Ratt

September 27, 2018

NO EXCUSES … Stephen Pearcy of Ratt apologizes for live Ratt debacle: “There is no excuse for my behavior”

NO EXCUSES Stephen Pearcy of Ratt apologizes for live Ratt debacle: “There is no excuse for my behavior” LOS ANGELES, California — After what could be considered his worst ever live performance, Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy has owned it. Metal Sludge was first to report on the live show that took place in Huntington New York at “The Paramount.” Our report includes fan first hand accounts and various videos that show Pearcy[…]

September 26, 2018

LAYING DOWN … Stephen Pearcy struggles through Ratt live set, Juan Croucier says “he’s in a lot of pain”

LAYING DOWN Stephen Pearcy struggles through Ratt live set, Juan Croucier says “he’s in a lot of pain” HUNTINGTON, New York — We’re not going to sugar coat this at all, so we won’t. To say Stephen Pearcy struggled through the Ratt live show in New York is an understatement. Pearcy appears to be in a state of confusion, under the influence, or in a lot of pain. Perhaps a combination of all three? Ratt[…]

August 22, 2018

CANCELED … Idaho Rockfest cancel event mere hours after listing set times

CANCELED Idaho Rockfest cancel event mere hours after listing set times Update: August 23rd 2018 (9:00am PST) The promoters of Idaho Rockfest have confirmed our Metal Sludge report that their event has been canceled. Please see screen capture from their official Facebook below. Industry Says — According to a reliable industry source, Metal Sludge has word that the first ever Idaho Rockfest has been canceled. Idaho Rockfest was to be held at “Melaleuca Field” Friday August 24th[…]

August 10, 2018

SEANN NICOLS … Former Singer For BOBBY BLOTZER’s RATT Says Drummer Is ‘Full Of S**t’

SEANN NICOLS Former Singer For BOBBY BLOTZER’s RATT Says Drummer Is ‘Full Of S**t’ And ‘Not Above Board’ Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT and ADLER’S APPETITE frontman Seann Nicols (a.k.a. Sheldon Tarsha) spoke to “The Classic Metal Show” about his experience of singing for Bobby Blotzer‘s version of RATT for one show in March 2017 at the Prairie Knights Casino & Resort in Fort Yates, North Dakota. “It was easy,” Seann said (hear audio below). “There was no contract to sign. I literally just packed my bags[…]

July 17, 2018

Stephen Pearcy: “Regardless of whether it’s Warren (DeMartini) or somebody else, they can take a hike.”

RATT Stephen Pearcy: “Regardless of whether it’s Warren (DeMartini) or somebody else, they can take a hike.” Metal Sludge — We’re sticking to our original story as published on March 21st 2018. The story is, that Warren DeMartini was in fact fired from Ratt. In a recent posting on Blabbermouth (also shared by Sleazeroxx) Pearcy says: “I can’t speak for the guy [Warren DeMartini]… The guy didn’t wanna go out there. I wouldn’t even[…]

July 14, 2018

WAY COOL SR. … A fan reviews Ratt: “Pearcy has the stage moves of a homeless guy and the charisma of a Walmart stock clerk”

WAY COOL SR. A fan reviews Ratt: “Pearcy has the stage moves of a homeless guy and the charisma of a Walmart stock clerk” RATT COSTA MESA PACIFIC AMPHITHEATRE @ OC FAIR. July 13th 2018 By: Tyla Monroe COSTA MESA, California — Okay, since none of you fuckers are posting a half assed review I will. Ratt hit the stage tonight around 9 and played for about an hour. Make no mistake, this is[…]

July 5, 2018

NEW BREED OF RATT REVEALED – Metal Sludge have industry sources saying the new Ratt members are as follows: Pete Holmes (Black N’ Blue) on drums, Jordan Ziff (Razer) and Chris Sanders (Knight Fury) on guitars

NEW BREED OF RATT REVEALED Metal Sludge have industry sources saying the new Ratt members are as follows: Pete Holmes (Black N’ Blue) on drums, Jordan Ziff (Razer) and Chris Sanders (Knight Fury) on guitars From The Inside — After months of speculation… we feel confident that we have the news you have all been waiting for. Multiple (unrelated) sources have revealed to Metal Sludge, that the line up for the NEW breed[…]

July 5, 2018

LACK OF INFORMATION … Who is in Ratt, who’s not in Ratt and who the f@#k are the guitarists in Ratt

LACK OF INFORMATION Who is in Ratt, who’s not in Ratt and who the f@#k are the guitarists in Ratt LOS ANGELES, California — We want information. Information. Information. But… no one seems to have it. Maybe we should call Iron Maiden and see if they can help. After months of speculation about who is going to play guitar for the band Ratt, it’s down to a handful of days…before their next show[…]

June 14, 2018

IT’S NOT LOVE … George Lynch says he was asked to join Ratt, but declined

IT’S NOT LOVE George Lynch says he was asked to join Ratt, but declined Eddie Trunk — George Lynch was on Eddie Trunk’s Sirius/XM radio show this week and had lots to say. Lynch talks about countless projects he’s involved in from music to movies. The original Dokken guitarist talks about his band Lynch Mob, Ultra Phonics with Corey Glover and a Native American film project called Shadow Nation. One subject that Trunk brings up is Ratt, to[…]

June 1, 2018

A NEW BREED OF RODENTS … Ratt core members Stephen Pearcy and Juan Croucier break their silence

A NEW BREED OF RODENTS Ratt core members Stephen Pearcy and Juan Croucier break their silence Blabbermouth — The new breed of RATT, led by founding members vocalist Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier, will relaunch its well-storied hard rock brand this summer with a teaser of tour dates that foreshadow a schedule that will keep the band busy through the end of the year. While RATT has evolved over several decades and endured various incarnations, this “new breed” of RATT promises to[…]