Juan Croucier

May 3, 2018

NEW RATS … Source says: “Ratt will have new Guitar players TBA soon enough and tour dates.”

NEW RATS Source says: “Ratt will have new Guitar players TBA soon enough and tour dates.” LOS ANGELES, California — Metal Sludge has received some direct text messages today noting news in the Ratt camp. Our very connected, but confidential source tells us: “Put an end to this bs. Ratt is and will have new Guit players TBA soon enough and tour dates. “ Metal Sludge will remain steady, that our source is as[…]

March 30, 2018

SEMI RETIRED … Bobby Blotzer: “I’m not worried that I’d have to go join something cooky like L.A. Guns”

SEMI RETIRED Bobby Blotzer on Ratt afterlife: “I’m not worried that I’d have to go join something cooky like L.A. Guns and travel in a van around the country” YouTube — In a brand new interview Bobby Blotzer gives his latest 2 cents on his former band Ratt and a few others. Blotzer talks for just over 30 minutes with his lawyer (Drew Sherman), about the band Ratt. At some point early in the interview Blotzer says:[…]

March 28, 2018

RATT DRAGON CARTEL … Bobby Blotzer: “Juan and Stephen are hiring, or trying to hire, Jake E Lee”

RATT DRAGON CARTEL Bobby Blotzer: “Juan and Stephen are hiring, or trying to hire, Jake E Lee” Facebook — Update from da’ Blotz! Bobby Blotzer, former Ratt drummer has posted a blog for the 3rd time in less a week. This after being silent for more than a year. There has been much drama surrounding the Ratt camp, with the rumored Warren DeMartin firing as reported by Metal Sludge on March 21st, and the subsequent[…]

March 27, 2018

LACK OF JUBILATION … Bobby Blotzer on Ratt: “Juan and Stephen have kicked out Warren and Carlos.”

LACK OF JUBILATION Bobby Blotzer on Ratt: “Juan and Stephen have kicked out Warren and Carlos.” Facebook — Bobby Blotzer has spoken out for the second time in less than a week. Blotzer took to his official Bobby Blotzer’s The Ratt Experience Facebook page earlier this evening in a lengthy statement. The former Ratt drummer writes: “With the recent activity involving Camp Chaos, AKA RATT, I feel compelled to set the record straight[…]

March 23, 2018

THE LONE RAT … Bobby Blotzer breaks his silence with plenty to say about his former Ratt bandmates

THE LONE RAT Bobby Blotzer breaks his silence with plenty to say about his former Ratt bandmates, including recent Warren DeMartini rumors Facebook — After months of silence former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer has spoke out via social media. In a brand new post via Bobby Blotzer’s The Ratt Experience official Facebook page the drummer lets loose. The former member of the band fires off on numerous details related to the band, including the latest on[…]

March 21, 2018

GUITARIST WANTED … Ratt have fired lead guitarist Warren DeMartini say multiple industry sources

GUITARIST WANTED Ratt have fired lead guitarist Warren DeMartini say multiple industry sources Hollywood Rumor Mill — Metal Sludge have multiple industry sources telling us that guitarist Warren DeMartini has been let go from the band Ratt. A source first tipped off Metal Sludge 5 days ago on March 16th writing: “A certain guitar player, has been tossed from a certain rodent band.” A second source, a known industry musician contacted Metal Sludge and inquired[…]

June 22, 2017

CRAB VS: RATT … John Corabi doesn’t think Blotzer deserves Ratt name, recalls the band’s dysfunction

CRAB VS: RATT John Corabi doesn’t think Bobby Blotzer deserves Ratt name, recalls the band’s dysfunctional ways Blabbermouth — Former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES singer John Corabi who had a seven-year stint (2001-2008) as the rhythm guitarist in RATT, has once again commented on the ongoing legal battle between drummer Bobby Blotzer and other members of RATT‘s classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — over the[…]

April 30, 2017

OUCH … Stephen Pearcy; “What we really wanted to do was just put the (our) foot… up somebody’s ass!”

OUCH! Stephen Pearcy; “What we really wanted to do was just put the (our) foot… up somebody’s ass!” From The Road — Ratt made a triumphant return to the East Coast over the recent week. The Southern California based band strung together shows throughout the Tri-state area making a statement that they are indeed back for more. The run was highlighted with a stop at the annual M3 Music Festival in Columbia Maryland. Other stops for the[…]

March 27, 2017

OWNED … Eddie Trunk calls Bobby Blotzer’s recent online rant; “Juvenile, lame, weak”

OWNED Eddie Trunk calls Bobby Blotzer’s recent online rant; “Juvenile, lame, weak” Eddie Trunk Show — Radio host Eddie Trunk recently blasted Bobby Blotzer about comments the drummer had posted online. Blotzer posted a video of former bandmate Juan Croucier performing live, and added some choice words. The drummer made comments that some might find offensive, then ended his post with a sh!t imoji and “F.Y. J.CASTRO”. As of press time the original comments have been edited out.[…]

March 11, 2017

RETRO REVIEW: RATT ‘Collage’ … “The most stripped-down and straight-forward of the band’s career”

RETRO REVIEW: RATT ‘Collage’ “The most stripped-down and straight-forward of the band’s career” Even the biggest fan can’t help but feel a bit underwhelmed when they find out that one of their favorite bands is releasing an album of re-recordings of previously available material. After all, these collections aren’t usually all that memorable. Often, they turn out to be nothing more than another way for the label and/or the band to squeeze a[…]