Robbie Crane

August 10, 2016

GOING, GOING, GONE! Robbie Crane quits Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt

GOING, GOING, GONE! Robbie Crane quits Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt Facebook — Robbie Crane makes it official and has ‘resigned’ as the bassist in Bobby Blotzer’s version of the band Ratt. Crane writes in a post on his facebook; “As of today, I have resigned my position as the bass player of Bobby Blotzer’s band “Ratt”. A southern California native, Crane, 47 was previously a member of Ratt from 1996-2012. Crane continues with; “While the[…]

August 8, 2016

BLOTZ Vs: BLAZE … Bobby Blotzer issues statement on the departure of lead guitarist Blaze

BLOTZ Vs: BLAZE Bobby Blotzer issues statement on the departure of lead guitarist Blaze Facebook — Bobby Blotzer has released an official statement confirming the recent rumor Metal Sludge reported that there were soon to be some changes in his Ratt lineup. Blotzer has now acknowledged lead guitarist Nicolas “Blaze” Baum is no longer on board in a facebook post from earlier today. Blotzer explained the recent developments by saying; “While we are shocked and saddened by the events that[…]

August 5, 2016

Bobby Blotzer admits ‘I’m flustered’, sources claim members on their way out

IMPLODING! Bobby Blotzer admits ‘I’m flustered’, sources claim several members on their way out Rumorville — Multiple sources close to Bobby Blotzer’s ‘Ratt’ camp are alleging that every member but the singer are set to jump ship. Including some crew members as well. A source close to the members themselves is claiming that all but Josh Alan have already given notice that they will leave Blotzer’s version of Ratt in September. The source also[…]

July 31, 2016

TRAIN WRECK? Bobby Blotzer and band walk off stage after 3 songs

TRAIN WRECK? Bobby Blotzer and band walk off stage after 3 songs NEWKIRK, Oklahoma — A weekend show with Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt went off the rails in a hurry in front of a live audience. Just 3 songs into their set the band and Blotzer walked off stage leaving the fans stunned. According to social media posts it has been reported that Ratt (featuring lone original member Bobby Blotzer) walked off the stage due to technical[…]

May 3, 2016

HATERS? The Classic Metal Show air voicemails from Bobby Blotzer; call him ‘paranoid and silly’

HATERS? The Classic Metal Show air voicemails from Bobby Blotzer; call him ‘paranoid and silly’ TCMS — Below is the latest episode of The Classic Metal Show in which Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer’s voicemails are part of the show. The co-hosts Wendell Neeley and Chris Akin start the show by discussing their recent feature interview (if you want to call it that) with former Ratt tour manager/co-manager Jason Green. Neeley and Akin talk about the Green show, and[…]

April 25, 2016

Ex Ratt tour manager does tell-all phone-in slamming Bobby Blotzer on The Classic Metal Show

SLIP OF THE LIP Ex Ratt tour manager does tell-all phone-in slamming Bobby Blotzer on The Classic Metal Show The Classic Metal Show — Ummm, wow…just wow. We’re not sure we could type this in it’s entirety if we had a full-time staff of a dozen workers. So we won’t! But, if you’re a fan of Ratt, or the ‘Fake Ratt’ as referred to by the band’s former road manager/co-manager Jason Green – then may we suggest a[…]

April 4, 2016

BRATT? Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt goes ‘Round N’ Round’ with 11 year old singer

BRATT? Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt goes ‘Round N’ Round’ with 11 year old singer Sunrise, Florida — Is there another lineup change in Ratt already? Well we cannot confirm or deny that. But what we can confirm is that the band appeared at ‘Rock Fest 80s’ over the weekend and showed off their appeal to younger fans. Not only did younger fans enjoy the show, but 1 boy became part of the show. During the Ratt set current singer[…]

February 29, 2016

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[…]

February 26, 2016

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[…]

November 17, 2014

PARADISE LOST Paradise was among the biggest glam acts on the Sunset Strip during the post-Poison boom. Here is an exclusive with Paradise founding singer Adam Gifford, who is not afraid to sling some sludge after all these years

PARADISE LOSTParadise was among the biggest glam acts on the Sunset Strip during the post-Poison boom, and the band is joining forces with similarly popular The Wild on Saturday at the Viper Room. Here is an exclusive with Paradise founding singer Adam Gifford, who is not afraid to sling some sludge after all these years. Part two with The Wild’s Johnny X is coming soon.By Gerry GittelsonMetal Sludge Editor at Large HOLLYWOOD — Paradise and[…]