Live From The Guild Theatre
Cleopatra, 2026
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The long running Sunset Strip rockers, L.A. Guns, fleshed out these 17 hard rockin’ tunes on July 10, 2025 at Menlo Park, California, and it’s further proof that the band are still firing on all cylinders.
After the quick “Intro-Taste It” sets the mood, “Cannonball” sees the inimitable Tracii Guns’ animated guitar alongside the lively rhythm section with plenty of power.
Further along, “Like A Drug” benefits much from Johnny Martin’s lively bass amid the thumping drums and Phil Lewis’ unmistakable pipes, while “One More Reason” allows for Shawn Duncan’s frisky drums to complement the sturdy guitars and sing-alongs.
“Never Enough” arrives late and showcases Ace Von Johnson’s rhythmic guitar amid the arena rock intensity that’s still very tuneful, and “Rip And Tear” exits with 12+ minutes of timeless hard rock dynamics that the band’s made their legacy on.
Very few rock bands from the ‘80s have done as much or influenced as many people as L.A. Guns, and they’re going strong all these years later, where an unmatched energy and timeless songwriting is still in their favor.
Travels well with: L.A. Guns- Leopard Skin; Station- Perspective