Nikki Sixx recently accused former Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars of lying to fans and attempting to damage the band. Now, Mars’ daughter Stormy Deal has responded to the claims.
Nikki Sixx’s allegations
The bassist’s statement referenced a recent Los Angeles Times article. It revolved on what he described as Mars’ betrayal of both the band and their fans.
“Read this LA Times article and find out how Mick Mars lied to you to try to hurt the band,” Sixx said. “Why would he betray you and us? Money?”
Sixx continued to criticize him by referencing legal proceedings between Mars and the band.
“Wow—Read it and find out what happened to him and his dirty lawyers in arbitration,” he continued. “I’m actually ashamed of him. So should you be too—More to be revealed soon.”
Mick Mars’ daughter responds
Stormy Deal, daughter of Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars responds to recent Nikki Sixx claims via Instagram post.
“I wasn’t going to say anything about Nikki saying she’s ashamed of my dad and that everyone else should be too.” This is a classic dynamic between an empath and a narcissist. When Nikki can’t provoke my dad, she resort to a smear campaign. But it won’t work. My dad has some of the best fans in the world and they see it like this.
Nikki should be the one to be ashamed. Instead of honoring his own legacy and my father’s, he’s ruining both of them. Mötley could have come out on top, leaving behind a definitive retirement, a legacy full of pride and stories to share with future grandchildren. Nikki instead chooses bitterness, going like a complete fool and leaving fans with a bitter memory of Mötley’s final chapter.
Mick Mars fans are the best after all. 👽🤘🎸Let the rest be party”
There is an ongoing legal dispute between Mick Mars and his former bandmates. Nikki Sixx has promised to share more details in the near future.
The conflict began when Mars retired from touring in 2022 due to health issues, leading to a lawsuit over his financial stake in the band. Mars claims that the band attempted to remove him as a stakeholder and reduce his financial rights.
This effort included a proposed severance that would cut his touring profits from 25% to 5%, and eventually to zero, all while allowing the band to use his name and likeness indefinitely.
