RockMusicStar.com recently conducted an interview with SIXX: A.M. vocalist/producer James Michael. In the interview Michael talks about the band's new album, This Is Gonna Hurt, which made a Top 10 debut on The Billboard 200 chart. Excerpts from the interview are below:

RockMusicStar.com: From what I've heard and read online from Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE), the band doesn't have any plans to tour, in support of the CD.

James Michael: “At this point, we have no tour plans. That kind of plays into what Sixx: A.M. is all about. We're an unconventional band. We're kind of the band that isn't a band. We're not the type of band that's going to get into the record cycle/tour cycle/record cycle/tour cycle. That's just not what we're all about. That's not what motivates us. As you pointed out, both of my band mates are in bands that do a lot of touring. This whole project is not based on that.

That being said, we LOVED touring on the first record. To get out and play these songs live would be just an absolute thrill. And the response to the record so far, has just been incredible. I know that all three of us have the desire to do it, to get out there and bring this record to life. I would never say never. We certainly have intentions on doing something unique around this record; I just don't know what it is. And it won't be just your typical tour.”

RockMusicStar.com: Not everyone might be aware, but you and DJ have been an integral part of Mötley Crüe's recording process, ever since Red, White & Crue. How does it feel to be a 'ghost member' of Mötley Crüe, in the studio?

James Michael: “It's really cool. I'm very proud to part of Mötley Crüe history in whatever way I can be. But because their career is so vast, and spans such an amazing amount of time, even though I've been integrally involved in a few of their records, I still feel like a blip on their radar. One small part of a vast career, that I'm proud to be a part of. I think in moving forward, we've actually talked about doing some more writing for the next record. I would certainly be excited to be involved in any way that I can. The most exciting thing about it is that the Mötley Crüe fans are so devoted. They have been incredibly supportive of Sixx: A.M. .They just stick with this band. Anything that you do with Mötley Crüe, people are going to be there to support it and get enthusiastic about it.”

Read the entire interview here.