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Nikki Sixx, bassist and co-founder of Mötley Crüe, hinted at retirement during a Q&A session with fans on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Nothing on the books so far” when asked about shows for 2026.
Nothing on the books so far
— 📷 (@NikkiSixx) August 17, 2025
Sixx’s responses about the band’s lack of immediate plans for recording or touring have sparked speculation about Mötley Crüe potentially slowing down or retiring, with fans feeling like it could be the end of an era.
Despite the band’s history of comebacks after farewell tours, Sixx’s recent interactions with fans suggest a more grounded possibility of retirement this time, influenced by health concerns, changing priorities, and personal reflections.
Nikki Sixx’s focus on other projects outside of Mötley Crüe and his admission of no touring plans for the next year have added to the uncertainty surrounding the band’s future, leaving fans wondering about their next steps.
The contrasting developments of Mötley Crüe’s successful Las Vegas residency and concerns about health issues affecting frontman Vince Neil have put the band at a crossroads, prompting questions about their ability to sustain the demands of touring and recording.
He does, however, hint that we could be getting a new book from him:
Always
— 📷 (@NikkiSixx) August 17, 2025
