The current lineup features drummer Steve Riley and bassist Kelly Nickels both of whom played alongside Tracii Guns, Mick Cripps and Phil Lewis in what is widely considered the ‘classic’ Guns quintet. There is, however, life in this rock n’ roll dog as ‘Renegades’, the 13 th studio release from the Guns, ably demonstrates. Since then the band has been dogged by numerous changes to the lineup and even two versions performing and recording under the LA Guns name for a period of time. The Guns’ initial releases – 88’s eponymous debut, 89’s ‘Cocked & Loaded’ and ‘Hollywood Vampires’ two years later – achieved a relative degree of success but always in the shadow of the aforementioned more princes less kings perhaps. Oft-considered amongst Hollywood rock royalty, riotous sleaze insurgents LA Guns came spitting and snarling out of that infamous Sunset Strip scene of the mid 80s that also bore Guns n’ Roses, Motley Crue, Poison, Ratt et al. 1 day ago Combichrist / Priest ‘Old School Techno’ Tour 2023 The Rescue Rooms.1 day ago Existentialist share new single ‘The Zealot’s Demise’.1 day ago MALEVOLENCE – announce UK & European tour for winter 2023.1 day ago HAMMERFALL | 20-Year Anniversary Edition of Crimson Thunder out now + watch brand-new medley.1 day ago MPM’s Gary Spiller catches up for a quick chat with this most likeable and humble of vocalists Dan Byrne.1 day ago MPM’s Gary Spiller catches up for a quick chat with Wayne Doyle from Scarlet Rebels. 1 day ago NOTHING BUT THIEVES ANNOUNCE HEADLINE UK & IRELAND TOUR.1 day ago THE UNDERTONES ‘CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF TEENAGE KICKS’ AND FRIENDS ANNOUNCE BELFAST & DERRY HEADLINE SHOWS IN NOVEMBER 2023.24 hours ago CRADLE OF FILTH share video for new song ‘Demon Prince Regent’.24 hours ago Reading and Leeds 2023 Announces 20+ New Acts, Late Night Leeds and more.21 hours ago Single Review : Girlschool – ‘Are You Ready?’.19 hours ago BLACKBRIAR – release new song ‘My Soul’s Demise’.
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