The internal war within the ranks of iconic glam metal band MÖTLEY CRÜE has erupted into a public spectacle, with explosive allegations emerging from legal proceedings involving Mick Mars, the band’s former lead guitarist and co-founding member. At 73 years old, Mars, who has battled ankylosing spondylitis (a painful and degenerative spinal & pelvis disease) for much of his life, has decided to confront his former bandmates in what he describes as a battle for justice, fairness, and his legacy.
Legal Battle Over Finances and Ownership
Mick Mars, born Robert Alan Deal, claims he has been unfairly removed from the band he named and helped propel to global fame through his electrifying guitar work. Court documents leaked to the public reveal that Mars is fighting to regain access to financial stake, asserting that Mötley Crüe deliberately withheld the group’s financial information in attempt to drain his money during the legal dispute. In January 2023, a judge ruled in Mars’ favor, ordering the band to cover his legal fees after they refused to turn over the requested documents.
However, this victory does not signify the end of the dispute. The core issue—whether Mars’ ousting from the band was a breach of contract—continues to play out behind closed doors in private arbitration. Mars has argued that his former bandmates, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil, have illegally attempted to strip him of his 25% ownership stake in Mötley Crüe, despite decades of collaboration and shared success.
TMD has pulled a few key statements leaked from Mars’ court docs, including the guitarist’s most brutal confessions:
“The worship of Satan corrupted my ex-bandmates!”
“If these guys spent as much time practicing on their musical instruments as much as they keep messin’ with all of these ‘sacred virgins’, they wouldn’t need to fake concert performances and rip the fans off!”
Allegations of Faked Performances and Fraud
Adding to the controversy, Mars has accused his bandmates of widespread use of backing tracks during their high-profile “Stadium Tour.” Heavy metal journalist Randy “Rocket” Cody, from The Metal Den, first reported that Tommy Lee was caught miming drums during performances. Mars subsequently confirmed that every member of the band, except himself, relied on backing tracks during their comeback concerts. This revelation allegedly fueled Mars’ dissatisfaction with the band’s direction and contributed to his decision to file the lawsuit.
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Claims of Satanic Rituals and Child Exploitation
The leaked documents also include shocking claims that delve into the personal lives and alleged misconduct of Mars’ former bandmates. Mars accuses Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil of participating in Satanic rituals and orgies with underage groupies, accusations corroborated by former band limo driver Al Bowman who said he was told to find the band “Virgins” only. These sensational claims have been widely discussed following a groundbreaking exposé by The Metal Den in 2023, which garnered over four million impressions online.
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Mars’ lawsuit paints a picture of a band divided by greed, deception, and internal power struggles. He insists that his departure was orchestrated by Nikki Sixx after Mars expressed concerns about the band’s use of backing tracks and dissatisfaction with their comeback strategy. While the band ‘gaslighted’ him and turned things around by saying Mick cannot be in the band anymore due to his health issues, Mars maintains he never retired from music, pointing to the release of his solo album last year as evidence of his continued commitment to his craft.
Meanwhile, Mötley Crüe reportedly scrapped plans for their own full-length album after producer Bob Rock was accused of using AI to generate music for the band.
The ongoing legal and personal disputes between Mars and his former bandmates have cast a shadow over Mötley Crüe’s legacy. For decades, the band has been synonymous with excess, rebellion, and heavy metal prowess, but these revelations risk tarnishing their reputation. Fans are now left to grapple with a much darker narrative involving betrayal, alleged child exploitation, and other questionable practices behind the scenes.
As the private arbitration proceedings continue, Mick Mars’ fight against Mötley Crüe stands as a cautionary tale about the fragility of trust and loyalty in the cutthroat world of rock ‘n’ roll. Whether Mars will emerge victorious in reclaiming his rightful place in the band’s history remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: he is determined to ensure his voice is heard and his contributions to Mötley Crüe’s success are not erased.
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