have released a cover of the ' hip-hop classic Or, to give it its full title The recording comes from a new three-track EP, which will be released on October 4. The EP also includes , released as a standalone single in April, and the title track. “It was really great getting in the studio and working on some tracks together,” say the band in a statement.
“What started out as a couple of demo ideas turned into this EP produced by Bob Rock. We look forward to getting back into the studio again soon and writing more new music, as well.” Mötley Crüe originally debuted their cover of at their "secret" show at London's Underworld club in 2013.
The performance took place on the eve of their co-headline show with Def Leppard at London's 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium. is the second Mötley Crüe release to feature John 5, who replaced long-standing guitarist in 2022, and it seems as though he's fitting in well. "John is such a great guitar player," frontman Vince Neil told earlier this year.
"People love him. The band loves him. He basically made me a better singer.
I get to focus on just my singing. He knew all the songs before we even hired him. He can play anything.
He’s an exciting, creative guitar player and he’ll definitely be involved in the new music. It'll be really neat to listen to his ideas." Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Online Editor at Louder/Classic Rock magazine since 2014.
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