It was recorded in Nashville by producer Michael Wagener with a band including Jacob Bunton, Paul Taylor and Ray Luzier.

[4] On October 26, 2022, Mötley Crüe announced that Mars was retiring from touring due to his struggle with ankylosing spondylitis; he would remain a member of the band while being replaced on the road by John 5.

[9] He also discussed the album, then called Another Side of Mars, saying the song "Killing Breed" is about "narcissists that keep you pinned down and make you feel crazy", and said he wouldn't be touring for it.

[18] Metal Injection's Jeff Podoshen wrote that he could "say without any hesitation whatsoever that The Other Side of Mars is the strongest play in any of the Crüe solo projects.

"[18] Ultimate Classic Rock's Michael Gallucci wrote that Mars "does little to distinguish the album from most faceless hard-rock records released over the past 20 years.

[16] Sputnikmusic's Simon K. called the record "Mars' heaviest project hitherto", and said that his "creativity hasn't waned an iota.