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YOU’RE FIRED! Bobby Blotzer axes Scott Griffin from Ratt, bringing in former member Robbie Crane

YOU’RE FIRED! Bobby Blotzer axes Scott Griffin from Ratt, bringing in former member Robbie Crane   Facebook — As we first reported last week here on Metal Sludge it’s now been confirmed that Scott Griffin is being let go from the band Ratt. Griffin took to his personal facebook earlier today to break the news to his fans and friends. The bassist wrote; “Just got off the phone with Bobby Blotzer. We decided that after the[…]

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RATT SHAKE UP? “The only reason this is working is because of my voice” Joshua Alan

RATT SHAKE UP? “The only reason this is working is because of my voice” Joshua Alan   Insider News — Several sources close to the new Ratt line-up have recently revealed to Metal Sludge that not all is hunky dory on the inside. Last week the band’s official co-manager Jason Green was let go. After roughly a year helping formulate the project from the ground up Green was sent packing and it seemed to stir the pot for[…]

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RATT CHATT … Bobby Blotzer; ‘Bottom line, this is Ratt’ and fans react; ‘No it’s not’

RATT CHATT Bobby Blotzer; ‘Bottom line, this is Ratt’ and fans react; ‘No it’s not’   Facebook — A recent post from the RATT camp sheds some light on the current state of the band. After some years in turmoil it looks like Bobby Blotzer is (legally) taking the reins and running full speed ahead. Blotzer is the only classic era member of the platinum selling 80’s group that performs (with an entirely new lineup) as RATT. The group’s[…]

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SCENE OF THE CRIME … Ratt band members set off fire alarm at Cleveland area hotel

SCENE OF THE CRIME Ratt band members set off fire alarm at Cleveland area hotel   Cleveland, OHIO — The rock band Ratt are currently on the road doing a post Holiday weekend show. The ‘new’ Ratt featuring classic era drummer Bobby Blotzer are playing at the Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield Ohio. It seems the band accidentally set off their Hotel’s fire alarm. According to the band’s official Facebook page it’s quoted as posting the[…]

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RATT CHATT Blotzer’s recent bold statement about DeMartini; ‘If I was him I’d be ready to slice my throat’

RATT CHATT  Blotzer’s recent bold statement about DeMartini; ‘If I was him I’d be ready to slice my throat’   ABC News — Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer recently relaunched the group with a new lineup, which prompted longtime Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini to sue his band mate and business partner, who shares ownership of the group with DeMartini.  A court has allowed Blotzer to tour under the Ratt name — after he initially called his band Bobby[…]

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RATT RIP-OFF Bobby Blotzer’s bass drum heads stolen, reward offered

RATT RIP-OFF Bobby Blotzer’s bass drum heads stolen, reward offered   Facebook —  Amongst our rock n’ roll community we have a thief. What a shame, shame, shame!  Are you a wanted man? If so, it’s time to lay it down if you’re holding out. Maybe you will have a slip of the lip and soon be givin’ yourself away. Either way, we know that someone is the thief, and if you are that person, there[…]

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INTO THE LIAR! Don Dokken; “Bobby Blotzer made up this bulls??t story that I slept with his wife”

INTO THE LIAR! Don Dokken; “Bobby Blotzer made up this bulls??t story that I slept with his wife” Sweden — In a recent interview with Swedish rock site Rocksverige Don Dokken accuses Bobby Blotzer of making up a story in his book that the Dokken singer slept with the Ratt drummers wife. Blotzer released “Tales From A Ratt: Things You Shouldn’t Know” in April 2010. Dokken replied with the following: “I never slept with your wife. I´d like[…]

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RATT LAWSUIT NEWS “Suing you’s a dirty job, but I’m the man to do it” says Bobby Blotzer

RATT LAWSUIT NEWS “Suing you’s a dirty job, but I’m the man to do it” says Bobby Blotzer   Los Angeles — In the on going saga that is the battle over RATT there is an update from the Bobby Blotzer camp. Last week on November 5th a press release was posted on the official RATT Facebook. The press release gives us all a play-by-play and is highlighted by a few quotes from drummer Bobby Blotzer. “The choke[…]

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SCARED OF A RAT? Dave Grohl on letting Bobby Blotzer jam with Foo Fighters on Queen song, “I gotta be honest with ya, I was scared”

SCARED OF A RAT? Dave Grohl comments on letting Bobby Blotzer jam live with Foo Fighters on Queen song Love Ride — It seems that the one of the world’s most famous, and currently most beloved rock stars admits he was scared to jam with a hairband drummer. Foo Fighters appeared at the recent “Love Ride” and Dave Grohl brought out Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer for a jam near the end of the band’s set.[…]

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BulletRatt? Marq Torien sings for Stephen Pearcy and BulletBoys pull plug on UK Tour

BulletRatt? Marq Torien sings for Stephen Pearcy & BulletBoys pull plug on UK Tour Los Angeles — BulletBoys have been hot in recent months with the release of their 11th disc “Elefante’” via Cleopatra Records. The record has received above average hype and acclaim from fans and critics alike. The band has even garnered support from the Los Angeles based rock radio station KLOS, something most 80’s rock groups do not receive in the current musical[…]

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