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Sixx:A.M. is an American hard rock band formed in 2007 by Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and guitarist DJ Ashba, with James Michael joining as lead vocalist and primary songwriter. The band’s name is typically written with a colon, Sixx:A.M. The project originated as a creative outlet tied to Sixx’s experiences with addiction and his memoir The Heroin Diaries.

The debut release, The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack (2007), is a concept album inspired by the book and

Musically, Sixx:A.M. combines hard rock with melodic hooks and elements drawn from metal and industrial influences,

Throughout its activity, Sixx:A.M. has pursued touring and recording as a project distinct from, yet connected

the
author’s
struggles
with
heroin
addiction.
It
blends
heavy
rock
with
narrative
elements
and
collaborative
contributions
from
various
artists.
In
the
following
years,
the
group
issued
additional
material
that
continued
to
explore
themes
of
addiction,
redemption,
and
personal
resilience.
Notable
entries
include
This
Is
Gonna
Hurt
and
a
two-part
set
released
in
the
mid-2010s,
culminating
in
the
albums
Prayers
for
the
Damned
(2015)
and
Prayers
for
the
Blessed
(2016).
while
lyrics
frequently
address
inner
turmoil,
fame,
and
recovery.
The
band
developed
a
reputation
for
its
concept-based
approach
and
the
collaborative
dynamic
among
its
core
members,
particularly
the
ongoing
songwriting
partnership
between
Sixx,
Ashba,
and
Michael.
to,
Sixx’s
work
with
Mötley
Crüe.
The
lineup
has
shifted
over
time,
with
James
Michael
remaining
a
constant
presence,
while
Sixx
and
Ashba
contributed
in
various
capacities.