KISS, MOTLEY CRUE EXCLUSIVE ANS INTERVIEW -- NEW!

At the tour announcement for Kiss and Motley Crue, Artisan News was granted an exclusive sit-down interview with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Nikki Sixx, and Vince Neil and they talked about what they remember about each other from 1982, their last tour, why this is the ultimate show for the fans, Motley learning the ropes from Kiss, and if Kiss's new songs will be in their set, and more!

[@helpvs6342]

Ok but this interview would be much funnier if Ace was there. Like his laugh and jokes are hilarious 😂

[@addisonmoss4526]

THATS WHAT IM SAYING!!!

[@tcnsparky]

He’s not in the band no more haha 😂

[@jimmyfreeman9133]

That has been worked out for now. Let them hold one situation of accountability at a time. You hearing this world the reach of accountability is way longer than the common decency of a reach around after you decide to fuck someone in the ass. After the history y'all have ? Not nice. See Paul felt the need to have you rehash all the other so that apology makes him cry, and then sing TEARS ARE FALLING. This shit has some people concerned about what some of this label/industry hazing type shit can involve.

[@hornmoviereviews8739]

@@tcnsparky ace and peter will always be apart of kiss no matter how much gene and paul try to erase their history.

[@MichaelGiordano777]

With his "Plumber" jokes? I agree Ace was hilarious. And a great guy.

[@ouchsp]

Two of the best rock bands on tour together!! That's a rare treat for the fans!

[@JM00237]

Yeah right

[@jonybeam21]

Please allow me to edit your comment: Two of the fakest money grabbing rock bands on tour together!! That's a normal rip off for the fans!

[@jalenmitchell9218]

Mick standing on stage like, "get me off"

[@grace-lq2fv]

It looked like neither of them wanted to be there

[@matthewrenshaw]

which two

[@marceloromero4515]

You're right

[@Shaggy448]

Yeah I’m pretty sure motley Crüe didn’t like kiss

[@eirik3938]

@@Shaggy448 I doubt KISS liked Mötley Crüe either

[@addisonmoss4526]

Yea that’s sad

[@sean223]

God I miss the 80’s. No care or worries back then like there is in this day an age. Watching these two bands brings back awesome memories from watching them in concerts 30+ years ago.

[@ssssssssssssssssss50]

It might also be the fact that you weren't still an adult with worries and responsibilities

[@strnglhld]

except AIDS

[@austinisme2477]

​@@strnglhld it's okay, the gays are like NOTHING

[@thetrooper4743]

Mick Mars (the dirt): i hate kiss Lmao 🤣🤣🤣

[@Amy-zj5yq]

He wrote it the the book too how much he hates kiss so this is so weird😂

[@bigwillietheb]

@@Amy-zj5yq wouldn't understand why Mick Mars would hate KISS

Cuz he can't play like Ace and will never be as good or as big...

[@duffbaker9554]

@@bigwillietheb Isn't he quite older than his bandmates are?

[@bigwillietheb]

@@duffbaker9554 well yeah Mick mars is 70 , Vince Neil is 60, Nikki Sixx is 62 & Tommy Lee is 58 , what would that have to do with anything ,

[@k.neo.09]

The fact theyre still touring together for the fans even though Mick hates kiss lol🤣😂

[@TheJbkilla420]

theres def a tension in the room, Nikki said in his book that Gene Simmons is weirdo

[@mooch514]

From weirdo to another

[@markpr73]

What's weird about vomiting hemoglobin?

[@thesundog8833]

markpr73 when you call it hemoglobin but it's actually blended food coloring and EGGS lol

[@giuseppelambrinos2458]

Yea, and also didn't Mick Mars say he hated Kiss ?

[@951oct]

True, but they still have to put their beef and egos aside to make the MONEY together!

[@claychandler3468]

wow I can't believe it I've never seen Gene Simmons so quiet usually he just dominates the interview or any conversation never shuts up it's pretty amazing

[@larrysmithart7241]

Clay Chandler cos he's afraid Nikki will kick his fat old ass

[@Patricia-pq4jq]

He must be sick

[@jhay3966]

0:33 Gene's brain: *HOW MUCH MONEY AM I GOING TO MAKE?*

[@tonynardella1646]

Lmao lol

[@Sideshow223]

Fr lol

[@dgenerated]

I'm surprised they could fit that much ego in the frame 😆

[@theramblers69]

hahahahaahahahahahahaahhahah

[@bigwillietheb]

I know cause Gene Simmons is so full of himself , not saying as if it's a bad thing , I mean he is the god of Thunder, Dr. Love etc. & he has a hot wife

[@fuison55]

Paul has some crossed arm seriousness going on.

[@extendedpinky]

that is his way of shutting everyone out while he talks.

[@dianemorris5816]

@@extendedpinky exactly

[@titoramone4465]

He almost has his back towards Nikki & Vince

[@lisabug75]

@John Swaim they both are good🤦

[@theramblers69]

that's fucking funny, this whole conference is so painful to watch and i love both bands especially kiss since forever, but this is so fake and such bullshit that i squirm in discomfort watching it, some of the comments here are fucking hilarious

[@jonlicht8313]

Nikki: bored 🥱 Mick: 😒 really we’re touring with these guys

[@emiliosalinas4052]

still badass bands greater than most bands we have today!!! thanks for the good memories

[@jameswilliams161]

paul = speeches on rock music Gene = $ $ $ Nikki = passionate and almost died of drugs Vince = lost a friend in a DUI crash that was his fault, and lost a daughter, now more calm.. ...no rock on!.. both bands are icons

[@kenbroo7305]

I love Gene $immon$

[@LuisHernandez-hw7dj]

Neil: injured & caused brain damage to two other occupants yet you still say rock on? Wtf?!

[@TemplarShad0w]

@@LuisHernandez-hw7djAccident.

[@LuisHernandez-hw7dj]

@@TemplarShad0w its it's not an accident when you're driving drunk. Had it been a mechanical problem or a tire blown out, then yeah but that wasn't the case.

[@TemplarShad0w]

@@LuisHernandez-hw7dj If you don't have the intention to kill, is accident. Don't matter if it's imprudence or not.

[@nikkifoxx8557]

Two of my favorite bands of all times no matter how arrogant you think they are these guys started it all

[@fzdreaddy]

The Beatles started 'it all'. 2 mediocre glam rock dinosaurs, but at least Motley Crue has talent

[@jerryallen1768]

Fz, no! Elvis started it. The Beatles are not even close to the King

[@fzdreaddy]

Jerry Allen Ill pretend i didnt see that

[@giuseppelambrinos2458]

@@fzdreaddy The Beatles were way too soft to be put in the same category of music.

[@fzdreaddy]

Golden Snitch Nope. No psychedelic rock 1st, no Beatles, no Zeppelin, No metal. Beatles-GOAT

[@Pabst62]

Say what you want, both these bands are incredible live, still the real deal.

[@azedk418]

This didn’t age well 🤣

[@struthersboyz4990]

Wow! You haven't seen motley crew lately ! Obviously ! Otherwise you couldn't say they are good live!

[@luigiconder6113]

@@struthersboyz4990 "Live"

[@seanthebaptist6757]

Gene looks like a middle aged housewife on Halloween

[@WooBino.]

Sean The Baptist for 35 years

[@extendedpinky]

gene. he looks sour. or tired. idk

[@ritchiewhiteless4809]

🇨🇳

[@light_fury_3657]

😂

[@lemmy7339]

@@extendedpinky he looks always sour or tired

[@freedomtobeintheknow-kryst9705]

Beautiful! I love them both. If anyone influenced me as an artist and entertainer, it was Kiss and Motley Crue.

[@VinceMoroe]

Look at Nikki with Paul's feathers brushing up against him, trying not to look irritated.

[@pontec11]

Wish Motley Crue had worn the Shout at the Devil outfits and make up for this press conference.

[@pkz2385]

Mars hate KISS. 😂

[@lucaskousoulou5384]

Exactly why wasn't that mentioned

[@lauravillalobos9429]

YES

[@lucaskousoulou5384]

@JASON VOORHEESit's in the book too

[@tonyponchopeters]

@JASON VOORHEES No, when Nikki was working at a Liquor Store in L.A, Mick walked in and they talked as a worker and customer and Nikki said he liked Kiss and Mick hated Kiss and they got into an argument, month's later, Mick audition for Nikki by fate, which birthed Motley Crue.

[@johnnyrotten5507]

Ironically, Mick Mars is the biggest Gene Simmons imitation.

[@J_Riff]

Went to go see this tour live in Dallas in 2012 I was 12 and it was my first real concert wont ever forget it 🤘🏽

[@zeitesixx]

2:09 Vince Neil laughing is like : “Am I really sitting next to these mofo’s?”

[@miroslavbondarev2604]

😂

[@vegasparties8288]

Vince Neil almost laughs at Gene Simmons when he says that dumb line about "our bosses are standing on their chairs." The KISS guys take themselves a bit too seriously. I've been a fan of theirs for a long time tho.

[@jacktracy5578]

Vegas Parties saw that....good eye!

[@mooch514]

Vince should laugh at no one...he is a no talent idiot

[@VmShpman82]

Plus how can Paul & Gene claim that they aren't just putting money in their pockets when they used the same set in he Lick it Up Tour that they used in Creatures of the Night ? Were the rich guys broke or something ? LOL LMAO.

[@rebekahlegionsundaygirljou5543]

Yeah, glad it's not just Me who spotted it. You can see Vince & Nikki are dying to crack up all the way through it. And the other stupid line Gene came out with that He said quite inarticulately about "one disappointing idea though, none of Us will get to see the show" They're thinking "idiot!" Gene is such an egotistical pig! His poor Wife!

[@Jwolrd]

Vegas Parties lol I peeped that too😄😄

[@Makeminemetal1]

When someone else is talking Paul always looks like Gene's pissed off wife. He has a lot of nerve talking about bands lip-synching.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

This was 2012.

[@michaelmyers3890]

This is awesome two awesome bands United and the last minute or two how everyone is smiling is so cool

[@tonymanfredi6844]

Entertainers with ripped jeans and girls dancing around, damn Paul that's a backhanded compliment to Mötley if there ever was one.

[@aaronzywicki6384]

I Don't Think Guys Each Other

[@XxXChikis]

for all those who say that these guys suck or "don't cut it anymore" then i'd like to see you haters start a band and make a legacy that people will still listen to even when your 50 or 60 years old

[@louisdimov8956]

RITE ON !!!!!!!

[@jewellministries]

In a 1983 interview clip, they were asked: "Now, KISS and Alice Cooper Inspired you?" They all immediately say NO, and say that early 70s Bands were what inspired them. Nikki says KISS wasn't street enough for them and Vince goes on to comment that KISS is only KISS on stage & Motley are the same guys no matter where. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpvVc2VmmbGBmMk)

[@nissansentraglx]

Gene to himself, I'm just here to make $.

[@hippie564]

That's all it's ever been for him and Pauline.

[@kenbroo7305]

Amen

[@user-xw6uh3yp7g]

JuicyLucy Fuck off asshole, everyone and I mean EVERYONE does shit for money.

[@StarfieldRailway]

@@user-xw6uh3yp7g, money doesn't have to come first. For Ace Frehley, it didn't.

[@david41686]

My two all time fave bands.

[@larrysmithart7241]

David K yeah maybe...but at least the Crue have talent n class.

[@derekbooth1769]

David K yes!

[@juggalogamer8541]

@@larrysmithart7241 so does KISS

[@louisgeudens5832]

PlayStation Guy85 fuck no kiss are full on fucking cunts. They are a great band but they are so fucking big headed

[@goochma]

@Mooch 514 Back in the 70"s Kiss ruled the world. I know I was part of the Kiss Army...LOL... But in the 80's Motley Crue were the kings. Kiss even had to drop the makeup in order to move with the times and compete with bands like Motley Crue. .Don't be hating on the Crue man. Both bands are great bands. Motley Crue had their fair share of troubles but to call them idiots? Why so angry?

[@danielparra2665]

Paul & Gene Let Nikki Sixx & Vince Neil talk about their Band For once, Please!! Please!!!!

[@VmShpman82]

Right on.

[@MJForever1999]

Nobody wants to hear that tho

[@xxrk777]

Agreed! Paul took over the show. It was pissing me off

[@thomasmersman7313]

Motley Crue is great and 💋 is a bunch traveling clowns with only one good song

[@SN-nh6pq]

Body language said it all right there, Nikki & Vince definitely wanted no part of that interview with the 2 controlling clowns.

[@tonyponchopeters]

As a body language analyst. I can see a scenario before the cameras rolled of Gene being Gene and trying to preach and talk down to Nikki & Vince pissing them off. This interview screams "Tension"

[@tube_trance]

I was just about to write a comment about Nikki's face/fake smile and drinking of the water after Gene spoke down to him, lol. @1:50-@2:22 - Nikki had just said it's all about the fans and then Gene arrogantly asks him, "and who do we do this for?" Lol And what's with Paul's crossed arms the entire time, lol? Defensive or trying to hide his not-so-toned midsection?

[@chrisoakley5830]

Yeah lots of tension here but it's easy to figure out. Gene and Paul are always horrified at the thought of someone talking in an interview besides them and of course Vince and Nikki easily pick up on this and so it gets very uncomfortable.

[@ronchilled]

My two absolute favorite bands 😍

[@Bassmaster970]

I just laughed my ass off when Paul said "we do what most bands would give their left nut for". I mean, it's true. Just the way he said it was great.

[@mrmojorisin2595]

..and i laughed my a** off when he pisses on bands that lip-sync! moahahaha

[@peter12246]

Prefer Motley Crue

[@adiu.1607]

Bob Donald bruh obviously u have no taste BOB

[@dallasparty316]

@@adiu.1607 Bob Donald probably has Nickelback posters in his room. Motley Crue 4 life.

[@scarface5487]

Yeah wtf Donald what do you even prefer

[@mauro78618]

Dont like Gene Simmons....monster...of money!!!! I love 1 KISS formation: Gene,Paul,Ace, Peter Criss!!!! Rally KISS!!! Know i love MOTLEY......

[@robertegielski8572]

I agree motley destroys kiss.

[@naz7t]

Looks like Nikki had to get shitfaced to make it through listening to Paul n gene.Should have wore some shades like Vince ha ha

[@aaronzywicki6384]

He is About His Business Always !

[@xxrk777]

They wear shades to go to sleep whenever they want 😂

[@MetalSalvation]

"for the fans" MY ASS...I heard this same infomercial from Gene & Paul 13 years ago when they were announcing the "Farewell" tour.

[@VmShpman82]

Plus they used the same set from Creatures in the Lick it Up Tour. I was P'oed back then.

[@anskuhanoi12]

It's kind of ironic, that in 1980, Nikki Sixx, AND Mick Mars thought that KISS sucks, and then they did a gig with with KISS.. And that failed.. And now 30 years after, they are going on a tour again! :D

[@ethanspicer7249]

2 of the greatest singers and by far the best bassists together, Amazing!

[@daveblackburn5857]

Vince looks like he just wants to crack up because all of Paul’s ramblings lol

[@talionescu6275]

Motley perfected what Kiss started, and did some other great stuff as well. That's the best way to put it. *Conclusion:* *Motley > Kiss*

[@matthewvoss7365]

I wish I'd seen this tour. I'm grateful to have seen Crue/Cooper the final tour.

[@vicedpowers1750]

Gene's leaning away body language at the beginning says it all.

[@jyejye1077]

i love so much how much pride Paul has

[@derekcoxon3807]

I love the interview thnx for the last 40 yrs 😍😉🤎🐺

[@robertegielski8572]

Mötley blew kiss off the stage every night of that tour and kiss knew it. Mötley Rules !

[@thomasmersman7313]

Shit yeah

[@louisdimov8956]

KISS NEVER GETS BLOWN OF STAGE !!! SO I GUESS YOU NEVER SEEN THIS SHOW IN VEGAS 😂😂 EVERY NITE YOU WERE NOT THERE!!!!!!

[@robertegielski8572]

@@louisdimov8956 AAAh yeah they did Mötley kicked the shit out of Kiss when they played here in 2012 at Jones beach, every one that was at that show said the same thing, it was so bad that kiss stopped playing after 5 songs, not surprisingly Mötley always blows away their opening bands.

[@djmysticalone321]

Awesome love you guys thank you for everything

[@chadcooper6534]

Wonder how Mick Mars felt about touring with kiss

[@zoeja364]

Chad Cooper “I fucking hate kiss” na lol he probably was okay with it this is rock n roll at the finest

[@Stewmade64]

This feels like a mellow WWF promo. 😭😭

[@SpikePuppet]

Have a ticket to see them in australia, in march. Cant Wait :)

[@mariajulitacaro5086]

For ever.... KISS !! 🎼🎼🎼 💕

[@roykeane110]

Cant wait to see them in march

[@ThinkPositiveDude]

Vince and Nikki were thinking why the hell are we sitting next to these hasbeen clowns.

[@pauli.vanili]

Sledgehammers Are Racist !!!!!!! ...haha I was thinking the same thing.

[@pauli.vanili]

Greg Hubbard ...awww, are your feelings hurt?

[@ThinkPositiveDude]

@Greg Hubbard nah... one band has pure talent and does it for the fans, the other is talentless salesmen who only do it for the money and rely on fireworks to entertain their dumb ass Kiss army fans just like yourself.

[@insanecrack3r]

@Greg Hubbard For money dumb ass

[@rhysoneill7399]

Kiss lip synching is bad but have you actually listened to motley crue live? Vince butchered songs he wrote listen to the last tour crue done Neil has never been a great singer I'm not saying I could do any better. I do like crue but I mean listen to shows from the 80s they wrote good music though but kiss are the superior band both in their prime kiss are on another level.

[@connormurphy7684]

LMAO Thats four guys who really would'nt piss on each other if they burst into flames having to cold sell a tour,lol

[@jolinkarlsson8569]

Its awsome im a Big fan of both

[@collector1970]

That was one hell of a tour! I know......because I was there!!!!!!!!

[@jengable4888]

Thank you for posting this video. I always enjoy listening to them speak. Paul is right, the fans are so important whether it is watching a concert or sports event. On another note, when he mentioned ripped jeans, I actually purchased ONE pair of jeans that were slightly cut to begin with, because that was the style. However, the rest of the "CUTTING" puncturing, and burning of my clothing (Jeans, black workout pants, undergarments, socks, other items) were NOT purchased that way !!

[@actionjackson9793]

Love this band

[@stevencoffman34]

I saw it great tour

[@saecculum4795]

Weird how both bands are compared when in fact they are in all ways different in background as well as stage antics, music style and overall attitute

[@marks1198]

LMFAO Gean almost choked when Vince said its not about a pocket full of cash!

[@thesundog8833]

5:30 Look at Paul's feathers tickling Nikki's shoulder lol

[@theramblers69]

hahahahahahahahahahha fuck i love all these comments

[@MalabarTheGreat]

I got sooooooo fucking drunk when I saw Crue and Kiss in Tampa. What a night!

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

I saw kiss supporting the Crue at the V8 Super Cars in Adelaide. Great concert, my third Kiss concert, but it was still new.

[@mikebunch3443]

Gene has bananas on is costume🤣

[@AlexThorn]

I never want to hear firehouse, Cold Gin or Christine sixteen on a tour ever again lol... Give me some rarities and new songs plz

[@VmShpman82]

By Hot in the Shade I got tired of Detroit Rock City . & Cold Gin.

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Those songs made KISS, who they are today!!!!thell be playing those songs, their whole lives!!

[@ChuckMarteau]

Sounds like an informercial. At this point they're really doing it for the money.

[@lephilosopheinconnu3952]

@@NeM_Qc Yeah but they want more

[@ronaldshank7589]

Agreed! That's what I picked up on right away! I wonder what the paychecks were for each of the guys in their respective bands? If the $$$MONEY$$$ hadn't been doin' the talkin', these two bands woulda been walkin'!!!

[@outlaw6066]

At first i thought Gene had bananas sticking out his shoulders.

[@joeyrizzio6762]

I will see the Crue anytime over Kiss any day. Kiss is big but Motley is got our hearts

[@kenbroo7305]

I hate the crue

[@louisdimov8956]

( OUR ) HEARTS !!! LOL 😂 LOL

[@travet1000]

LEGENDS!!

[@williambutler6271]

I missed this tour .wished I could have seen it.

[@rmharper]

Nikki looks so bored XD

[@JamesAdamsSTAYLEGIT]

r m harper he looks more like he’s thinking,”Damn I wish I had some heroine right now...or at least some coke...this sucks.”

[@sparklesthecat6507]

Gene looks bored too

[@ouchsp]

Bored, or wasted?

[@dennisesanders5514]

2 of the hottest bands!!

[@siahwalker2486]

Just saw them in OK last night. It kicked so much ass.

[@abigailbaby6875]

The bands might not care for eachother but they respect eachother

[@-olyajones2412]

KISS ❤❤❤

[@iWreckzombies]

This is the coolest thing on the planet, i'm so mad i missed out.

[@javierandrada8133]

Que linda reunion. Fue fantastica. Grosos!!! Eternos

[@marks1198]

I could swear that Gean choked over the words "it'$ not about the money"

[@rockytheberner]

As huge a fan of both bands as I am, I think I would laugh uncontrollably if I were with them in that studio.

[@luisguill7283]

Legends

[@slick3551]

thay said the tour was ganna be great and it was hell yeah

[@LightVampireBVB]

What he said about boys bands is so true. You won't get anything from it, unlike rock concerts. I went to a Selena Gomez concert and it was just nothing big.

[@thomasmersman7313]

At Selena is better looking than paul or gene in 💄

[@AliTaylor777]

Jees, shut up Paul! There are four people being interviewed.

[@readwithchasity3697]

Alistair Taylor typical egotistical asshole, look up the band the biters, their lead singer does the same shit I hate it!

[@SINNER5150]

I get the feeling that Gene and Paul really don't like Vince and Nikki!

[@seancostello2856]

Jealousy....from 1984 to 1991 motley crue was bigger than kiss ever was in th 70s 80s or 90s fpr that matter...dr feelgood sold more albums than almost every kiss studio album released in the 70s and 80s

[@juggalogamer8541]

@@seancostello2856 jealousy has nothing to do with it

[@sammyb.6129]

Gene hasnt got over the fact that vince banged Shannon Tweed back i the day Facts💯💯💯💯

[@sammyb.6129]

And didnt tommy and nikki bang one of pauls girlfriends together... No wonder paul and gene dont care for Motley....

[@sammyb.6129]

Jealousy has alot to do with it Motley banged a few if their old ladies back in the day.... And motley mafe waaayy more money

[@robwyldeofficial]

Love how Nikki is upstaged on every level by Paul throughout this interview.

[@TheGuitarslinger23]

hell yeah!

[@brianregan75]

Would’ve been badass if Motley came out in their Shout at the Devil outfits

[@karagordo1991]

omg my dream to see kizz and mötley crüe together 😍🤘🏻

[@luisguill7283]

Grandes bandas

[@PerpetualArt]

I am sooooo sick of what Paul and Gene say during all interviews! Its so insincere I want to puke!! Vince and Nikki seem very sincere. I've been fans of both of these bands since their inception, and Kiss just come off as goofy anymore. Rock your socks off!! Silly!!😂🤣

[@joeyfanof88hotmail]

Hair Bands have sold more albums and sold out more arenas and stadiums than any bands in history....including todays shitty new bands.

[@davidwilliams4308]

Once again without ace and Peter it's a company of strangers

[@rebekahlegionsundaygirljou5543]

hate it when People use the media's phrase "hair bands" to pigeon hole Rock n Roll bands! There is no such thing as a hair band. It was actually an insult coined by the critics in the 80's. It's okay to call Kiss a hair band though. You can call Kiss whatever You like

[@lebronismid]

gene was staring at my soul at one point

[@donjulio8807]

KISS ARMY 🤘🏽💋

[@ystermannexe]

Vince reminds me of Ace lol Edit: (gene most of the time) looks away from camera , I'm only here for the money Nikki: -_- save me

[@KawaiiJimmyMcGill]

Yeah I can see that. They do sit the same and have an air of indifference lol

[@GhostRider-hy9zt]

This is gonna be tense

[@bansheeboy1982]

I can't wait to see you guys at DTE in Michigan September 5th!!