bach has turned down the loud music and says his next record will be “more uplifting and fun.” The former Skid Row screamer, who has boasted throughout his career for his love of heavy metal music says he is making some changes for his next recording. “I am looking for a new record label.”[…]

February 4, 2018

SHOUT AT THE WHISKY … John 5 to perform Motley Crue classic with Sixx, Bach & Ian at Whisky-A-Go-Go

SHOUT AT THE WHISKY John 5 to perform Motley Crue classic with Sixx, Bach & Ian at Whisky-A-Go-Go Blabbermouth — Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 will be joined by Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) and Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW) for a performance of the MÖTLEY CRÜE classic “Shout At The Devil” on April 6 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. John 5 revealed the “special guests” for the Whisky show during a recent interview with the “Iron City Rocks” podcast. He said[…]