On December 5, 2011, lead singer James Michael announced the band would be releasing an acoustic EP entitled 7 on December 13, 2011, featuring seven new acoustic renditions of songs from the band's previous two studio albums. Michael also hinted at an upcoming surprise release from the band.
On July 18, 2013, they released a song called "Relief"' for their third album.
On January 14, 2014, the band announced via its Facebook page that the final song on the next album would be titled "Let it Haunt You (So Beautiful)." On July 31, 2014, the band announced that the title for their third album would be Modern Vintage. It was released on October 7, 2014.
In July 2015, Sixx stated that Sixx:A.M. planned to release two new albums and do a worldwide tour in 2016. Also in 2015, Ashba left his other band, Guns N' Roses, to focus solely on Sixx:A.M.
On March 1, 2016 Sixx:A.M released a single called "Rise," the details of the first of their two newly recorded albums, Prayers for the Damned, and dates for a new US tour scheduled to take place during April and May 2016. "Rise" debuted live in an acoustic format with no PA at an invite-only session at the Sanctum Soho Hotel in London, England on February 23 ("Stars" from the Modern Vintage album and "Life Is Beautiful" from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack were also played). Pre-orders for the album started on March 4, and the album was released on April 29. The second of the two albums is, Prayers for the Blessed, Vol. 2, was released on November 18.
In October 2017, Sixx:A.M. released a tenth anniversary edition of their debut album The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack to commemorate its tenth anniversary and Nikki Sixx's biography of the same name. The re-release additionally contained three re-imagined tracks, including the songs "Life Is Beautiful, "Accidents Can Happen", and "Girl With Golden Eyes".
In March 2019, Sixx announced the band had recorded four new songs and also announced that they will release a greatest hits album. By September they released their first song in three years, "Talk to Me", in support of the #TalktoMe campaign against opioid addiction.
On August 22, 2020, the band returned with a remix of "Maybe It's Time", featuring various guest artists, for Artists for Recovery, a global recovery initiative. The song is also included on the Sno Babies soundtrack. On August 27, 2021, the band announced their greatest hits album entitled Hits, which would include a radio mix of "Talk to Me" and three unheard songs, along with remixes of two of their past album tracks. It was released on October 22, 2021.
Current members
James Michael – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, piano (2007–2021); drums (2007–2011)
DJ Ashba – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007–2021)
Nikki Sixx – bass guitar, backing vocals (2007–2021)
Belly of the Beast
Sixx:A.M. Lyrics
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I turned my back on Jesus in the belly of the beast
Sometimes your only choice is no choice at all
Sometimes the only voice you hear is when the devil calls
So listen
I'm holding on, I'm holding on
It don't matter how deep you're digging in the belly of the beast
Sometimes it's not worth dying in the belly of the beast
You better pray for your sins to kill you fast
You better pray how long this life will last
'Cause what you do, what do when you're living
Is what you do, what you do when you die
I dove off the cliffs of sadness in the belly of the beast
I inhaled the fumes of madness in the belly of the beast
Sometimes your only choice is no choice at all
Sometimes the only voice you hear is when the devil calls
So listen
I'm holding on, I'm holding on
It don't matter how deep you're digging in the belly of the beast
It don't matter how far you're falling in the belly of the beast
Sometimes it's not worth dying in the belly of the beast
You better pray for your sins to kill you fast
You better pray how long this life will last
'Cause what you do, what do when you're living
Is what you do, what you do when you die
It don't matter how deep you're digging in the belly of the beast
It don't matter how far you're falling in the belly of the beast
Sometimes it's not worth dying in the belly of the beast
You better pray for your sins to kill you fast
You better pray how long this life will last
'Cause what you do, what do when you're living
Is what you do, what you do when you die
In "Belly of the Beast" by Sixx:A.M., the lyrics reflect a sense of struggle and desperation. The song explores the concept of being trapped and facing adversity in the darkest depths of life's challenges. The singer describes being confronted by evil and turning away from their faith in Jesus. They acknowledge that sometimes there is no apparent choice and that the only voice they hear is that of the devil, indicating a feeling of helplessness and being swayed by negative influences.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of perseverance and holding on despite the dire circumstances. The singer urges the listener to keep holding on, regardless of how deep they are digging or how far they are falling. They caution that it is not worth dying in the belly of the beast and encourage the listener to pray for their sins to end their suffering quickly, considering the brevity of life. The final lines suggest that one's actions in life are ultimately what define them both in life and in death.
Overall, "Belly of the Beast" delves into the struggle between good and evil, as well as the internal battle individuals face when confronted with difficult choices. It emphasizes the importance of resilience and the consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I stared at the face of evil in the belly of the beast
I confronted and faced the presence of wickedness and cruelty in a situation that was surrounded by darkness and danger
I turned my back on Jesus in the belly of the beast
I rejected or abandoned my faith in Jesus Christ while being engulfed by a threatening and malevolent environment
Sometimes your only choice is no choice at all
Occasionally, you find yourself in a situation where you are left with no viable options or decisions to make
Sometimes the only voice you hear is when the devil calls
In certain circumstances, the sole influence or guidance you perceive comes from the malicious forces or temptations that entice you towards wrongdoing
So listen
Therefore, pay attention and heed the following message or advice
I'm holding on, I'm holding on
I am persisting and clinging to hope or my resolve despite the difficulties and challenges I face
It don't matter how deep you're digging in the belly of the beast
The extent to which you find yourself immersed or trapped in a perilous and oppressive situation does not determine its significance
It don't matter how far you're falling in the belly of the beast
The distance or magnitude of the decline and despair you experience within a treacherous and destructive environment does not alter its impact
Sometimes it's not worth dying in the belly of the beast
Occasionally, the hardships and dangers encountered in a malevolent and hostile setting are not worth sacrificing your life or well-being for
You better pray for your sins to kill you fast
It is advisable to fervently request for your transgressions to promptly cause your demise or punishment
You better pray how long this life will last
You should earnestly pray for the duration or lifespan of your existence
'Cause what you do, what do when you're living
Since your actions and choices have an impact while you are alive
Is what you do, what you do when you die
They will also determine the consequences or nature of your actions after death
I dove off the cliffs of sadness in the belly of the beast
I willingly and recklessly threw myself into profound despair and hopelessness within the dangerous and oppressive environment
I inhaled the fumes of madness in the belly of the beast
I willingly exposed myself to the intoxicating and deranging influences that prevailed within the menacing and malevolent surroundings
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Written by: NIKKI SIXX
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SIXX: A. M. (2016) – BELLY OF THE BEAST (Traducción)
I stared at the face of evil in the belly of the beast
Miré fijamente el rostro del mal en el vientre de la bestia
I turned my back on Jesus in the belly of the beast
Le di la espalda a Jesús en el vientre de la bestia
Sometimes your only choice is no choice at all
Algunas veces tu única elección es ninguna elección en absoluto
Sometimes the only voice you hear is when the devil calls, so listen
Algunas veces la única voz que oyes es cuando el diablo llama, así que escucha
I'm holding on, I'm holding on
Estoy aguantando, estoy aguantando
It don't matter how deep you're digging in the belly of the beast
No importa cuan profundo excaves en el vientre de la bestia
It don't matter how far you're falling in the belly of the beast
No importa lo lejos que caigas en el vientre de la bestia
Sometimes it's not worth dying in the belly of the beast
Algunas veces no merece la pena morir en el vientre de la bestia
You better pray for your sins to kill you fast
Será mejor que reces por tus pecados para que te mate rápido
You better pray how long this life will last
Será mejor que reces por cuánto tiempo durará esta vida
'Cause what you do, what you do when you're living
Porque lo que haces, lo que haces cuando vives
Is what you do, what you do when you die
Es lo que haces, es lo que haces cuando mueres
I dove off the cliffs of sadness in the belly of the beast
Me zambullí desde los riscos de tristeza en el vientre de la bestia
I inhaled the fumes of madness in the belly of the beast
Inhalé los vapores de locura en el vientre de la bestia
Sometimes your only choice is no choice at all
Algunas veces tu única elección es ninguna elección en absoluto
Sometimes the only voice you hear is when the devil calls, so listen
Algunas veces la única voz que oyes es cuando el diablo llama, así que escucha
I'm holding on, I'm holding on
Estoy aguantando, estoy aguantando
It don't matter how deep you're digging in the belly of the beast
No importa cuan profundo excaves en el vientre de la bestia
It don't matter how far you're falling in the belly of the beast
No importa lo lejos que caigas en el vientre de la bestia
Sometimes it's not worth dying in the belly of the beast
Algunas veces no merece la pena morir en el vientre de la bestia
You better pray for your sins to kill you fast
Será mejor que reces por tus pecados para que te mate rápido
You better pray how long this life will last
Será mejor que reces por cuánto tiempo durará esta vida
'Cause what you do, what you do when you're living
Porque lo que haces, lo que haces cuando vives
Is what you do, what you do when you die
Es lo que haces, es lo que haces cuando mueres
It don't matter how deep you're digging in the belly of the beast
No importa cuan profundo excaves en el vientre de la bestia
It don't matter how far you're falling in the belly of the beast
No importa lo lejos que caigas en el vientre de la bestia
Sometimes it's not worth dying in the belly of the beast
Algunas veces no merece la pena morir en el vientre de la bestia
You better pray for your sins to kill you fast
Será mejor que reces por tus pecados para que te mate rápido
You better pray how long this life will last
Será mejor que reces por cuánto tiempo durará esta vida
'Cause what you do, what you do when you're living
Porque lo que haces, lo que haces cuando vives
Is what you do, what you do when you die
Es lo que haces, es lo que haces cuando mueres
Adam Such
I love this band... they all work well together !!!
LI SC
Favorite song of the album! The whole album just rocks so hard!!! Gonna see them in June :D
Joe Mengele
Were they good live?
Riley Schultheis
This whole album is amazing
Ashleigh D.J. Cutler
I LOVE this song. I seriously love it.
Janet Neal
Me too!!!
Carrie Mahoney
l love this song! !! The whole album is phenomenal! ! l can't wait to hear part 2 . l'm praying that l will be able to come see you live on tour.
Nick Wiltanger
huge sixx and ashba fan. this album has restored my faith in this band. awesome tunage
Darren Christie
I love the feel of this song its amazing
cathylovesElvis Presley
A million stars!!!!! Sixx AM Rocks!!