In a recent statement addressing the delays in the delivery process of his solo record, Mick Mars took to Instagram to express his gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support and patience.
Accompanied by photos of himself packaging and signing new editions of his debut solo album, ‘The Other Side of Mars,’ Mars conveyed his appreciation for the enthusiastic response from fans:
“Apologies for the extended wait; we had to press more records due to the incredible demand on my web-store. I’m truly honored by the overwhelming support!”
In a subsequent comment, Mars extended his thanks once more:
“Thank you all so much.”
While Mötley Crüe faced some criticism for their latest song release, ‘Dogs of War,’ Mars garnered more positive feedback for his solo endeavor, with his record quickly climbing the charts. In February, Mars celebrated his solo effort reaching the number one spot on the iTunes Charts with a heartfelt message on Instagram:
“Waking up to find myself topping the iTunes Charts feels surreal. I’m at a loss for words. Thank you immensely for your unwavering support. And a special thanks to iTunes and Spotify for the feature!”
However, ‘Dogs of War’ received mixed reactions from Mötley Crüe fans, with some expressing reservations about its departure from the band’s signature sound. Commenting on a snippet shared by the band on Instagram, one fan remarked:
“I’m a die-hard Motley Crue fan, but this song just doesn’t feel like them to me.”
Another fan echoed similar sentiments:
“While I love Crue and admire John 5’s talent, this song doesn’t quite hit the mark for me. It’s not bad, and the guitar work is exceptional, but it lacks the memorable quality of their classics like ‘Too Fast for Love’ or ‘Shout at the Devil.’ I’m eager to hear more music from them.”
Some fans also noted the absence of Mars’ distinctive guitar stylings:
“It feels like something’s missing.”
In addition to fan feedback, Mötley Crüe’s new release faced tough competition, trailing behind Sebastian Bach, whose latest single, ‘(Hold On) To The Dream,’ secured the top spot on Heavy 1 Radio’s Top 20 singles list, further highlighting the dynamic landscape of rock music.
