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STILL GOING … Riley’s L.A. Guns Announce January 20th 2024 Show as Surviving Members Move Forward with Blessing from Steve Riley’s Family

Metal Sludge — The new year is full of rock n’ roll surprises with recent tour announcements from the Van Hagar camp, a headlining run from Pantera and now it appears Riley’s L.A. Guns too. In a brand new social media post the Mohegan Sun Arena have announced the 80’s Rock Invasion Tour featuring Stephen Pearcy (of Ratt), Quiet Riot, Vixen and Riley’s L.A. Guns. The date is set for Saturday January 20th 2024 in[…]

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NEW GUNS … Riley’s L.A. Guns have released the new single “Overdrive” from up-coming “The Dark Horse” album on Golden Robot Records

Metal Sludge — Brand new music has just been released by Riley’s L.A. Guns. The band have issued their first single “Overdrive” from their up-coming sophomore release “The Dark Horse” on Golden Robot Records. Riley’s L.A. Guns feature 2 classic era members in Kelly Nickels (bass) and Steve Riley (drums), along with former L.A. Guns member Scott Griffin (lead guitar) and front-man Kurt Frohlic. Blabbermouth writes: “Overdrive” marks a new era for RILEY’S L.A. GUNS,[…]

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L.A. SETTLEMENT … Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis finally reach settlement with Steve Riley and the L.A. Guns lawsuit

Metal Sludge — According to a brand new joint statement from both parties, the L.A. Guns lawsuit has been settled. According to the statement both parties “have agreed to settle the trademark litigation currently pending in the U.S. District in the Central District of California”. “Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the parties have agreed to dismiss the pending lawsuit. Mr. Guns and Mr. Lewis will continue to operate under the “L.A. Guns” trademark,[…]

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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.[…]

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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

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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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[…]

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OPRAH HELPED FIRE LAG GUITARIST …. Phil Lewis on former guitarist: “I found Michael (Grant) to be a narcissist sociopath”

OPRAH HELPED FIRE LAG GUITARIST Phil Lewis on former guitarist: “I found Michael (Grant) to be a narcissist sociopath”       Facebook — Who says Rock N’ Roll is dead? It’s so relevant that even Oprah Winfrey is helping to shape the future landscape of Rock N’ Roll as we know it. Well, she may not know she’s influencing L.A. Guns, but it appears the 3rd richest women on the planet is doing just that.[…]

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LEAVIN’ YOU’S A DIRTY JOB … Singer Joshua Alan quits Bobby Blotzer’s flailing Ratt band

LEAVIN’ YOU’S A DIRTY JOB Singer Joshua Alan quits Bobby Blotzer’s flailing Ratt band     Facebook — In a move that was rumored for weeks, the lead voice of Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt band has officially resigned. Joshua Alan wrote on his Facebook today (February 15th) that he had left the band roughly 3 weeks prior. Alan writes: “Good morning, beautiful people! I just want to take a second to bring you all an update.[…]

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Ex Ratt tour manager does tell-all phone-in slamming Bobby Blotzer on The Classic Metal Show

SLIP OF THE LIP Ex Ratt tour manager does tell-all phone-in slamming Bobby Blotzer on The Classic Metal Show The Classic Metal Show — Ummm, wow…just wow. We’re not sure we could type this in it’s entirety if we had a full-time staff of a dozen workers. So we won’t! But, if you’re a fan of Ratt, or the ‘Fake Ratt’ as referred to by the band’s former road manager/co-manager Jason Green – then may we suggest a[…]

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YOU’RE FIRED! Bobby Blotzer axes Scott Griffin from Ratt, bringing in former member Robbie Crane

YOU’RE FIRED! Bobby Blotzer axes Scott Griffin from Ratt, bringing in former member Robbie Crane   Facebook — As we first reported last week here on Metal Sludge it’s now been confirmed that Scott Griffin is being let go from the band Ratt. Griffin took to his personal facebook earlier today to break the news to his fans and friends. The bassist wrote; “Just got off the phone with Bobby Blotzer. We decided that after the[…]

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