This Is Gonna Hurt by Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe

This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography and Life Through the Distorted Lens of Nikki Sixx

By Nikki Sixx

This Is Gonna Hurt is a raw, unapologetic memoir that fuses photography, poetry, and personal storytelling from Nikki Sixx—iconic bassist of Mötley Crüe and bestselling author of The Heroin Diaries. In this visually striking and emotionally charged work, Sixx chronicles life after addiction through his own distorted lens, reflecting on beauty, pain, and the cost of survival.

Featuring stark photographs taken by Sixx himself, the book offers a gritty look at humanity in all its forms—exalting imperfection and confronting the darkness with brutal honesty. Each image is paired with intimate narratives that explore his path to recovery, his outlook on fame, and the search for meaning beyond the stage. This isn’t just a rock memoir—it’s a multimedia experience that confronts life’s contradictions head-on.

Awards & Praise:
A New York Times bestseller and winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Memoir & Autobiography. Celebrated for its emotional power, visual artistry, and unfiltered authenticity by fans of music, recovery, and creative expression.

Recommended Titles:
For readers interested in music memoirs, try The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx, Life by Keith Richards, and Just Kids by Patti Smith.