Sixx: AM members Nikki Sixx, DJ Ashba, and James Michael sat down with Billboard to talk about their tattoos and the meaning behind some of them. Watch below:

Sixx:A.M. recently released the first single to their upcoming global release, Vol.1 Prayers For The Damned, “Rise”, which is currently dominating the Rock Charts at #7 and rising. “Rise” is ultimately a song that implores the general public to open their eyes, go against the grain, and stand up.

“Throughout history, some of the most dramatic changes have occurred when people reject the status quo and demand change, a sentiment completely encompassed by the musicianship, lyrics, and passion of ‘Rise’”, Nikki Sixx explores.

James Michael goes on to explain, “‘Rise’ is about how we find ourselves at a global tipping point and how it is our duty as citizens of this world to come together, communicate with one another and rise up to demand more of ourselves and our leaders.”

While not a political band, SIXX:A.M. know it is time for us to all unite for the changes we want to see happen in the world and are ready and willing to spearhead the movement. As “Rise” urges: “Don’t let the status quo define you.”

Watch the #ReasonToRise video below and pass this along.

During a recent interview live on CNN with Brooke Baldwin, Nikki Sixx urged citizens to look at their surroundings, see injustices, and stand up to them, including the current volatile presidential election, the increasingly horrifying heroin epidemic, and more. We all have our “#ReasonToRise” and the men of Sixx:A.M. are asking fans to share what makes them raise their fists and act.

On April 29th, Sixx:A.M. will release the first volume of their upcoming double album, Prayers For The Damned, via Eleven Seven Music. The track “Prayers For The Damned” is now streaming. Find the track below.

Available now are limited edition band curated Prayers For The Damned album pre-order merch packages and experiences. These include limited edition signed copies of the new album on CD and vinyl, plus once in a lifetime personal experiences like dinner with the band, in-studio experiences, and more! Check out the full list at this location.

"We are on a mission to give our fans even more than they could have hoped for, both musically and visually." - Dj Ashba

“Sixx:A.M. is in the most creative place of our careers. For James, Dj and myself, we think it’s the perfect time to release so much quality music to our fans who’ve been supporting us over the last three albums.” - Nikki Sixx

"Between this album and Vol. 2 (coming out later this year) we'll leave no stone unturned in our quest to create important music and push the boundaries of rock." - James Michael

Prayers For The Damned tracklisting:

“Rise”
“You Have Come To The Right Place”
“I’m Sick”
“Prayers For The Damned”
“Better Man”
“Can't Stop”
“When We Were Gods”
“Belly Of The Beast”
“Everything Went To Hell”
“The Last Time (My Heart Will Hit The Ground)”
“Rise Of The Melancholy Empire”

“Prayers For The Damned”:

“You Have Come To The Right Place”:

“Rise” lyric video:

James Michael’s Fly On The Wall video series:

Sixx:A.M. tour dates:

April
30 - Jacksonville, FL - Welcome To Rockville

May
1 - Fort Myers, FL - Fort Rock Festival
3 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom
4 - Birmingham, AL - Oak Mountain Amphitheater (w/ Disturbed and Rob Zombie)
6 - Charlotte, NC - Carolina Rebellion
7 - Richmond, VA - The National
8 - Bethlehem, PA - Sand’s Event Center
10 - Baltimore, MD - Ram’s Head Live
11 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
13 - Ft Wayne, IN - Piere’s
14 - Kansas City, MO - KQRC’s Rockfest
15 - Somerset, WI - Northern Invasion
17 - Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
18 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
20 - Columbus, OH - Rock On The Range
21 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
22 - Albany, NY - Rock ‘n Derby
24 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
27 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma
29 - San Antonio, TX - River City Rockfest

June
2 - Monza, Italy - Gods Of Metal
3 - Nuremberg, Germany - Rock im Park
5 - Mendig, Germany - Rock am Ring
7 - Lodz, Poland - The Power Festival
9 - Solvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival
11 - Castle Donington, UK - Download Festival
12 - Newport, UK - Isle of Wright Festival
16 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Konzertfabrik Z7
17 - Dessel, Belgium - Graspop Festival
18 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
22 - Stockholm, Sweden - Grona Lund
23 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Copenhell
24 - Halden, Norway - Tons of Rock

July
30 - Alberta, Canada - Sturgis Alberta Motorcycle Rally and Festival