Michael Grant

June 20, 2020

NO LOVE LOST … Michael Grant on L.A. Guns frontman Phil Lewis: “I would never play with Phil again”

Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Rock N’ Roll Experience, former L.A. Guns guitarist Michael Grant lets it all out. Grant who was fired from L.A. Guns back in early 2018 is back with his new record by Michael Grant & The Assassins (Frontiers Music srl). The first single “Red Light Run” made a nice impact and the response from fans and industry alike has been very positive. Read a few excerpts[…]

December 16, 2018

WHO’S ON FIRST? … Current and Former L.A. Guns members speaking out about Who’s In and Who’s Out

WHO’S ON FIRST? Current and Former L.A. Guns members speaking out about Who’s In and Who’s Out The Internet — After the recent M3 Music Festival announcement that L.A. Guns will perform at their 2019 event, it seems the intrigue is growing. Added to the immediate drama this annoucement has created, it seems part of the reason is that there is no official lineup for the band. There are some rumors about who will be playing and who won’t be playing[…]

September 27, 2018

NEVER ENOUGH MEMBERS … L.A. Guns add Ace Von Johnson of Faster Pussycat to their lineup

NEVER ENOUGH MEMBERS L.A. Guns add Ace Von Johnson of Faster Pussycat to their lineup LOS ANGELES, California — Congratulations Ace Von Johnson – you are the 50th member of L.A. Guns. That is, unless our math is off. But don’t blink, because 51 isn’t far behind. In a not shocking twisting turn of events, it appears that L.A. Guns have added a new member. Tracii Guns, the band’s lead guitarist and founder wrote on instragram[…]

September 10, 2018

LA GUNSHOT … Phil Lewis to former bassist Kelly Nickels: “Crawl back under the stone from where you came.”

LA GUNSHOT Phil Lewis to former bassist Kelly Nickels: “Crawl back under the stone from where you came.” HOLLYWOOD, California — Never at a loss for words, L.A. Guns frontman Phil Lewis recently unloaded some choice words to a former member. It seems there was a recent question raised by White Fever Line Podcast about the band’s “reunion” (to Lewis) and if any of the other original members were considered to be[…]

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[…]

July 4, 2018

L.A. GUNS Vs: FORMER MEMBER … Phil Lewis and Johnny Monaco do not see eye-to-eye on recent split

L.A. GUNS Vs: FORMER MEMBER Phil Lewis and Johnny Monaco do not see eye-to-eye on recent split I Know You Are But What Am I? — In the neverending saga that is being in the band L.A. Guns, it seems the band’s singer (Phil Lewis) and Johnny Monaco have different reasons for their recent split. Monaco was in the band for a short (12 gig) stint after the group had fired Michael Grant, as first reported[…]

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 18, 2018

YOU ARE UNDER ARREST … Metal Sludge’s Top 10 Rock Stars who wore a Service Hat

YOU ARE UNDER ARREST Metal Sludge’s Top 10 Rock Stars who wore a Service Hat Metal Sludge — We have compiled a list of the Top 10 Rock Stars who wore a Service Hat. Some of these Rock Stars sported Police Hats, others rocked a Sherriff’s Hat, while some wore a hat from one of our Armed Forces. We’ve dug into the google archives and found some awesome shots. Many of the Rockers wore them in videos[…]

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[…]