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Nikki Sixx Defends Vince Neil’s Vocals as Mötley Crüe Sets 2026 ‘Return Of Carnival Of Sins’ Tour

He cites Neil’s Las Vegas residency performances after the singer’s stroke recovery to counter fan doubts.

Overview

  • Nikki Sixx replied on X to a fan questioning Vince Neil’s voice, saying the singer “sounded solid and bad ass” during the recent Las Vegas run.
  • Mötley Crüe announced the 33-city Return Of Carnival Of Sins tour for summer 2026, opening July 17 in Burgettstown, Pa., with Tesla and Extreme on the bill, produced by Live Nation with $1 per ticket going to ASAP!.
  • The Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM was postponed earlier for a medical procedure, then completed as Neil’s comeback shows, drawing strong praise from bandmates including guitarist John 5.
  • Neil has said doctors found evidence of multiple past strokes and that he had to relearn to walk, later reporting he felt “95 percent good” but still limited on large stages.
  • Responding to calls for Mick Mars to return, Sixx noted Mars retired from touring in 2022 because his health could not handle life on the road.