Former Mötley Crüe frontman John Corabi has officially exited The Dead Daisies after his latest three-year run with the band. The band released a statement on Tuesday night, July 14, 2026, confirming the departure. “It has come to our attention that John Corabi has decided to leave The Dead Daisies,” the statement read. “We’d like to sincerely thank John for his incredible contribution to the band over the years and wish him nothing but success with his solo career and all his future endeavors.”
The split comes amid considerable confusion and frustration on Corabi’s part regarding the band’s direction and communication. In a recent interview, Corabi expressed bewilderment about the circumstances surrounding his exit. He revealed a significant disconnect between what management had told him and what actually transpired. “To be quite honest with you, I don’t know what is going on with that band right now,” Corabi stated. “Michael [Devin, The Dead Daisies bassist] and I are just kind of sitting here scratching our heads.”
When Corabi informed management about his record deal with Frontiers, they initially approved his solo project. “I told them, ‘Hey, I signed a deal with Frontiers. I’m gonna do a solo album.’ And they were, like, ‘Okay, cool,'” Corabi explained. Management then assured him the band would take time off to allow him to complete his solo work. “The manager was, like, ‘You know what? Actually, we’re gonna take a year off. David’s [Lowy, The Dead Daisies founder and rhythm guitarist] gonna go hang with his dad. So knock yourself out. You got a whole year to finish your record and go promote it.'”
Those plans shifted dramatically when the band suddenly announced tour dates and performances. The Dead Daisies also released a live album from a previous tour, which came out just one week after Corabi’s solo release. This created additional tension and confusion about his status with the group. “But it’s, like, then they release a [live] record that it was from a show that we did on the last tour. They released the record, like, one week after mine, and I’m, like, ‘I don’t even know what’s going on right now,'” Corabi said. He and bassist Michael Devin were left questioning their employment status. “So Michael and I are, like, ‘Are we still employed by The Daisies or…?’ I don’t even know what’s going on.”
The situation became even more complicated when The Dead Daisies announced shows featuring Glenn Hughes, the band’s previous frontman who had departed in May 2023 before Corabi’s return. While Corabi emphasized his admiration for Hughes, the unexpected performances added to the overall confusion. “They’re doing a show with [previous The Dead Daisies frontman] Glenn Hughes, who I adore, so don’t read anything into that. I love Glenn Hughes,” Corabi noted.
Corabi’s departure marks the end of his second stint with The Dead Daisies, which began in May 2023. This latest run lasted exactly three years. During this period, the band released two studio albums and toured extensively across the United States, Canada, Japan, and Europe. His first album with the reunited lineup, “Light Em Up,” arrived in 2024. The band followed with “Lookin’ For Trouble,” a blues covers collection released in 2025 that showcased their versatility and drew capacity crowds on their Resurrected Tour.
The timing of Corabi’s exit coincides with the promotion of his debut full-length solo album, “New Day,” which was released on April 24, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. This marks Corabi’s first solo record featuring all original material with a full band, including drums and keyboards. The album represents a significant milestone in his career outside of The Dead Daisies. Corabi has been actively touring and promoting the record throughout 2026, including appearances at major festivals like the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan.
With Corabi’s departure, The Dead Daisies now face an uncertain future regarding their vocal leadership. The band has not yet announced a permanent replacement. Corabi, meanwhile, continues to focus on his solo career and the promotion of “New Day,” marking a new phase in his musical journey following decades in the rock industry.
