Sixx: A.M. History

Sixx:A.M. begin their career with legions of fans, a new hit album, and a starring slot in Motley Crue’s Crue Fest.

Sixx:A.M.: Nikki Sixx’s Early Years
Nikki Sixx is the world renowned bassist of radio pop metal group Motley Crue. Nikki Sixx is also known for his work with glam metal group London, the rock band Brides of Destruction, and experimental group 58. In 1981, Nikki Sixx founded Motley Crue with drummer Tommy Lee. Throughout Motley Crue’s reign as the premiere metal band in America, Nikki Sixx and Motley Crue racked up an impressive list of achievements including releasing classic hits like “Dr. Feelgood” and “Girls, Girls, Girls.”

Sixx:A.M.: Formation of Sixx A.M.
Sixx:A.M is an American rock band formed by Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx. After a near-death experience from a drug overdose, Nikki Sixx was pronounced dead then brought back to life. This experience was the major influence for the Sixx:A.M. song “Kickstart My Heart.” After recovering from a decade-long drug binge, Nikki Sixx examined his diaries filled with his memories written at a time when he was extremely addicted to heroin and released a book called The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star. The book did so well that Nikki Sixx formed Sixx:A.M. and released an album entitled The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack. Sixx:A.M. band members include Nikki Sixx, James Michael, and DJ Ashba.

Sixx:A.M: The Heroin Diaries CD
Sixx:A.M. released their debut album The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack to the positive response of Motley Crue and Nikki Sixx fans. The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack features three singles: “Pray For Me,” “Accidents Can Happen,” and “Life is Beautiful” which hit No. 3 on the charts in May 2008. Sixx:A.M. made their debut at the Crash Mansion where they performed five songs from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack.

Sixx:A.M.: Sixx A.M. at Crue Fest
Nikki Sixx wanted to create a music festival in the same vein as Ozzfest but Nikki Sixx also wanted to include both Sixx:A.M. and Motley Crue in this festival. The only way to get both bands on the bill was to create his very own festival dubbed Crue Fest and aptly named “The Loudest Show On Earth.” Nikki Sixx and Motley Crue agreed they wanted Crue Fest to embody all that is rock and roll. Aside from Sixx:A.M. and Motley Crue, a number of other alternative rock bands will be performing in Crue Fest including Buckcherry, Trapt, and Papa Roach. Crue Fest is equipped with multiple stages and is currently scheduled to play shows all across the United States.

Sixx:A.M.: Track List

• “X-Mas in Hell” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Van Nuys” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Life Is Beautiful” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Pray for Me” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Tomorrow” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Accidents Can Happen” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Intermission” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Dead Man's Ballet” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Heart Failure” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Girl with Golden Eyes” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Courtesy Call” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Permission” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
• “Life After Death” from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack