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Former QUIET RIOT Singer SEANN NICOLS Says FRANKIE BANALI Was 'A Nightmare To Work With'
Seann Nicols says that Frankie Banali was "a nightmare to work with" during his short tenure as the lead singer of QUIET RIOT. Nicols was with QUIET RIOT for just a few months, but long enough to record the vocals for an early version of the band's new album, "Road Rage". QUIET RIOT has since re-rec...July 25, 2017
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JUAN CROUCIER On Possibility Of New RATT Music: 'I've Been Sitting On So Many Songs, It's Almost Scary'
Juan Croucier says that it is "inevitable" that RATT will eventually return to the studio to record new music. RATT's last studio album, 2010's "Infestation", featured Robbie Crane on bass instead of Croucier, who rejoined the group in 2012. After putting the band on hold for a few years, Juan and t...July 18, 2017
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STEPHEN PEARCY Says He Expects RATT To Take Two Years To Make New Album
During an appearance on a recent edition of "The Classic Metal Show", RATT singer Stephen Pearcy confirmed that the band is "talking about" returning to the studio to record the follow-up to 2010's "Infestation" album. "We have written a couple of things, and it's good," Pearcy said (hear audio belo...July 12, 2017
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Records New Song, 'Yo To Joe', As Tribute To JOE SATRIANI
Soon after DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen was invited to join the annual G4 Experience, led by guitar great Joe Satriani, he was moved to write an instrumental in homage to the guitar master. "I was honored when Joe invited me to join the G4 Experience and I decided to write and record an instrumental tr...July 12, 2017
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Pens Foreword To Book About METAL BLADE RECORDS' Iconic History
Metal Blade Records and BMG are proud to announce the upcoming release of "For The Sake Of Heaviness: The History Of Metal Blade Records" on August 29. Written by label founder and CEO Brian Slagel with Mark Eglinton, the book features a foreword by METALLICA's Lars Ulrich and celebrates the storied...June 26, 2017
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RATT's JUAN CROUCIER Addresses BOBBY BLOTZER's 'Low-Class' Comments About His Stage Moves
Juan Croucier has fired back at his former bandmate Bobby Blotzer, saying that the RATT drummer's comments about him were "inappropriate" and "low class." Blotzer has been embroiled in a legal battle with Croucier and other members of the classic RATT lineup over the rights to the band's name. Sinc...June 25, 2017
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Watch RATT's Entire Concert In Peoria
Fan-filmed video footage of RATT's entire June 1 performance at Limelight Eventplex in Peoria, Illinois can be seen below. Featured songs: 01. Wanted Man (1:14) 02. I'm Insane (5:15) 03. Dangerous But Worth The Risk (8:42) 04. You Think You're Tough (12:33) 05. Walkin' The Dog (17:00) 06. Way Cool J...June 22, 2017
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JOHN CORABI Doesn't Think BOBBY BLOTZER Deserves RATT Name
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES singer John Corabi who had a seven-year stint (2001-2008) as the rhythm guitarist in RATT, has once again commented on the ongoing legal battle between drummer Bobby Blotzer and other members of RATT's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Ju...June 22, 2017
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RATT's WARREN DEMARTINI: Video Footage Of THE MUSIC ZOO Event
On April 25, Warren DeMartini of RATT took part in a special event at The Music Zoo in Roslyn, New York. Hosted by Andy Aledort of Guitar World, the night featured a conversation segment with Warren talking about his Charvel series, along with guitar demonstrations and a question-and-answer session....June 21, 2017
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Watch RATT Perform At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Fan-filmed video footage of RATT's June 9 performance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden can be seen below. The reunited RATT, featuring three members of the band's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — has played several shows...June 18, 2017
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Joins Forces With SAVATAGE Guitarist CHRIS CAFFERY
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens is collaborating with SAVATAGE and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery on a new project. The duo is currently writing material with producer Roy "Z" Ramirez (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) for an album that will be released through Frontiers Musi...June 15, 2017
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WESTFIELD MASSACRE Parts Ways With Singer TOMMY VEXT, Recruits Ex-QUIET RIOT Frontman SEANN NICOLS
WESTFIELD MASSACRE has parted ways with singer Tommy Vext (ex-DIVINE HERESY, SNOT) and has replaced him with Seann Nicols (pictured; a.k.a. Sheldon Tarsha; Bobby Blotzer's RATT, formerly of ADLER'S APPETITE and QUIET RIOT). The new lineup of WESTFIELD MASSACRE will embark on a U.S. headlining tour,...June 12, 2017
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Reunited RATT 'Would Love To' Release New Studio Album In 2018
The reunited RATT, featuring three members of the band's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — "would love" to complete the follow-up to the group's latest studio album, 2010's "Infestation". Pearcy, Croucier and DeMartini have played several...June 4, 2017
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Video: RATT Performs At ROCKLAHOMA Festival
Decibel Geek TV has uploaded video footage of the reunited RATT, featuring three members of the band's classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — performing on May 28 at the Rocklahoma festival, which took place at "Catch the Fever" Festival Ground...June 1, 2017
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RADIATION ROMEOS: 'Radiation Romeos' Video Released
"Radiation Romeos", the new video from RADIATION ROMEOS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's self-titled debut album, which will be released on June 2 via Frontiers Music Srl. RADIATION ROMEOS is a new band formed by Parramore "Perry" McCarty, best known for being the frontman of l...May 25, 2017
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