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NIKKI SIXX

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NIKKI SIXX THE HEROIN DIARIES

“You can’t quit until you try/You can’t live until you die/You can’t live and tell the truth/Until you learn to lie…When you’ve lost it all/That’s when you finally realize/Life is beautiful.” “Life is Beautiful,” The Heroin Diaries soundtrack.

Most people know Nikki Sixx as the bassist and founding member in one of the most successful bands in rock & roll, Mötley Crüe. Others are aware of him as a member of Brides of Destruction, or a producer/songwriter who’s contributed to albums by Meat Loaf, Saliva and Marion Raven. Still others have read about him in the ground-breaking book, The Dirt, learning how he grew up with a single mom and her abusive boyfriend after his father abandoned him at an early age, then how he was shuttled to various homes, raised by his grandparents before becoming a teenage vandal - breaking into homes, shoplifting and finally expelled from school for dealing drugs.

And while the Crüe song, “Kickstart My Heart,” recounts Nikki’s near-death experience after a drug overdose on December 23, 1987, The Heroin Diaries reveals the Sixx saga in a way that a so-called rock star has never done before, opening himself up and laying bare a point at which he’s at his lowest.

On Christmas Day 1986, Nikki should have been enjoying the fame and kudos of being a multi-million dollar mega rock star. Instead, he spent the day alone, naked, cradling a shotgun and shooting up smack under a Christmas tree in a big empty mansion in Van Nuys, CA.

The book recalls a harrowing year of addiction that led to Nikki’s spiritual death and re-birth, from Christmas ’86 to the fateful day when he had to be revived by paramedics. The writings all come from diaries he kept during those 12 months in Hell, with his own subsequent comments and clarifications added on.

The Heroin Diaries is a devastating, first-hand and candid account of a troubled soul collapsing at the seams, a member of one of the most infamous and wildest rock bands in the world, a tale of decay told by both its tragic anti-hero and the people around him.

It is also a story of recovery, of an abject figure fighting a crippling addiction and finally, somehow, emerging with his sanity bruised, but intact, an inspirational narrative, and one which should inspire anybody fighting the same terrible demons that consumed Nikki Sixx.

This included all-night heroin and coke binges that would end with Sixx cowering in the walk-in closet to his bedroom; paranoid and hallucinatory delusions climaxing with desperate phone calls to police of security companies; violent and abusive relationships with family, friends, lovers and fellow band members; a love affair with the needle that would only end, on Dec. 23, 1987, when it literally killed him.

Stumbling across his own journals several years ago, Sixx realized The Heroin Diaries would be a devastating antidote to any deluded kid who feels, as he once did, that heroin addiction is in any way glamorous or alluring.

The Heroin Diaries, co-written by Sixx with music journalist Ian Gittins, published by MTV Books and Simon & Schuster, will be preceded by a soundtrack on Eleven/Seven Music inspired by it, as Nikki got together with another pair of producer/songwriter/ musicians, his good friends James Michael and DJ Ashba, to create a musical accompaniment to the text.

“I obviously lived the book, but they read it,” says Nikki of the collaboration, which was so successful it blossomed into the band Sixx:A.M. “It was great to be able to sit down with these guys, who know me so well and are two of my best friends, but didn’t know me then, and submerse ourselves in that time.

“We really pushed, pulled and developed this together, each of us contributing in our own way, three guys with one vision. To be able to do that, with the egos taken out of it, and just follow the music wherever it took us, was great.”

The result closely follows the outline of the book, a year-long cycle of heroin use and recovery, the 13 original pieces, one for each chapter, from the opening “Xmas in Hell,” with its heavy metal ode to the yuletide standard, “Carol of the Bells,” through the emotional crisis of the first single, “Life is Beautiful,” and the rueful acknowledgment of relapse (“Accidents Can Happen”) to the harsh condemnation of childhood (“Dead Man’s Ballet”), the painful steps of withdrawal (“Girl with Golden Eyes”), the acceptance of a higher power (“Permission”) and a celebration of ultimate spiritual rebirth (“Life After Death”).

Together, Nikki, James Michael, who does all of the vocals on the album, and DJ Ashba, who provides the crackling, emotional undertow with his searing guitar work, come together to find the aural equivalent of The Heroin Diaries’ psychic underpinning. Nikki also reads excerpts from the book, accompanied by some of the most heartfelt and moving music he has written over the course of his remarkable career.

“We never intended for this to be a band,” admits Nikki. “We didn’t plan on ever playing these songs live. It was never really about that. We were just three guys, and now, all of a sudden, we’re one. I love Mötley Crüe. They have been a huge part of my life - the most successful part - and I will continue to do it. But I needed to go over here for a while to exorcize the demons.”

The three grew increasingly tight, with both James and DJ finding themselves applying what Nikki was going through to their own situations.

“James is one of my very favorite singers and people,” says Nikki. “I didn’t push for him to be the singer on the project… It came organically. And it was just wonderful because James has been through a lot of his own stuff, and this turned out to be very personal for him as well. There are parts of songs that he would probably tell you were about his own childhood, or DJ who’s one of my very best friends and extremely talented artist, I’m sure could point out many aspects of the album that he can relate to his life as well. Because it came from one vision and three guys, you’re going to get some different interpretations. I’m curious to hear how the listener experiences that. It connects on a level that people can take and make their own. These aren’t our songs anymore... They’re everybody else’s. Like your own children when they grow up and have their own lives.”

Sixx, who will donate a portion of the proceeds from the project to his own “Running Wild in the Night” initiative for Covenant House, which helps fund creative arts programs around the country focusing on music, says the experience of writing and recording The Heroin Diaries has “grounded” him.

“This has helped me grow roots,” he explains. “I feel so in the honesty and reality of ‘that was then and this is now.’ My life is so different. I feel so connected. I don’t know how to explain it, but I feel very humbled and very grateful.”

He’s not sure whether he’s found God, but he’s more than willing to share his experiences in hopes it will do some good for others who can relate to his situation.

“Addiction is one of the biggest problems we have on this planet right now,” he says. “What I can do as a tiny, tiny part of this work is just to give back. Maybe one person gets it, maybe 100, maybe 100,000, maybe a million. I’ll never know. If I can pass my knowledge on without being a preacher or without getting on a soap box, that would mean something. All I’m saying is, this is my experience. Read it, or not. Believe it, or not. Absorb it, or not. I’m not telling anybody what to do. I’m just putting my experience out there and hoping you can learn something from it.”

“For me, the word ‘God’ was always hard to swallow. But think Hare Krish-na, Budd-ah, G-ahh-d… We say ‘ahhh’ when things make us feel good. The monks use ‘ahhh’ in meditation. I’m in ‘awe’ of my life, that I’m even alive. I’m in awe that I get to have the opportunity to spread this message. When I think God, I don’t think Jesus Christ. I think of a complete spiritual safety net, being able to let yourself go. I’m happy to go through life, see what happens and be in ‘awe’ of, be able to enjoy, the moment… and stop worrying about expectations or trying to predict the future. These are things I couldn’t do in the past.”

“I’m powerless to do anything now, because people will have their own opinions after they read the book and listen to the soundtrack. My deepest, darkest moments are out there. If you want to live life on your own terms, you’ve got to be willing to crash and burn. I’m just very proud to have so many amazing people around me. The difference between now and then is I have a support system. I wasn’t able to stay off drugs then. I am able to stay off drugs now.”

The Heroin Diaries—the most addictive rock & roll saga since The Dirt.


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Gian





Oct 12 2008 11:57 AM

Tanks for accepting my request Nikki, i rely apprecaite it.
*babis*





Oct 12 2008 9:52 AM

i just read the heroin diaries!!fuck,it blew my mind out!!i don't have words to describe what i just read!!nikki,you r a great man!!!
heather





Oct 12 2008 9:48 AM

mornin, Nikki....
interesting that you put that pic up...i was hoping for it.. :)
hope you are doing ok....would love to have you stop by and say hi...or somethin'...heheh...
have an inviting day!
luv n kisses,
me:)
Nita ♥





Oct 12 2008 8:13 AM

Hi babe hope ur havin a rockin but safe weekend ... Love & peace always nita
Irene Roll





Oct 12 2008 7:49 AM

I love ya!!!! In 2 years I'm going to America for trying to become a rock-star!)))) I wanna see ya!)) You're so cool man!))) And I have an offer! Let's make a rock'n'roll movie....about the 80s, glam-rock, love....I have alreay written the scripts!!! 3 parts...It should be better than Pirates of Carribean Sea!!!!))))))
It'll be cool!)))
And come to Moscow on this December with Vince Neil!))))))
Kiss ya, man!
Irene Roll Motherfucker!
♥sixx chic♥





Oct 12 2008 7:45 AM

hi sweetie hope your having a great weekend love ya lots xoxo
blackies vixen





Oct 12 2008 7:35 AM

Hello there Mr Sixx hope your doing well
Keila





Oct 12 2008 6:40 AM

The show in Argentina was AMAZING!!!!! I will never forget this night.
I hope you enjoyed as much as we did.
Thank you so much for coming!!
Came back soon!!!
scarecrowfire





Oct 12 2008 6:28 AM

life well spent my friend
keep rippin
≈S≈
Tisme





Oct 12 2008 6:01 AM

Hey Sybil,
I guess being back out on the road is taking it's toll...
Close your eyes sweetie, feel them, see them and know they're there always. ;)
oxoxox
Drivin Blind





Oct 12 2008 5:52 AM

Nikki, thanks so much for the add! For me, being in love, is better than any high I've ever experienced. It has touched my music writing in a way I never thought possible and I'm thrilled!! I am so happy that you are now getting to enjoy this kind of wonderful feeling yourself with Kat. I wish you two the best of luck in the future. I enjoy, love and admire your music, writing, art and your generosity to others by sharing your experiences. God Bless You and Kat. Hope all is well. Peace and Love. Angela
*~Sammy Jo





Oct 12 2008 5:46 AM

Hey Nikki, I hope you're enjoying your Saturday. You're an amazing extraordinary soul. I'm so proud of you and your accomplishments. Bless you my dear. I Love You Nikki!! XXOO Samantha
La_ElFiTa





Oct 12 2008 5:44 AM

Hi Nikki, I'm Jenny from Argentina... I just get home from your concert here...and the truth is that i have no words to explain what you make us feel tonight... you didn't care the fucking rain and you keep on rocking like YOU JUST KNOW HOW TO DO IT!
You gave me the best fucking concert in my life!
YOU ROCK!
THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOO MUCH

I apologize for my English....It's not very good but I hope you understand what I wanted to say...



YOU BLEW MY MIND!!!!!
Mrs. Nikki Sixx™





Oct 12 2008 5:02 AM

Sooo, if you are bored , come to the mansion. I shall keep you company.
Dizzy - R.I.P Traci Michaelz





Oct 12 2008 4:50 AM

Hey Nikki,

I don't know if you will read this comment or not, but that does matter. I guess I'll say what I gotta say.

I bought the Heroin Diaries on Thursday. I finished it just today. It's a real inspiration to me because I've been through drug addiction and depression too. It's become my bible, by far my favourite book of all time.

Mate, you're my hero. I wish I were half as talented and awesome as you. I hope one day to be exactly like you. You're a god to me...you're on the highest pedestal. Even higher than people like Chris Holmes and Wednesday 13.

I hope that you read this comment, because I want you to know how I feel about you. Hey, if you get time, comment me back!

Take care mate, have a great weekend and most of all STAY SIHK!

Your Australian fan,

Dizzy
Tammy





Oct 12 2008 3:51 AM

Hello Nikki,

I hope you're having a great weekend where ever you are!

Lots of Love,
Tammy OXOXOXO
[JC]: Honor as a Way of Life





Oct 12 2008 3:36 AM

Hey Nikki I just so you guys in Mty Mex, it was awesome man, i've been so stressed and everything is killing me slowly but just seeing you guys last week was a great break.

Hope everythings great man, you will make my day if you hit me back with a comment. Take Mister
Patrick *Star27* Deignan





Oct 12 2008 2:40 AM

I wanted to write a message, but I'll leave this: I read your first chapter and intro of The H Diaries. I couldnt go on...it was too personal. I saw you guys on the Dr. Feelgood tour when I was 13, and tried to make that my life.
My artist statement:
I have known the lost souls who haunt this world searching for life in all the wrongs places, I was one of them. So many wondrous people loose their purity to exploitation, and hang a price“ tag on their bodies and souls; these are the subjects who populate my works.

Those who stray into self-destruction seek basic needs: love, acceptance, happiness, and find it in dangerous places, as well as those who have found it in their own souls. I introduce the plasticity of those who allow the world to enslave them, and I show the beauty in those who allow themselves to be set free. I try to use my medium to undermine preconceptions, exposing a society that praises wealth, possessions, and its own predetermined standards of beauty, at any cost.

I found my way out, and love my art again, I am glad you did too Nikki, you fuckin ROCK!
P
Sabrena





Oct 12 2008 2:35 AM

I hope you're having a rockin' weekend. xoxo and smiles.
katie☮(ily Billy♥)





Oct 12 2008 2:23 AM

nikki sixx, your amazing
xoxo
SoulFly Dragon





Oct 12 2008 2:17 AM

Many thanks for the add and welcome to my motley circle of friends:)
Patty Chong





Oct 12 2008 2:14 AM

Hey Nikki!! You Rock baby!! Hope you liked the pic with Jackie Chan!! XXOO, Paki ;)
PS: My HOTT girlfriend Suzee says Hi!! She thinks you ROCK too!!
Lovehatetragedy ♥8/13/07♥ ♥8/16/08♥





Oct 12 2008 1:59 AM

Hey Nikki!!
How's your weekend going so far? Great I hope!!!!
Mine has been interesting!! We locked ourselves out of our house last night and didn't get back in until like 3:00 in the morning!!!
It's going to be so awesome to see what kinds of things you do once you have your own studio to work from!!!
I love you're default too!!! I love the fact that you are so silly!!!
You rock Nikki!!!
Love,
Amy♥
JoseHector





Oct 12 2008 1:56 AM

I LOVE YOU!!!!

<3
<3
<3

-JoseHector
~~Shelley~~





Oct 12 2008 1:40 AM

so i turn 30 on the 19th and i thinking about getting life is beautiful on my neck...what do you think? i have never been able to decide on a tattoo but the song means so much just wanted to let you know
Selena





Oct 12 2008 1:39 AM

Thanks for the add
ValSixx™ ☆Dragstrip Superstar☆





Oct 12 2008 1:30 AM

SIXX HAVE A BLAST TODAY IN ARGENTINA! GOOD LUCK!
Eddy Starz





Oct 12 2008 12:46 AM

Hey Sixx


How Are You ?

;)
Desiree





Oct 12 2008 12:01 AM

Nikki I am just stopping by to say hi.Have a safe tour T I send my Love,and sorry I could not make Mexico.I hope you guys kick ass as usual Love Ya all Love Desiree