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.[…]
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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[…]
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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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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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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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Sleazeroxx — The L.A. Guns version consisting of lead vocalist Phil Lewis, guitarists Tracii Guns and Ace Von Johnson, bassist Johnny Martin and drummer Scot Coogan will be performing the L.A. Guns album Cocked & Loaded in its entirety at their upcoming “Pay Per View Livestream” show at the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on November 28, 2020. Track List for Cocked & Loaded: 01. Letting Go 02. Slap In The Face[…]
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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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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 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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SHOTS FIRED Donnie Vie throws digs at L.A. Guns, Sebastian Bach and former Enuff Z’Nuff bandmates Vikki Fox and the late Derek Frigo Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with our friends over at Sleazeroxx, former Enuff Z’Nuff singer Donnie Vie lets loose once again. The singer-songwriter and overall mega talented musician kicks off his first answer with a great positive message saying: “Yeah, anti-bullying and anti-suicide, I’m all about that”, but then[…]
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