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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

November 14, 2023

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,

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

October 22, 2022

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)

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

April 23, 2021

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

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.”

January 19, 2021

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

WHAT LAWSUIT? … Steve Riley’s L.A. Guns hype first show of 2020 just days after being sued by Tracii Guns

January 15, 2020

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

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

May 8, 2019

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

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

April 15, 2019

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.

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

February 15, 2017

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,

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

April 25, 2016

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’

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

February 29, 2016

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

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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

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

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

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.”

WHAT LAWSUIT? … Steve Riley’s L.A. Guns hype first show of 2020 just days after being sued by Tracii Guns

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

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

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

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

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

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