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Way NOT Cool Jr. BOBBY BLOTZER continues online attack slamming CROUCIER, PEARCY & DEMARTINI

WAY NOT COOL JR.  BOBBY BLOTZER continues online RATT attack, slamming CROUCIER, PEARCY and DEMARTINI Faebook — Never at a loss for words  drummer BOBBY BLOTZER has recently blasted every surviving member of the band RATT. In the recent weeks BLOTZER launched his project Bobby Blotzer’s The RATT Experience. The band performed shows in Las Vegas and Denver to solid reviews but so much for positive press in Blotzerland. Hot on the heels of those[…]

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BOBBY BLOTZER goes nuclear on bassist JUAN CROUCIER and new project ‘The Other Voice of Ratt’

  BACK FOR BLOTZER! Ratt drummer unloads via Facebook on bassist Juan Croucier and new project KNAC —  It seems that social media is becoming more and more of an avenue for people to air their grievances publicly. Such is the case with RATT’S JUAN CROUCIER, a new band featuring former RATT bassist Juan Croucier and Pete Holmes (BLACK N’ BLUE). Croucier announced his band Tuesday evening by posting the flyer below, along with an official ‘release’[…]

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CELEBRATION ON THE SUNSET STRIP Riki Rachtman hosts Rainbow press party for Cathouse Live event

CELEBRATION ON THE SUNSET STRIP Riki Rachtman hosts Rainbow press party for Cathouse Live event HOLLYWOOD — Riki Rachtman and friends celebrated in grand style Wednesday, July 15 with a massive press party at the Rainbow Bar & Grill to formally announce the Cathouse Live concert, scheduled for Aug. 15 at Irvine Meadows. Among the top acts are Tom Keifer, Sebastian Bach, Extreme, Dokken, Stephen Pearcy, Faster Pussycat, Enuff Z’Nuff, Tuff and many others, including an unknwon[…]

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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[…]

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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[…]

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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[…]

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Ratt fans take initiative to replace Stephen Pearcy as band vocalist using the groups very own live tracks for online audition!

      Ratt fans take initiative to replace Stephen Pearcy as band vocalist using the groups very own live tracks. Ratt  —  Stephen Pearcy officially announced his departure from the Los Angeles based Ratt in April with this Metal Sludge exclusive. But it’s been some time since anyone has heard anything from the Ratt camp. No Bobby Blotzer rants since his facebook went dark, and not a peep from Warren DeMartini or Carlos Cavazo. But that is expected as neither have[…]

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Juan Croucier comments on the state of Ratt and says, "We are not broken up!"

  Juan Croucier comments on the state of Ratt and says “We are not broken up!” Facebook —  In recent facebook posts Juan Croucier the rodent bassist has commented on the status of the band Ratt. Croucier claims the band has not broke up and explains to fans, “Things are on hold at the moment.” See screen caps below. However according to the Ratt wikipedia Stephen Pearcy is once again listed as a former member. Ratt has had its ups and downs over their career. It[…]

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80's In The Park announces full line-up for Florida music festival September 26, 27 & 28.

    80’s In The Park announces full line-up for the 3 day Florida music festival.   Melbourne, Florida — 80’s in the Park is a three day celebration of everything 80’s. From popular bands of the decade to iconic movie & TV cars, the event will offer something for everyone. The top 40 hits of your decade will fill the air performed by the original artists while you play vintage arcade games like Ms. Pacman and Space invaders. Great tribute[…]

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