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Interview with Phil Lewis (L.A. Guns)

The legendary L.A. Guns are headed here in May and Casper spoke with frontman PHIL LEWIS about what to expect on the tour as well as a little history to whet our appetites while we wait.


L.A. GUNS was formed in 1982 by guitar player Tracii Guns and, then unknown singer, Axl Rose on lead vocals.The “classic lineup” of Guns, former Girl singer Phil Lewis, drummer Steve Riley, guitar player Mick Cripps and bassist Kelly Nickels have sold 6.5 million records, including 1988’s L.A. Guns and 1990’s Cocked and Loaded, both of which were certified Gold. Cocked and Loaded contained the hit single “Ballad of Jayne” that went to #33 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #25 on the Mainstream Rock charts.

After a nearly 15-year break, Philip Lewis and Tracii Guns are back together for another chapter in their part­nership that began in 1986, 4 years after Tracii formed L.A. GUNS in 1982.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxzNSEyQfAw

Their writing partnership spawned classic L.A. GUNS songs such as “Sex Action”, “Never Enough”, “Electric Gypsy”, “The Ballad Of Jayne”, and countless more in an impressive catalog of fan favorites. The last time Lewis and Guns joined forces was back in 2000 with legendary producer Andy Johns for the making of what would become “Waking The Dead” – an album that went on to receive tremendous critical acclaim and proved that their musical partnership was every bit as strong as the early days with all-killer-no-filler songs including “Don’t Look At Me That Way”, “Hellraisers Ball”, and “The Ballad”.

Following their successful performance at SiriusXM’s HairNation Festival in May of 2016, L.A. GUNS went into the studio to record their latest album, The Missing Peace, which is was just released in October of 2017.

The current lineup features founding member Tracii Guns, who has reunited with lead singer, Phil Lewis, along with Shane Fitzgibbon on drums, guitar player Michael Grant and bassist Johnny Martin.

Australia & New Zealand, finally get to experience The Missing Peace!…

L.A. Guns 2018 Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates

May 17th BRISBANE, Wooly Mammoth

May 18th MELBOURNE, Max Watts

May 19th SYDNEY, Max Watts

May 23rd PERTH, Rosemount Hotel

May 25th WELLINGTON, Valhalla Tavern

May 26TH AUCKLAND, Galatos Live

TICKETS: On Sale date Thursday, 23rd Nov 9:00am AEDT

From: https://www.ontourpresents.com/laguns

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L.A. Guns Announce – The Missing Peace Australian & NZ 2018 Tour

 L.A. GUNS was formed in 1982 by guitar player Tracii Guns and, then unknown singer, Axl Rose on lead vocals.The “classic lineup” of Guns, former Girl singer Phil Lewis, drummer Steve Riley, guitar player Mick Cripps and bassist Kelly Nickels have sold 6.5 million records, including 1988’s L.A. Guns and 1990’s Cocked and Loaded, both of which were certified Gold. Cocked and Loaded contained the hit single “Ballad of Jayne” that went to #33 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #25 on the Mainstream Rock charts.

After a nearly 15-year break, Philip Lewis and Tracii Guns are back together for another chapter in their part­nership that began in 1986, 4 years after Tracii formed L.A. GUNS in 1982.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxzNSEyQfAw
Their writing partnership spawned classic L.A. GUNS songs such as “Sex Action”, “Never Enough”, “Electric Gypsy”, “The Ballad Of Jayne”, and countless more in an impressive catalog of fan favorites. The last time Lewis and Guns joined forces was back in 2000 with legendary producer Andy Johns for the making of what would become “Waking The Dead” – an album that went on to receive tremendous critical acclaim and proved that their musical partnership was every bit as strong as the early days with all-killer-no-filler songs including “Don’t Look At Me That Way”, “Hellraisers Ball”, and “The Ballad”.

Following their successful performance at SiriusXM’s HairNation Festival in May of 2016, L.A. GUNS went into the studio to record their latest album, The Missing Peace, which is was just released in October of 2017.

The current lineup features founding member Tracii Guns, who has reunited with lead singer, Phil Lewis, along with Shane Fitzgibbon on drums, guitar player Michael Grant and bassist Johnny Martin.

Australia & New Zealand, finally get to experience The Missing Peace!…

L.A. Guns 2018 Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates

May 17th BRISBANE, Wooly Mammoth

May 18th MELBOURNE, Max Watts

May 19th SYDNEY, Max Watts

May 23rd PERTH, Rosemount Hotel

May 25th WELLINGTON, Valhalla Tavern

May 26TH AUCKLAND, Galatos Live

TICKETS: On Sale date Thursday, 23rd Nov 9:00am AEDT

From: https://www.ontourpresents.com/laguns

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[Album Review] L.A.Guns – The Missing Peace

L.A.GUNS – THE MISSING PEACE

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Release date: 13 October 2017
Label: Frontier Music SRL

Tracklisting

  1. It’s All the Same to Me
  2. Speed
  3. A Drop of Bleach
  4. Sticky Fingers
  5. Christine
  6. Baby Gotta Fever
  7. Kill It or Die
  8. Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight
  9. The Flood’s the Fault of the Rain
  10. The Devil Made Me Do It
  11. The Missing Peace
  12. Gave It All Away

L.A. Guns are back and firing on all cylinders. If I close my eyes I am transported straight back to the eighties, and boy do I like it!  It may have been a long time in the making but it has definitely been worth the wait.  Produced by Tracii Guns, The Missing Peace is LA Guns eleventh studio album and is due for release on 13th October 2017 through Fronteirs Records.

It has been a long time between drinks but they are back with a vengeance delivering some killer tracks, with the opener It’s All The Same To Me blowing your socks off with its catchy riffs and raspy vocals. It has been a long fifteen years since powerhouse duo Tracii Guns and Phil Lewis have worked together, but with the quality of this album you can forgive them the lengthy intermission.  The first single Speed was released back in July, its gritty and rocky and shows that they mean business right off the bat.  A Drop Of Bleach and Sticky Fingers both have the classic L.A. Guns feel and are right at home on this album. The ballad Christine is good but not great as far as ballads go.

We hit half way through with Baby Gotta Fever and Kill It Or Die, the latter in particular a stand out with its funky groove that mixes things up a bit and works really well.  With a title reminiscent of the eighties, Don’t Bring A Knife To A Gunfight has a killer opening and gritty lyrics that set it apart from the other songs on this album. The Flood’s The Fault Of The Rain is another slower track but a much better offering than the earlier ballad. It has some great guitar solos, and is quite soothing to listen to.

If I could pick a track to open the album with it would be The Devil Made Me do It, it is an awesome song with a chant throughout that rocks like no other on the album. I believe it was worthy of the number one position and is my favourite of the twelve that make up this kick arse collection. But just when you think you are down to the ‘filler’ part of the album along comes The Missing Peace and blows that theory clear out of the water. It is an extraordinary song with some beautiful guitar work, a bounding power ballad that one can only describe as epic in all proportions.

The closer Gave It All Away is a cracker to round out this fabulous new release, with a nice acoustic opening that leads into some cool guitar work by Tracii and faultless vocals by Phil. The perfect way to end this monumental album that will leave the fans feeling extremely satisfied.

Would I listen to this album again? Hell yeah, its on high rotation and will be for a while to come!

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