In June 2015, Blotzer formed a band called Bobby Blotzer’s Ratt Experience. In August 2015, Croucier formed a touring band that played Ratt’s deep cuts, with the band debuting in September. Within days, Blotzer criticized Croucier for using the band’s logo, arguing trademark infringement.
On April 24, 2014, Pearcy announced that he had left the band again, explaining he was “officially done with having anything to do with them due to the constant turmoil, unresolved business, personal attacks/threats in the public forum, and most of all, the disrespect to the fans.”
In January 2012, Pearcy said Ratt was in the process of writing material for a new album, planned to be released that summer. On March 22, bassist Robbie Crane announced his departure from Ratt to focus on Lynch Mob . In April 2012, rumors arose original bassist Juan Croucier would…
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In a March 18, 2010, interview with Metalholic Magazine , DeMartini said of the new album Infestation : “It really exceeded our expectations. Conceptually we kinda wanted to revisit the period of Out of the Cellar and Invasion of Your Privacy . We were sort of loosely trying to shoot…
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On October 26, 2010, Ratt announced that the band would be going on indefinite hiatus due to internal tensions.
In April 2009 Loud & Proud/ Roadrunner Records announced the signing of a worldwide deal with Ratt. The label was managed by Tom Lipsky who had run CMC International before. Their new album, Infestation , was released in April 2010. Infestation reached No. 30 on Billboard ‘ s Top 200…
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In August 2008, Sirius Satellite Radio’s Hair Nation channel reported that former Mötley Crüe singer John Corabi had resigned as rhythm guitarist for Ratt and was rumored to be replaced by former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo. Bobby Blotzer confirmed these rumors stating that Cavazo was set to replace Corabi…
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The summer tour started June 13, 2007, at the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, S.C., and ended August 19, 2007, at the Coors Amphitheatre in Denver. The tour, which brought Poison and Ratt onstage together for the first time since 1999, visited amphitheaters, festivals and fairs in such cities as…
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On May 11, 2006, Ratt was profiled on VH1’s Behind the Music .
On December 1, 2006, the website “Metal Sludge” reported that Pearcy and Croucier would re-unite with Blotzer and DeMartini. On December 4, 2006, Jizzy Pearl announced on his message board that he was no longer a member of the band. On March 17, 2007, another website stated that Ratt would…
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