The band Sixx:AM , led by bassist Nikki Sixx , has assembled a heavyweight team for a new version of "Maybe It's Time." All proceeds from the release will be donated to the Global Recovery Initiative Foundation , an organization that helps people with opioid abuse problems. The song was originally released on the 2016 Prayers for the Blessed
The new recording, released under the name Sixx:AM Presents Artists for Recovery , is available on all streaming platforms and features Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour , Joe Elliott of Def Leppard , Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Tommy Vext of Bad Wolves , members of Awolnation , and country singer Brantley Gilbert . In the song, they highlight: “Maybe it’s time to heal, maybe it’s time to try / Maybe it’s time to lead with all the pieces of my life.”
Sixx created the project to raise awareness about opioid abuse, which, according to information in the video released alongside the song, caused more deaths last year than the entire Vietnam War. “I’m proud to bring all these artists together to help raise money for the Global Recovery Initiative Foundation ,” Sixx said in a press statement, “The opioid epidemic didn’t go away when the pandemic hit. On the contrary. Those on the road to recovery are at high risk, so now more than ever it’s important to raise awareness and support them. I believe that together we can make a difference and save lives.”
“It’s a real problem,” Taylor said, “It’s affecting young people more and more, and it’s very, very important for all of us to help and do our part, especially for some of us who lived through it… Those of us who survived… It’s the least we can do.”.
In addition to the royalties the artists will donate, Sixx:AM's record label, Better Noise Music , will contribute an equal amount to the organization. The song will also be featured in a film the label is producing. "Sno Babies" will address addiction among suburban youth and will be released on September 29th. Better Noise will donate a portion of the film's profits to the Global Recovery Initiative Foundation.
