Final Friday, Mötley Crüe closed out the second night time of Hellfest and as fan footage progressively makes its means on-line, we’ve observed one thing… off. Plainly half means by way of the set, Vince Neil not solely remembers all of the lyrics to “The Filth,” however he’s pitch good and doesn’t sound like he’s sucking down extra air than a jet engine. After which just some songs later, he’s again to the husk of a performer he’s been for some time now.

As you may see for your self within the clips beneath, Vince sounds nearly pitch good to the studio model of “The Filth,” which ought to instantly increase some crimson flags. However what’s notably galling is at across the 35 second mark, he’s purported to be the one singing “they by no means discovered a method to break us down” however magically, his half continues regardless of the mic being down by his facet.

Mötley Crüe is not any stranger to the entire “backing tracks” controversy. Final summer time, throughout their first world tour again as a band, footage confirmed Tommy Lee apparently utilizing pre-recorded tracks in lieu of an precise reside efficiency. Although the band denies that they’re fucking round with their reside performances, former guitarist Mick Mars known as out the band for faking it on stage in courtroom paperwork submitted as a part of his lawsuit towards the band.

If you examine his “efficiency” of “The Filth” with footage from that very same night time of “Women, Women, Women” or “Shout on the Satan,” it’s instantly obvious that the Vince Neil we usually get was on full show in France. Simply not for “The Filth.” Perhaps it’s as a result of that tune was getting used for promotional materials that the band posted to their YouTube a pair days in the past? Who is aware of.

It’s wild that even in a efficiency that featured fucking MGK hitting the stage and getting booed to no finish, it’s nonetheless not the worst a part of the entire affair. However that’s what you get from Mötley Crüe in 2023.

If for some purpose you wish to watch one of many greatest bands on the planet debase their legacy in probably the most cynical means doable and cash is not any object to you, then you may catch Mötley Crüe reside at any of the next dates:

Jun 23: Lisbon Passeio Maritimo de Alges, POR [Tickets]
Jun 24: Rivas-Vaciamadrid Auditorio Miguel Ríos, SPA [Tickets]
Jun 27: Thun Stockhorn Enviornment, SWI [Tickets]
Jul 01: London Wembley Stadium, UK [Tickets]
Jul 02: Lytham Competition, UK [Tickets]
Jul 04: Dublin Marlay Park, Eire [Tickets]
Jul 06: Glasgow Hampden Park, UK [Tickets]
Aug 05: Syracuse JMA Wi-fi Dome, NY [Tickets]
Aug 08: Columbus Ohio Stadium, OH [Tickets]
Aug 11: Fargo Fargodome, ND [Tickets]
Aug 13: Omaha Charles Schwab Discipline Omaha, NE [Tickets]
Aug 16: Tulsa H.A. Chapman Stadium, OK [Tickets]
Aug 18: El Paso Solar Bowl Stadium, TX [Tickets]