Ratt

March 12, 2021

BACK IN THE SADDLE … Stephen Pearcy the Voice of Ratt is Alive! on the Sunset Strip – an Exclusive Live Stream Event from ‘Whisky-A-Go-Go’

Metal Sludge — Do you think you’re tough? Then get ready to rock n’ roll with the voice of Ratt! Stephen Pearcy is Alive! on the Sunset Strip, performing an exclusive live stream event from the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” in Hollywood on Friday April 2nd 2021. Pearcy and his Rat Bastards will be playing all the Ratt hits. Also let it be noted, there is a special guest you won’t want to miss. Back in late[…]

February 26, 2021

A DAMN GOOD TIME … Metal Sludge catches up with “Nothing But a Good Time” book author Richard Bienstock

LOS ANGELES — In an era of google-copy-and-paste disguised as hard work, it is nice to see folks put their heart and soul into a passion project. That’s just what co-author Richard Bienstock has pulled off with new book ‘Nothing But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of The ’80s Hard Rock Explosion.” The book, co-written by Tom Beaujour, took three years and is 99 percent quotes — which is incredibly time-consuming if you happen[…]

February 26, 2021

RATT REUNION … Stephen Pearcy schedules “Whisky-A-Go-Go” stream event (TBA), rumors are that Bobby Blotzer will play drums >UPDATED<

UPDATED: Fri. Feb. 26th 2021 Ratt main rodent Stephen Pearcy took to his Instagram on Thursday night sharing our Metal Sludge article headline about Bobby Blotzer appearing at the singer’s taping of a stream event. A secondary post from Pearcy also shows a blond haired man with his back to the singer standing next to a drum kit. Pearcy commented “Rehearsal tonight had swing” and shared the hashtag #drummerswhoplayyamaha while giving the camera a smirk[…]

February 22, 2021

NOT MAKING SENSE … Carlos Cavazo on Quiet Riot going forward without Frankie Banali: “I think it’s Stupid!”

Blabbermouth — Former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo says that “it’s stupid” for the band to continue without drummer Frankie Banali. Banali, who joined QUIET RIOT in 1982 and played on its breakthrough album, 1983’s “Metal Health”, died last August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. In September, QUIET RIOT announced that it would carry on touring following Frankie‘s death. The band, which now features drummer Johnny Kelly (DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE), played a[…]

January 23, 2021

ALMOST BACK FOR MORE … Stephen Pearcy: “If we ever do a [RATT] record, let it be the Real Guys & Call it a Day.”

Blabbermouth — During an appearance on yesterday’s (Thursday, Janury 21) episode of SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk”, Stephen Pearcy revealed that he is open to the idea of making a new RATT album with all the surviving members of the band’s classic lineup. “I wouldn’t wanna put a RATT record out there without the original guys,” he said. “I mean, it just wouldn’t make sense. We’ve tried it. “Look, I accepted it a long[…]

January 17, 2021

TALKIN’ DIRTY DIRT … 80’s Metal Recycle Bin drops debut trailer & Ratt snippets of their 100+ Interviews

Metal Sludge — A new video channel has just launched on YouTube from Creative Compass Films and it’s one the 80’s enthusiast will love! 80’s Metal Recycle Bin is a slick and well produced interview channel that will bring fans dozens of raw interviews from the who’s who of Rock, Metal and the Sunset Strip era of music. Executive producers are Jim Darby and Drew Rosenfeld along with Associate Producer Greg Moore. If a few[…]

January 15, 2021

NEW! … Nothin’ But A Good Time – The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion drops March 16th

Metal Sludge — It’s 2021 and the year is off to a great start and what could make it better? How about a brand new bad ass Rock n’ Roll book about the 80’s. Well you’re in luck because Nothin’ But A Good Time – The Uncensored History of the ‘80s Hard Rock Explosion hits the streets on March 16th 2021 via St. Martin’s Press. This book is phone book thick with several dozen photos[…]

December 6, 2020

RATT IS DONE FOR 2021 … Stephen Pearcy “Gonna Go Solo” in 2021 says guitarist Erik Ferentinos

Blabbermouth — Guitarist Erik Ferentinos, who has played with RATT singer Stephen Pearcy for nearly two decades, says that RATT fans shouldn’t expect much activity from the band in 2021. “I think [Stephen] may be pausing the RATT thing this coming year and he’s gonna go solo,” Erik said during an appearance on “The Classic Metal Show” (hear audio below). “And I don’t know — maybe we’ll see a reunion with the real dudes, which[…]

October 13, 2020

SLUDGE FLASHBACK … 20 Questions with Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali – Date: April 10th 2001

Metal Sludge — Taking a walk down memory lane with another Sludge Flashback from 2001. Today we revisit our 20 Questions with the late and great drummer, Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot. At the time, Kevin DuBrow was a big Metal Sludge fan and pushed Frankie to do our interview. Rip to both Kevin & Frankie… Metal Sludge will continue to help keep your music and memory alive and well. Below is the exact interview[…]

July 2, 2020

SKID RAT … Sebastian Bach throws shade at Stephen Pearcy writing: “Please stop embarrassing yourself”

Rock N’ Roll Experience — At roughly 3 PM PST on July 2, 2020, Ratt Frontman Stephen Pearcy via his personal Twitter page posted a photo of himself with braided hair, holding a Robbin Crosby guitar while wearing a silver mirrored face mask with the caption: “Maybe if we all wear this mask, we can all have peace. Or we can wait for the real guys to come down and straighten things out. I’m waiting for the Ass[…]