Red Reign To Tour With LA Guns In April/May!

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February 18, 2025

Red Reign To Tour With LA Guns In April/May!

RED REIGN SET TO OPEN FOR LA GUNS THIS SPRING, IN SUPPORT OF 'DON'T LOOK BACK' LP

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Virginia-based rockers Red Reign are honored to announce a string of east coast dates that they will open for LA Guns throughout late April and early May.

The band will be performing standout tracks from their most recent album, 'Don't Look Back.'

"We are excited to be back on the road supporting one of our favorite bands, LA Guns," said the band in a statement.

"We are looking forward to being back on stage performing live – material from our latest release and fan favorites, and continuing to meet new friends along the way."

Taking 80’s influences but steering them in a more contemporary direction, Red Reign (which is comprised of members singer/guitarist Carlton “Bubba” McMichael, guitarist Stevie Shred, bassist Larry Moore, and drummer Sammy Lee) bridge the sounds of yesterday and today, and can compete with the current active rock radio climate – as heard ...

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