Mötley Crüe pulls out of festival performance for health reasons, Alice In Chains to step in
The Boardwalk Rock Fest made a recent announcement about an alteration in the lineup for their forthcoming festival in Ocean City. A statement from the festival organizers shared their excitement in including Alice in Chains in the lineup for the inaugural Boardwalk Rock event. Unfortunately, the announcement also brought the news that Mötley Crüe would no longer be able to perform due to health reasons, which was a disappointment to many fans.
Mötley Crüe had experienced a series of health setbacks, including the postponement of their Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Initially scheduled from March 28 to April 19, 2025, the shows were delayed after lead vocalist Vince Neil required medical intervention. However, People magazine confirmed a rescheduled timeline for September 2025 to allow Neil adequate time to recuperate fully.
98 Online provided detailed information about the festival set for May 17 and 18, 2025. Headliners for the event include Def Leppard and Nickelback, with Alice In Chains stepping in to perform. The band will provide direct support for Def Leppard on May 17. Renowned SiriusXM host Eddie Trunk is set to emcee the festival, showcasing various classic and contemporary rock performances over the two-day extravaganza.
In a separate context, The Dead Daisies’ guitar virtuoso, Doug Aldrich, recently shared some good news amid his battle with cancer, offering a positive update on his health status to fans. Meanwhile, Metallica achieved a monumental milestone with their song ‘Master of Puppets’ hitting one billion streams on Spotify, marking a significant achievement for the legendary rock band.
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For every negative situation, there seemed to be a positive development in the rock world, showcasing the resilience and creativity of musicians like David Lee Roth, Paul Stanley, Sebastian Bach, Robert Fripp, and more. These stories continue to captivate fans, providing valuable insights into the lives and experiences of their favorite rock icons.