Warren DeMartini

November 24, 2019

BLOTZER SPEAKS … Bobby Blotzer wants to end Ratt lawsuits which he calls: “Unbelievably taxing…”

BLOTZER SPEAKS Bobby Blotzer wants to end Ratt lawsuits which he calls: “Unbelievably taxing…” Sleazeroxx — Former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer recently co-hosted on a podcast where Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford and Trixter guitarist Steve Brown were interviewed separately. Blotzer was asked what he’s up to musically to which he replied (as transcribed by Sleaze Roxx): “I don’t know. Honestly, I don’t know. My first line of defence before the offence is to, you know, end this unbelievably taxing situation that, you know, Ratt members have been going through. Me and[…]

May 24, 2019

DISMISSED … Stephen Pearcy on DeMartini and Blotzer: “Those two gentlemen are completely dismissed”

DISMISSED Stephen Pearcy on DeMartini and Blotzer: “Those two gentlemen are completely dismissed” Metal Sludge — In a brand new interview with Sleazeroxx frontman Stephen Pearcy talks all things Ratt. Pearcy is the founder of the Ratt brand going back to 1976 with his first inception of the group as Mickey Ratt. The singer and chief Ratt songwriter talks about the (new) line-up and how the process went for selecting them to join the band. Aside from classic[…]

November 7, 2018

KETTLE BLACK … Jake E. Lee calls current version of Ratt “Sad”, throws shade at Bobby Blotzer

KETTLE BLACK Jake E. Lee calls current version of Ratt “Sad”, throws shade at Bobby Blotzer Blabbermouth — Jake E. Lee has shot down a rumor that he was approached to play with RATT earlier this year as the replacement for Warren DeMartini. “No, that never came up,” the former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist told the “Talking Metal” podcast (hear audio below). “That was never gonna happen. That all came from [RATT drummer] Bobby Blotzer, from a specific interview. “Nobody really cares what Bob has to say,” Jake continued.[…]

July 17, 2018

Stephen Pearcy: “Regardless of whether it’s Warren (DeMartini) or somebody else, they can take a hike.”

RATT Stephen Pearcy: “Regardless of whether it’s Warren (DeMartini) or somebody else, they can take a hike.” Metal Sludge — We’re sticking to our original story as published on March 21st 2018. The story is, that Warren DeMartini was in fact fired from Ratt. In a recent posting on Blabbermouth (also shared by Sleazeroxx) Pearcy says: “I can’t speak for the guy [Warren DeMartini]… The guy didn’t wanna go out there. I wouldn’t even[…]

July 14, 2018

WAY COOL SR. … A fan reviews Ratt: “Pearcy has the stage moves of a homeless guy and the charisma of a Walmart stock clerk”

WAY COOL SR. A fan reviews Ratt: “Pearcy has the stage moves of a homeless guy and the charisma of a Walmart stock clerk” RATT COSTA MESA PACIFIC AMPHITHEATRE @ OC FAIR. July 13th 2018 By: Tyla Monroe COSTA MESA, California — Okay, since none of you fuckers are posting a half assed review I will. Ratt hit the stage tonight around 9 and played for about an hour. Make no mistake, this is[…]

July 5, 2018

LACK OF INFORMATION … Who is in Ratt, who’s not in Ratt and who the f@#k are the guitarists in Ratt

LACK OF INFORMATION Who is in Ratt, who’s not in Ratt and who the f@#k are the guitarists in Ratt LOS ANGELES, California — We want information. Information. Information. But… no one seems to have it. Maybe we should call Iron Maiden and see if they can help. After months of speculation about who is going to play guitar for the band Ratt, it’s down to a handful of days…before their next show[…]

May 3, 2018

NEW RATS … Source says: “Ratt will have new Guitar players TBA soon enough and tour dates.”

NEW RATS Source says: “Ratt will have new Guitar players TBA soon enough and tour dates.” LOS ANGELES, California — Metal Sludge has received some direct text messages today noting news in the Ratt camp. Our very connected, but confidential source tells us: “Put an end to this bs. Ratt is and will have new Guit players TBA soon enough and tour dates. “ Metal Sludge will remain steady, that our source is as[…]

March 30, 2018

SEMI RETIRED … Bobby Blotzer: “I’m not worried that I’d have to go join something cooky like L.A. Guns”

SEMI RETIRED Bobby Blotzer on Ratt afterlife: “I’m not worried that I’d have to go join something cooky like L.A. Guns and travel in a van around the country” YouTube — In a brand new interview Bobby Blotzer gives his latest 2 cents on his former band Ratt and a few others. Blotzer talks for just over 30 minutes with his lawyer (Drew Sherman), about the band Ratt. At some point early in the interview Blotzer says:[…]

March 28, 2018

RATT DRAGON CARTEL … Bobby Blotzer: “Juan and Stephen are hiring, or trying to hire, Jake E Lee”

RATT DRAGON CARTEL Bobby Blotzer: “Juan and Stephen are hiring, or trying to hire, Jake E Lee” Facebook — Update from da’ Blotz! Bobby Blotzer, former Ratt drummer has posted a blog for the 3rd time in less a week. This after being silent for more than a year. There has been much drama surrounding the Ratt camp, with the rumored Warren DeMartin firing as reported by Metal Sludge on March 21st, and the subsequent[…]

March 27, 2018

LACK OF JUBILATION … Bobby Blotzer on Ratt: “Juan and Stephen have kicked out Warren and Carlos.”

LACK OF JUBILATION Bobby Blotzer on Ratt: “Juan and Stephen have kicked out Warren and Carlos.” Facebook — Bobby Blotzer has spoken out for the second time in less than a week. Blotzer took to his official Bobby Blotzer’s The Ratt Experience Facebook page earlier this evening in a lengthy statement. The former Ratt drummer writes: “With the recent activity involving Camp Chaos, AKA RATT, I feel compelled to set the record straight[…]