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AND THE WINNER IS … Quiet Riot have Officially announced John Torra from Long Island New York as their New Lead Vocalist

September 21, 2026

Quiet Riot is… Johnny Kelly (Drums), Rudy Sarzo (Bass), John Torra (Vocals) & Alex Grossi (Guitars) METAL SLUDGE / September 21st 2026 – Quiet Riot have officially announced their new lead vocalist, and it’s the one and only, John Torra of Fire ‘N Ice. Quiet Riot took to social media just now and have released the following statement as shared below.

< < MUSIC INDUSTRY BUZZ > > John Torra of New Jersey has Shared Videos of Him Singing Quiet Riot and His Voice is So Much Like Kevin DuBrow it’s Absolutely Scary!

July 16, 2026

“I’ve performed with John Torra on a number of occasions, and he is consistantly that amazing!” — Johnny Martin / L.A. Guns Bassist July 16th 2026 — Quiet Riot is currently looking for a new frontman and Metal Sludge has stumbled onto an amazing choice… meet John Torra out of Long Island New York… but his band Fire’N Ice, is

BLOTZ WANTS CLOSURE … Bobby Blotzer spends 90 Minutes with The Hair Metal Guru, his 1st Interview in 5 Years

March 28, 2026

“It would be insane to have MÖTLEY and RATT go out. That would be a great double bill, for sure. People would love to see that.” — Bobby Blotzer / former Ratt drummer THE HAIR METAL GURU — Bobby Blotzer was a recent guest on The Hair Metal Guru and the former Ratt drummer gives listeners a near 90 minutes

RODENT ROCK ….. Stephen Pearcy announces Pearcy/DeMartini dates for 2026 along with some Solo shows

February 4, 2026

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — The lead rodent Stephen Pearcy is Back For More in 2026. Pearcy, 69, has just announced a mix of solo shows and some appearances with Pearcy/DeMartini… the 1-2 punch from Ratt that features Pearcy along with his partner-in-crime Warren DeMartini. (all shows shared below) The pair were recently out and about to attend the Metal Hall

THE ROXY … METAL HALL of FAME Awards Show hits the Sunset Strip with Inductees DeMartini, Rockett, Guns, Clarke and Holmes

January 28, 2026

‘The Roxy’ & ‘The Rainbow Bar & Grill’ on Sunset Strip share a parking lot and made for an amazing ‘Metal Hall of Fame’ Awards Show in Hollywood – January 21st 2026 / Photo By: Jeff Coggins HOLLYWOOD, California — Last week the Metal Hall of Fame awards show hit the Sunset Strip for their event and it was a

CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – Date: July 18th 2000

November 19, 2025

“Met a pretty stripper named Tanya there. I thought she was the one. But alas she used to sleep for 24 hours straight, and it turns out she was a speed freak.” — Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot on his memories of Phoenix Arizona CLASSIC METAL SLUDGE — Today we will look back at Kevin DuBrow‘s original 20 Questions on

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

August 21, 2025

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

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<

April 8, 2025

“Well, it just happened to be the right timing for Warren (DeMartini) too, to go, best online pharmacy with fast delivery nolvadex for sale with the lowest prices today in the USA ‘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

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

January 30, 2025

“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

METAL HOF … Inductees include Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach, Carlos Cavazo, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Whisky-A-Go-Go, Biohazard, Cleopatra Records along with Host Eddie Trunk

December 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, California — The 7th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala have just announced their 2024 inductees. The list includes bands, rock stars, music venues, record labels, and a radio host. We have shared the official press release as found below. ————————- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDDIE TRUNK, MICK MARS, SEBASTIAN BACH, TIM “RIPPER” OWENS, CARLOS CAVAZO, PENELOPE SPHEERIS, BIOHAZARD,

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AND THE WINNER IS … Quiet Riot have Officially announced John Torra from Long Island New York as their New Lead Vocalist

< < MUSIC INDUSTRY BUZZ > > John Torra of New Jersey has Shared Videos of Him Singing Quiet Riot and His Voice is So Much Like Kevin DuBrow it’s Absolutely Scary!

BLOTZ WANTS CLOSURE … Bobby Blotzer spends 90 Minutes with The Hair Metal Guru, his 1st Interview in 5 Years

RODENT ROCK ….. Stephen Pearcy announces Pearcy/DeMartini dates for 2026 along with some Solo shows

THE ROXY … METAL HALL of FAME Awards Show hits the Sunset Strip with Inductees DeMartini, Rockett, Guns, Clarke and Holmes

CLASSIC SLUDGE . . . Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot does 20 Questions with Metal Sludge – Date: July 18th 2000

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

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<

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

METAL HOF … Inductees include Mick Mars, Sebastian Bach, Carlos Cavazo, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Whisky-A-Go-Go, Biohazard, Cleopatra Records along with Host Eddie Trunk

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AND THE WINNER IS … Quiet Riot have Officially announced John Torra from Long Island New York as their New Lead Vocalist

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