Ratt formed in Los Angeles, California, USA, and featured Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Robbin Crosby (guitar), Warren DeMartini (guitar), Juan Croucier (bass) and Bobby `The Blotz` Blotzer (drums). They evolved out of `70s band Mickey Ratt, transforming into their present form in 1983, with a hint of pop about their brand of metal similar to Cheap Trick or Aerosmith. They released a self-titled mini-album in 1983 on a local label, and struck up a close personal friendship with members of Mötley Crüe.
LincStar Events is amped to present the lineup for the Orange Loop Rock Festival taking place at the Showboat Festival Grounds outside the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The weekend-long celebration of rock music and hair metal will feature iconic acts such as Stone Temple Pilots, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Hoobastank, Hinder, John 5 and… Read more »
“So as we enter our 40th year it is pretty crazy to think about that. The first thing I thought of was reissuing the first Metal Massacre album. I thought it would be difficult to get the rights etc.. it ended up being one of the easiest things as all the bands were super cool… Read more »
LA-based Delete After Death is the new hard rock project formed by vocalist Seann Nicols and guitarist Doug Weiand. Nicols is no stranger to success as the lead singer for several successful headline acts including Westfield Massacre, Adler’s Appetite and of course the legendary Quiet Riot and RATT. Nicols’ previous project Westfield Massacre – Salvation… Read more »
You mat not be able to get out of the house, but you can definitely get “Out of the Cellar“!! Join the founder and lead singer of RATT, Stephen Pearcy and his “Ratt Bastards” for an exclusive one night only live stream concert on Friday April 2nd at 7pm pacific / 8pm mountain / 9pm central / 10pm eastern from the… Read more »
For a band that has been around for the better part of 30 years, has sold millions of records and toured the world over, Ratt still has the energy and enthusiasm of a band half their age. Like the rats found in the streets of L.A. these guys are cunning, tenacious and hungry as ever! … Read more »
