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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 15 MIN

Mötley Crüe Called Out by Shannon Larkin... Nikki Sixx Fires Back

from The Hair Metal Guru · host Anthony Bryant

Former Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin recently called out Mötley Crüe, claiming the band uses backing tracks during their live performances. Nikki Sixx fired back on social media, accusing Larkin of being jealous and telling "C-level musicians" to focus on writing better songs.But did Nikki actually answer the backing track allegations?In this video, we break down the controversy, Nikki's response, and share our honest opinions on whether he helped or hurt Mötley Crüe by responding at all.Do you think Mötley Crüe uses backing tracks? Did Nikki Sixx handle this the right way? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!If you enjoy hair metal news, interviews, reviews, and discussions, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a new video from The Hair Metal Guru!#MotleyCrue #NikkiSixx #ShannonLarkin #Godsmack #HairMetal #RockNews #BackingTracks #TheHairMetalGuruPlease Like, Subscribe, & HYPE!! Thank you!!Feel free to donate (or NOT!) to my PayPal: [email protected] The Hair Metal Guru on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/show/2ytnPes9fSQoGK0ii9SAB9?si=e2e53cc9285c40eeFollow me on X! https://x.com/HairMetalGuruThe Hair Metal Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thehairmetalguru/Buy some of your favorite hard rock releases at FNA Records!https://fnarecords.net/Support Stevie Rachelle and Metal Sludge:www.metalsludge.tvI host Hair Metal Mansion on Rock 101 KLOL every Saturday night from 6-8pm Central Time... you can listen here!https://www.rock101klol.com/

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