While it had seemed it was all said and done when Vince said the rumors were just that, rumors. It has now moved on from click-bait tabloids to big sources like Rolling Stone confirming that Mötley is coming back in 2020.
(Rolling Stone article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/motley-crue-def-leppard-poison-set-2020-stadium-tour-913823/)
But the band has now been silent on this evolving topic. Vince was the only one to say anything about it. Still nothing from Nikki, Tommy, or Mick, and nothing from the band’s official accounts.
Just days ago they shared a link to a petition (that yes, yours truly most definitely signed) asking for them to tear up the contract and tour again, saying the petition it was “interesting”. But since then they have deleted the post!
Nikki was teasing about big news during the spring saying he’d tell us in July, but no announcement ever came. He’s still teasing us about something big saying that in 2021 since the band will be 40 we should have a big party (by party does he mean tour?)
Those early days were all about NEW music, laser focused work ethic and pushing buttons. Glad we did it together. Hey in #2021 we will be 40 years old. Maybe a good thing to celebrate??? Let’s throw a massive party. 🤘🏽 https://t.co/xG9qDf5owi
— xxıS ıʞʞıN (@NikkiSixx) November 17, 2019
So while I am maintaining that it is just a rumor until such time as the band or one of it’s members makes an announcement, I have heard from a source connected to the band that the tour is legitimately happening. And I at least will begin setting money aside for a ticket.
That said, despite what Rolling Stone has to say, there is NO official word from Mötley on this and I will update if that changes!!!