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GUNS N’ BUBBLES … L.A. Guns drop “Taste It” the new video single from “Leopard Skin” their forthcoming release on Cleopatra Records

“We can’t shed our leopard skin, but there’s a lot of different spots in this band.” — Tracii Guns / L.A. Guns Metal Sludge — Everyone’s second favorite Guns band has dropped their 1st single “Taste It” from their forthcoming record “Leopard Skin” that is slated for an early spring release on Cleopatra Records. L.A. Guns and their lineup has oddly enough remained in-tact for a longer period than usual with classic era members Tracii[…]

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SUNSET STRIP REVIEW … The Whisky hosted an epic 80’s week to close out 2024 with Quiet Riot, Faster Pussycat, Stephen Pearcy and L.A. Guns

“This is my 21st year in the band, and it’s lucky 21, I first met (late original singer) Kevin DuBrow in 2003 or 2004, and now it’s gonna be 2025, so look at that.” — Alex Grossi / Quiet Riot “I think everyone is coming in to drink the free booze. That’s how popular we are.” — Chad Stewart / Faster Pussycat LOS ANGELES — What a Christmas week filled with top classic rock bands[…]

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MEOW … L.A. Guns tease next studio album “Leopard Skin”, announce 2025 Tour Dates and Wish their fans a Happy Holidays

Metal Sludge — The Los Angeles based L.A. Guns have just announced their next studio album “Leopard Skin” will drop in early April of 2025 on Cleopatra Records. The band have also just released a string of tour dates coined the ‘Lucky MF’r Tour‘ for the first half of next year, all of which are based in the U.S.A.. L.A. Guns are led by classic members Tracii Guns (guitars) and Phil Lewis (vocals) who are[…]

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WISE WORDS > Jizzy Pearl talks about “Being A Working Musician” and he covers all the bases

“I appreciate, things a bit more. I still wouldn’t want to be one of those guys (playing 3-4 sets of covers nightly) but I don’t sh!t on what they do.” — Jizzy Pearl Metal Sludge — In a brand new installment on JPearlTV the latest is all about “Being A Working Musician” according to the channel’s talking head. Jizzy Pearl is that talking head, and much-like he’s been doing for just over 4 years since[…]

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GOT HAIR? – Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal streaming on Paramount+ starting Sept. 17th >Watch Trailer<

“You didn’t realize what a magical time you were in.” — Riki Rachtman / Cathouse / Headbanger’s Ball “In the 80’s, it was an exciting time in music, it was amazing.” — Bret Michaels / Poison “I’m feel like I am going to die… so I probably shouldn’t be in this band!” — Tracii Guns / L.A. Guns Metal Sludge — Just in-case you need more Hair Metal in your life, your wish will be[…]

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WHAT SAY YOU … Did Grunge Really Kill Hair Metal? The Final Answer(s) from The Stars!

“I have a theory… if you were in a band, and you think your band didn’t do well because of 3 guys from Seattle, than you’re pathetic!” — Riki Rachtman – Cathouse / Headbanger’s Ball Metal Sludge — This subject has been beat to death more than the “Will Skid Row reunite with Sebastian Bach” topic. But, it continuously gets asked of the so-called Hair Band or Hair Metal stars of yesteryear, and 80’s Metal[…]

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TOILET BOY SAYS … Tracii Guns: “‘I Would Be Really Embarrassed To Even Think Of’ Playing Along To Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Shows”

“It’s embarrassing to me. Could you imagine Chuck Berry playing to [pre-recorded guitar] tracks? Or Keith Richards, or anything like that?” — Tracii Guns on bands using pre-recorded tracks Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview L.A. Guns founder and lead guitarist Tracii Guns says; “I Would Be Really Embarrassed To Even Think Of’ Playing Along To Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Shows.” Guns spoke to The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, and was asked[…]

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BREAKING UP … Johnny Monaco Shares Heart-Wrenching Breakup Video online; “I Can’t See You Anymore”

“It’s over, I can’t see you anymore.” — Johnny Monaco Metal Sludge — Nobody ever said breaking up was easy, but with social media it’s giving people an opportunity to share personal feelings that most of us would rarely see otherwise. Johnny Monaco is a rock guitarist, blogger and co-host of The Waste Some Time with Jason Green show and he has recently shared a very raw and honest breakup video. Monaco, who is in[…]

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NEWS & UPDATES … Golden Robot Records have sent Metal Sludge an official statement regarding Riley’s L.A. Guns and their “The Dark Horse” LP

Metal Sludge — Golden Robot Records have responded to our Riley’s L.A. Guns article and sent us an official statement. The label is home to Riley’s L.A. Guns who are awaiting the official release of “The Dark Horse” their 2nd release with the label. Metal Sludge shared a statement from Riley’s L.A. Guns that hit the internet on May 6th and the band’s message to their label wasn’t a good look. In short, the band[…]

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RIP OFF & TEAR … Riley’s L.A. Guns calls out Golden Robot Records for not delivering their latest record; “They won’t answer my emails so we are all left in limbo.”

“We have no idea what is happening with it. We don’t know if it’s been made, being made or never coming because Golden Robot Records won’t tell us. They won’t answer my emails so we are all left in limbo. I re-did the art 3 times to fit their changing templates. So the art was done over a year ago.“ — Riley’s L.A. Guns Metal Sludge — Riley’s L.A. Guns have officially called out their[…]

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