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BOBBY BLOTZER Blasts RATT 'Misinformation', Calls JUAN CROUCIER 'The Biggest Liar I've Known'

Drummer Bobby Blotzer has once again said that his former bandmates cannot play any shows under the RATT name without him, but has insisted that his version of the band "still has the right to tour" as RATT until a court dispute involving the parties is resolved. Despite the fact that a California j...

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BLOTZER On DEMARTINI, PEARCY, CROUCIER: 'They're Not Gonna Be RATT'

Just a couple of weeks before he was expelled from the RATT partnership by three members of the band's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — drummer Bobby Blotzer said that his former bandmates would not be able to reunite as RATT without him....

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Concert By BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Shut Down Over Name Dispute

A concert by by Bobby Blotzer's version of RATT was canceled last night just hours before showtime after a Michigan venue received a cease-and-desist letter from the drummer's former bandmates. Blotzer is embroiled in a legal a dispute over the group's name with singer Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Warr...

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Video: BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs In Amarillo, Texas

Fan-filmed video footage of Bobby Blotzer's RATT performing on December 9 at Azteca Music Hall in Amarillo, Texas can be seen below. Blotzer earlier in the month refuted Warren DeMartini's claim that the drummer has been expelled from the RATT partnership and therefore no longer has an interest in t...

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BLOTZER's Attorney: DEMARTINI, PEARCY And CROUCIER 'Do Not Have Permission' To Call Themselves RATT

Bobby Blotzer has refuted Warren DeMartini's claim that the drummer has been expelled from the RATT partnership and therefore no longer has an interest in the band's name. At the end of last month, three members of RATT's classic lineup — DeMartini, singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier —...

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BOBBY BLOTZER Vows To Continue Touring With His Version Of RATT: 'Don't Believe Everything You're Hearing'

Drummer Bobby Blotzer has vowed to continue "Ratt -N- Rolling in December and onward" with his version of RATT despite the fact that he was expelled from the partnership which owns the RATT name and brand. Less than a month ago, a judge ruled against Blotzer with respect to whether bassist Juan Crou...

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BOBBY BLOTZER Says RATT Fans 'Love' His New Version Of The Band

On November 12, Metal Gods TV conducted an interview with RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer backstage at this year's Hard Rock Hell festival at Camp HRH, Pwllheli, North Wales, Gwynedd. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On performing in the U.K. for...

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BOBBY BLOTZER Says His Version Of RATT 'Replicates' The Band's 'Catalog With Such Great Integrity'

On November 12, Uber Rock's Mark Ashby conducted an interview with RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer backstage at this year's Hard Rock Hell festival at Camp HRH, Pwllheli, North Wales, Gwynedd. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his version of RATT, which recently announced the addition of M...

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Video: BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs In West Memphis, Arkansas

Fan-filmed video footage of Bobby Blotzer's RATT performing on October 15 at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas can be seen below. Blotzer's RATT recently announced the addition of Mitch Perry (TALAS, HEAVEN, STEELER, MSG, LITA FORD) and Stacey Blades (L.A. GUNS) on guitar and Brad Lang (Y&a...

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THE WINERY DOGS To Take 2017 Off As Bandmembers Focus On Other Projects

THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH) and guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),will take all of next year off while the individual members focu...

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Video: New Lineup Of BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs In Houston, Texas

Fan-filmed video footage of Bobby Blotzer's RATT performing on October 12 at Proof Rooftop Lounge in Houston, Texas can be seen below. Blotzer's RATT recently announced the addition of Mitch Perry (TALAS, HEAVEN, STEELER, MSG, LITA FORD) and Stacey Blades (L.A. GUNS) on guitar and Brad Lang (Y&T...

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Video: New Lineup Of BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Performs In Hampton, New Hampshire

Fan-filmed video footage of Bobby Blotzer's RATT performing on September 23 at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton, New Hampshire can be seen below. Blotzer's RATT recently announced the addition of Mitch Perry (TALAS, HEAVEN, STEELER, MSG, LITA FORD) and Stacey Blades (L.A. GUNS) on guitar and...

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THE WINERY DOGS In Mexico City: A Short Film

A short film by Nico Merkin foscusing on THE WINERY DOGS' May 31, 2016 appearance at at El Plaza Condesa in Mexico City can be seen below. THE WINERY DOGS is the power trio featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TA...

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STEVE VAI: EDDIE VAN HALEN Is 'A Genius' Who 'Brought So Much Inspiration For Me'

Steve Vai spoke to The Press-Enterprise about his years as the guitarist in David Lee Roth's post-VAN HALEN solo band, alongside former TALAS bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette. "When I heard Roth was looking for a guitarist, I just knew it was going to be me," Steve said. "Billy She...

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BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT: First Official Photo Of New Lineup

The first official photo of the new lineup of Bobby Blotzer's RATT can be seen below. Blotzer's RATT recently announced the addition of Mitch Perry (TALAS, HEAVEN, STEELER, MSG, LITA FORD) and Stacey Blades (L.A. GUNS) on guitar and Brad Lang (Y&T) on bass. They joined the band as the replacemen...