Stephen Pearcy

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[…]

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 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[…]