Earlier today, June 29, Sixx:A.M. singer James Michael posted the following spoken-word audio track online titled, “I Got Fired — Twice. You Won’t Believe How… Or By Who”.
According to James Michael, “In this episode, I talk about the two times I got fired—one was shocking, the other deeply personal. These weren’t just gigs—they were passion projects with people I trusted. And both ended in ways that hit hard.
If you’ve ever been blindsided, this one’s going to hit home.”
James Michael previously shared another spoken-word audio track online titled, “3 Things I’d Tell My 25 Year Old Self”.
According to James Michael, “I’m sharing the three biggest lessons I wish I understood back then—lessons about identity, presence, and the people who truly matter. This isn’t about regret. It’s about clarity. And if you’re navigating your own career, questions about purpose, or what really defines you… I hope this hits home.”
In this episode:
• Why your career is not your identity
• How chasing “what’s next” can steal everything good about right now
• The truth about relationships—and why they outlast every accomplishment
Sixx:A.M. is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2007 by Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), DJ Ashba (Guns N’ Roses), and James Michael.
In 2016, Sixx: A.M. released two albums: Prayers For The Damned, Vol. 1 and Prayers For The Blessed, Vol. 2.
On June 6, 2025, Sixx:A.M. released Prayers For The Damned & Blessed Deluxe Edition as a special limited-edition smoke colored 3-LP vinyl set; it will also be available on all streaming platforms.
This deluxe edition set features both albums together with brand-new renditions of “Maybe It’s Time” (Piano Version), “Prayers For The Damned” (Piano Version), and an alternative mix of “We Will Not Go Quietly”.
Orders can be placed now at this location.
Tracklisting:
SIDE A
Rise
You Have Come To The Right Place
I’m Sick
Prayers For The Damned
Better Man
SIDE B
Can’t Stop
When We Were Gods
Belly Of The Beast
Everything Went To Hell
The Last Time (My Heart Will Hit The Ground)
SIDE C
Rise Of The Melancholy Empire
Barbarians (Prayers For The Blessed)
We Will Not Go Quietly
Wolf At Your Door
SIDE D
Maybe It’s Time
The Devil’s Coming
Catacombs
That’s Gonna Leave A Scar
Without You [Badfinger cover]
SIDE E
Suffocate
Riot In My Head
Helicopters
Prayers For The Damned (Acoustic)
Rise (Acoustic)
SIDE F
Maybe It’s Time (Piano version)
Prayers For The Damned (Piano version)
We Will Not Go Quietly (Alternate Mix)
Check out the videos for “Rise”, “Prayers For The Damned”, and “We Will Not Go Quietly”:
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According to James Michael, “In this episode, I talk about the two times I got fired—one was shocking, the other deeply personal. These weren’t just gigs—they were passion projects with people I trusted. And both ended in ways that hit hard.
If you’ve ever been blindsided, this one’s going to hit home.”
James Michael previously shared another spoken-word audio track online titled, “3 Things I’d Tell My 25 Year Old Self”.
According to James Michael, “I’m sharing the three biggest lessons I wish I understood back then—lessons about identity, presence, and the people who truly matter. This isn’t about regret. It’s about clarity. And if you’re navigating your own career, questions about purpose, or what really defines you… I hope this hits home.”
In this episode:
• Why your career is not your identity
• How chasing “what’s next” can steal everything good about right now
• The truth about relationships—and why they outlast every accomplishment
Sixx:A.M. is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2007 by Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe), DJ Ashba (Guns N’ Roses), and James Michael.
In 2016, Sixx: A.M. released two albums: Prayers For The Damned, Vol. 1 and Prayers For The Blessed, Vol. 2.
On June 6, 2025, Sixx:A.M. released Prayers For The Damned & Blessed Deluxe Edition as a special limited-edition smoke colored 3-LP vinyl set; it will also be available on all streaming platforms.
This deluxe edition set features both albums together with brand-new renditions of “Maybe It’s Time” (Piano Version), “Prayers For The Damned” (Piano Version), and an alternative mix of “We Will Not Go Quietly”.
Orders can be placed now at this location.
Tracklisting:
SIDE A
Rise
You Have Come To The Right Place
I’m Sick
Prayers For The Damned
Better Man
SIDE B
Can’t Stop
When We Were Gods
Belly Of The Beast
Everything Went To Hell
The Last Time (My Heart Will Hit The Ground)
SIDE C
Rise Of The Melancholy Empire
Barbarians (Prayers For The Blessed)
We Will Not Go Quietly
Wolf At Your Door
SIDE D
Maybe It’s Time
The Devil’s Coming
Catacombs
That’s Gonna Leave A Scar
Without You [Badfinger cover]
SIDE E
Suffocate
Riot In My Head
Helicopters
Prayers For The Damned (Acoustic)
Rise (Acoustic)
SIDE F
Maybe It’s Time (Piano version)
Prayers For The Damned (Piano version)
We Will Not Go Quietly (Alternate Mix)
Check out the videos for “Rise”, “Prayers For The Damned”, and “We Will Not Go Quietly”:
Make sure you are following BraveWords Records on YouTube so you don’t miss any future videos by Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Jack Starr, Prophets of Addiction, ASKA, Crimson Glory, Lillian Axe and more!
Subscribe https://youtube.com/@BravewordsRecords?sub_confirmation=1
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