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BABY WIPES … Phil Lewis on Steve Riley’s ‘Renegades’ release: “It’s a Big Steaming Pile of Sh!t that was Written and Recorded in Two Weeks.”

Sleazeroxx — The badmouthing from one L.A. Guns entity in particular towards the other continues as lead vocalist Phil Lewis, who is now  a member of guitarist Tracii Guns‘ version of L.A. Guns, had some harsh words to say about the album Renegades from drummer Steve Riley‘s version of the band. Lewis did not mince words with his reply comments to a Facebook thread started earlier today on the L.A. Guns Fan Page, which asked:[…]

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NOT SO FAST … Steve Riley says: “Tracii Guns and I CO-OWN the name L.A. Guns and the mark (shield) and nothing has changed.”

Metal Sludge — Well, the L.A. Guns saga continues… Steve Riley of the other L.A. Guns, has posted a social media post and statement along with some interesting attachments. Last week Metal Sludge ran an article about Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns posted a U.S.A. Patent and Trademark Certificate dated January 5th 2021, that notes Tracii Guns as owner. Now Riley has shot back with a post of his own. Riley wrote on his L.A.[…]

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EST. 1983 … Tracii Guns has posted an official U.S.A. Patent and Trademark Certificate for the band L.A. Guns

Metal Sludge — We can’t be sure of what this means, but Tracii Guns has just posted an official United States of America Patent and Trademark Certificate for the brand, band and name L.A. Guns. Guns has been in a long legal battle with former band-mates Steve Riley (drums) and Kelly Nickels (bass). According to the certificate Tracii Guns appears to be the only name or member listed and at the bottom is noted as[…]

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L.A. MUDSLINGERS … Steve Riley wishes Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis would Stop Mudslinging: ‘It Looks Horrible From Both Sides’

Blabbermouth —Steve Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS released its debut album, “Renegades”, on November 13 via Golden Robot Records. Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by guitarist Tracii Guns and vocalist Phil Lewis, which issued two well-received albums, “The Missing Peace” and “The Devil You Know”, plus the live release “Made In Milan”, under the L.A. GUNS name over the last three years. Riley is joined in[…]

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EVERYBODY QUIT … Kelly Nickels says “Everybody’s quit (L.A. Guns)” except for Steve Riley

Blabbermouth — Steve Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS recently released its debut single, “Crawl”. The track is taken from the band’s first album, “Renegades”, which will arrive in late summer or early fall via Golden Robot Records. Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by guitarist Tracii Guns and vocalist Phil Lewis, which issued two well-received albums, “The Missing Peace” and “The Devil You Know”, plus the live release “Made In Milan”, under the L.A. GUNS name over the last three years. Riley‘s version[…]

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IDENTITY THEFT? … Tracii Guns blasts Scotty Griffin: “Imposters everywhere. My identity is mine.”

Twitter — Tracii Guns has blasted Scotty Griffin. Guns as most know, is the founder, lead guitarist and chief song-writer for the band L.A. Guns. Griffin is currently playing lead guitar for the Steve Riley version of L.A. Guns with Kelly Nickels (bass) and Kurt Frohlich (lead vocals). Guns has been outspoken over the years in protecting the brand name he is known for and today was no different. Taking to his official Twitter account[…]

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WHAT LAWSUIT? … Steve Riley’s L.A. Guns hype first show of 2020 just days after being sued by Tracii Guns

WHAT LAWSUIT? Steve Riley’s L.A. Guns hype first show of 2020 just days after being sued by Tracii Guns       Metal Sludge — In a brand new social media blast the L.A. Guns are promoting their very first live show of 2020. No, not that L.A. Guns, the other L.A. Guns. Which L.A. Guns is that you ask? We’re as confused as you, but if you look at the fine print on the bottom portion[…]

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ALL RISE … L.A. Guns founder Tracii Guns files suit against former drummer Steve Riley for Trademark Infringement

ALL RISE L.A. Guns founder Tracii Guns files suit against former drummer Steve Riley for Trademark Infringement       LOS ANGELES, California — Metal Sludge has been given a tip that L.A. Guns will be battling L.A. Guns in the L.A. Courts. In a brand new lawsuit, band founder Tracii Guns has filed a Trademark Infringement suit against former drummer Steve Riley. According to our source, the suit was in the works for sometime since Riley[…]

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NEVER ENOUGH … Riley and Nickels version of L.A. Guns add more shows to their summer calendar

NEVER ENOUGH Riley and Nickels version of L.A. Guns add more shows to their summer calendar     Metal Sludge — The newest version of L.A. Guns have added new shows to their summer calendar and have advised there are more to come. The band’s official Facebook page posted an update yesterday and it reads as follows: “Are you sitting down? Can’t even begin to tell you all how thrilled we are to annouce yet another show!!![…]

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BATTLE OF THE BADGES … Pick your favorite L.A. Guns band, Phil & Tracii’s version or Steve & Kelly’s group?

BATTLE OF THE BADGES Pick your favorite L.A. Guns band, Phil & Tracii’s version or Steve & Kelly’s group?     HOLLYWOOD, California — The drama is hitting a fever-pitch with the L.A. Guns stuff. Social networks is full of opinions, facts, non-facts and general bickering. So, with that said, we’ve put together a simple twitter pole below. Vote for your fave, or vote for both to exist, or neither. Cast your vote now, and[…]

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