Phil Lewis Dismisses New L.A. GUNS Album: 'Five’s Enough!'

Phil Lewis Dismisses New L.A. GUNS Album: 'Five’s Enough!'

By Jason •
In a candid interview, the frontman declares satisfaction with the band's prolific output and critiques the aging rock legends.

In a recent face-off with TotalRock's Dawn Osborne, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis unleashed a torrent of honesty regarding the future of the band. When asked if new music is on the horizon following their 2025 release, 'Leopard Skin,' Lewis wasted no time in shutting down the speculation. "No. No, I don't wanna do a new album," he declared, emphasizing that the band has already unleashed five albums in a short span and that their live release, 'Live From The Guild Theatre,' serves as the perfect capstone.

Lewis articulated a strong sentiment that the relentless pace of output could overwhelm fans. With more music churned out in the last decade than during the band's first 25 years, he feels further releases would be little more than an exercise in futility. This isn't a sign of a band winding down, though; Lewis insists he’s not hanging up his mic just yet. "There's only one stop after retirement, and I'm not ready for that," he affirmed, expressing his love for the stage and the thrill of performing.

The interview took a sharp turn when Lewis weighed in on the legendary DEEP PURPLE, comparing their recent resurgence to the challenges of longevity in rock and roll. He noted with a hint of disappointment that even the most iconic vocalists can struggle with the high notes of their youth. "I saw Ian Gillan struggling... it breaks my heart a little bit to see him," he lamented, clearly hinting that the rock game is a young man's pursuit.

Unabashed and unfiltered, Lewis didn't shy away from sharing his thoughts on MÖTLEY CRÜE, stating bluntly that he has never been a fan. His previous remarks about the band, calling them "a fucking atrocious band," lingered in the air as he mused over their controversial decisions post-Mick Mars. "They make a lot of people happy, but we’re just not that kind of band," he said, highlighting the difference between L.A. GUNS and their more mainstream counterparts.

When pressed about the hypothetical scenario of stepping in for Vince Neil, Lewis dismissed the notion with characteristic candor. "I would never get that offer," he scoffed, before delivering a final jab at MÖTLEY CRÜE's choice of guitarist for Mick's replacement. "They really fucked up when they went with John 5 and not Tracii Guns." It's clear that Phil Lewis remains a fierce advocate for authenticity in rock, even as he navigates the gritty realities of the aging music scene.