Podcast appearances and mentions of Bobby Blotzer

Plug in, metal freaks! Neeley and Chris go full throttle on Bobby Blotzer's latest yap session – pushing a Ratt reunion that's DOA and claiming Ratt beats Motley Crue. This episode's a savage takedown of the drama and a loud-ass tribute to the bands that define our scene. Follow us and keep the metal alive! NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. Hit play and rage with us!Get a free Rumble Account so you can comment! https://rumble.com/register/classicmetalshow/Get commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium! https://rumble.com/premium#MetalPodcast #RattNews #MotleyCrueTalk #HeavyMetalFans #RockBeef

Stephen Pearcy & RATT: Still Biting BackStephen Pearcy, the unmistakable voice of RATT, has never stopped flying the flag for 80s hard rock. As the founding frontman of the Sunset Strip legends, Pearcy helped define the sound of an era with hits like “Round and Round,” “Lay It Down,” and “Back for More.” Even as RATT's lineup shifted over the decades, Pearcy has kept the legacy alive through solo records, reunion shows, and that signature snarl fans can't get enough of.Back with Warren DeMartiniIn a move that has RATT fans buzzing, Pearcy is back on stage with iconic RATT guitarist Warren DeMartini. While a full RATT reunion with the original classic lineup seems unlikely, this pairing alone brings a ton of excitement. Warren's slick, melodic leads were always a core part of the band's signature sound, and seeing him jam with Pearcy again is a nostalgic thrill—and maybe a hint at more to come.6th Solo Album in the WorksStephen Pearcy is currently working on his 6th solo album, and it's shaping up to be something special. Not only is Warren DeMartini involved, but there's also talk of Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Badlands) potentially contributing. Pearcy has hinted that the record will blend new material with some unreleased tracks from the vault, giving fans both fresh fire and classic vibes. No official release date yet, but it's clear he's crafting something fans will want to crank loud.Golden Robot Records Legacy UpdatePreviously, Pearcy signed with Golden Robot Records for a legacy album, expected to be a retrospective mix of past RATT tracks, live cuts, and rarities. While that project has seen some delays, it's reportedly still on the table. Pearcy has shifted focus to the new solo album first, suggesting the legacy release may follow later. For fans waiting to relive the glory days, it'll be worth the wait.Why Just Warren?Some fans are wondering—where's Bobby Blotzer or Juan Croucier? According to Pearcy, there are no plans to reunite the full classic lineup. Personal and legal conflicts, particularly surrounding the RATT name and branding, have made that reunion complicated. But Pearcy says he's focused on moving forward with musicians he gels with—and for now, that means jamming with Warren, someone he shares deep musical chemistry and history with.Stay ConnectedWant the latest from Stephen Pearcy? Follow him on social media and his official site for updates on touring, music, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the rock ‘n' roll life: • Facebook: facebook.com/StephenEPearcy • Instagram: instagram.com/stephenpearcyofficial • Official Website: officialstephenpearcy.com

March 1984. Prince, Kenny Loggins, and Bruce Springsteen dominated the pop charts, but something heavier was brewing. Hard rock and metal were clawing their way into the spotlight, and MTV was playing a pivotal role in this revolution. Enter Ratt, with their major-label debut, Out of the Cellar. In a year defined by arena-ready riffs and eye-catching videos, Ratt burst onto the scene with an album that captured the spirit of the times and proved that metal could be more than just a passing trend.Ratt's Out of the Cellar is a quintessential snapshot of a band balancing grit and glam at the height of their powers. Released in March 1984, the album combines raw energy with slick production, delivering a sound that's equal parts rebellious and radio-ready. With tracks like “Round and Round” and “Wanted Man,” Ratt crafted an album that helped define the MTV era of glam metal while staying grounded in the Sunset Strip's hard rock roots.A Band Ready for the Big StageBy the time Out of the Cellar dropped, Ratt was no overnight success. Years of grinding it out in the Los Angeles club scene had sharpened their skills, and their 1983 self-titled EP had already sold an impressive 100,000 copies independently—a testament to their undeniable appeal. The band's lineup had solidified around frontman Stephen Pearcy, guitarists Warren DeMartini and Robin Crosby, bassist Juan Croucier, and drummer Bobby Blotzer, creating a dynamic chemistry that carried them to the top of the hard rock heap.Ratt's dual-guitar approach set them apart, with DeMartini's sharp, groove-heavy riffs balancing Crosby's bold, melodic solos. Pearcy's distinctive snarl gave the band a rougher edge compared to many of their contemporaries, adding a layer of grit to their glam. Their sound wasn't just catchy—it had character.The Tracks That Made Out of the Cellar Legendary“Round and Round” remains the standout hit, with its infectious hooks and soaring dual-guitar solo. The track epitomizes Ratt's ability to create music that's equal parts heavy and accessible. Then there's “Wanted Man,” a cinematic opener that channels old-school Western vibes, and “Back for More,” a slow-burning anthem that builds from acoustic introspection to full-on rock power.Ratt's rhythm section deserves its own spotlight. Blotzer's drumming, especially on tracks like “Lack of Communication,” is far more dynamic than your average 80s metal backbeat. His clever use of cymbal accents and syncopated rhythms brings depth to the album, making it as danceable as it is headbang-worthy.A Sound That Defined Its EraRatt hit their stride at the perfect moment, just as glam metal was breaking into the mainstream. Out of the Cellar is a product of its time, but its rawness and unique qualities keep it relevant. While the production leans a little thin by modern standards, it complements the band's high-energy style, letting their dual guitars and blistering solos shine.Thematically, the album balances tales of outlaws (“Wanted Man”) with relationship struggles and party anthems. It's a snapshot of a time when rock bands weren't afraid to have fun, but Ratt did it with a touch more grit and attitude than their more polished peers.The Legacy of Out of the CellarRatt wasn't just another glam band—they were trailblazers for the MTV generation of hard rock. Out of the Cellar went on to sell over 3 million copies in the U.S., cementing the band's place in 80s rock history. Its success wasn't just about “Round and Round” dominating MTV; it was about Ratt's ability to craft songs that could move between stadiums and smoky clubs with equal swagger.This album helped set the stage for the glam metal explosion that defined the mid-to-late 1980s. Its raw edges, blazing guitars, and distinct personality made it stand out in a crowded field, giving Ratt a voice that's still celebrated today.Why Out of the Cellar Still RocksListening to Out of the Cellar today, it's clear why this album endures. Its energy, musicianship, and unapologetic attitude make it more than a nostalgia trip. It's a cornerstone of 80s rock that still feels fresh and fun, especially when tracks like “Back for More” or “Lack of Communication” hit your speakers.Ratt didn't just release an album—they created a moment in time. Out of the Cellar captures the raw ambition of a band poised to take over the world, and for a while, they did.Songs in this EpisodeIntro - Round and Round 30:16 - In Your Direction 35:17 - Lack of Communication 36:08 - Back for More 39:06 - Lack of Communication 44:10 - Wanted Man 1:09:09 - One Like a Son (Vertex) Outro - Round and RoundMake Your Metal Voice Heard!We're on a mission to dig deep into the heart of 80s metal, and we can't do it without you. Your album suggestions fuel the show—whether it's an overlooked classic or a hidden gem that deserves the spotlight. When you join the DMO Union on Patreon, you're not just helping us stay independent and ad-free; you're getting a say in the albums we explore. Together, we'll uncover the anthems, riffs, and stories that shaped a decade. Let's rediscover 80s metal, one listener-driven episode at a time.Thanks for reading Dig Me Out! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. 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We're back this week to RATT-n-Roll as we journey through the discography and pick The Best & Worst of RATT! Emerging from the streets of Los Angeles, the RATT story goes all the way back to the 70's. Eventually, the lineup would solidify with singer Stephen Pearcy, guitarists Warren DeMartini and Robbin Crosby, bassist Juan Croucier, and drummer Bobby Blotzer. The twin guitar attack of DeMartini and Crosby combined with the solid rhythm section of Croucier and Blotzer was capped off with the unique vocals of Pearcy; making RATT one of the premier bands of the burgeoning Sunset Strip scene. From there, the band would release a debut EP and seven albums that would achieve over 20 million in sales. Setbacks, addictions, and even death would become a part of their story and we're covering it all. In this episode we discuss our thoughts on RATT and their discography. We'll pick our Best & Worst track from 'RATT.' 'Out of the Cellar,' 'Invasion of Your Privacy,' 'Dancing Undercover,' 'Reach for the Sky,' 'Detonator,' 'RATT 99.' and 'Infestation.' It's a solid hour plus of RATT-N-ROLL for your ears. We hope you enjoy The Best & Worst of RATT and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back this week to RATT-n-Roll as we journey through the discography and pick The Best & Worst of RATT! Emerging from the streets of Los Angeles, the RATT story goes all the way back to the 70's. Eventually, the lineup would solidify with singer Stephen Pearcy, guitarists Warren DeMartini and Robbin Crosby, bassist Juan Croucier, and drummer Bobby Blotzer. The twin guitar attack of DeMartini and Crosby combined with the solid rhythm section of Croucier and Blotzer was capped off with the unique vocals of Pearcy; making RATT one of the premier bands of the burgeoning Sunset Strip scene. From there, the band would release a debut EP and seven albums that would achieve over 20 million in sales. Setbacks, addictions, and even death would become a part of their story and we're covering it all. In this episode we discuss our thoughts on RATT and their discography. We'll pick our Best & Worst track from 'RATT.' 'Out of the Cellar,' 'Invasion of Your Privacy,' 'Dancing Undercover,' 'Reach for the Sky,' 'Detonator,' 'RATT 99.' and 'Infestation.' It's a solid hour plus of RATT-N-ROLL for your ears. We hope you enjoy The Best & Worst of RATT and SHARE with a friend. Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Support Us! Buy a T-Shirt! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are talking about bands that have rock stars in them: Supergroups and Offshoots. Captain Content reminds us that a band consisting of well-known artists from other bands does not always equal great success. We dive into some of the more obscure supergroups and offshoots that didn't break with huge mainstream success or stay around very long.What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week we talk exclusively about Supergroups featuring famous solo artists and band members along with, Offshoots which are bands that contain the bulk of a previous incarnation of a famous band. We hope that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Neurotic Outsiders – “Nasty Ho” from Neurotic Outsiders (1996)Thrasher – “Bad Boys” from Thrasher (1985)Heavy Bones – “4:AM T-M” from Heavy Bones (1991)Ultra Bomb – “Time To Burn” from Time To Burn (2022)Saints Of The Underground - “Tomorrow Never Comes” from Love The Sin, Hate The Sinner (2008)Mad Season – “Lifeless Dead” from Above (1995)Far Corporation – “Stairway To Heaven” from Division One (1985)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

On this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris dive into the controversy surrounding ex-Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer's alleged racist Facebook posts. Was he hacked? They discuss Dokken canceling their European tour due to Don Dokken's health issues. They explore why Queen, despite their success, wasn't bigger in the United States, especially after selling their catalog for $1.2 billion. They also take a call from Tim James to chat about Queen's impact in the US and his excellent new single recorded with members of Garth Brooks and Sheryl Crow's bands. Tune in for insightful discussions and surprising revelations. Don't miss out on the latest from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. #ClassicMetalShow #BobbyBlotzer #Ratt #Dokken #DonDokken #Queen #MusicCatalogSale #RockLegends #TimJames #GarthBrooksBand #SherylCrowBand #MusicPodcast NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cmspn/message

This week LC & Bakko discuss KISS selling their catalog and BRAND to the people making the Avatars. LC catches the Glorious Sons in Indy. Bobby Blotzer says something about former bandmate Juan Croucier that we're not sure is racist or not. Bakko & LC talk some TV shows. And more in this ever winding episode. Enjoy! Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Twitter: Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Music: Snake Rock - Can't Stay Home Tonight Southern Culture On The Skids - 8 Piece Box Them Dirty Roses - Good Life Haunt - Locked Out Black Top Mojo - Weary I Roam The Bites - Do Me A Favor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week LC & Bakko discuss KISS selling their catalog and BRAND to the people making the Avatars. LC catches the Glorious Sons in Indy. Bobby Blotzer says something about former bandmate Juan Croucier that we're not sure is racist or not. Bakko & LC talk some TV shows. And more in this ever winding episode. Enjoy! Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Twitter: Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Email us: Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Music: Snake Rock - Can't Stay Home Tonight Southern Culture On The Skids - 8 Piece Box Them Dirty Roses - Good Life Haunt - Locked Out Black Top Mojo - Weary I Roam The Bites - Do Me A Favor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW for an action-packed episode! Neeley and Chris discuss Bobby Blotzer's triumphant return to the stage with "BOBBY BLOTZER'S RAT ATTACK." Then, they dive into the sizzling new music video "Red" by Vixen. To top it off, a thrilling review of WASP's cover of "Wild Child" by St. Madness awaits. Don't miss this rock 'n' roll extravaganza – hit play now and rock out with us! #ClassicMetal #RockMusic #BobbyBlotzer #Vixen #WASP #MusicReviewsWE WILL NO LONGER BROADCAST THE CMS LIVE ON YOUTUBE.Watch and Participate: https://www.cmspn.com/cms-chat-and-kill-free/Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cmsPLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!All our links are available at https://www.linktr.ee/cmsrocks.Live Saturdays from 9pm to 3am Eastern at www.theclassicmetalshow.com or on Rumble, Odysee or YouTube.NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.Please take a moment to subscribe, share and leave us a 5 Star Review for this episode! It helps us grow and do better episodes for YOU!!ROKU: Search "The Classic Metal Show" in the Roku ChannelsAMAZON: Search "The CMS Network" To Add Our Channel

Juan Croucier is musician and music producer, best known as the bassist for Ratt. He also played on some early Dokken songs and was briefly in Quiet Riot. Ratt has a new box set available with their 5 albums from the Atlantic years.  We discuss the box set, the songwriting process, an unreleased song, touring issues and much more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:01:07 - Doing Interviews 0:03:03 - Concert History & Promoters 0:05:38 - Detonator Tour 0:08:13 - Music Business & Success 0:14:47 - Early Music Years 0:20:35 - Ratt Box Set & Re-Mastering 0:27:00 - Band Dynamics & Psychology 0:33:00 - Juan's Role with Songwriting 0:38:35 - The First Record & Producer Choice 0:42:18 - Unreleased Song Wishing Well 0:48:13 - Juan's Songwriting Habit 0:55:02 - Predicting a Hit Song 0:58:10 - Making the Detonator Album 1:02:15 - Having Discipline & Setting Limits 1:09:40 - Producing Bands & Liquid Sunday 1:14:15 - Make a Wish Foundation 1:17:09 - Outro

Fozzy fakes it while Ugly Kid Joe kills it in Turtle Lake WI. Bobby Blotzer and Bob Rock are featured in a new segment called "Blame The Media". Nikki Sixx learns how to play bass. Sam Smith update. Tour idea featuring bands that may cancel. John Mellencamp yells at fans. Corabi back with the Dead Daisies. Vinnie Vincents latest singer & more. Mary Holt GoFundMe Fundraiser by Michelle Baughman : Momma Mary needs our help! (gofundme.com) Mary Holt Fundraiser event in Little Rock (7) Momma Mary Benefit Fest | Facebook Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Twitter: Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Email us: loosebakko@gmail.com Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Music: Dean Summers - Won't Get Fooled Again (cover) Call It Even - Fighter (cover) Fozzy - Judas Ugly Kid Joe - Panhandling Prince The Interrupters - She's Kerosene Dust Coda - Road To Hell Danko Jones - Good Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fozzy fakes it while Ugly Kid Joe kills it in Turtle Lake WI. Bobby Blotzer and Bob Rock are featured in a new segment called "Blame The Media". Nikki Sixx learns how to play bass. Sam Smith update. Tour idea featuring bands that may cancel. John Mellencamp yells at fans. Corabi back with the Dead Daisies. Vinnie Vincents latest singer & more. Mary Holt GoFundMe Fundraiser by Michelle Baughman : Momma Mary needs our help! (gofundme.com) Mary Holt Fundraiser event in Little Rock (7) Momma Mary Benefit Fest | Facebook Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Twitter: Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock Podcast - YouTube Email us: loosebakko@gmail.com Buy a shirt!:"Cobras and Fire Podcast" T-shirt for Sale by CobrasandFire | Redbubble | cobras and fire t-shirts - cobras fire t-shirts Stitcher: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Stitcher Spreaker: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show | Listen to Podcasts On Demand Free | TuneIn Find it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk Show Music: Dean Summers - Won't Get Fooled Again (cover) Call It Even - Fighter (cover) Fozzy - Judas Ugly Kid Joe - Panhandling Prince The Interrupters - She's Kerosene Dust Coda - Road To Hell Danko Jones - Good Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, your one-stop destination for all things rock and metal! In this explosive episode, Neeley and Chris dive headfirst into the latest controversy surrounding former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer. Brace yourself for an unfiltered discussion as they dissect Bobby's unnecessary chatter about the prospects of a new Ratt reunion, along with his bold claim that Ratt was superior to the iconic Motley Crue. Get ready for a no-holds-barred analysis of these statements and a deep exploration of the heated rivalry between these legendary bands. Don't miss out on the fiery debate and the opportunity to join the conversation! Hit that subscribe button now and become a valued member of our passionate community of rock aficionados. By subscribing, you'll never miss an episode where we tackle the hottest topics, share exclusive interviews, and deliver captivating insights into the world of classic metal. Join us today and let's keep the spirit of rock alive! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!All our links are available at https://www.linktr.ee/cmsrocks.Live Saturdays from 9pm to 3am Eastern at www.theclassicmetalshow.com or on Rumble, Odysee or YouTube.**NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.**Please take a moment to subscribe, share and leave us a 5 Star Review for this episode! It helps us grow and do better episodes for YOU!!ROKU: Search "The Classic Metal Show" in the Roku ChannelsAMAZON: Search "The CMS Network" To Add Our Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cmspn/message

Welcome to THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, your one-stop destination for all things rock and metal! In this explosive episode, Neeley and Chris dive headfirst into the latest controversy surrounding former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer. Brace yourself for an unfiltered discussion as they dissect Bobby's unnecessary chatter about the prospects of a new Ratt reunion, along with his bold claim that Ratt was superior to the iconic Motley Crue. Get ready for a no-holds-barred analysis of these statements and a deep exploration of the heated rivalry between these legendary bands. Don't miss out on the fiery debate and the opportunity to join the conversation! Hit that subscribe button now and become a valued member of our passionate community of rock aficionados. By subscribing, you'll never miss an episode where we tackle the hottest topics, share exclusive interviews, and deliver captivating insights into the world of classic metal. Join us today and let's keep the spirit of rock alive!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!All our links are available at https://www.linktr.ee/cmsrocks.Live Saturdays from 9pm to 3am Eastern at www.theclassicmetalshow.com or on Rumble, Odysee or YouTube.**NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.**Please take a moment to subscribe, share and leave us a 5 Star Review for this episode! It helps us grow and do better episodes for YOU!!ROKU: Search "The Classic Metal Show" in the Roku ChannelsAMAZON: Search "The CMS Network" To Add Our Channel

Stephen Pearcy of RATT is my latest Talkin' Rock guest. The new ‘THE ATLANTIC YEARS' LIMITED EDITION BOX SET" drops on June 9th. This thing is like the definitive RATT box set. Once again, that drops June 9....you can pre-order it here. Lots of topics were discussed, like the trouble the band had picking a set list back in the day. Did they have trouble picking the songs? "Every F*#(^!n Day!" We talked about the Monsters Of Rock cruise that just wrapped up. Stephen told me all about the box set. He said the entire band was involved in putting together the product. "I did Robin's share of course." he said about the deceased guitarist. He didn't hesitate when I asked him to pick one album out of the five that would best sum up the band. He told me about the MTV years and how important shooting a video was for the band. How about the importance of the rock magazines? We talked about that, too. He also commented on drummer Bobby Blotzer's comments about how RATT crushed Motley Crue back in the day. "Bob tends to be a little outspoken." He went on to talk about this at length. I also had to ask him about the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame....he didn't hide his distain for that place. Fun to catch up with Stephen Pearcy of RATT again. -Meltdown-

In this segment, Neeley talks about his trip to Los Angeles to hang out with Stephen Pearcy on his video shoot. They also talk about how COVID seems to be lightening up a little bit.Get all our episodes at www.theclassicmetalshow.comPlease SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode!**NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.**

We're back to talk about all the latest, coolest, and ridiculous rock stories going with New Noize Weekly!The Nirvana Nevermind baby lawsuit is dismissed, Bobby Blotzer pushes for a RATT reunion, Manowar recruits Michael Angelo Batio to tour Europe, Joe Lynn Turner makes a significant change to his appearance, Dug Pinnick talks King's X's financial woes, Riki Rachtman takes his storytelling to a live audience, Rachel Bolan responds to online trolls, and Tommy Lee pulls out his weiner.We discuss those stories as well as rock star birthdays, death anniversaries, new album releases and remember our good friend Rockin' Ron Runyon.We hope you enjoy New Noize Weekly for 09.10.22 and SHARE with a friend!Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family.Contact Us!Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunesJoin the Facebook Fan PageFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramE-mail UsSubscribe to our Youtube channel!Support Us!Buy a T-Shirt!Donate to the show!Stream Us!Stitcher RadioSpreakerTuneInBecome a VIP Subscriber!Click HERE for more info!Comment BelowDirect Download 

We're back to talk about all the latest, coolest, and ridiculous rock stories going with New Noize Weekly!The Nirvana Nevermind baby lawsuit is dismissed, Bobby Blotzer pushes for a RATT reunion, Manowar recruits Michael Angelo Batio to tour Europe, Joe Lynn Turner makes a significant change to his appearance, Dug Pinnick talks King's X's financial woes, Riki Rachtman takes his storytelling to a live audience, Rachel Bolan responds to online trolls, and Tommy Lee pulls out his weiner.We discuss those stories as well as rock star birthdays, death anniversaries, new album releases and remember our good friend Rockin' Ron Runyon.We hope you enjoy New Noize Weekly for 09.10.22 and SHARE with a friend!Decibel Geek is a proud member of the Pantheon Podcasts family.Contact Us!Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunesJoin the Facebook Fan PageFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramE-mail UsSubscribe to our Youtube channel!Support Us!Buy a T-Shirt!Donate to the show!Stream Us!Stitcher RadioSpreakerTuneInBecome a VIP Subscriber!Click HERE for more info!Comment BelowDirect Download 

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Who doesn't love Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer? In this part 2 interview we let Bobby unleash the gauntlet and tell his side to this 35 year story. Bobby is very animated and full of great stories, including producer Beau Hill, Warren DeMartini, and singer Stephen Pearcy. He talks about his Love for the Band, the music he created and how frustrated he is with his old band members. This is a great interview - Enjoy. Stay tuned and subscribe!

Ratt Drummer, Bobby Blotzer unloads his frustrations while filling us in on his big plans for success. This is only the beginning with Mr. Blotzer. Call this "part 1". We have much more to come.

This week we look to the stars for inspiration for our show theme. Oh yeah! We are talking about bands that have rock stars in them: Supergroups and Offshoots. A band consisting of well-known artists from other bands does not always equal great success. We dive into some of the more obscure supergroups and offshoots that didn't break with huge mainstream success or stay around very long.What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect his personal collection; an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week we talk exclusively about Supergroups featuring famous solo artists and band members along with, Offshoots which are bands that contain the bulk of a previous incarnation of a famous band. Our hope is that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Screaming Lord Sutch - “Wailing Sounds” from Lord Sutch & Heavy Friends (1970)Living Loud - “Last Chance” from Living Loud (2004)SuperHeavy - “I Can't Take It No More” from SuperHeavy (2011)Contraband - “Loud Guitars, Fast Cars, & Wild, Wild Livin'” from Contraband (1991)Flint - “Better You Than Me” from Flint (1978)Gogmagog - “I Will Be There” from I Will Be There (1985)Spys4Darwin - “Dashboard Jesus” from microfish (2001)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

After the appearance of former RATT co-manager Jason Green on The Classic Metal Show, RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer reaches out to the guys to refute Jason's claims. Get all our episodes at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. **NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cmspn/message

After the appearance of former RATT co-manager Jason Green on The Classic Metal Show, RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer reaches out to the guys to refute Jason's claims. Get all our episodes at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. **NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.**

After the appearance of former RATT co-manager Jason Green on The Classic Metal Show, RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer reaches out to the guys to refute Jason's claims.Get all our episodes at www.theclassicmetalshow.com.**NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.**

Current Sin City Sinners manager, former Bobby Blotzer's RATT co-manager Jason Green calls the show to dish the dirt on his experience as the RATT co-manager. Jason doesn't hold back as he describes his time with the organization. Jason reveals that "originals members" of RATT have heard the CMS commentary on the current state of RATT and think it's on point and funny. Things are about to get interesting! Get all our episodes at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. **NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cmspn/message

Current Sin City Sinners manager, former Bobby Blotzer's RATT co-manager Jason Green calls the show to dish the dirt on his experience as the RATT co-manager. Jason doesn't hold back as he describes his time with the organization. Jason reveals that "originals members" of RATT have heard the CMS commentary on the current state of RATT and think it's on point and funny. Things are about to get interesting!Get all our episodes at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. **NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.**

Current Sin City Sinners manager, former Bobby Blotzer's RATT co-manager Jason Green calls the show to dish the dirt on his experience as the RATT co-manager. Jason doesn't hold back as he describes his time with the organization. Jason reveals that "originals members" of RATT have heard the CMS commentary on the current state of RATT and think it's on point and funny. Things are about to get interesting! Get all our episodes at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. **NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.**

This excerpt was taken from a full in bloom interview with producer/engineer Beau Hill. Beau talks about working with RATT's Robbin Crosby, Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Bobby Blotzer, & Juan Croucier. Beau Hill Talks RATT's Out of the Cellar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30J8kk6Ox0Q Beau Hill Talks RATT's Invasion of Your Privacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhas0N0Ctl8 Hit the subscribe button & click the bell if you would like to be notified as new clips & excerpts are uploaded. Song by FOOL OF FATE #RATT #RobbinCrosby #StephenPearcy #WarrenDeMartini #Bobby Blotzer #JuanCroucier

Drummer Bobby Blotzer of of iconic sunset band RATT

Drummer Bobby Blotzer of of iconic sunset band RATT

Episode 152- Stephen Pearcy of Ratt!!! Ratt's legacy continues to be a big part of pop culture today.  Their music was just featured in a recent Geico commercial. You've also heard their music in Stranger Things, Family Guy and tons of other places. Stephen tells me about some really great projects coming up that he has including 2 docu-series, a new double solo record coming out, a second book at some point and a role in an upcoming musical with my old pal Geoff Tate from Queensryche. This was a fun one!!! 00:00 - Intro01:36 - Welcome Stephen & New Solo Record04:15 - Docu-Series - "Back for More" & ASY TV Show 06:40 - Motley Crue's "The Dirt" & Stories To Be Told08:02 - The Struggle & Work Ethic 12:15 - Solo Band "Ratt Bastards" 13:17 - Debut EP - "Ratt" 14:05 - "Lack of Communication" & Playing Old Songs15:48 - "Way Cool Jr" Song & Inspiration 16:50 - Warren DeMartini & Original Members 20:15 - Touring with Poison 21:30 - Living the Ratt Life & Future Shows23:20 - Thoughts on Vince Neil 24:30 - Friendly Rivalry with Axl Rose 26:30 - Docu-Series & Upcoming Books29:30 - Eddie Van Halen 30:25 - Upcoming Musical with Geoff Tate 31:15 - Cancer & Animals 31:40 - Wrap Up Stephen Pearcy website:https://www.officialstephenpearcy.comAmerican Cancer Society website:https://www.cancer.orgHumane Society website:https://www.humanesociety.orgChuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.comSupport the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)

This episode further explores the impact heroin, a drug some called the angel of death, had on some metal musicians in the 80's, 90's and beyond. Host Jon Wiederhorn and many of metal's biggest names share outrageous stories that include Ministry's drug-fueled visit with William S. Burroughs, Jane's Addiction's adventure through New York City's Alphabet City to score dope, and Guns N' Roses' failed attempt to smuggle heroin onto a flight to Tokyo. Included are interviews with Ratt, as the episode also examines the tragic downfall and AIDS and heroin-related death of their guitarist Robbin Crosby. Members of Eyehategod, Pantera, and many more reveal stories of survival and the pains of addiction. This is the second episode of a two episode arc. FROM THIS EPISODE: Eyehategod vocalist Mike IX Williams describes his self-destructive mentality behind doing drugs. Hear Alan Niven, former manager of Guns N' Roses, recall an incident when members of the band tried to smuggle drugs on a flight to Japan. Pantera's vocalist Philip Anselmo describes how he felt broken after taking heroin and other narcotics to deal with the pain of a back injury. Lead guitarist of Jane's Addiction Dave Navarro walks through when he and the band scored drugs before a big show at Madison Square Garden. Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen recollects how William S. Burroughs wouldn't let the band into his house unless they had brought heroin. Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer recounts how guitarist Robbin Crosby couldn't hold it together during recording sessions due to his struggle with addiction. Deeply affected by guitarist Robbin Crosby's death, Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy says that was the reason he admitted himself into rehab. Backstaged: The Devil in Metal is a production of Diversion Podcasts in association with iHeartRadio. Written and hosted by Jon Wiederhorn. Produced and directed by Mark Francis and Scott Waxman. Consulting Producer: Andrew Kalb. Production Assistant: Anita Okoye. Social Media Manager: Stephen Tompkins. Instrumental guitar music by Scott Waxman. Editing by Chris Schreiner. Technical Producer: Clem Fandango. Director of Marketing and Business Development: Jacob Bronstein. Executive Producers: Scott Waxman and Mark Francis. Special thanks to Oren Rosenbaum at UTA. Learn more about Backstaged at DiversionPodcasts.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On the 17th Episode of the Album Review Crew, Tom & Zeus & Sonny review the 1990 album by Ratt, Detonator. This is the 5th studio album by the hard rock band from LA and the last to feature the classic Ratt lineup of Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Robbin Crosby, Juan Croucier and Bobby Blotzer. The band brought in the legendary songwriter Desmond Child to help with the album and he co-wrote all of the tracks. The Ratt sound became a bit more pop metal and the album managed to go gold. This album also featured Ratt's only power ballad, Givin' Yourself Away.As usual the guys breakdown the tracks and rank the songs. They then rank the album and album cover against the previous 15 albums reviewed on the Album Review Crew Episodes.It will be a SHAME SHAME SHAME if you don't Scratch That Itch and listen to this episode!Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:SIOL Patreon Please go to Klick Tee Shop for all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:SIOL Merchandise at Klick Tee Shop Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below:ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below:iTunesPodchaserStitcheriHeart RadioSpotify  Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below:TwitterFacebook PageFacebook Group Page Shout It Out LoudcastersInstagramYouTube Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website:Pantheon Podcast Network

On the 17th Episode of the Album Review Crew, Tom & Zeus & Sonny review the 1990 album by Ratt, Detonator. This is the 5th studio album by the hard rock band from LA and the last to feature the classic Ratt lineup of Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Robbin Crosby, Juan Croucier and Bobby Blotzer. The band brought in the legendary songwriter Desmond Child to help with the album and he co-wrote all of the tracks. The Ratt sound became a bit more pop metal and the album managed to go gold. This album also featured Ratt's only power ballad, Givin' Yourself Away. As usual the guys breakdown the tracks and rank the songs. They then rank the album and album cover against the previous 15 albums reviewed on the Album Review Crew Episodes. It will be a SHAME SHAME SHAME if you don't Scratch That Itch and listen to this episode! Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below: SIOL Patreon   Please go to Klick Tee Shop for all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below: SIOL Merchandise at Klick Tee Shop   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network

Stephen Pearcy of RATT joins me to talk about his upcoming Live Stream concert, a possible RATT reunion, Bobby Blotzer, Warren DeMartini, Robbin Crosby and more!

On the 17th Episode of the Album Review Crew, Tom & Zeus & Sonny review the 1990 album by Ratt, Detonator. This is the 5th studio album by the hard rock band from LA and the last to feature the classic Ratt lineup of Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Robbin Crosby, Juan Croucier and Bobby Blotzer. The band brought in the legendary songwriter Desmond Child to help with the album and he co-wrote all of the tracks. The Ratt sound became a bit more pop metal and the album managed to go gold. This album also featured Ratt's only power ballad, Givin' Yourself Away.As usual the guys breakdown the tracks and rank the songs. They then rank the album and album cover against the previous 15 albums reviewed on the Album Review Crew Episodes.It will be a SHAME SHAME SHAME if you don't Scratch That Itch and listen to this episode!Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:SIOL Patreon Please go to Klick Tee Shop for all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:SIOL Merchandise at Klick Tee Shop Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below:ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below:iTunesPodchaserStitcheriHeart RadioSpotify  Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below:TwitterFacebook PageFacebook Group Page Shout It Out LoudcastersInstagramYouTube Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website:Pantheon Podcast Network

On the 17th Episode of the Album Review Crew, Tom & Zeus & Sonny review the 1990 album by Ratt, Detonator. This is the 5th studio album by the hard rock band from LA and the last to feature the classic Ratt lineup of Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Robbin Crosby, Juan Croucier and Bobby Blotzer. The band brought in the legendary songwriter Desmond Child to help with the album and he co-wrote all of the tracks. The Ratt sound became a bit more pop metal and the album managed to go gold. This album also featured Ratt's only power ballad, Givin' Yourself Away. As usual the guys breakdown the tracks and rank the songs. They then rank the album and album cover against the previous 15 albums reviewed on the Album Review Crew Episodes. It will be a SHAME SHAME SHAME if you don't Scratch That Itch and listen to this episode! Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below: SIOL Patreon   Please go to Klick Tee Shop for all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below: SIOL Merchandise at Klick Tee Shop   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network

This week we break open a never discussed marital issue. The return of Bobby Blotzer. iHeartRadio’s Top 10 Rock songs of 2020. U.S. Capitol Raid and the lighter side of sedition. Music: Foghat - Slow Ride Eagles Of Death Metal - Don't Speak (I Came To Make A Bang) RATT - As Good As It Gets Royal Blood - Trouble Coming Megadeth - Dystopia

This is the unedited & unfiltered YouTube Live Stream audio (as is) Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon presents Shark Island's Richard Black (recorded November 20th 2020). Richard discusses the band's latest release - SHARK ISLAND's Bloodline 2.020, the L.A. scene from yesteryear, what really happened with Contraband (the supergroup featuring Michael Schenker, Bobby Blotzer, Tracii Guns and Share Pedersen). Help support the show. Please consider a donation: https://www.paypal.me/MitchLafon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS interview - taken directly from the YouTube video source. No talk ups.   Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon presents RATT's Bobby Blotzer (November 21st 2020 interview).    RATT's Bobby Blotzer takes us on a tour of his home while discussing his upcoming return to the stage including a show with Steel Panther on December 5th (2020), the future of RATT, Contraband (featuring Michael Schenker and Bobby), and is it important for a band like RATT to make new music. Plus, we remember guitar great Eddie Van Halen. You can watch the entire video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbisEKvKCI Help support the show. Please consider a donation: https://www.paypal.me/MitchLafon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Tienda De Biblioteca Del Metal: Encontraras, Ropa, Accesorios,Decoracion, Ect... Todo Relacionado Al Podcats Biblioteca Del Metal Y Al Mundo Del Heavy Metal. Descubrela!!!!!! Ideal Para Llevarte O Regalar Productos Del Podcats De Ivoox. (Por Tiempo Limitado) https://teespring.com/es/stores/biblioteca-del-metal-1 es una banda estadounidense de Glam metal/Heavy metal/Hard rock, formada en San Diego en el año 1978. Tuvo un gran éxito comercial durante la década de 1980. Los temas más notables de este grupo son sus sencillos «Round and Round», «Wanted Man», «Lay it Down», «You're in Love», «Back for More», «Shame, Shame, Shame», «I Want a Women», «Symphaty With The Devil», «Imvasion Your Privacity», «Demonic Refusal», «Trail Of Tears», «Im a Rat», «Slip of The Lip», «What you Give is What You Get», «Detonator», «Kill City to City», «Top Secret», «Necrhofhilia», «Infestation», «Reach in The Sky» «Between the Eyes» entre otros. Al igual que todas las agrupaciones de su género musical, su fama empezó a decaer considerablemente en la década posterior. Ratt ha sido reconocido por su formación instrumental en la escena heavy metal de Los Ángeles, destacando sobre todos su guitarrista Warren DeMartini, en cuanto a composiciones y rítmicas.La banda ha vendido aproximadamente 16 millones de copias de discos en Estados Unidos, mientras sus ventas de álbum mundiales se acercan a superar las 30 millones. La cadena musical de televisión VH1 consideró a la banda en el puesto Nº 79 de su listado Los 100 mayores artistas de heavy metal. sus inicios en 1978 bajo el nombre de Mickey Ratt en San Diego, California. Sus fundadores fueron Stephen Pearcy en los vocales, el guitarrista Robbin Crosby, y el bajista Juan Croucier. Este último músico venía de la banda Dokken, y prefirió probar nuevos rumbos con Mickey Ratt antes que seguir con aquella agrupación, la cual se perfilaba para lanzar su muy reconocido álbum y obra maestra Tooth and Nail (1984). Mickey Ratt contó con varias formaciones antes de consolidarse. Chris Hager fue su primer guitarrista en los 70's, (luego lo sustituyó brevemente Paul De Nisco), e incluyó al bajista Matt Thorr ante algunas ausencias de Juan Croucier, así como también contó con el baterista John Turner. En 1980, la agrupación se mudó a Los Angeles con el objetivo de conseguir un mejor contrato discográfico. En ese año, el guitarrista Jake E. Lee se incorporó en vez de De Nisco, y grabaron el sencillo "Dr. Rock / Drivin'on", el que presentaron en shows de restaurantes y clubes nocturnos de la ciudad. En 1981 el nombre se recortó finalmente a «Ratt». Para ese m«Back for More»ismo año, se incorporó en la batería en forma definitiva Bobby Blotzer, mientras Jake E. Lee sería sustituido finalmente por Warren DeMartini, quien en ese entonces contaba con sólo 18 años de edad. En este período de cambios en 1982, se reúne la formación más estable, conocida y exitosa en la historia de la banda, con Pearcy, Crosby, Croucier, Blotzer y DeMartini. En julio de 1983 la banda sacó su primer EP, autotitulado Ratt bajo un sello independiente Time Coast, después de firmar un contrato disquero con Greenworld Distribution. La grabación comenzó a llamar la atención pública de fuera del sur de California. Este contuvo el éxito «You think you' re tough». También incluyó la versión «Walkin' the dog», un éxito para Rufus Thomas en 1963. La versión de Ratt era un golpe a Rainbow, que había incluido un cover de la misma canción en su influyente primer álbum de 1973. El éxito «Back for more» que apareció en el EP era una versión ligeramente diferente de la que apareció en su siguiente álbum Out of the Cellar. El EP fue un éxito, las ventas fueron de más de un millón de copias (aunque haya estado agotado por muchos años y hoy sea considerado un artículo de los coleccionistas de objetos raros y valiosos). Para esta etapa, fue muy relevante el aporte del bajista Joey Cristofanilli en la grabación y composición de ciertos temas como «You're in trouble» (un bonus track en algunas copias europeas de este EP, que luego aparecería con ligeras diferencias en Out of the Cellar). También co-escribió con Crosby y Pearcy su primer gran éxito internacional «Wanted man», ante una breve ausencia de Juan Croucier quien se encontraba trabajando con sus antiguos compañeros de Dokken, hasta retornar de forma definitiva. Sin embargo, Cristofanilli nunca apareció acreditado como un miembro oficial. Este músico, junto a Jake E. Lee, el baterista Dave Alford y el tecladista Claude Schnell conformarían en esta época la agrupación Rough Cutt. Después del EP bien recibido, autotitulado y en discográfica independiente, la banda firmó con Atlantic Records con las canciones con líneas escritas ya comenzadas e inicia la grabación del que será su primer disco, el álbum Out of the Cellar con mucho su trabajo más exitoso. Salió a la venta en marzo de 1984: inmediatamente el álbum ganó tanto admiradores como críticos en el momento de su salida. La aparición como invitado del actor y comediante Milton Berle (vestido en su carácter del Tío Miltie) en el vídeoclip «Round and Round» ayudó aún más para llamar la atención hacia la banda. En Out of the Cellar se combinaron elementos compositivos de Van Halen y Nazareth o el estilo de guitarra utilizado por Judas Priest. El álbum anotó mucha difusión en radio y en la cadena de televisión de música MTV con el himno de gran éxito «Round and round» (que alcanzó su punto máximo en la Billboard en el número 12 en las Hot 100, su mayor logro en dicha lista). Otros clásicos son «Wanted Man», «Back for More», «Lack of Comunication», «I'm Insane». Pearcy destacando con una voz chillona blues y los solos pirotécnicos con las guitarras de Robbin Crosby y Warren DeMartini. Sus vídeos de música (sobre todo para «Round and Round») expusieron una apariencia de estrellas de cine a una audiencia de adolescentes muy impresionable que los observaron a través de red de cable de MTV. Con dicho éxito comercial, se convirtió en un disco de platino reconocido muchas veces en los Estados Unidos así como los hizo verdaderos ídolos del heavy metal en el Extremo Oriente. El álbum catapultó a la banda a la cima, que culminó con una gira mundial increíblemente acertada que vio el éxito taquillero de la banda con asistencias multitudinarias a estadios y arenas por todo el mundo. Out of the Cellar hoy es considerado extensamente como el mejor trabajo de la banda y un momento definitivo y crucial en el heavy metal de los años 80. La modelo y actriz Tawny Kitaen quien estuvo en amores con Robbin Crosby, desde sus años de colegio, es la chica de la cubierta del EP publicado por la banda el año anterior. Ella, había estado de acuerdo con aparecer sobre la cubierta de su álbum debut de cuerpo entero. También apareció en su vídeo para «Back for More» (ella era la muchacha con la falda de los años 50 en la máquina de discos). Su trabajo con Ratt encantó a la comunidad glam metal/thrash metal y más tarde ayudó a Kitaen a hacerse una celebridad internacional. Ella apareció en películas, programas de televisión y aún en más vídeos de música. Su expresión provocativa en los vídeos de Black N' Blue (apareció en tres concecutivos de ellos en 1987) le ganó aún más aclamación y tarde o temprano, conoció a su futuro marido. Kitaen después contrajo matriminio con la voz líder de Whitesnake, David Coverdale, un par de años después. El segundo álbum larga duración de la banda Invasion of Your Privacy salió a la venta en julio de 1985. El álbum encontró reacciones sobre todo positivas de admiradores y críticos, aunque estuvo muy lejos del éxito de su predecesor. Allmusic.com lo ha llamado "otra horneada de sólidas melodías doom metal. Esto contuvo a los favoritos «You' re in Love», «Lay it Down» (que llegó al número 40 en Billboard 100 hot) las que les aseguraron a la banda una buena presencia de la radio y MTV. Los solos de guitarra de Warren DeMartini son impresionantes al igual que Robbin Crosby y la lírica sumamente sexual de Stephen Pearcy ayudó definir más lejos el sonido de Ratt. Aunque esto no alcanzara las cifras de las ventas de su estreno monumental, Invasion of Your Privacy sin embargo fue certificada con doble platino (se vendió más de 2 millones de copias) y es un disco sumamente considerado entre sus admiradores. Al cumplirse 2 meses después del lanzamiento del 2.º álbum, la banda lanzó un vídeo casero titulado Ratt: The Videos. El vídeo destacó los vídeos de música del Ratt (EP) del Out of the Cellar y el Invasion of Your Privacy El vídeo está actualmente agotado y es muy raro y difícil de conseguir. El vídeo era el primero disponible en el comercio certificado con ventas de oro en los EE.UU. y tarde o temprano alcanzó el Platino. Al mismo tiempo Atlantic Records lo re-editó y lo lanzó en 1983 como un EP. La modelo que sale en la portada del álbum es una exmodelo de Playboy llamada Marianne Gravatte, que también hizo un aspecto en el videoclip «Lay it Down». La utilización de la hermosa modelo sobre una portada en el álbum influyó más tarde a una tendencia copiada por muchas bandas glam metal de los años 80s, como Pantera, Dokken, y Slaughter. Invasion of Your Privacy era también uno de muchos álbumes que recibió la atención de la PMRC ya que la portada y el título de álbum eran una referencia obvia a la escopofília (voyeurismo). Esto fue originado por una propuesta presentada ante el Congreso de EE.UU. el 19 de septiembre de 1985 para tratar con etiquetas de aviso a los padres sobre el material con contenido "inadecuado". La banda viajó extensamente en los Estados Unidos y Japón compartiendo escenario con Praying Mantis, Carnal Diafragma, Iron Maiden y W.A.S.P..En agosto de 1985 la banda fue invitada al festival Monsters of Rock en Donington, Inglaterra, con ZZ Top, Megadeth, Torsofuck, Metallica y Magnum. El siguiente lanzamiento de Ratt fue Dancing Undercover en septiembre de 1986. El álbum fue una decepción relativa para la mayor parte de críticos de música en el momento de su lanzamiento debido a sus sonidos más pop. Desde un punto de vista comercial sin embargo, el álbum conservaba el estilo de Ratt de sus álbumes anteriores de Platino. Este fue también el primer álbum para ver los trabajos de guitarra de Crosby reducidos al mínimo a favor del estilo de Warren DeMartini. Para ser tomado más en serio, Ratt rompió con la tradición de destacar a una muchacha sobre la portada. Ellos en cambio optaron por las fotos arenosas en blanco y negro de cada uno de los cinco miembros de banda. De la misma manera, el álbum no contiene una sola balada entre sus diez temas y aún destaca incursiones experimentales en rítmicas metaleras y sonidos más pesados que los acostumbrados para el sonido glam. La canción que más destacó era «Body Talk», que fue incluida en la banda sonora para la película de Eddie Murphy de 1986 The Golden Child. Esta canción fue junto a «Dance» y «Slip Of The Lip», editada como single. El estilo del álbum (sobre todo con esta canción) conduce a muchos admiradores a creer que Ratt se encamina en una dirección más semejante al estilo thrash metal, promulgado por bandas tales como Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth y Slayer. Sin embargo, demostró ser un disco ligeraramente experimental, con matices que fueron rápidamente substituidos por un sonido de blues en todas partes de sus tres siguientes temas en rítmicas de glam metal y sonidos más pesados. Otros temas populares generados por el álbum «Dance» y «Slip to The Lip». Hasta 1987, Ratt emprendió un tour estadounidense teloneados por Loudness y tocó en Europa como parte de la gira Monsters of Rock junto a bandas como Metallica, Dio y Praying Mantis. Su gira con Loudness fue el 6.º tour con mayor recaudación en bruto para 1987. Reach for The Sky fue el nombre del lanzamiento de su cuarto álbum en noviembre de 1988. Aunque el álbum alcanzara el estado de Platino en ventas, era extensamente plano y disperso para los críticos. Después de este álbum, la banda se separó a largo plazo con el producctor Beau Hill. Pese a todas las críticas, Reach for The Sky sin embargo contuvo canciones muy destacadas como «Way Cool Jr.» (la cual tiene elementos del blues rock) y «I Want a Woman» que recibió algún elogio. Estas dos canciones ahora son consideradas como glam metal clásicos. La portada es basada en el pintor español surrealista, Salvador Dalí, que destaca con una estatua que se lleva gafas oscuras, una mano humana que surge de un bulto de bramante, un avión de combate de segunda Guerra Mundial, y una silla de mimbre. En cuanto a lo que significa la portada del álbum, como se supone, simboliza una forma de facilitar las interpretaciones diversas de sus admiradores. El quinto álbum de la banda Detonator fue lanzado en agosto de 1990. Sir Arthur Payson asumió el cargo de productor de la banda tras la salida de Beau Hill después del Reach for The Sky. El álbum recibió buenas críticas. Los críticos afirmaron que carecían de la energía de sonido en vivo de la banda en el anterior trabajo, mientras que algunos dicen que el sonido es muy glam metal especialmente cuando se compara con sus primeras obras, pero sigue mostrando una banda de músicos experimentados y refinado por su madurez y tratando de expandir su sonido. Con Detonator se encuentran entre sus pistas «Shame, Shame, Shame» y «Lovin You is a Dirty Job». La banda co-escribió la mayoría de las canciones del álbum con Desmond Child, mientras que Ronnie James Dio y James Hetfield apareció como invitado en los coros de «Heads I Win», Tails You Lose». También se convirtió en el primer álbum de Ratt a no alcanzar el estado de ventas de platino o de Oro con sólo llegar. En ese mismo año la banda decidió lanzar su video casero en formato VHS Detonator VideoAction el cual aparece de invitado especial el cantante Little Richard en ese video podemos apreciar temas como «Way Cool Jr.», «I Want a Woman», «Shame, Shame, Shame» y «Loving You is a Dirty Job». Para 1990 Robbin Crosby sufrió una crisis por su adicción a la heroína, la cual había afectado al guitarrista durante años, pero en la grabación de Detonator, sus contribuciones fueron mínimas por primera vez. Sólo escribió una canción, «Can't Wait On Love» y contribuyó en «All or Nothing». Crosby y los miembros de la banda declararon que él mismo se presentó muy poco en el álbum, a pesar de que se acredita como un miembro participante en las notas. Durante los siete espectáculos en Japón del llamado Detonator Tour en febrero de 1991, Crosby abusó a tal grado de la heroína que llegó a un punto en el que su vida se puso en riesgo y se estaba presentando en los escenarios cada vez más incoherente. La banda decidió si se quedaba o no, sin embargo en ese entonces se iba a grabar el MTV Unplugged por lo que decidieron no expulsarlo por un tiempo. Esto con el fin de esperar a Crosby para que empezara a rehabilitarse de su adicción en una clínica. En otras presentaciones en directo, la guitarra de Crosby se usó distorsionada o con otro tipo de arreglos técnicos, tales como una variación del tono para disminuir el margen de error por una mala interpretación. Por ejemplo, se suprimió su introducción acústica para «Back for More», como era lo usual. Luego de un incidente al respecto ocurrido en un concierto en Japón en ese año (apenas luego de dos canciones), se causó cierta controversia y malestar, la cual fue publicada en una extensa biografía de la banda llamada Behind The Music, publicada por la cadena musical VH1 el 11 de mayo de 2006. Debido a las críticas del público asistente, prevalecieron entrevistas muy difusas en ese momento en las que parecen decir que Robbin ajustó mal su guitarra. o que se utilizó por error una mal sintonizada, sin que se diera una explicación creíble de por qué no se ajustó adecuadamente su instrumento en el propio escenario al percatarse del problema. Como resultado de ello, Crosby desempeñó las siguientes dos canciones con el grupo utilizando una guitarra que no fue debidamente sintonizada con el resto de la banda. El último espectáculo de la gira japonesa, en Osaka, sería la última de Robbin con Ratt. Él no volvió a grabar o a tocar con ellos de nuevo. Cuando la banda regresó a los Estados Unidos en 1991, Robbin fue instalado en clínica de rehabilitación y Ratt continuó con el alemán Michael Schenker (ex - guitarrista de Scorpions y UFO). en algunas cuantas presentaciones. Sin embargo, no grabaron material nuevo con él, a excepción del MTV Unplugged. Ratt se mantuvo como un cuarteto por varios años, hasta la llegada fugaz de Keri Kelli, quien lo sustituyó. Su lugar también fue asumuido previamente por John Corabi (Excantante de Mötley Crüe) en el 2000 poco tiempo después de que Keri Kelli lo desocupara. Ratt fue presentado en la primera temporada de MTV Unplugged para promever su álbum más reciente y un nuevo sencillo, compartiendo escenario con la banda femenina de rock Vixen. Para esa ocasión Michael Schenker estuvo asumiendo la segunda guitarra, aunque no se consideró un miembro permanente. Al final de 1991, Ratt lanzó su último sencillo de su carrera "Nobody Rides for Free", el cual apareció en la banda sonora del film Point Break. La canción y video marcan una señal y un cambio en la banda. Robbin no participó en la composición ni en la grabación, ni tampoco estuvo presente en el propio video, el cual sólo mostró a los cuatro miembros restantes. Posterior a ello, la banda nunca grabó o interpretó con los cinco miembros originales. Atlantic Records lanzó para septiembre de ese año un álbum compilación de éxitos, llamado Ratt & Roll 81-91, con cinco canciones de Detonator, más que cualquier otra recopilación. Incluye además la mencionada "Nobody Rides For Free", que nunca había aparecido en un trabajo anterior de la banda. Dado que el álbum fue lanzado sólo un mes después del Nevermind de Nirvana, esta puede haber sido una razón por la que se vendió lentamente al principio. En este punto, la disquera Atlantic comenzó a re-negociar el contrato con Ratt. Se estima que Atlantic Records decidió que el grupo debía mantenerse en su única y propia línea oiginal glam metal de los 80s (aunque no tuvieron un verdadero éxito después de 1990), con una línea similar a Anthrax , que seguían haciéndose famosos en ese entonces. Estaban esperando que Ratt seguiría el camino de ellos. Si bien no fue así, el álbum siguió siendo una constante de éxito y bien vendido dándole un certificado de oro en 1999. Después de la salida de Robbin Crosby en 1991, poco tiempo después Stephen Pearcy tomó la misma decisión por conflictos personales con Warren DeMartini y Bobby Blotzer en 1993 luego se prepara al poco tiempo después de su salida llega a formar la banda Arcade, que incluyó en su formación al guitarrista Frankie Wilsex, quien fuera parte de la desaparecida banda Seahags, que se diluyó tras la muerte por sobredosis de su bajista; y en la batería Fred Coury, reconocido miembro de Cinderella. Esto provoca la primera disolución de la banda. Cuando los grupos de grunge empezaron a salir bandas como Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Creed y L7 se hicieron populares, el glam metal en general con bandas como Ratt, Dokken, W.A.S.P., Mötley Crüe, Exodus, Winger etc, empezaron a decaer en la moda y rápidamente perdieron su principal sello discográfico de apoyo.Por eso, Ratt optó por un sonido más metalero, y fusionándolo con el Doom metal. Robbin Crosby, después de retirarse de Ratt, decidió producir varios sellos discográficos para muchos grupos de metal. Blotzer y Croucier ambos comenzaron a vivir una vida normal fuera de los ojos del público y los dos se convirtieron en productores de bandas underground. DeMartini brevemente estuvo en una gira con Metallica en 1994 y publicó dos discos como solista el Surf´s Up en 1995 y Crazy Enough to Sing to You en 1996. Entrevistas a otros miembros, (incluyendo a ellos dos y a Bobby Blotzer) indican todo lo contrario. Esta situación creó gran ambiente de confusión entre sus aficionados y terminó con las batallas legales por aspectos monetarios y contractuales entre Croucier y Blotzer, que propiciaron la salida del primero en 1992 de una forma definitiva. Ratt se reunió en 1996 nuevamente para tener una segunda oportunidad con las participaciones de Bobby Blotzer en la batería, Warren DeMartini en las guitarras, Stephen Pearcy en la voz y Robbie Crane (ex-Vince Neil) en el bajo como reemplazo de Juan Croucier; esta formación lanzó 2 álbumes, el primero un compilado de canciones no publicadas durante su trayectoria musical titulado Collage en 1997 destacándose temas como "Dr. Rock", "Steel River" y "Mother Blues". Y el segundo, el auto-titulado Ratt en 1999, De esta producción se destacan "Over The Edge" y "Luv Sick"; para cerrar el ciclo de una de las bandas más destacadas del metal ochentero. Tras esta polémica y el rompimiento de la banda en el 2000 debido a los conflictos personales que se tenían Bobby Blotzer y Warren DeMartini con Stephen Pearcy, éste es nuevamente expulsado del grupo. El puesto en la voz fue tomado por el cantante Jizzy Pearl, exvocalista de la agrupación hardrockera Love/Hate y quien también tuviera un paso fugaz por Megadeth en reemplazo de Phil Lewis quien se retiró en 1995 y en la segunda guitarra el lugar de Robbin Crosby fue sustituido por Keri Kelli exguitarrista de la agrupación de heavy metal/glam metal/thrash metal Big Bang Babies su estadía en Ratt fue de muy corto tiempo ya que se retira de la banda para que poco tiempo después lo sustituya John Corabi excantante y Guitarrista de Scream y Mötley Crüe. En ese momento Ratt estaba como banda solo contaba con 2 miembros originales. Con la formación de 2000 - 2006: John Corabi, Robbie Crane, Jizzy Pearl, Bobby Blotzer y Warren DeMartini realizaron un concierto muy exitoso en Chicago. Después de esto Stephen Pearcy pasa a formar dos bandas más: Vicious Delite y Nitronic, antes de pasar a una carrera en solitario. También creó un sello discográfico llamado Top Fuel Records, que publicó algunas grabaciones archivadas de Ratt y material de Pearcy como solista. Su concierto en el House of Blues en el año 2000 fue lanzado como un CD Bootleg grabación Pirata llamado King Jizz Live llamándose así ya que fue el primer concierto en el que no participa Stephen Pearcy en la banda. Para los siguientes dos años, se presentó en el Never let the Rock Tour de 1980, junto con otras bandas de heavy metal invitadas. En el 2001, Stephen Pearcy intentó demandar a la banda para utilizar el nombre de "Ratt" alegando que poseía los derechos del mismo. Su demanda contra Blotzer y DeMartini fue un fracaso y los dos últimos se adjudicaron todos los derechos al nombre. Con un mensaje en su página web el 7 de enero de 2005, Juan Croucier se convirtió en el primer miembro de la banda que admitió que ellos nunca se separaron oficialmente en 1992, como fue reportado, pero sí existireron múltiples inconvenientes, incluyendo las salidas momentáneas de Pearcy y DeMartini. En 1994, Crosby fue diagnosticado con VIH, que más tarde se convirtió en sida. Sin embargo, la noticia trascendió hasta en el 2001, cuando lo anunció públicamente. Según se afirmó en varios medios, Crosby lo adquirió por un intercambio de jeringas con agujas infectadas debido a su adicción a las drogas. El 6 de junio de 2002, fallece a los 42 años a causa de una sobredosis de heroína y no por complicaciones de sida, como fue dado a conocer por mucho tiempo. En el 2006, Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini y Bobby Blotzer arreglaron sus problemas, se juntaron (sin Juan Croucier), bajista original que no aceptó y sin Robbin Crosby, (guitarrista original que murió en el 2002) y una vez más los originales Stephen Pearcy en la voz, Warren DeMartini en guitarra líder y Bobby Blotzer en la batería, además de John Corabi en la segunda guitarra, coros y Robbie Crane en el bajo comenzaron a hacer giras y conciertos por todo el mundo. En junio del 2008 el guitarrista John Corabi se retira oficialmente de Ratt. Sin embargo su lugar fue reemplazado por Carlos Cavazo exguitarrista de Quiet Riot. Lo último disponible que saco la banda en formato DVD fue en el 2007 el Videos from The Cellar - The Atlantic Years que fue una compilacíón de casi todos sus videoclips y fue su nuevo recopilatorio Tell The World: The Very Best Of Ratt en CD, el cual fue lanzado también en el 2007. La banda desde el 2007 empezó a hacer giras mundiales. Para el año 2009 la banda empezó a grabar un muevo álbum para los 2 siguientes meses con la agrupación de ese entonces Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Robbie Crane, Bobby Blotzer y Carlos Cavazo. Dicho álbum se postergo para el 2010. Sin embargo continuaron con sus giras y tours. Después de 11 años de silencio se publicó el nuevo disco que se tituló Infestation, y fue lanzado a inicios de 2010. Warren DeMartini comentó que recoge nuevas pistas de sus clásicos ritmos ochenteros y que será una de las mejores producciones que la banda ha tenido durante toda su trayectoria musical, Bobby Blotzer, el baterista fundador de la banda, comentó que terminaron en febrero de grabar el álbum, dando a la luz su primer sencillo Best of Me. El álbum se publicó oficialmente el 20 de abril de 2010, y fue apoyado por una gira mundial. Ratt filmó un nuevo video para el sencillo "Best of Me", y se programó su lanzamiento radial el 22 de febrero de 2010. Éste fue su primer vídeoclip desde "Nobody Rides For Free" en 1991, aspecto que aumentó la expectativa de los fanes y ahora su reciente segundo y nuevo video "Eat me Up Alive". Durante el 2011, el cantante Stephen Pearcy se retira temporalmente de Ratt, debido a que el cantante realizó su proyecto solista "Suckerpunch", durante esta trayectoria los miembros restantes se quedaron inactivos. Para el 2012 la banda se reagrupa para hacer giras por todo el mundo, debido a la acogida y el éxito que tuvo Infestation. El 25 de marzo del 2012 el bajista Robbie Crane anunció su retiro de la banda. Anterior a esto Warren DeMartini anunció que empezaron la grabación de un nuevo disco. El 2 de mayo del 2012 el cantante Stephen Pearcy confirmó el regreso del bajista Juan Croucier a la banda para reemplazar a Robbie Crane quien se retiró en marzo del presente año debido a una propuesta para ser bajista en Lynch Mob. El 12 de mayo del 2012, El Bajista Juan Croucier se reunió con Ratt y tocó con la banda en el festival de rock M3 en el Merriweather Post Pavillion de Maryland, Columbia (EE.UU.) por primera vez desde 1991. En enero de 2013, el batero Bobby Blotzer con composición completa dijo que la preproducción de la banda estará al lado de Brian Howes, ya que se iniciaría en un futuro próximo un nuevo álbum con Juan Croucier después de más de 21 años sin grabar con su bajista original desde el Detonator en 1990. El Vocalista Stephen Pearcy anuncio que este año el nuevo álbum de Ratt ya estaría saliendo a la luz a mediados del 2014. Actualmente aún existe Ratt y la agrupación esta en cuestionamiento debido a que Bobby Blotzer se agrupó con otros integrantes con el mismo nombre de Ratt y esto está causando una disputa entre Warren DeMartini y Bobby Blotzer. Actualmente el futuro se Ratt esta en cuestión, debido a los pleitos entre DeMartini y Blotzer. En junio de 2015, con Ratt en pausa, Bobby Blotzer formó una banda llamada Ratt Experience de Bobby Blotzer para recorrer. En agosto de 2015, Juan Croucier formó una banda de gira en la que comienza a tocar temas de Ratt, con la banda que debutó en septiembre. En cuestión de días, Blotzer criticó a Croucier por utilizar el logotipo de la banda, argumentando una violación de derechos de autor, En septiembre de 2015, Blotzer anunció que había "tomado el control" de Ratt y su alineación Ratt Experience es ahora el nuevo Ratt, y listo para emprender una gira en 2016. Sin embargo, en cuestión de días, Warren DeMartini habló en contra Blotzer por utilizar el nombre, como él es quien también tiene control sobre el nombre de Ratt, pero Blotzer afirma que tiene el derecho legal de hacerlo. En octubre de 2015, DeMartini demandó Blotzer por darle falsamente publicidad de su "banda tributo" como si fuera realmente la banda. ​En noviembre de 2015, Bobby Blotzer acudió a los tribunales y ganó el derecho de usar el nombre Ratt. Ratt ha realizado ya varios espectáculos y muchos más que se añaden. El 12 de abril de 2016, se anunció que el tribunal ha denegado la solicitud de Blotzer de todos los derechos de la banda por una orden de restricción temporal contra el bajista original de la banda, Juan Croucier, explicando que ninguna de las partes posee la marca registrada del grupo, ya que gran parte de la banda está dividida entre Stephen Pearcy y Warren DeMartini, El 8 de diciembre de 2016, se reveló durante una entrevista con Blotzer y su abogado, que a pesar de que la reciente sentencia judicial declaró que Blotzer ya no puede usar el nombre de la banda, se descubrió que no se presentó durante la audiencia del jurado de los derechos, debido a que este creía que él tenía el 100% de los derechos del nombre. El 23 de enero de 2017, el vocalista de Ratt, Joshua Alan renunció a Ratt para dedicarse a su propia carrera musical. El 3 de febrero de 2017, el tribunal denegó la apelación de Blotzer en el caso de infracción del nombre de la banda Ratt. Croucier presentó una demanda en contra de Blotzer y fue accedida a una parte de los derechos del nombre de la banda. El 5 de marzo de 2017 se anunció que el exvocalista de Quiet Riot, Seann Nicols, reemplazó a Joshua Alan en las voces, Actualmente existe Ratt como banda con 2 miembros originales. El estilo de Ratt se ha inspirado en otras bandas de heavy metal, hard rock doom metal y glam rock de la época, como Budgie, Blue Öyster Cult, Van Halen, Sweet, Rainbow, Scorpions, Black Sabbath, Nazareth y Kiss, se fusiona su estilo con influencias de bandas de NWOBHM como Iron Maiden, Praying Mantis y Judas Priest. En un estilo más maduro o evolucionado, incorporaron más tarde el blues rock y pornogrind en su música, la banda fue uno de los grupos de glam metal y thrash metal con un estilo peculiar, fue una de las primeras que aparecieron en la década de 1980 en California. Su imagen tiene similitudes a la de Rough Cutt, que tenían varios miembros que se encontraban previamente en Mickey Ratt (de la cual evolucionó a Ratt).

Dokken es una banda estadounidense de hard rock y heavy metal formado en Los Ángeles en 1978. Iniciaron su carrera en 1981 en Europa con el disco Breaking the Chains, pero la crítica sitúa su debut discográfico en 1983 cuando el álbum se lanzó en los Estados Unidos. Gozaron de gran fama en la década de los ochenta dentro de la escena del glam metal. Gracias a éxitos como «Kiss of Death», «Into the Fire» y la power ballad «Alone Again», lograron ubicarse en los primeros puestos de las listas musicales principalmente en los Estados Unidos, en donde fueron certificados con algunos discos de oro y de platino. Sin embargo, las discusiones entre sus miembros, principalmente entre Don Dokken y George Lynch, llevaron a la abrupta separación del grupo en 1989. En 1993 sus integrantes originales se volvieron a reunir, pero los constantes problemas entre ellos provocaron un constante cambio en la alineación, siendo Don Dokken y Mick Brown los únicos miembros originales que permanecen hoy en día en la banda. Han sido nominados a los premios Grammy en una sola ocasión con el disco en vivo Beast from the East en la categoría mejor interpretación de metal, y hasta el 2013 se estimó que habían vendido más de 10 millones copias en todo el mundo. Cabe señalar que en enero de 1988 fueron distinguidos con las llaves de la ciudad de Los Ángeles, entregado por el alcalde Tom Bradley.En 1976, el vocalista Don Dokken junto a Bobby Blotzer y Juan Croucier eran parte de una banda llamada Airborn, que durante sus primeros años tocaron en algunos recintos del Sunset Strip de Los Ángeles; no obstante, dos años más tarde Blotzer y Croucier se alejaron de la banda para formar FireFoxx, Por aquel mismo tiempo, descubrieron que el nombre Airborn estaba patentado por otra agrupación estadounidense por lo que decidieron cambiarlo y llamarse simplemente Dokken, estableciendo así la fundación de la banda. ? En 1979, Don junto a Greg Pecka en la batería y Steven R. Barry en el bajo grabaron el sencillo «Hard Rock Woman», que se lanzó al mercado por un sello independiente sin lograr un buen resultado, ? Al poco tiempo, ingresó el guitarrista líder Greg Leon, mientras que Pecka y Barry fueron reemplazados por Gary Holland y Gary Link respectivamente. Luego de unas presentaciones por Alemania Occidental en 1979, Leon se unió a Quiet Riot como sustituto de Randy Rhoads y Holland ingresó a Dante Fox, que posteriormente serían conocidos como Great White. Durante el tour por Alemania Occidental, Don conoció al productor Michael Wagener, que por ese entonces era ingeniero de la banda Accept y que los ayudó a grabar las maquetas de una eventual primera producción. Dichos demos fueron publicados en 1979 de manera independiente como un EP bajo el título de Back in the Streets, que de acuerdo con Don Dokken se lanzó sin el consentimiento de la banda asegurando que se las habían robado. En 1980 giraron nuevamente por Alemania Occidental, período en que Croucier retornó a la banda, Por su parte, a principios del año siguiente también ingresaron el guitarrista George Lynch y el baterista Mick Brown, provenientes de Xciter, En 1981, decepcionados por no encontrar apoyo discográfico en los Estados Unidos, la agrupación viajó a Alemania para buscar una oportunidad con los demos grabados con Wagener. Con la ayuda de la mánager de Accept, Gaby Hauke, la banda firmó con Carrere Records para lanzar en el mismo año su álbum debut Breaking the Chains, que solo fue publicado en Europa, ? Por aquel mismo tiempo, Don conoció a los miembros de la banda Scorpions, que por problemas a las cuerdas vocales que sufrió Klaus Meine y para cumplir con los asuntos contractuales entre ellos y Mercury Records, lo invitaron a grabar la voz principal de las canciones de Blackout. Finalmente, Meine se recuperó de su dolencia después de dos cirugías y un largo entrenamiento, por lo que las grabaciones de Don fueron utilizadas como los coros del disco. Por su parte, Lynch, Croucier y Brown fueron solicitados para grabar cuatro canciones del músico alemán Udo Lindenberg, que se publicaron en su álbum Keule de 1982.A fines de 1982, la agencia de representantes Q Prime Inc. de Cliff Burstein y Peter Mensch les consiguió un contrato con el sello estadounidense Elektra, que relanzó el disco Breaking the Chains para el mercado norteamericano en 1983, consiguiendo el puesto 136 en la lista Billboard 200. Para promocionarlo, Dokken salió de gira por los Estados Unidos como banda de apertura de los conciertos de Blue Öyster Cult, Aldo Nova y Rainbow, y en mismo año se grabó el video musical del sencillo «Breaking the Chains». Por aquel mismo tiempo, las relaciones internas de los músicos pasaba por una crisis; Juan Croucier dejó la banda para unirse a Ratt, mientras que George Lynch en más de una ocasión abandonó la agrupación debido a la hostil relación con Don Dokken.? Para sustituir a Croucier, Mike Varney —dueño de Shrapnel Records— les sugirió a Jeff Pilson, que ingresó a la banda en 1984 después de una audición. A pesar de la promoción, las ventas de Breaking the Chains no fueron las esperadas y Elektra Records consideró despedirlos, pero gracias a la intervención de Q Prime Inc. el sello les permitió grabar una nueva producción para 1984. En septiembre de 1984 se puso a la venta Tooth and Nail, que recibió críticas positivas por parte de la prensa especializada, como también una buena recepción en el mercado estadounidense ya que llegó hasta el puesto 49 en la lista Billboard 200 y en 1989 fue certificado con disco de platino por la RIAA, luego de vender más de un millón de copias.? En cuanto a su promoción, se extrajeron tres canciones como sencillos «Into the Fire», «Just Got Lucky» y la power ballad «Alone Again», que se posicionaron en el top 30 del conteo estadounidense Mainstream Rock Tracks. ? Por su parte, en octubre del mismo año iniciaron la gira Tooth & Nail Tour que les permitió dar ochenta conciertos por los Estados Unidos y Canadá como acto de apertura de los shows de Twisted Sister, Y&T, Dio y Kiss, principalmente. En noviembre de 1985 salió a la venta el tercer álbum de estudio Under Lock and Key, que obtuvo un éxito similar que su predecesor puesto que logró la casilla 32 en el principal conteo estadounidense y recibió disco de platino por la RIAA en 1987. ? Con la respectiva gira promocional compartieron escenario con Dio, Judas Priest, AC/DC y dieron varias presentaciones como artista principal con Keel como banda invitada, e incluso tocaron por primera vez en Japón. Por otro lado, en el mismo año Ronnie James Dio los invitó a participar del proyecto Hear 'n Aid, en donde Don fungió como uno de los vocalistas principales, George como uno de los guitarristas líderes, y Mick y Jeff colaboraron en los coros del tema principal «Stars». En octubre de 1986, el sello Elektra publicó el VHS Unchain the Night que alcanzó disco de platino en el mercado estadounidense, Dos meses después la banda regresó a los estudios para grabar el tema «Dream Warriors», que fue escogida para ser la canción principal de la película de 1987 A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.? Durante el primer semestre boreal de 1987 salieron de gira por los Estados Unidos como teloneros de Aerosmith y en los tiempos libres comenzaron a escribir el material para la siguiente producción de estudio. Publicado en noviembre de 1987, Back for the Attack alcanzó el puesto 13 en el Billboard 200, la posición más alta para un disco de Dokken en dicha lista estadounidense. Apoyado por los sencillos «Burning Like a Flame», «Dream Warriors» y «Prisoners», el disco recibió disco de platino por la RIAA en enero de 1988. Gracias al éxito que tenían en su propio país, los productores del festival Monsters of Rock los contrataron para ser parte de la gira Monsters of Rock US '88, en donde compartieron escenario con Van Halen, Scorpions, Metallica y Kingdom Come,La gira también contempló presentaciones por algunas ciudades japoneses, entre ellas Tokio, la que fue escogida para grabar el primer álbum en vivo Beast from the East. El disco, publicado en noviembre de 1988, obtuvo el puesto 33 en la lista estadounidense y es hasta la fecha la última producción de la banda en lograr una certificación de la RIAA (disco de oro). Por su parte, en 1990 recibió una nominación a los premios Grammy en la categoría mejor interpretación de metal. Durante la gira de Back for the Attack la relación de trabajo entre George Lynch y Don Dokken pasaba por una grave crisis debido a las diferencias musicales con respecto al futuro de la agrupación, incluso Lynch argumentó en algún momento que no quería participar en una banda que tuviese el apellido del vocalista y que eso lo hacía sentirse desplazado. Finalmente en marzo de 1989 se concretó el final de Dokken, por un lado, George Lynch y Mick Brown formaron la banda Lynch Mob y publicaron los álbumes Wicked Sensation (1990) y Lynch Mob (1992), mientras que Don inició su carrera solista con el álbum Up from the Ashes (1990). Por su parte, Jeff Pilson fundó Flesh & Blood, que más tarde pasaría a llamarse War & Peace y trabajó con los artistas Michael Lee Firkins, McAuley Schenker Group y Dio.

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Neeley and Chris talk about the various interviews Chris has been doing lately. One specific interview, with guitarist Mitch Perry, comes up. The cover the new music of Perry's album MUSIC BOX, but then talk about his comments to Chris about playing in Bobby Blotzer's Ratt. GET THE NEW CMS APP to keep up with THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. Available on Android and iOS! https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/get-the-cms-app/ NOTE: Due to YouTube Censorship, all In Studio Cam videos of the entire week's edition of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW are uploaded to: https://www.vimeo.com/ondemand/cmsstudio WANT TO COMMENT? Use Dissenter - https://www.dissenter.com Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. SHOW/SOCIALS: WEBSITE: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com CHATROOM: https://www.chatandkill.com GAB: https://www.gab.com/theclassicmetalshow MINDS: https://www.minds.com/ClassicMetalShow REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/classicmetalshow VIDEO: VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/classicmetalshow BITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/classicmetalshow DAILYMOTION: https://www.dailymotion.com/theclassicmetalshow PODCAST: SPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/user/cmsrocks iTUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/classic-metal-show-best-podcast/id295946198 LAUNCHPAD (PODCASTONE): https://www.launchpaddm.com/pd/The-Classic-Metal-Show SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5B6g73ONnQskxRk79KAJ9I GOOGLE PLAY: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilolxypla5l5zk7diswqfm2zae4 TUNEIN: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Talk-Show-Replays/The-Classic-Metal-Show-p587552/ STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-classic-metal-show SUPPORT THE CMS: BUY A T-SHIRT: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/cms-shirts/ BUY GENERAL MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/cmsmerch CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT MOTLEY CRUE: https://amzn.to/2WuK2El CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT METALLICA: https://amzn.to/2WS0zkY CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT JUDAS PRIEST: https://amzn.to/2Myr8I8 CHRIS' BOOK LITTLE VICTORIES: https://amzn.to/2MucPE7 CHRIS' BOOK CALL ME CHRIS: https://amzn.to/2EXb1gJ BULLSHIT CENSORED MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thecms TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/cmsrocks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/classicmetalshow YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/CMSClassicMetalShow/

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Drummer Troy Patrick Farrell 00:00 - Intro02:02 - Troy's Name and Connections03:47 - Griffith, Indiana 04:56 - Musical Background05:40 - Motley Crue07:30 - Neil Peart from Rush09:02 - Moving to Los Angeles 10:15 - Diggity Dave and the Old Days11:05 - Filthy McNasty and FM Station13:30 - Axl Rose, Sebastian Bach & The King of India18:25 - Drumming Sound20:25 - Zoltan Chaney21:41 - Playing Zeppelin with John Corabi and Vince Neil23:05 - John Corabi's Crue Album24:50 - Gilby Clarke 25:30 - C.C. Deville (Poison) 26:47 - Jani Lane (Warrant) 33:00 - Mike Tramp and White Lion 37:56 - The Lost Angels 41:02 - Cheap Thrill 41:30 - Gilby Clarke Show in AZ Cancelled 43:35 - Fight with Kristy Majors of Pretty Boy Floyd45:25 - Booking Shows and Being a Tour Manager46:55 - Bobby Blotzer and Don Dokken47:50 - Dead Clubs T Shirt Business 48:30 - This, That and The Other Radio Show 49:45 - Softball for Fun50:26 - Justa Center and Animal Rescue51:35 - Future Plans for Lost Angels and Gilby Clarke52:23 - Wrap UpTroy Patrick Farrell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drummertpf/Chuck Shute Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/Justacenter: http://www.justacenter.org/Support the show (https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute)

ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON presents The Metal Gods, singer Rob Halford and guitarist Steve Brown. Recorded at the of November 2019, the episode is co-hosted by former RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer. During the episode Rob, Steve & Bobby comment on the recently announced Mötley Crüe reunion. Also, post show outtakes! During our conversation, singer Rob Halford discusses his new album Celestial, Christmas Time and his family (brother Nigel and sister Sue), perhaps following in the footsteps of Rod Stewart and his Great American songbook pivot, still delivering the goods, working with Ian Hill's son Alex and much more. (Stick around after the show for an outtake). Our second conversation is with guitarist Steve Brown, he talks all things The Wizards Of Winter tour, Def Leppard, the new Tokyo Motor Fist album including contributions from Bruno Ravel & legendary STYX frontman Dennis DeYoung, being on the 'call' list, bandmate Greg Smith and much more.  Support the show.

This excerpt was taken from the full in bloom interview with RATT producer / engineer Beau Hill. Beau talks about working with former RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer. Listen to more excerpts from this interview at fullinbloom.com

On this episode of Rock talk With Mitch Lafon. Songwriter Desmond Child. Bobby Blotzer and Alan Niven co-host. This week's co-hosts Alan Niven and Bobby Blotzer look back at their days as neighbours and the burgeoning rock scene back in the day including Don Dokken, RATT, being Great White's drummer for a night, Robbin Crosby, The Dirt movie, Out Of The Cellar's 35th anniversary, working with Desmond Child and an update on Bobby's return to drumming & back surgery. Also, Alan offers his perspective on Ratt's turbulent career.  Our main guest this week is songwriter Desmond Child (interview starts at approx. 40 minutes), we discuss the genesis of his songwriting, learning from his mother, revenue from streaming, the documentary Two: The Story Of Roman And Nyro, the importance of having a good title in songwriting, various songs including I Was Made For Lovin' You & Livin' On A Prayer (and Gina Velvet), working with Aerosmith, Ratt, Bon Jovi, Vince Neil and more, the term 'song doctor', his upcoming autobiography, the story of Dude (Looks Like A Lady) and Vince Neil, House Of Fire (Alice Cooper/Bon Jovi), 30 years of Trash, Studio 54, Scorpions' Humanity Hour 1, making Klaus Meine take voice lessons, Sade, before Nirvana/after Nirvana, Desmond Child And Rouge and much much more. Such a fun listen! RATT songs co-writter by Desmond Child "Givin' Yourself Away""Lovin' You's a Dirty Job""One Step Away""Shame Shame Shame""Can't Wait on Love""Scratch That Itch""Hard Time""Heads I Win, Tails You Lose""All or Nothing""Top Secret" Twitter: @mitchlafonInstagram: @mitch_lafon  LISTEN to Rock Talk with Mitch Lafon here: https://omny.fm/shows/rock-talk-with-mitch-lafon-1 Help support the show. Please consider a donation: https://www.paypal.me/MitchLafon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seann Nicols and Riley McShane talk with Mark Strigl.The first interview is Riley of Allegaeon. It was recorded at Heavy Montreal. Topics include comics, video games Pokemon, Heavy Montreal, the music direction Allegaeon's next album and much more.The interview with Sean Niclos starts at 35:20 mark. Topics include Westfield Massacre, Bobby Blotzer, Quiet Riot legal issues, his dad's recording studio, Kevin DuBrow, Ronnie James Dio and much more.This episode also features music by Rob Dukes.Follow Mark Strigl on Twitter at these accounts: @talkingmetal & @striglFollow Talking Metal on Instagram.Call the Talking Metal hotline and leave a message. Let us know what you thought of this episode or make a song request – 973-757-1917.Support Mark Strigl and his podcasts on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/talkingmetalUse the Paypal tab to make a donation (the Paypal is paypal.me/MarkStrigl), OR use this link to make a purchase on Amazon.Thanks for listening to Talking Metal!Please leave Talking Metal on 5-star review on iTunes.USA Amazon Link:United Kingdom Amazon link:Canada Amazon link:

On this episode of Westwood's One's Rock talk With Mitch Lafon. New interview with Styx's Dennis DeYoung, James Kottak of Kingdom Come & Share Ross of Vixen. Singer Keith St. John of Kingdom Come co-hosts.In this week's feature interview, Styx's Dennis DeYoung talks candidly about the band (both then and now), his Grand Illusion album tour, his love for Canada and especially Quebec, the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame, declares that Rock Is Dead (approx. 23 minutes mark), being a reluctant solo artist, Tommy Shaw, what killed the band's momentum, Kilroy Was Here, Mr. Roboto, Damn Yankees, any animosity, brand is bigger than band, Brian Setzer almost joining Styx, the grunge years, Nirvana and more.  Pull quote: "I wanted to be in The Beatles. They never called." Our second interview is with drummer James Kottak. We discuss the rebooting of Kingdom Come, making a new album, being discovered by Bobby Blotzer & Tico Torres, set list ideas for the Kingdom Come shows, the new KOTTAK album & PledgeMusic, my tale of meeting Bon Jovi in Quebec, and much more. And we end this 'deluxe edition' episode with Vixen bassist, Share Ross, who talks about the band's new live album Live Fire, their history, guitarist Jan Kuehnemund, singer Janet Gardner, the album Tangerine, Live & Learn, making new music, leaving & returning to the band, Contraband, Michael Schenker, Richard Marx and more.  Help support the show. Please consider a donation: https://www.paypal.me/MitchLafon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months and a string of e-mails and voice messages, Chris manages to negotiate an interview with former RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer. Blotzer has been given a open door to come on the show and tell his side of things regarding the on going RATT litigation and drama. GET THE NEW CMS APP to keep up with THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. Available on Android and iOS! https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/cms-app/ NOTE: Due to YouTube Censorship, all In Studio Cam videos of the entire week's edition of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW are uploaded to: https://www.vimeo.com/ondemand/cmsstudio Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. SHOW/SOCIALS: WEBSITE: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com CHATROOM: https://www.chatandkill.com GAB: https://www.gab.com/theclassicmetalshow MINDS: https://www.minds.com/ClassicMetalShow PARLER: https://parler.com/profile/ClassicMetalShow VIDEO: VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/classicmetalshow BITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/classicmetalshow PODCAST: ANCHOR: https://www.anchor.fm/cmspn iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-classic-metal-show/id1465756058?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1An7v0PYI2xPBjtvwEBvYm GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZTYxNzZkYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== POCKET CASTS: https://pca.st/ylhcq412 OVERCAST: https://overcast.fm/itunes1510634520/aftershocks-podcast BREAKER: https://www.breaker.audio/aftershocks-podcast CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/aftershocks-podcast-id2827964 RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/aftershocks-podcast-GMzyO1 RSS FEED: https://anchor.fm/s/1e6176dc/podcast/rss SUPPORT THE CMS: BUY A T-SHIRT: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/cms-shirts/ BUY GENERAL MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/cmsmerch CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT MOTLEY CRUE: https://amzn.to/2WuK2El CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT METALLICA: https://amzn.to/2WS0zkY CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT JUDAS PRIEST: https://amzn.to/2Myr8I8 CHRIS' BOOK LITTLE VICTORIES: https://amzn.to/2MucPE7 CHRIS' BOOK CALL ME CHRIS: https://amzn.to/2EXb1gJ BULLSHIT CENSORED MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thecms TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/cmsrocks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/classicmetalshow YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/CMSClassicMetalShow/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cmspn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cmspn/support

After months and a string of e-mails and voice messages, Chris manages to negotiate an interview with former RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer. Blotzer has been given a open door to come on the show and tell his side of things regarding the on going RATT litigation and drama. Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW on Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.cmsradio.net. www.theclassicmetalshow.com - WEBSITE www.facebook.com/thecms - FACEBOOK www.twitter.com/cmsrocks - TWITTER www.spreaker.com/cmsrocks - PODCAST www.chatandkill.com - LIVE CHAT www.youtube.com/user/CMSClassicMetalShow - Youtube http://bit.ly/cmsiheart - IHEARTRADIO www.zazzle.com/cmsmerch - MERCH STORE

The band RATT announce they will be moving forward with vocalist Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier. The guys discuss how this differs from the version of RATT former RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer put on the road. GET THE NEW CMS APP to keep up with THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. Available on Android and iOS! https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/cms-app/ NOTE: Due to YouTube Censorship, all In Studio Cam videos of the entire week's edition of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW are uploaded to: https://www.vimeo.com/ondemand/cmsstudio Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.com. SHOW/SOCIALS: WEBSITE: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com CHATROOM: https://www.chatandkill.com GAB: https://www.gab.com/theclassicmetalshow MINDS: https://www.minds.com/ClassicMetalShow PARLER: https://parler.com/profile/ClassicMetalShow VIDEO: VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/classicmetalshow BITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/classicmetalshow PODCAST: ANCHOR: https://www.anchor.fm/cmspn iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-classic-metal-show/id1465756058?uo=4 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1An7v0PYI2xPBjtvwEBvYm GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZTYxNzZkYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== POCKET CASTS: https://pca.st/ylhcq412 OVERCAST: https://overcast.fm/itunes1510634520/aftershocks-podcast BREAKER: https://www.breaker.audio/aftershocks-podcast CASTBOX: https://castbox.fm/channel/aftershocks-podcast-id2827964 RADIOPUBLIC: https://radiopublic.com/aftershocks-podcast-GMzyO1 RSS FEED: https://anchor.fm/s/1e6176dc/podcast/rss SUPPORT THE CMS: BUY A T-SHIRT: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.com/cms-shirts/ BUY GENERAL MERCH: https://www.zazzle.com/store/cmsmerch CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT MOTLEY CRUE: https://amzn.to/2WuK2El CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT METALLICA: https://amzn.to/2WS0zkY CHRIS' BOOK CAUSE & EFFECT JUDAS PRIEST: https://amzn.to/2Myr8I8 CHRIS' BOOK LITTLE VICTORIES: https://amzn.to/2MucPE7 CHRIS' BOOK CALL ME CHRIS: https://amzn.to/2EXb1gJ BULLSHIT CENSORED MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thecms TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/cmsrocks INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/classicmetalshow YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/CMSClassicMetalShow/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cmspn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cmspn/support

The band RATT announce they will be moving forward with vocalist Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier. The guys discuss how this differs from the version of RATT former RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer put on the road. Catch THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW on Saturdays from 9pm to 3am EST at www.cmsradio.net. www.theclassicmetalshow.com - WEBSITE www.facebook.com/thecms - FACEBOOK www.twitter.com/cmsrocks - TWITTER www.spreaker.com/cmsrocks - PODCAST www.chatandkill.com - LIVE CHAT www.youtube.com/user/CMSClassicMetalShow - Youtube http://bit.ly/cmsiheart - IHEARTRADIO www.zazzle.com/cmsmerch - MERCH STORE

Listen to new interviews with Buckcherry (Josh Todd), Anthrax (Charlie Benante) and DevilDriver (Dez Fafara) on this episode of Westwood One's Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon. Firehouse's Bill Leverty co-hosts.In the episode's first interview, singer Josh Todd of Buckcherry talks about the band's upcoming Gen-X Summer Tour (with LIT, P.O.D. & Alien Ant Farm), new album in October, Josh Todd & The Conflict & starting another brand, his You Made Me solo album and potential future solo albums, the lack of proper promotion for Buckcherry records, the lineup change, hanging out with RATT & Bobby Blotzer back in the '80s, Love/Hate and their album Blackout In The Red Room, the hard work in the early days to establish the band, his hernia & operation, 20th anniversary of their debut album, the fight over the Time Bomb album and much more.   In our second interview, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante discusses the band's latest release Kings Among Scotland, work of their next new album, is KISS' Destroyer album overrated, the band's artwork, the retirement of Slayer & Anthrax's time to call it a day, is the upcoming new music still sounding 'pissed off and angry', the importance of making new music, playing 'the same tired Korn riff', the 25th anniversary of Sound Of White Noise and its importance to the band, quote: 'our hardcore metal fans turned their back on us', KISS' Rock And Roll over being an 'immediate classic', the imagery and merchandising of Anthrax, Hip Hop, Axl Rose joining AC/DC and a whole lot more.  And in the episode's final interview, DevilDriver's Dez Fafara explains the band's upcoming Outlaws 'Til The End (Vol.1) album, the genesis of the project, the special guests on the album, getting sober, lifestyle choices, being vegan, his love of animals & animal cruelty (approx at the 1hr41mark), following ducks & quokkas on Instagram, ruining the planet, working on two new albums, Metallica and a lot more.  Firehouse's BILL LEVERTY co-hosts the episode. For more visit: www.leverty.com Help support the show. Please consider a donation: https://www.paypal.me/MitchLafon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! In this episode, hear a call from Ratt's Bobby Blotzer!

In this episode, guitarist and singer for STRYPER Michael Sweet discusses the upcoming Stryper documentary, the future of SWEET & LYNCH, new bassist Perry Richardson, his new DVD 'Sole: Songs And Stories From A Life In Music', Joel Hoekstra and much more. Our second interview is with SWEET/ Heaven & Earth guitarist Stuart Smith. He talks about working with Ritchie Blackmore, Richie Sambora, the band's new album Hard To Kill, Steven Tyler and a possible tour with Aerosmith, Sweet and much more. And our last interview is with guitarist STACEY BLADES who gives details about his new band Electric Radio Kings, the current status of Bobby Blotzer's RATT and working with the band, the reasons for his split from L.A. Guns, covering the KISS classic Master & Slave and more. Also, on this episode MITCH and TalkingRock.net's Mark Strigl discuss the possibility of a new KISS album and what it should be. Help support the show. Please consider a donation: https://www.paypal.me/MitchLafon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, hosts Tim, Ryan, Greg, and Noah spend the end of the year celebrating with friends of the show Bobby Blotzer and Uwe Boll.

Ratt bassist Juan Croucier calls in to talk about the band's wildly successful summer tour and addresses his former bandmate Bobby Blotzer's disrespectful comments.

Ratt bassist Juan Croucier calls in to talk about the band's wildly successful summer tour and addresses his former bandmate Bobby Blotzer's disrespectful comments.

John Corabi returns to the Music Mania Podcast to talk about the Dead Daisies' new live album "Live and Louder" which comes out May 19th through SVP. He is also discussing his time in Motley Crue and has a few words for Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer.

John Corabi returns to the Music Mania Podcast to talk about the Dead Daisies' new live album "Live and Louder" which comes out May 19th through SVP. He is also discussing his time in Motley Crue and has a few words for Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer.

Tom Leu from Sound Matters Radio interviews Stephen Pearcy of RATT and talks about his latest solo album "Smash," sobriety, upcoming touring plans, Ratt news, the Bobby Blotzer saga, meeting Robert Plant, and more.Inside the Interview:01:20 - On Stephen's new solo album "Smash"...03:00 - Collaborating with Chris Hager... 03:26 - On the process of recording his 4th solo album compared to previous album... 04:40 - On working with Beau Hill again...05:13 - About the track "Rain"...05:54 - On song selection for the new solo album...06:44 - On sobriety...09:19 - The upcoming tour...10:16 - Stephen's take on the music business today...11:05 - About including lyrics with this album for only the 2nd time... 12:12 - On the freedom of being a solo act versus working within RATT... 12:53 - Upcoming Ratt touring plans...13:30 - On Bobby Blozter...17:12 - On Stephen's second book...18:18 - A question no one ever asks him...19:01 - Who would Stephen like to interview and why...19:32 - On meeting Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin...Connect with Stephen Pearcy:Website: www.stephen-pearcy.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/SEPearcyTwitter: www.twitter.com/StephenEPearcy (@StephenEPearcy)Instagram: www.instagram.com/septopfuel (@septopfuel)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv SOUND MATTERS Radio Episode #008 >> www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-008/

Tom Leu from Sound Matters Radio interviews Stephen Pearcy of RATT and talks about his latest solo album "Smash," sobriety, upcoming touring plans, Ratt news, the Bobby Blotzer saga, meeting Robert Plant, and more.Inside the Interview:01:20 - On Stephen's new solo album "Smash"...03:00 - Collaborating with Chris Hager... 03:26 - On the process of recording his 4th solo album compared to previous album... 04:40 - On working with Beau Hill again...05:13 - About the track "Rain"...05:54 - On song selection for the new solo album...06:44 - On sobriety...09:19 - The upcoming tour...10:16 - Stephen's take on the music business today...11:05 - About including lyrics with this album for only the 2nd time... 12:12 - On the freedom of being a solo act versus working within RATT... 12:53 - Upcoming Ratt touring plans...13:30 - On Bobby Blozter...17:12 - On Stephen's second book...18:18 - A question no one ever asks him...19:01 - Who would Stephen like to interview and why...19:32 - On meeting Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin...Connect with Stephen Pearcy:Website: www.stephen-pearcy.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/SEPearcyTwitter: www.twitter.com/StephenEPearcy (@StephenEPearcy)Instagram: www.instagram.com/septopfuel (@septopfuel)Connect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.talkshiFt.tv SOUND MATTERS Radio Episode #008 >> www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-008/

Tom and the listeners rank the TWENTY-FIVE BEST AND WORST ROBOTS OF ALL TIME! Drummer of Ratt, BOBBY BLOTZER AND HIS LAWYER call in to discuss the "Pottyman Empire"! Plus, a special SOUND COLLAGE! Do not miss this one!

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In this episode, hosts Tim, Greg, and Noah discuss the seasons, Greg's time sniping sharks in the ocean, and get a visit from longtime friend of the show, Bobby Blotzer, former drummer of Ratt, current drummer and frontman for Robert Blotzer Presents...the Universe.   

Soccer legend Alexi Lalas joins the guys this week for a RATT Discussion; breaking down all eight studio albums and discussing the history of the band. RATT was one of the most notable bands to emerge from the burgeoning Sunset Strip era of the early 1980's. From the self-titled EP that earned them a roster spot on Atlantic Records to the breakthrough success of Out of the Cellar, RATT let the world know early and often that they were a force to be reckoned with. Guitarists Robbin Crosby and Warren DeMartini formed a tandem that would write some of hard rock's most memorable riffs. Bobby Blotzer and Juan Croucier combined for a powerful rhythm section. And Stephen Pearcy topped things off with a sleazy look and vocal delivery that made RATT stand out from the pack. RATT Discussion with Alexi Lalas In this nearly 2-hour music and discussion talk, Alexi Lalas explains how he first discovered RATT as a youngster in suburban Detroit. In addition to the muscial influence the band had on him, he shares stories of how the band's fashion sense rubbed off on him. It's no doubt a fact that RATT's influence would help inspire Alexi to have one of the most unique looks in the world of sports in the 1990's. Alexi Lalas Your three hosts break down every album including the often-underrated Dancing Undercover as well as Detonator. They also discuss later albums including the 1999 self-titled album that sported a different sound than what most RATT fans were accustomed to. 2010 saw RATT return to form with Infestation; a solid slab of classic-sounding RATT material that the rock world took to immediately. In this long-form episode, Alexi shares his thoughts on these albums as well as the situation concerning Bobby Blotzer's new version of RATT, the legal wrangling that's been taking place over the last year, and the recent Monsters of Rock Cruise performance of the remaining members of RATT. It's a solid block of RATT and Roll. We hope you enjoy RATT Discussion with Alexi Lalas and SHARE with a friend! Buy Music! RATT Alexi Lalas More Alexi Lalas! Official Twitter Official Facebook Visit Our Sponsor! HK Collecitbles, Inc. (Specializing in hard to find music and movies as well as authenticated/graded entertainment and historical collectibles.) HK Collectibles , Inc. on Ebay Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram E-mail Us Subscribe to our Youtube channel! Call us on the Hotline! (540) DBGeek - 1 or (540) 324-3351 Support Us! Shop through our Amazon link! Donate to the show! Stream Us! Stitcher Radio Spreaker TuneIn Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Comment Below Direct Download

Ep 49: What this ep needs... IS MORE CHAINSAW! We recap two summer fests with a perfect mix of old and new school rock starring FAKERATT, Shaman's Harvest, Dokken, Tom Keifer, Autograph, Crobot, Jackyl and cast of thousands. Bakko & LC recap their adventures at Grand Rocktember (Minneapolis) and High Elevation (Denver) that they attended with DG VIP access the same weekend together...separately. Also includes Bobby Blotzer "comedy" routines, twelve foot ninja battles and chainsaws. So many chainsaws. (Part 1 of 2) Introduction by Josh Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast who also recently appeared on a recent Decibel Geek Metallica ep. He may have lost a bet. Talk Toomey Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-toomey-hard-rock-metal/id1041754937?mt=2

In this episode, the hosts discuss Tim's continued on-line disputes with the various members of Ratt, with a possibly reconciliation with Bobby Blotzer, and, eventually, discuss the Smashing Pumpkins' album Adore.  The reasonableness of sleeping on the street, after a night of drinking, is also debated and it is lastly revealed that Billy Corgan is actually just a different version of Dave Mustaine.  Or Billy is Tom Cochrane.  Or something like that.  

In this ep Bakko talks about Ratt's dysfunction while doing a perfect Bobby Blotzer impersonation, David Draiman having a baby with Sully Erna, his "band crushes" on Wilson and Crobot and introduces something that will revolutionize Podcasting: The LC GEN 3K Sex Robot (Loose Cannon Generator 3000). Featuring killer tracks from Newstead, Wilson, Crobot, Love/Hate and Rev Theory. Horns up, windows down.

WELCOME BACK! During this episode of Amplified, we remember Ratt guitarist, Robbin Crosby who died of a heroin overdose on June 6, 2002. We've have some awesome Ratt tunes lined up for ya and we'll hear from some of Robbin's closest friends including bandmates Stephen Pearcy, Bobby Blotzer and Juan Croucier, his ex-girlfriend Tawney Kitaen, record producer Beau Hill and of course, we'll hear from Robbin himself. Don't worry! Your requests and dedications are in there too! Don't forget ... Amplified is normally an ALL REQUEST radio show. To make a request for the next show, call the Amplified Request Line ... 954-817-1434. It's open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and it only takes about 30 seconds! If you make it a good one, we may even put you on the air! If you'd rather submit your request online, you can email us at amplified247@yahoo.com or visit www.amplified-radio.com/requests and fill out the request form. And don't forget to look for us on the social sites ... on Twitter @amplified247 and on Facebook, www.facebook.com/amplifiedradio. Tune It In and Turn It Up with AMPLIFIED!!

Hard rockers Ratt have just released “Infestation,” their first new CD in 11 years. The band, whose hits include “Round and Round,” “Lay it Down,” “You’re in Love,” and “Way Cool Jr,” recently put the original lineup back together and have hit the road. With singer Stephen Pearcy back in the fold after a hiatus, the band sounds re-energized and the new CD is proof. Infestation is full of crunching guitars and memorable hooks straight out of 1984. Icon Fetch talks with drummer and founding member Bobby Blotzer about the reunion, new album, and his new book, “Tales of a RATT: Things You Shouldn’t Know.”