“The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band” is filled with some of the most notorious rock stories ever, including the tale of Ozzy Osbourne snorting a line of ants in an effort to out-gross a young Motley Crue.
The wild moment made it into the 2019 film adaptation of “The Dirt”, which was a Netflix exclusive.
Mick Mars said after the film premiere, he had a funny run-in with the Prince of Darkness.
Mars said, “I can’t remember where we were. I think we were playing somewhere near Bakersfield. Ozzy came running into my dressing room. He goes, ‘Mick! Mick! Did I really snort ants?’ I said, ‘Yes, you did.’”
Mars has been in a legal battle with his ex-bandmates since he filed a lawsuit against the band for trying to remove him from the group. Mars suffers from Ankylosing Spondylitis, a chronic and inflammatory form of arthritis. After years of performing through the pain, Mars retired from touring with Mötley Crüe in October 2022 due to health issues. Since then, Mars filed a lawsuit against the band accusing them of removing him as a stakeholder in the band’s business dealings by cutting his share of the touring royalties from 25% to just 5%.
In the lawsuit, Mars claimed he was the only member of Mötley Crüe to play live during his last tour with the band. Meanwhile, the band says backing tracks were needed for Mars, whose playing has apparently deteriorated.
Mars claimed Nikki Sixx, “Did not play a single note” on tour. However, Sixx responded on Twitter, writing, “Sad day for us and we don’t deserve this considering how many years we’ve been propping him up. We still wish him the best and hope he find’s [sic] lawyers and managers who aren’t damaging him. We love you Mick.”
The lawsuit may be messy but it is not stopping Mötley Crüe from recording new music. In May, Nikki Sixx confirmed the band’s new songs are “100% officially done”. Unsurprisingly, the band does not appear to be recording with Mick Mars.