L.A. Guns

July 24, 2018

HATERS BEWARE … Michael Grant “It felt so great… completely independent of sour ass hater energies trying to dumb me down or dim my light”

HATERS BEWARE Michael Grant “It felt so great… completely independent of sour ass hater energies trying to dumb me down or dim my light” LOS ANGELES, California — Former L.A. Guns guitarist Michael Grant sends a message to the haters. Grant who was fired from L.A. Guns back in March as first reported by Metal Sludge, has posted about shows with his new group. Michael Grant & The Assassins played their debut gig over[…]

June 19, 2018

BACK IN BLOND … L.A. Guns bring back former member Adam Hamilton to play guitar

BACK IN BLOND L.A. Guns bring back former member Adam Hamilton to play guitar LOS ANGELES, California — Just as quick as they have lost a member, L.A. Guns have a new one. L.A. Guns are welcoming back former bassist Adam Hamilton. This according to Tracii Guns who posted a pic of Hamilton on his instagram and the words; “He’s back” Hamilton will now play rythym guitar for the recently departed Johnny Monaco. Hamilton[…]

June 19, 2018

GUITARIST WANTED … L.A. Guns and Johnny Monaco are no longer an item, word is Monaco bailed

GUITARIST WANTED L.A. Guns and Johnny Monaco are no longer an item, word is Monaco bailed As The World Turns — Just when you thought you knew who was in L.A. Guns they throw you a curve ball. Or was the curve ball thrown at them? In news spreading like an STD on a 80’s rock band’s tour bus, the word is Johnny Monaco has left L.A. Guns. Several industry sources have made the[…]

April 12, 2018

L.A. DRAMAS … Rumors swirl that L.A. Guns will cancel M3 appearance over time slot issue, Tracii Guns confirms

L.A. DRAMAS Rumors swirl that L.A. Guns will cancel M3 appearance over time slot issue, Tracii Guns confirms Whaaaammmmbulance — Just when you thought you heard it all from L.A. Guns, with fired guys, hired guys, the missing peace and (now) the missing purple rain… what next? Why not cancel a major festival appearance over some minutes on stage. It appears that this just might be the case according to some rumor swirling about online.[…]

March 26, 2018

THE MISSING MONACO … L.A. Guns add Johnny Monaco (ex-Enuff Znuff) as second guitarist

THE MISSING MONACO L.A. Guns add Johnny Monaco (ex-Enuff Znuff) as second guitarist Facebook — It’s official, Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns was first to report it – Johnny Monaco is the band’s new guitarist. Lewis wrote on his official Facebook; “Welcome Johnny Monaco . We’ve been friends for years and now finally in a band together.” Monaco has spent years in and out of Enuff Z’Nuff as both lead guitarist and lead singer as well.[…]

March 20, 2018

CONFIRMED … Michael Grant “I was fired out of nowhere” confirming Metal Sludge’s original L.A. Guns story

CONFIRMED Michael Grant “I was fired out of nowhere” confirming Metal Sludge’s original L.A. Guns story Eddie Trunk Radio Show — Former L.A. Guns guitarist Michael Grant has come clean and admmited he was booted from the group. Grant tells Eddie Trunk in a brand new radio interview on Trunk’s Sirius/XM radio show; “I was fired out of nowhere.” “The press release says that I left to pursue Michael Grant and The Asssasins. But truth be[…]

March 6, 2018

YOU’RE FIRED … Industry sources alleging that L.A. Guns have fired guitarist Michael Grant

YOU’RE FIRED Industry sources alleging that L.A. Guns have fired guitarist Michael Grant HOLLYWOOD, California — A hot rumor coming into Metal Sludge late this afternoon is alleging Michael Grant has been fired from L.A. Guns. Our industry source says: “A little bird told me that Michael Grant just got the axe from LA Guns.” The source added: “I’m hearing it was a long time coming” and also noted that Grant was notified[…]

January 2, 2018

CLASSIC SLUDGE … Readers submit their stories: “The Biggest A??hole Rock Star I Ever Met Was…” (1999)

CLASSIC SLUDGE Readers submit their stories: “The Biggest A??hole Rock Star I Ever Met Was…” (1999) Celebrating Twenty Years of Metal Sludge 1998-2018. The following article posted below was first published in our Rotten Roundup section back on October 11th 1999. This was the exact article, editors notes and the stories submiited by (you the readers) Sludgeaholics. These are actual e-mail stories from fans and their experiences, that they allege happened. Note: The email at the[…]

August 29, 2017

QUIET RIOT CANCEL .. Rock N’ Skull announce lineup changes along with new venue “Diesel Dick’s Pub & Grub”

QUIET RIOT CANCEL Rock N’ Skull announce several lineup changes along with new venue “Diesel Dick’s Pub & Grub” _______________________________________________________________ Update: In yet another stunning cancellation Quiet Riot has pulled out of Rock N’ Skull. The legendary band was scheduled to headline Sunday night October 29th. Quiet Riot has been on board since late 2016 and were 1 of the bands featured on the original poster. (see below) Metal Sludge has an industry source who[…]

July 24, 2017

TRUMP Z’NUFF … Johnny Monaco’s latest podcast includes a mock Chip Z’Nuff/Donald Trump presser as Z’ump

TRUMP Z’NUFF Johnny Monaco’s latest podcast includes a mock Chip Z’Nuff/Donald Trump presser as Z’ump CHICAGO, Illinois — What can we say, but if you like a good laugh…then you might wanna tune into the latest Johnny Monaco podcast, episode #10 ‘SUMMER of LIES’. Monaco is a creative genius and thensome. There are numerous highlights, and several slight backhanded comments on-going throughout the 57 miunte and 39 second gem of a recording. To start the[…]