L.A. Guns

October 28, 2021

L.A. UGLY … Phil Lewis on Kip Winger “He’s like a Model, he’s so F#@king Handsome [with] Big Hair and Big Teeth… we’re quite Dirty & Ugly”

‘Metal Sludge — Just like clockwork as L.A. Guns are about to release their new album “Checkered Past” on Frontiers Records Srl, the band’s front-man Phil Lewis is making the rounds and doing press. And per usual, there is some mud slinging at his own band members, and others in the industry as well. Most recently, Lewis swears it’s not a knock, but his words could easily be construed as just that. Lewis on Kip[…]

October 20, 2021

L.A. OUTS … Phil Lewis reveals that Scot Coogan is Out, after he ‘Decided to Quit’ L.A. Guns

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Metal-Rules, L.A. Guns frontman Phil Lewis has revealed their drum Scot Coogan has “Decided to quit” the band. Lewis talked at length with Robert Cavuoto for Metal-Rules about all things related to the band and their new up coming release “Checkered Past” due next month from Frontiers Records. A few excerpts from Lewis’ interview with Cavuoto can be seen below. ——————————————- Robert Cavuoto: This record seems[…]

August 25, 2021

BE SOMEBODY TOO … Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate issues new single “Wanna Be Somebody”

Metal Sludge — Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate has just issued a new single from his forthcoming 2022 full-length album “Hell, CA.” “Wanna Be Somebody” is the latest new music from the Love/Hate singer and solo artist Jizzy Pearl. The following is courtesy of his record label Golden Robot Records. ————————————————– JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘WANNA BE SOMEBODY’ Raised during the 80’s debauchery on the Sunset Strip and still going strong in 2021 – JIZZY PEARL’S LOVE/HATE presents[…]

July 18, 2021

RED DOPE RIOT … Metal Sludge chats with Rock N’ Roll Author, Quiet Riot & Love/Hate singer Jizzy Pearl about his Books, Porn & The Hollywood Sign

LOS ANGELES — At 63, Jizzy Pearl can still sing his ass off. He is in his second stint with legendary rock band Quiet Riot — you need real pipes to pull off a respectable version of “Cum On Feel The Noize” — while still active with Love/Hate, plus past high-profile gigs with Ratt, L.A. Guns and an early version of Adler’s Appetite. Pearl has scratched out a rock and roll living, and he is[…]

April 23, 2021

L.A. SETTLEMENT … Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis finally reach settlement with Steve Riley and the L.A. Guns lawsuit

Metal Sludge — According to a brand new joint statement from both parties, the L.A. Guns lawsuit has been settled. According to the statement both parties “have agreed to settle the trademark litigation currently pending in the U.S. District in the Central District of California”. “Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the parties have agreed to dismiss the pending lawsuit. Mr. Guns and Mr. Lewis will continue to operate under the “L.A. Guns” trademark,[…]

April 20, 2021

L.A. CHECKERS … L.A. Guns featuring Tracii Guns & Phil Lewis to issue new release “Checkered Past” in late 2021

Blabbermouth — L.A. GUNS, featuring singer Phil Lewis and guitarist Tracii Guns, has set “Checkered Past” as the title of its new studio album, due in November via Frontiers Music Srl. This will be the third studio album since the much welcome reunion of the band’s core foundation of Lewis and Guns. It will follow the well-received studio albums “The Missing Peace” and “The Devil You Know”, plus the live release “Made In Milan”, and[…]

February 24, 2021

BOMB IS RIGHT … Sunbomb with Michael Sweet & Tracii Guns review: “All Throw-Away Demos… 2 Stars.”

Metal Sludge — Who has time to write reviews these days, besides complete music nerds who have no life. Well, I don’t have a life either…and no I am not a nerd, but I couldn’t help it after this hit my ears today. So… I decided to jot a few notes down about the latest from Frontiers Records. Not the airlines but that Italian based indy record label that puts out all the 80’s bands.[…]

February 15, 2021

L.A. CHILDREN … Steve Riley reacts to recent comments made by L.A. Guns singer Phil Lewis: “It’s really childish”

Blabbermouth — Steve Riley has defended his version of L.A. GUNS against criticism from Phil Lewis, saying that his comments are “really childish.” Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by Lewis and guitarist Tracii Guns, 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 four years. Riley‘s version[…]

February 1, 2021

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:[…]

January 19, 2021

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.[…]