Stephen Pearcy

August 1, 2016

BACK FOR MORE … Original RATT members PEARCY, DeMARTINI and CROUCIER make a statement

BACK FOR MORE Original RATT members PEARCY, DeMARTINI and CROUCIER make a statement LOS ANGELES, California — Sources close to the Ratt camp have been hinting around for months that something was going to happen. Now it appears something has happened. Over the weekend 3 of the original surviving Ratt members made a public appearance together in Los Angeles. Not only did they make an appearance, but they did so with guitarist Carlos Cavazo and[…]

May 27, 2016

NOT RATT! Stephen Pearcy warns fans don’t be ‘mislead’ by promo photos for (Bobby) ‘Blotzer shows’

NOT RATT! Stephen Pearcy warns fans don’t be ‘mislead’ by promo photos for (Bobby) ‘Blotzer shows’ Facebook — Stephen Pearcy has recently posted a warning to the Ratt N’ Roll fan base. The founding father of the band Ratt took to his official Facebook to let fans know not to be ‘mislead’ by photos promoting (Bobby) ‘Blotzer shows’. Bobby Blotzer’s ‘new’ Ratt line-up includes a trio of no-name cover band players from Las Vegas. The line-up has some disgruntled fans referring to the band as[…]

May 17, 2016

SIN CITY … Vegas Rocks Hair Metal Awards, plus Scorpions & Night Ranger

THE GLAM RETURN OF PUNKY MEADOWS AND ANGEL Metal Sludge celebrates a weekend in Las Vegas for the Vegas Rocks Hair Metal Awards plus concerts by Scorpions and Night Ranger LAS VEGAS — Since enjoying ourselves so much the last time we were in Las Vegas for New Years Eve, Metal Sludge returned to Sin City for another weekend of rock, this time featuring Scorpions live at the Hard Rock on Saturday, May 14,[…]

May 15, 2016

2 RATTS ARE BETTER THAN 1 … Stephen Pearcy welcomes Juan Croucier to the stage

2 RATTS ARE BETTER THAN 1 Stephen Pearcy welcomes Juan Croucier to the stage Southern California — Over the past few weekends Southern California rodent lovers have gotten their fair share of Ratt N’ Roll. On May 14th Stephen Pearcy played “M15” in Corona and on April 29th Juan Croucier rocked the world famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” on the Sunset Strip. Both Pearcy and Croucier have been gigging with their respective solo projects with great support from their[…]

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 1, 2016

M3 Music Festival adds bands

M3 adds Queensryche and Stephen Pearcy the voice of Ratt to annual show Maryland — Now in its eighth year, M3 Rock Festival has grown from an up-and-comer to the definitive way to party like it’s 1989. Starting with the annual Kix-Off Party on Friday and heading straight into the festival on Saturday, M3 features enough hard rock and hair metal bands to make your head spin (although, let’s be honest… that’s probably from the two[…]

December 9, 2015

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[…]

November 17, 2015

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[…]

November 8, 2015

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[…]

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[…]