In the spring of 2009,
Rock 'N' Roll Books/
APG Distribution will reissue
"An Education in Rebellion: The Biography of Nikki Sixx" with an abridgement from 2003 through 2008, including coverage of
MÖTLEY CRÜE's wildly triumphant reunion tour,
Sixx's hugely successful
New York Times best-seller
"The Heroin Diaries", the launch of his clothing line
Royal Underground, the band's first-ever
Crüe Fest, and recording of the band's latest studio LP,
"Saints of Los Angeles", among other events. The book will feature new, exclusive interview material with
Bob Rock,
Tommy Lee,
James Michael,
Scott Humphrey,
John Corabi,
Dave Darling, and a host of others. As part of the reissue, a bonus sampler will be included, featuring a mix of
CRÜE covers and original compositions by new rock/metal bands — unsigned or otherwise — who grew up on and were musically influenced by
MÖTLEY CRÜE and/or
SIXX: A.M. The sampler will also feature current/former members of
MÖTLEY CRÜE,
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION,
RATT,
CINDERELLA,
QUIET RIOT,
JETBOY,
EXODUS,
THE SCREAM, and others to be announced. Interested bands should submit an inquiry (including myspace link) to rocknrollbooks@yahoo.com.
