L.A. Guns

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.[…]

January 15, 2021

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[…]

November 4, 2020

COCKED & STREAMED … L.A. Guns featuring: Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis will perform “Cocked & Loaded” on PPV Live Stream – Nov. 28th 2020

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[…]

May 13, 2020

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[…]

January 15, 2020

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[…]

January 12, 2020

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[…]

July 23, 2019

SHOTS FIRED … Donnie Vie throws digs at L.A. Guns, Sebastian Bach, Vikki Fox and the late Derek Frigo

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[…]

May 9, 2019

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[…]

May 8, 2019

SHOW NO MERCY … Phil Lewis says “We don’t want you” to the fans of the other L.A. Guns band

SHOW NO MERCY Phil Lewis says “We don’t want you” to the fans of the other L.A. Guns band DRAMALAND, California — Phil Lewis has spoke out against the rival L.A. Guns since the announcement they would play M3 Music Festival. But now the L.A. Guns singer has blasted fans of the newer version of the group as well. Like anything in life, there are people who like something and those who do[…]