![]() Black Diamonds furthers the upward trajectory for a band that continues to deliver edgy yet tuneful songs. Guns has not let up and instead has gotten better on each abum. On their first album, they showcased that they were a dangerous band with a bevy of sleazy ear-worms including “Show No Mercy,” “Sex Action,” “One More Reason,” and “Shoot for Thrills.” Sophmore effort Cocked & Loaded didn’t disappoint and featured the driving “Never Enough” and a showing off their softer side with the now-classic “Ballad of Jayne.”Ī slew of stellar, heavy albums followed, and then Guns and Lewis reunited in 2017 with The Missing Peace, a superb slab of molten rock that was embraced by fans and saw several Billboard Chart entries. Later, “Gonna Lose” brings Led Zeppelin to mind, and standout track “Shattered Glass” follows with that tour de force voice and all-in-your-face with heavy riffs, fluid drums, and powerful bass lines. “Diamonds” then begins as a delicate, acoustic ballad before the full band breaks in, making for an emotive track featuring Guns’ rich solo and Lewis’ hearfelt vocals. “You Betray” opens the proceedings with gritty guitars, Lewis expanding into several registers, and Martin and Hamilton locking in tight. Martin and Hamilton both provide a solid foundation to the record and stand out individually, as well. The Guns are never at a loss for memorable riffs, even while Lewis is commanding the mic and listeners’ attention. In 2023 the band also includes bassist Johnny Martin and drummer Adam Hamilton.īlack Diamonds shines with spitfire strength, drips with attitude, and at times recalls the spirit of seventies hard rock. Guns is led by the visionary and founding guitarist Tracii Guns alongside singer Phil Lewis who has been with the band since the 1988. Now this record is not only the high point of this run of comeback albums, but also rises to the top among the group’s entire catalog. (Those who love the band will get the reference.) Black Diamonds is the band’s 14th studio effort and fourth since their 2017 reunion, which saw them reclaim their place as world-class purveyors of the genre. Guns continue to build upon and strengthen their legacy of dirty, street-smart, sinewy hard rock that grooves and punches like… well, a slap in the face. The album gets its CD release on April 14, 2023.The illustrious metal album, Black Diamond, is out now. ![]() It’s got just the right amount of swagger, mixed with Tracii’s signature guitar sound and Phil Lewis’s classic LA Guns vocals. Guns album in years and the band sounds re-energized and focused this time out. But at the same time, the album doesn’t sound too polished – it’s got just the right amount of grit. The guitars are crunchy, the drums are pounding, and the vocals are front and center. Tracii Guns did a great job of capturing the band’s live energy in the studio. One of the things that sets “Black Diamonds” apart from some of L.A. And “Babylon” is another standout – it’s got a killer riff and a great chorus that reminds me of the older and more creative Alice Cooper classics. It’s a cool rock track that’ll get your head nodding in agreement. “Gonna Lose” has a Led Zeppelin ballad feel to it, mixing some acoustics with pounding drums and a hard section driving the song home. The guitar solo in this song hits all the right marks. ![]() It’s a slower track with a great melody, and it really showcases Lewis’s voice. “Diamonds” itself, may be the best LA Guns song to date. The standout tracks on the album are “Diamonds”, “Gonna Lose”, and “Babylon”. This song sets the tone for the rest of the album: heavy guitars, pounding drums, and Phil Lewis’s classic LA Guns vocals. The song is an energetic rocker with a hard Led Zeppelin vibe, with a great hook that’ll have you grooving along in no time – the guitar riff is a real earworm too. Right from the opening track, “You Betray”, the band establishes that they’re not here to mess around.
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