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HAIR METAL – RATT’s Stephen Pearcy reacts to his group being labeled as Hair Metal: “Everybody’s all uptight. And I’m, like, ‘It’s kind of cool'”

“You know what? When it first pretty much started, [they] were starting to introduce our bunch of bands as that, I thought it was funny. Everybody’s all uptight. And I’m, like, ‘It’s kind of cool.’“ — Stephen Pearcy on RATT being labeled ‘Hair Metal‘ MUSIC NEWS — The term Hair Metal has been floating around for several decades and it’s apparent that while some hate it, there are many others who like it. There are[…]

August 21, 2025

ROLL CALL … The music of RATT as performed by Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini hits ‘The Grove’ in Anaheim, CA. on Sat. Aug. 30th

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA — It’s been a while since Southern California has had a proper taste of RATT but that all changes later this month. Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini will be performing ‘The Music of RATT‘ at “The Grove” in Anaheim California on Saturday August 30th 2025 with very special guests VIXEN. The Pearcy & DeMartini duo are responsible for countless catchy songs from their extensive RATT catalog, which features ripping guitar solos, hook-filled melodies[…]

April 8, 2025

RATT N’ ROLL … Stephen Pearcy lets it all hang out for a full hour on the Waste Some Time with Jason Green Podcast >Live Video Interview<

“Well, it just happened to be the right timing for Warren (DeMartini) too, to go, ‘Hey, why not? Let’s play again.’ And here we are.” — Stephen Pearcy of Ratt THE INTERNET — The Waste Some Time with Jason Green show has become a go-to podcast in recent years for hairband die-hards, music lovers and 80’s enthusiasts in general. The show is hosted by Jason Green, who usually has a side-kick or two and often[…]

January 30, 2025

2 RATS … The Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini Super Duo add Carlos Cavazo, Blas Elias and Matt Thorne to lineup

“No” — Stephen Pearcy‘s answer when asked if Bobby Blotzer and Juan Croucier will be involved in the new project “My first choice is, doing it with this guy (Stephen Pearcy) singing man. I mean, I just F#@king love his voice.” — Warren DeMartini Metal Sludge — The new Super Duo featuring Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini of Ratt, have announced their lineup for their new project. While rock crowds have been screaming for a[…]

June 25, 2024

30 YEARS LATER … American Noize Fan Forum Artist Panel Video Surfaces feat; Slaughter, Hardline, Ted Poley, Tuff, Phantom Blue and more

Metal Sludge — June 25th 1994 the American Noize Fan Forum was held in Burbank California at The Hilton Hotel and convention center and the weekend event hosted bands, performances, industry types and was attended by fans from around the world. The event was basically a NAMM type of convention but geared more towards fans and organized by American Noiz and Michelle Siddiqi. Now a full 30 years later to the day, a 90 minute[…]

April 18, 2024

BLAS FOR MORE … Stephen Pearcy the Voice of RATT has added Blas Elias of Slaughter on drums

Metal Sludge — In the latest game of musical chairs, it has come to light that Blas Elias (Slaughter) has officially stepped behind the drum kit for Stephen Pearcy. Last night on April 17th in The Colony Texas at “Lava Cantina”, the voice of Ratt appeared in concert with a new face on stage in Elias who made his debut with the group. Pearcy, who is the founder, lead singer and principal songwriter of Ratt[…]

March 11, 2024

ADIKA LIVE … Kingdom Come bassist Johnny B. Frank says he believes James Kottak Died from the Covid Vaccine as he Recalls their Final Conversation

“The real reason he died, is because he was vaccinated. I am sure of it.” — Johnny B. Frank of Kingdom Come on James Kottak‘s recent death back in January 2024 Metal Sludge — Classic Kingdom Come members appear on a new episode of Artists On Record featuring ADIKA Live with Stefan Adika. Johnny “JB” Frank (bassist) and Danny Stag (guitars) are the guests on this latest podcast with Adika and it’s a good one.[…]

December 28, 2022

TUFF DIARIES #21 … Fist First Tour, Making F#@%ing Videos, Building Bunk Beds, O.J. Simpson and Rock Club + Strip Club = Awesome

Metal Sludge — It’s the summer of 1994 and we have decided along with our new record label and up coming tour, we will also need videos to promote the new Tuff record. In-between processing and shipping both CD and Cassette orders for the “Fist First” release, we were all pretty much multi-tasking like crazy. Remember, this was all pre computer too. At least the computers or cell-phones that would later become common devices that[…]

April 14, 2022

NAME GAMES … Angel City Devils announce Las Vegas show… No, not the Devil City Angels, but the Angel City Devils >Rikki Rockett Reacts<

Updated:April 14th 2022 – 3:45PM – (PST) Metal Sludge has been contacted by Poison’s management and they have forwarded us an exclusive statement from Devil City Angels members Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs. Statement from Eric Sherman, co-manager of Poison, on behalf of Rikki Rockett and Brandon Gibbs of Devil City Angels. “Regarding the new band Angel City Devils, we wish they would have chosen a different name that won’t confuse fans. Despite the odd[…]