RATT Is 'Starting To Discuss Who, What, Where, And When,' Says Singer STEPHEN PEARCY

According to a new posting on RATT singer Stephen Pearcy's Facebook page, work on his new solo album, "Sucker Punch" should be completed in September, after which "it's all RATT muzik." He adds, "The band is starting to discuss who, what, where, and when. All positive either way for you Ratt n' Rollers! 2012."

In a recent interview with Guitar International, Pearcy stated about RATT's plans for a new studio album, "I haven't spoken to Warren [DeMartini, RATT guitarist] in quite awhile. We had a break and I ran into him in a store the other day and we actually talked about getting together and starting the writing process. I told him I'd been writing RATT music, which is totally different than my solo stuff. . . He's got plenty of stuff. He told me he's been writing, so when it goes down he and I will have plenty of songs. We even have some unfinished songs that were never used on 'Infestation'. We'll be very prepared."

When asked about the "business" issues that caused RATT to go on a hiatus for most of 2011, Stephen said, "We're just projecting that it should be by 2012. I mean, it should have been this year. If this all happens or something arises and he wants to start writing next month, I'll be available. That's the way it works. It should be a priority, but sometimes if things aren't in their proper alignment, there's no way we can be ready. All I know is we're both getting antsy. That's usually what brings us back together anyway, regardless of foolishness, lawsuits and all this other crap. That is over and done. It's time to be musicians and friends again."

RATT's latest album, "Infestation", has sold under 50,000 copies in the United States since its April 2010 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.