Mick Mars Lawsuit Update: Legendary Guitarist Says He Was Treated “Inhumane” By MÖTLEY CRÜE

Mick Mars, 72, guitarist of MÖTLEY CRÜE, finds himself in the midst of an epic legal battle involving millions of dollars, private arbitration, and allegations of behind-the-scenes maneuvering that have disrupted the legendary band’s dynamic.

The band is looking to get a ruling on where Mars officially stands as a member or shareholder. MÖTLEY CRÜE contends that when he announced he was quitting touring, that amounted to a resignation. Mars, on the other hand, contends that he didn’t give up anything, at all, by announcing that. The truth is the effects of his longstanding arthritic disease made him no longer fit for the road full-time. The hearing is scheduled for January 16th, 2024, and will be presided over by the honorable Judge James C. Chalfant.

“In 2022, Mick informed the band and management that he was resigning from the band,” Nikki Sixx states in a sworn declaration filed with the court.

With the revelation of an exposed plot by Sixx and Kovac to purposefully attempt to ruin Mick’s reputation in 2017 as reported by TMD, the writing is on the wall as far as ‘negligence among the shareholders’, with the comeback clearly ending up with three quarters acting like “spoiled brats” and bullying a little, frail old man all just so they can steal his share of the profits.

The details of Mars’s lawsuit shed light on the intricacies of private arbitration in the realm of famous rock bands. In a sworn declaration filed with Judge James Chalfant, Mars revealed that despite assurances of continued collaboration with MÖTLEY CRÜE for Vegas residencies and historic venue one-off concerts, he was secretly fired. This revelation raises questions about transparency within the band, being trustworthy and the complexities of legal disputes in the entertainment industry.

That all being said, never at any time did Mr. Mars expect to be blindsided by his own music family, after having gone to war with Nikki, Tommy and Vince for 41 years. To be kicked in the gut before the public and diminished down to only 5% stake is not only insulting, but “downright inhumane“.

I called it again months before everyone else!!

Industry Source: Nikki Sixx Fired Mick Mars For “Being too old” And Told The Guitarist “You’re not ever welcome back!” https://t.co/uwuffgzgBy pic.twitter.com/yMIwAAp1AM
— Randy Rocket Cody (@rocketmetalden) April 6, 2023

Private arbitration, chosen as the dispute resolution method, adds a layer of confidentiality to the proceedings. Unlike public court hearings, arbitration allows the involved parties to resolve their conflicts outside the public eye, protecting sensitive information and preserving the reputations of those involved. However, this privacy also leaves fans and the media with limited access to the intricate details of the case.

TMD is the only news outlet in the rock n roll media worldwide that has provided fans with the biggest news scoops first and nothing but the straight truth from the outset of this entire MÖTLEY CRÜE debacle, and all of Randy “Rocket” Cody‘s reporting has turned out to be 100% factual and dead on the money. With over 100 million impressions on Facebook alone, TMD news is the global leader in heavy metal news.

The dirt is going to be revealed, once and for all. Mick looks forward to winning his rightful standing back in the band, and potentially to attain ‘majority shareholder’ status, once the court sees that he was wronged, and that damage was indeed done to his reputation after having an exemplary record as a full-time member who never once quit the band to go do other music pursuits, during his 41 years with the rock group. Sixx, Lee and Neil have already during that period played in many band projects outside of MÖTLEY CRÜE.

The CRÜE contends that in 2008, Mick voted for and signed an agreement in which he and every other band member agreed that ‘in no event shall any resigning shareholder be entitled to receive any monies attributable to live performances (i.e., tours).’”

Despite this, Mars’ legal team believes he is still entitled to at least his 25% stake in the band, after he completed what was expected to be the only 36 gigs for the band’s twice postponed comeback tour. The guitarist also feels that he can prove sabotage occurred and this voids that previous agreement.

Mars’ suit — filed as a request for records and documents, in response to the band filing its own suit taking him to arbitration — included the allegation that he was the only member of the quartet playing live through 100% of the 36 shows on the 2022 stadium tour. He said Nikki Sixx didn’t play one single note live, and that Vince Neil and Tommy Lee were sometimes seen or heard by audience members away from mics or instruments when their parts were going on.

No matter what the outcome, nobody pushes around Mick Mars.

He is one man fighting for his music legacy, so come hell or high water, Mick is always down for a good fight.

Mars’s declaration includes a shocking statement where he expresses his frustration, stating, “Those guys have been hammering on me since ’87, trying to replace me.”

The contentious backdrop of the lawsuit involves accusations that Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee, the band’s bassist and drummer respectively, had undeniably sabotaged The Stadium Tour in the past year by using prerecorded tape for main instrumentation and lead vocals..

The upcoming January 16th hearing not only aims to determine whether Mars is still a member, and whether or not he is entitled to more banking records as they move toward a resolution in the matter but also provides him with an opportunity to present final witness statements supporting his theory of sabotage. This reveals a strategic element in Mars’s legal approach, as he seeks to substantiate claims of character attacks allegedly orchestrated by Sixx and Lee.

The intricacies of private arbitration come to the forefront in this legal drama, showcasing the challenges of navigating disputes within the high-stakes world of rock music. As fans eagerly await updates on the case, the proceedings highlight the delicate balance between preserving the privacy of the involved parties and satisfying the curiosity of those invested in the band’s legacy. Mars’ lawsuit against his bandmates serves as a reminder that even legendary rock bands are not immune to internal conflicts, legal battles, and the complexities of private arbitration. As the courtroom drama unfolds, the fate of MÖTLEY CRÜE‘s legacy hangs in the balance, with the January 16th hearing poised to reveal more dirt about the band than ever before.

“It is beyond sad that, after 41 years together, a band would try to throw out a member who is unable to tour anymore because he has a debilitating disease,” Mars’ attorney Ed McPherson said in a statement to USA TODAY. “Mick has been pushed around for far too long.