''Cuts'' is an

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(EP) by American

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band

L.A. Guns L.A. Guns is an American glam metal band from Los Angeles, formed in 1983. The lineup currently consists of Tracii Guns (lead guitar), Phil Lewis (lead vocals), Ace Von Johnson (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Johnny Martin (bass, backing vo ...

. Recorded at Red Zone Studios in

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, it was self-produced by the band and released on December 2, 1992 by

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. The standard edition of the EP features five tracks, including three

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s, one re-recording and one new song. The Japanese edition includes two additional cover versions. ''Cuts'' is the first L.A. Guns release to feature drummer Michael "Bones" Gershima.

Background

Released in December 1992, ''Cuts'' was issued in response to rumors that L.A. Guns were due to split up, with the news that the band would be recording a new studio album the following year. The EP includes three

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's "Night of the Cadillacs",

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" and

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" – as well as a re-recording of '' Hollywood Vampires'' Japanese bonus track "Ain't the Same" and new song "Killer Mahari". The Japanese edition also includes covers of "

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. ''Cuts'' is the first L.A. Guns release to feature drummer Michael "Bones" Gershima, who replaced Steve Riley in January 1992. Riley performed on three tracks before his departure.

Background

Track listing

Personnel

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