L.A. Guns are an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1983 by guitarist Tracii Guns - who also co-founded Guns N' Roses. Their 1989 album Cocked & Loaded broke them internationally, driven by the hit ballad "The Ballad of Jayne". After years of lineup turbulence and a long-running name dispute, Guns and singer Phil Lewis reunited in 2017 and have kept up a steady run of new albums ever since.
L.A. Guns released their fifteenth studio album Leopard Skin on April 4, 2025 via Cleopatra Records.
The band released the first single 'Taste It' from Leopard Skin, with an accompanying music video.
L.A. Guns announced the 'Lucky MF'r Tour' for 2025 in support of the new album.
The band announced their return to Cleopatra Records for the release of Leopard Skin.
Former drummer Steve Riley, who led a rival version of the band for many years, passed away in October 2023 at age 67.
