Ratt

November 3, 2015

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.[…]

October 25, 2015

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[…]

October 11, 2015

COCKSTAR Shocking video surfaces of ‘New Ratt’ bassist Scott Griffin at his day (night) job

COCKSTAR Shocking video surfaces of ‘New Ratt’ bassist Scott Griffin at his day (night) job Sin City, Nevada — Ever wonder what some rock stars do at their day job? Surely they all can’t be beyond our wildest dreams wealthy like Jon Bon Jovi or Axl Rose. Or can they? We’d like to believe that some ‘rock stars’ do have a day job. At least for those of us who are slaving 9-5 it makes[…]

October 1, 2015

LAWYER IT DOWN Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini files lawsuit against Bobby Blotzer

LAWYER IT DOWN Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini files lawsuit against Bobby Blotzer Los Angeles, CA — A founding member of the 1980s rock band Ratt is suing another original member, alleging he is bringing suits in the name of the group and falsely advertising his tribute band as the real thing. “This case arises from the drummer of the rock band Ratt trying to take over the band and pawn himself and a cast of[…]

September 28, 2015

BACK FOR CHOREOGRAPHY Juan Croucier debut’s his Ratt side project

BACK FOR CHOREOGRAPHY Juan Croucier debut’s his Ratt side project WESTLAND, Michigan – It’s been a busy few months in the Ratt camp with different members launching new offshoots of the brand they once ruled the world with. Juan Croucier finally made his live debut with his “The Other Voice Of Ratt” side project. The group appeared at “The Token Lounge” just on the outskirts of Detroit Michigan in the city of Westland on September 24th. The project[…]

September 25, 2015

DE-RAILED Bobby Blotzer’s new RATT plan contested by Warren DeMartini

DE-RAILED Bobby Blotzer’s new RATT plan being contested by Warren DeMartini Los Angeles, CA — As first reported by Metal Sludge back on September 12th, rumors swirled that drummer Bobby Blotzer planned to morph his Ratt tribute band Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt Experience into the official RATT band. Now as of September 23rd Blotzer did just that with a press release announcing the ‘2016 RE-INVASION TOUR” upgrading his tribute group to the official new RATT lineup according to him. However it seems this doesn’t[…]

September 24, 2015

RE-RATT Bobby Blotzer plans ‘Re-Invasion Tour 2016’ with new RATT

RE-RATT Bobby Blotzer plans ‘Re-Invasion Tour 2016’ with new RATT lineup RATT RE-INVASION TOUR 2016 From the band that brought some of the most well known rock anthems of the past 35 years and helped popularize the MTV MUSIC generation… RATT is “BACK FOR MORE” and will be performing shows from October- December 2015 and kicking off the North American leg of RATT’s “RE-INVASION TOUR” in 2016. After a five year battle over trademark[…]

September 12, 2015

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Straight talk with bassist Scott Griffin of Ratt Rx

WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS’ METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Straight talk with bassist Scott Griffin HOLLYWOOD — Las Vegas is the land of new starts, and that’s just what Scott Griffin did. After his shocking termination from L.A. Guns in late 2014, Griffin left Los Angeles in the rear-view mirror for Vegas, and the curly-haired bass player with the magnetic smile did not crap out. Scott Griffin has landed on his feet. Popular[…]

September 12, 2015

Blotzer ends Ratt Rx, sources claim band will morph into official RATT

RATT 2.0? Bobby Blotzer announces the end of Ratt Experience says ‘Hello new future’ – sources claim the band will now morph into RATT! Facebook — Does Bobby Blotzer’s recent facebook post contain a cryptic message or are these just some random jumbled words? Not according to multiple sources who have contacted Metal Sludge with news that Bobby Blotzer is officially going to morph his current band members into the official RATT. Bobby Blotzer has announced the ‘Last[…]

August 22, 2015

FLY CATCHER? Bobby Blotzer’s mouth ‘why is it always open’ one fan wants to know

FLY CATCHER? Bobby Blotzer’s mouth ‘why is it always open’ one fan wants to know Gossip Board — Anyone who reads Metal Sludge must know who Ratt is. A once amazing band that has a deep catalog of great songs and a history of all things rock-n-roll. The band has endured the highs, the lows and even a members’ death, RIP – Robin “King” Crosby. Even though not really a cohesive unit as of late, Ratt somehow continue to make[…]