John Corabi on New Solo Album New Day, the Motley Crüe Era & an All-Star Touring Band

John Corabi joins Metal Mayhem ROC to discuss his new solo album New Day, arriving April 24, and the creative mindset behind the record. In this conversation, Corabi talks about approaching New Day as a true solo project, writing with longtime collaborator Marty Fredriksen, and allowing the songs to develop organically without chasing trends or categories. He also breaks down the meaning behind the title track, the visual approach to the music video, and how the album reflects where he is creatively today. The discussion also dives into Corabi’s all-star touring band, how the lineup came together, and what fans can expect from upcoming U.S. and international dates. The interview closes with a candid look back at the Motley Crüe era, including recording stories, the origin of “Hooligan’s Holiday,” and how perspective has changed over time. Metal Mayhem ROC https://metalmayhemroc.com/ John Corabi https://www.johncorabi.com/ 00:00 – Open / Pre-Roll Tease 00:40 – John Corabi on doing heavy press early in the album cycle 01:44 – Writing the album with Marty Fredriksen 03:47 – The meaning behind the song “New Day” 06:20 – Discussing the “New Day” music video 07:27 – Are there leftover tracks or songs saved for later? 09:54 – His touring band: all-stars and longtime friends 11:40 – How the touring band came together 14:21 – Tour plans for the U.S. and overseas 15:55 – Playing with different musicians and the rock-and-roll fraternity 18:36 – Motley Crüe era stories, “Hooligan’s Holiday,” and recording that album