Featuring more or less the band s original lineup singer Vince Neil, bassist Nikki Six, and guitarist Mick Mars return with former Ozzy drummer Randy Castillo returning from last year s Maximum Rock tour New Tattoo features everything the Crue built its reputation on in the 80s. A concentrated effort on walking on the wild side, the record breaks from the past ten years worth of angst. It s a formula, Castillo says, the public is ready for after a decade of grim rock fare. I think people want a little bit of escapism. They ve had enough of the reality, he said.
People are tired of negativity and stuff.
There s so much of it going around. They just want a respite from all of the stuff that s going around. With songs such as Hell On High Heels, paying tribute to the rock sex kitten, and First Band on the Moon, taking one small step for man, one giant leap for rock and roll, New Tattoo doesn t break from the mold the band established for itself way back in 1983. With snotty lyrics, wailing vocals and glammed-out metal, Motley doesn t break from tradition on its latest set and that s just how the band wants it. With 17 years of history to pick from, the band stuck with its strengths this time around.