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June 28, 2015

BOBBY BLOTZER debut’s THE RATT EXPERIENCE live in Las Vegas

Las Vegas — BOBBY BLOTZER has officially hit the stage with his RATT side-project, BOBBY BLOTZER’S RATT EXPERIENSE. The tribute band made their live debut in Las Vegas over the weekend. There are already live pics and videos showing up online. Below we have linked several live clips of the band performing “Round N’ Round”, “Back For More”, “Never Use Love” and ” I Want A Woman” among others. BLOTZER himself took to his official Facebook page on Friday saying this:[…]

January 20, 2015

SHAKE ME Fred Coury of Cinderella is the guest on the 50th episode of Inappropriate Earl

SHAKE ME Fred Coury of Cinderella is the guest on the 50th episode of Inappropriate Earl West Hollywood — What do Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Tom Keifer (Cinderella) and Nadir D’Priest (London) all have in common? If you guessed they’re all lead singers from 80’s hairbands and shockingly – NONE of them are balding – great guess. They also all played in a band with drummer Fred Coury. Fred also played with Guns N’ Roses for few[…]

December 23, 2014

TELL THE WORLD From the Ashes of Ratt, Stephen Pearcy proves he is alive and well in triumphant Whisky performance

TELL THE WORLD From the Ashes of Ratt, Stephen Pearcy proves he is alive and well in triumphant Whisky performance By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large HOLLYWOOD – Ratt was once among the world’s biggest acts, but all that remains from the Los Angeles group’s legacy is Stephen Pearcy in the wake of the curly-haired singer’s permanent departure last year, in addition to bassist Robbie Crane joining Black Star Riders, drummer Bobby Blotzer[…]

December 10, 2014

LAY IT DOWN! Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer selling deceased former band mate Robbin Crosby's vintage Jackson guitar on eBay

LAY IT DOWN! Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer selling Robbin Crosby’s vintage Jackson guitar on eBay eBay — Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer appears to be selling off one of Robbin Crosby’s custom guitars. The listing on eBay starts bidding at $ 2,500.00 for the ivory white Jackson (strat style body) guitar. The listing on eBay includes close up photos of Bobby Blotzer holding the guitar, as well as a few other related documents. Including a letter or certificate[…]

November 20, 2014

BIG JOHN SPEAKS LOUDLY: The rockstar bodyguard unloads about his drinking problem, the night he put a gun in his mouth, being addicted to fame, doing cocaine with Kid Rock and Bret Michaels’ hair

BIG JOHN SPEAKS LOUDLY The rockstar bodyguard unloads about his drinking problem, the night he put a gun in his mouth, being addicted to fame, doing cocaine with Kid Rock and Bret Michaels’ hair “Big John” Murray, who appeared in two seasons of VH1’s “Rock Of Love” with Poison front man Bret Michaels in 2008 and 2009, appeared on the November 18th edition of “Another FN Podcast With Izzy Presley” and made a startling confession. […]

September 15, 2014

Metal Sludge's Top 12 Most Shocking Death's Of The Biggest 80's Rock Stars

Metal Sludge’s Top 12 Most Shocking Death’s Of The Biggest 80’s Rock Stars By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large “Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them.” George Eliot No one wants to die, but it’s an inevitable part of life – sometimes sooner, sometimes later. In this Metal Sludge compilation, we examine 12 rock and roll deaths that shook the music industry to its core. When you look back[…]

September 10, 2014

'INSIDE METAL: THE PIONEERS OF LA HARD ROCK AND METAL” DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES, FEATURES THE BIGGEST NAMES OF '80S METAL

THE CREATORS OF ‘INSIDE METAL: THE PIONEERS OF LA HARD ROCK AND METAL” DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES, WHICH FEATURES THE BIGGEST NAMES OF ’80S METAL, OFFERS METAL FANS A CHANCE TO BE INCLUDED IN THESE HISTORICAL MOVIES THOUGH FANBACKED Los Angeles — The early ’80s metal scene in Los Angeles has become legendary, as it spawned such worldwide headliners as Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Dokken, W.A.S.P., and originally, Metallica (before the latter relocated to San Francisco). And the new[…]

August 30, 2014

Death metallers BLOODSOAKED cover 80's hairband songs by RATT and CINDERELLA

Death metallers BLOODSOAKED cover 80’s hairband songs by RATT & CINDERELLA North Carolina — Who has the new Bloodsoaked release? That’s what we thought. But if you don’t have it yet – maybe you should reconsider. Especially if you like Ratt or Cinderella. It appears these true death metal monsters love 80’s hairbands. The band has covered “You’re In Love” by Ratt and “Shake Me” by Cinderella for their latest release “Religious Apocalypse.” Bloodsoaked is an American death metal band[…]

August 20, 2014

Did Bobby Blotzer reach out to Bret Michaels about playing drums for solo band? Inside source says yes

Bobby Blotzer asked Bret Michaels to join his solo band says inside source. Rumorville — An inside source has informed Metal Sludge that Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer recently reached out and offered to join the Bret Michaels Band. The anonymous source says; “Bobby (Blotzer) was first in line to offer his services as drummer when BMB drummer Chuck Fanslau left the group.” Bret Michaels Band has toured extensively for years with Pete[…]

August 13, 2014

Stephen Pearcy; "As far as Ratt, there is none. With me. But it's still open to do a record." Listen to full interview on Inappropriate Earl

Ex Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy enters Los Angeles studio to record new solo release Los Angeles — Stephen Pearcy personally checked in with Metal Sludge earlier this week to tell us about his new plans. The former Ratt singer told us, “New record starting tomorrow” and also informed us that he has “20 plus songs” to sort through for this new solo recording. Pearcy was the original founding member of the San Diego[…]