Warren DeMartini

October 1, 2016

MONSTERS OF RATT … Pearcy, DeMartini and Croucier play Monsters of Rock send-off show

MONSTERS OF RATT Pearcy, DeMartini and Croucier play Monsters of Rock send-off show Port of Los Angeles — Just when you least expect it, they hit you over the head with something worth waiting for. The Monsters of Rock cruise kicked off their send-off show from the Port of Los Angeles with a special surprise show from The Stowaways. The Stowaways featured Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Warren DeMartini (lead guitar), Juan Croucier (bass), Carlos Cavazo (guitars)[…]

August 23, 2016

RAT Vs: DONKEY … Bobby Blotzer calls Don Dokken “crazy old man, donkey & a gigolo”

RAT Vs: DONKEY Bobby Blotzer calls Don Dokken “crazy old man, donkey and a gigolo” Eddie Trunk — In a brand new call-in interview to the Eddie Trunk radio show, Bobby Blotzer has opened up on all things related to his version of Ratt and much more. One of the interview’s highlights, if you wanna call it that, was Blotzer talking about Don Dokken. Blotzer was addressing recent comments Dokken made about the drummer. Dokken was a guest on Trunk’s show earlier[…]

August 9, 2016

Stryper singer Michael Sweet is cheering for the other Ratt

NOT BB’s version Stryper singer Michael Sweet is cheering for the other Ratt Facebook — Michael Sweet has officially weighed in on the Ratt saga. The voice of Stryper had a few choice words to say on his official facebook but did start his post off with the following; “I wish these guys all the best and hope they can resolve their issues”. Sweet seems to be supportive of the band as a whole but doesn’t mince[…]

August 4, 2016

Ex-road manager says Bobby Blotzer asked Southwest to announce he was on plane, and he carries a handicap card

OH SNAP! Ex-road manager says Bobby Blotzer asked Southwest to announce he was on plane, and he carries a handicap card The Classic Metal Show — In yet another tall-all style interview Ex-Ratt ‘manager/tour manager’ Jason Green goes off on his former boss Bobby Blotzer. This latest episode of The Classic Metal Show comes on the heels of the news that the ‘real’ Ratt made an appearance in Los Angeles over the weekend. Ratt original[…]

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 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 10, 2016

ROUND N’ ROUND … Judge isn’t convinced either party owns the (Ratt) trademarks

ROUND N’ ROUND Judge isn’t convinced either party owns the (Ratt) trademarks Hollywood Docket: ’80s Rockers RATT Out Ex-Bandmate for Trademark Infringement Hollywood Reporter — The original bassist from RATT is using his ex-band’s trademark without permission, according to a federal lawsuit filed by a corporation owned by two of the ’80s metal band’s founding members. RATT’s heyday was decades ago but the band is still rocking and ex-RATT Juan Croucier is confusing fans by playing[…]

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[…]