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L.A. DIRT … Brent Muscat unloads on L.A. Guns frontman: “Phil Lewis would do Anything for 50 Bucks. Phil Lewis would Stab his Own Mother in the Back, that’s just how he is.”

January 24, 2026

“We had a good time and did a few things, but he kept pulling little moves, like I said—slitting your throat for an extra twenty-five dollars. It would be things like this: if there was a band member who started getting popular, or getting attention, or getting girls—basically outshining Phil—he didn’t want that. Phil wanted them out of the band.”

2018-2025 … Riley’s L.A. Guns have announced they are officially “Calling It Quits”

February 28, 2025

“Personally, I am not into this old rocker thing that’s happening… Not digging seeing some of my heroes fat, bald, not being able to sing or play like they did or now looking like some f**ked up Santa Clause, nope… not digging it…!!!” — Kelly Nickels of Riley’s L.A. Guns Metal News — In a brand new post on their

IT’S HERE … Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal, the 3-part Docuseries is now Streaming on Paramount+

September 18, 2024

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NEWS & UPDATES … Golden Robot Records have sent Metal Sludge an official statement regarding Riley’s L.A. Guns and their “The Dark Horse” LP

May 7, 2024

Metal Sludge — Golden Robot Records have responded to our Riley’s L.A. Guns article and sent us an official statement. The label is home to Riley’s L.A. Guns who are awaiting the official release of “The Dark Ho purchase online in the best USA pharmacy sbfhealthcare.com/wiki-store/buy-doxycycline-no-i order nolvadex online in the best USA pharmacy https://covid19.oyostate.gov.ng/js/vendor/wiki/wiki-nolvadex.html no prescription with fast delivery

RIP OFF & TEAR … Riley’s L.A. Guns calls out Golden Robot Records for not delivering their latest record; “They won’t answer my emails so we are all left in limbo.”

May 6, 2024

“We have no idea what is happening with it. We don’t know if it’s been made, being made or never coming because Golden Robot Records won’t tell us. They won’t answer my emails so we are all left in limbo. I re-did the art 3 times to fit their changing templates. So the art was done over a year ago.“

CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE … Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns does 20 Questions – December 2nd 1998

January 31, 2024

Metal Sludge — Below is a Classic Metal Sludge 20 Questions interview with L.A. Guns founder, songwriter and lead guitarist Tracii Guns. This interview was the second ever interview conducted and it was featured on Metal Sludge way back on December 2nd 1998. Metal Sludge at the time was only 3 months old, and social media didn’t even exist yet.

L.A. GUNS NEWS … Kelly Nickels of Riley’s L.A. Guns speaks on Steve Riley’s Sudden Death and the release of their New record “The Dark Horse”

January 13, 2024

“I feel like I have questions to ask him, and you know… what should we do about this and what should we do about that.” — Kelly Nickels speaks on his friendship and the sudden passing of his band-mate Steve Riley Metal Sludge — In a new episode of the Waste Some Time with Jason Green podcast, the guest is

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,

IN MEMORY OF … Steve Riley talks L.A. Guns, Keel and W.A.S.P. history in never-seen-before interview with 80’s Metal Recycle Bin

October 31, 2023

Metal Sludge — The 80’s Metal Recycle Bin have just dropped a never seen before interview from their archives with Steve Riley just 1 week after his untimely passing. Riley died last week October 24th after suffering various health issues that landed him the hospital. According to a family statement Riley had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for

RIP … Classic L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley Dead at 67

October 27, 2023

Updated: Friday October 27th 10:45AM (PST) The Riley family have released an official statement. We have shared it below. RIP Steve Riley —————– A statement from the Riley family: We are devastated to share that Steve Riley has passed away at the age of 67. Steve had been battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks, and on Tuesday,

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L.A. DIRT … Brent Muscat unloads on L.A. Guns frontman: “Phil Lewis would do Anything for 50 Bucks. Phil Lewis would Stab his Own Mother in the Back, that’s just how he is.”

2018-2025 … Riley’s L.A. Guns have announced they are officially “Calling It Quits”

IT’S HERE … Nöthin’ But A Good Time: The Uncensored History of ’80s Hair Metal, the 3-part Docuseries is now Streaming on Paramount+

NEWS & UPDATES … Golden Robot Records have sent Metal Sludge an official statement regarding Riley’s L.A. Guns and their “The Dark Horse” LP

RIP OFF & TEAR … Riley’s L.A. Guns calls out Golden Robot Records for not delivering their latest record; “They won’t answer my emails so we are all left in limbo.”

CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE … Tracii Guns of L.A. Guns does 20 Questions – December 2nd 1998

L.A. GUNS NEWS … Kelly Nickels of Riley’s L.A. Guns speaks on Steve Riley’s Sudden Death and the release of their New record “The Dark Horse”

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

IN MEMORY OF … Steve Riley talks L.A. Guns, Keel and W.A.S.P. history in never-seen-before interview with 80’s Metal Recycle Bin

RIP … Classic L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley Dead at 67

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