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<<<< DANCE, DANCE, DANCE >>>> RATT celebrates 40th Anniversary of “Dancing Undercover” with Limited Edition Gatefold and Reimagined Cover Artwork

June 19, 2026

“I like the record, and for a minute or so Robbin and I accomplished what we wanted to as best we could. That was to make a tougher album.“” — Stephen Pearcy / RATT June 19th 2026 — Los Angeles based RATT are celebrating another anniversary and this time it’s for their third studio release “Dancing Undercover.” RATT were one of

<< HOLLYWOOD SCENESTERS >> Read about the Sunset Strip and Hollywood between 1976 & 1986 in this new 150 Page Coffee-Table Book from Ruben Blue of Rock City News

June 8, 2026

June 8th 2026 — The years have flown by, the scene has evolved and the streets of Hollywood California still bore (most of) the same names… but it will never be the same club scene again… At least not like it once was. However, there is a glimpse into the history books quite literally, that will bring you back to

NEW BLOOD ….. Stephen Pearcy brings in Joel Hoekstra to his solo Ratt Pack for live shows

April 20, 2026

“Just the factz, Top Fuel Newz!” — Stephen Pearcy of TFE MS NEWS / April 20th 2026 — Big news from the Stephen Pearcy camp as the iconic Ratt frontman announces a new member to his solo touring band! Pearcy is bringing in guitarist Joel Hoekstra as his new lead player to join his All-Star line-up that features:Pearcy (Lead Vocals),

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

ATTN: SO. CAL. >>> ROCKAGEDDON with Pearcy/DeMartini, Sebastian Bach and Slaughter hits ‘Yaamava’ Theater’ on February 26th 2026

February 11, 2026

Rockageddon feat: Pearcy/DeMartini, Sebastian Bach & Slaughter hit “Yaamava’ Theater” Feb. 26th 2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Attention Southern California and all of you Rock Fans, Metal Heads and 80’s Enthusiasts… it’s that time of year as the concerts you know and love are starting to show up on the calendar. ROCKAGEDDON is set to hit Southern California and the night’s

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

HEAD BANG THIS ….. Riki Rachtman gets ready to hit the road with his ‘One Foot In The Gutter’ Tour 2026

January 29, 2026

Riki Rachtman of Cathouse & MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball / Photo By: Jeff Coggins “The reason I’m busting my ass on this #ofitg tour is I fuckin love it. Tomorrow I’ll add another date in March.” — Riki Rachtman ON THE ROAD AGAIN — Who needs a guitar, a bass or a whole damn drum set when all you really need

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

1/21/2026 … The Metal Hall of Fame is taking over Hollywood’s Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Roxy and The Viper Room

January 3, 2026

>>>The 2026 Inductees are; Chris Holmes, Rikki Rockett, Tracii Guns, Warren DeMartini and Gilby Clarke<<< HOLLYWOOD, California — The new year is off to a fast start and the Metal Hall of Fame is coming to the Sunset Strip on January 21st 2026. The Annual event has a killer lineup that includes an awesome list of new inductees that includes;

NO THANK YOU > > > Riki Rachtman: “I am Declining my Induction into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame”

December 8, 2025

“In my opinion, I should not be in before those bands.” — Riki Rachtman LOS ANGELES, California — Riki Rachtman has come out today and is officially declining being inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame. Rachtman, 60, was born and raised in Los Angeles and was part of the prime Sunset Strip era that created much of what music

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<<<< DANCE, DANCE, DANCE >>>> RATT celebrates 40th Anniversary of “Dancing Undercover” with Limited Edition Gatefold and Reimagined Cover Artwork

<< HOLLYWOOD SCENESTERS >> Read about the Sunset Strip and Hollywood between 1976 & 1986 in this new 150 Page Coffee-Table Book from Ruben Blue of Rock City News

NEW BLOOD ….. Stephen Pearcy brings in Joel Hoekstra to his solo Ratt Pack for live shows

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

ATTN: SO. CAL. >>> ROCKAGEDDON with Pearcy/DeMartini, Sebastian Bach and Slaughter hits ‘Yaamava’ Theater’ on February 26th 2026

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

HEAD BANG THIS ….. Riki Rachtman gets ready to hit the road with his ‘One Foot In The Gutter’ Tour 2026

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

1/21/2026 … The Metal Hall of Fame is taking over Hollywood’s Sunset Strip at The Rainbow Bar & Grill, The Roxy and The Viper Room

NO THANK YOU > > > Riki Rachtman: “I am Declining my Induction into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame”

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