They got their star on LA's Sunset Strip over 15 years ago, but for all intents and purposes, LA Guns have been born again. Since original frontman Phil Lewis returned in 2001, there's been a new first burning in the Guns' camp. Produced by the legendary Andy Johns Waking the Dead is more metal than the last record with crunchier, heavier guitars, more like Iron Maiden and early Scorpions.