Phil Lewis

December 8, 2020

RAZZLE REMEMBERED … L.A. Guns singer to Vince Neil recalling the Hanoi Rocks Drummer’s Tragic Death: “F#@k You for Killing my friend”

Metal Sludge — December 8th will always be a horrible day in the history of rock n’ roll. John Lennon was murdered by a crazy fan in New York City back in 1980. A few short years later in 1984, Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley, drummer for the Finnish band Hanoi Rocks was tragically killed in an auto accident. That car was being driven by Vince Neil of Motley Crue. Ultimate Classic Rock writes: “The two bands[…]

December 1, 2020

SHOW NO MERCY … L.A. Guns singer on Vince Neil’s singing ability: “Vince has Trouble Singing his Own Songs – Total Hack.”

Metal Sludge — Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse, here comes the L.A. Guns guys cyber bullying Motley Crue. It seems that L.A. Guns singer Phil Lewis has taken a shot at Vince Neil. In a new post on social media by Your Backstage Pass, the Admin Christopher Carroll shared a article from Metalhead Zone. In the Metalhead Zone article, Tommy Lee says “We’ve tried” to have Vince sing some of the[…]

November 30, 2020

L.A. GOATS … Fan review of L.A. Guns live stream: “Why weren’t the Two Old Goats Rockin’ the F#@k Out?”

Metal Sludge — We haven’t run many Live Music reviews in some time… and not just because we’re lazy. The truth is, there is not much Live Music to review. But never fear, online streaming is here. L.A. Guns featuring Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis recently played their second Live stream concert over the weekend. Their first was courtesy Monsters Of Rock Cruise live stream events back on June 20th 2020. The event was Live[…]

November 23, 2020

L.A. MUDSLINGERS … Steve Riley wishes Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis would Stop Mudslinging: ‘It Looks Horrible From Both Sides’

Blabbermouth —Steve Riley‘s version of L.A. GUNS released its debut album, “Renegades”, on November 13 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 is joined in[…]

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[…]

April 1, 2020

POKEFUNCAST … Johnny Monaco drops a Podcast that Pokes Fun at Everybody And It’s F’ing Awesome

Bartlett, ILLINOIS — It’s evident the Quarantine is starting to take over people’s minds. Johnny Monaco has dropped a new episode of his “It’s Not Me, It’s Absolutely You!” Podcast and it’s F’ing great. Monaco is and has always been for the most part – an undiscovered creative genius. With a ultra quick wit to match his musical skills. Making note of what band(s) Monaco was in, is silly. Truth is – Johnny Monaco is[…]

March 22, 2020

IDENTITY THEFT? … Tracii Guns blasts Scotty Griffin: “Imposters everywhere. My identity is mine.”

Twitter — Tracii Guns has blasted Scotty Griffin. Guns as most know, is the founder, lead guitarist and chief song-writer for the band L.A. Guns. Griffin is currently playing lead guitar for the Steve Riley version of L.A. Guns with Kelly Nickels (bass) and Kurt Frohlich (lead vocals). Guns has been outspoken over the years in protecting the brand name he is known for and today was no different. Taking to his official Twitter account[…]

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[…]