According to documents obtained by TMZ , guitarist Mick Mars has filed a lawsuit against Mötley Crüe alleging financial losses. The musician claims he was kicked out of the band in a "unilateral decision" and cites emotional manipulation by Nikki Sixx .
At the end of last year, Mars announced his retirement from the stage "due to his painful battle with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)." Despite this, the musician made it clear that he had no intention of leaving the band completely, only that he would not be touring.
In the lawsuit filed against his bandmates, Mick Mars claims that he "made it clear to the band that he could still record in the studio and do limited performances," but his share of Mötley Crüe's profits was reduced from 25% to just 5%.
According to documents obtained by TMZ , the other members were responsible for a "unilateral decision" regarding Mars' departure. Furthermore, the band's lawyer allegedly implied that Mars should "be grateful" for receiving this portion of the band's profits in the current situation.
Mick Mars accused bassist Nikki Sixx of manipulation through "gaslighting," as his colleague always commented that Mick's guitar skills were declining.
According to what Mars stated in the lawsuit, there is a certain irony in Sixx's comments, since his colleague "didn't play a single bass note" on the current tour and would only use pre-recorded tracks.
Mick Mars is demanding access to the band's finances to verify that he is being paid correctly.
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