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)
When We Were Gods
Sixx:A.M. Lyrics
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So entwined we could not let go
Cradled in your arms, reading poems of darkness
Fueled our love, it fueled our love
But I just want you to remember
When we were gods, when we were demons
We had it all, we had our reasons
I counted blessings while you counted stars
We had it all, yeah we had it all
When we were gods
Even now, covered in your ashes
Swollen tongue, bloodshot eyes
I am not defined by all of your disorders
I am good, and I will rise
But I just want you to remember
When we were gods, when we were demons
We had it all, we had our reasons
We danced through the victories, we lived through the scars
I counted blessings while you counted stars
We had it all, yeah we had it all
When we were gods
When we were gods
You though you could violate me when you wanted to
You though you could kill the part of me that haunted you
You though you could violate me when you wanted to
You though you could kill the part of me that haunted you
When we were gods, when we were demons
We had it all, we had our reasons
We danced through the victories, lived through the scars
I counted blessings while you counted stars
We had it all, yeah we had it all
When we were gods
When we were gods
"When We Were Gods" by Sixx:A.M. portrays a relationship that was once strong and passionate but has since deteriorated. The opening lines, "You and I in embryonic fluid, so entwined we could not let go," suggest that the couple was inseparable, deeply connected on a spiritual and emotional level. They found comfort in each other's embrace, engaging in shared experiences and exploring dark themes together through poetry.
The chorus emphasizes the intensity and significance of their past relationship. The line "When we were gods, when we were demons, we had it all, we had our reasons" captures the idea that they felt invincible, capable of anything. They navigated both victories and scars, celebrating their triumphs and enduring their hardships together. While one counted blessings, the other counted stars, highlighting the contrasting perspectives they had on life.
The second verse reveals the aftermath of the relationship, with the singer covered in the ashes of their past. The physical symptoms such as a swollen tongue and bloodshot eyes can be interpreted as metaphorical representations of the pain and emotional exhaustion they have endured. Despite this, the singer asserts their individuality, stating, "I am not defined by all of your disorders. I am good, and I will rise." It is a declaration of resilience and determination to overcome the hardships inflicted by the other person.
The bridge exposes the toxic dynamics that existed within the relationship. The lyrics express the belief that one person tried to violate and control the other at their own whim, and even attempted to destroy the part of them that haunted the other. It portrays a battle for power and control within the relationship, highlighting the damaging effects it had on both individuals.
Overall, "When We Were Gods" explores the rise and fall of a once powerful and passionate relationship. It acknowledges the memories and experiences they shared, both the highs and lows. The song also delves into the aftermath of such a relationship, highlighting the individual strength and determination to move forward and rise above the pain and toxicity.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: NIKKI SIXX
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@jamief110
You and I in embryonic fluid
So entwined we could not let go
Cradled in your arms, reading poems of darkness
Fueled our love, it fueled our love
But I just want you to remember
When we were gods, when we were demons
We had it all, we had our reasons
We danced through the victories, we lived through the scars
I counted blessings while you counted stars
We had it all, yeah we had it all
When we were gods
Even now, covered in your ashes
Swollen tongue, bloodshot eyes
I am not defined by all of your disorders
I am good, and I will rise
But I just want you to remember
When we were gods, when we were demons
We had it all, we had our reasons
We danced through the victories, we lived through the scars
I counted blessings while you counted stars
We had it all, yeah we had it all
When we were gods
When we were gods
You though you could violate me when you wanted to
You though you could kill the part of me that haunted you
You though you could violate me when you wanted to
You though you could kill the part of me that haunted you
When we were gods, when we were demons
We had it all, we had our reasons
We danced through the victories, lived through the scars
I counted blessings while you counted stars
We had it all, yeah we had it all
When we were gods
When we were gods
@rhondaminor7552
This song is just awesome. James really kills it during the chorus. Dj's solo just sends chills through your body. Nikki's bass line is a powerful driving force. One of my favorite songs on the new record.
@huggybearjohnson4197
No other then James and Dj Shabah and Sixx 🤘🤘🤘
@SuzieCrimson
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@DeviUchiha01
The more i listen to this album, the more i realize that i did not give them the attention they deserved. This album is much better than i began to assume.
@SuperStrangSshadow
what's wrong with Rise? My fave song of this album is Prayers for the damned, ironically the same title as the album but that lyric just speaks to me, if you know what I mean. I was probably the only one that was eager to get the album cause has been a sixx:a.m. fan in years even though I don't like all of their songs.
@800game
could have easily been on Heroin Diaries (IMO)
@stephanieholmes9610
couldnt agree more
@calicocookietv7994
That guitar solo in the end was crazy! 😍
@jamief110
You and I in embryonic fluid
So entwined we could not let go
Cradled in your arms, reading poems of darkness
Fueled our love, it fueled our love
But I just want you to remember
When we were gods, when we were demons
We had it all, we had our reasons
We danced through the victories, we lived through the scars
I counted blessings while you counted stars
We had it all, yeah we had it all
When we were gods
Even now, covered in your ashes
Swollen tongue, bloodshot eyes
I am not defined by all of your disorders
I am good, and I will rise
But I just want you to remember
When we were gods, when we were demons
We had it all, we had our reasons
We danced through the victories, we lived through the scars
I counted blessings while you counted stars
We had it all, yeah we had it all
When we were gods
When we were gods
You though you could violate me when you wanted to
You though you could kill the part of me that haunted you
You though you could violate me when you wanted to
You though you could kill the part of me that haunted you
When we were gods, when we were demons
We had it all, we had our reasons
We danced through the victories, lived through the scars
I counted blessings while you counted stars
We had it all, yeah we had it all
When we were gods
When we were gods
@apelido22
This album is absolutely perfect!