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SEMI RETIRED … Bobby Blotzer: “I’m not worried that I’d have to go join something cooky like L.A. Guns”

SEMI RETIRED Bobby Blotzer on Ratt afterlife: “I’m not worried that I’d have to go join something cooky like L.A. Guns and travel in a van around the country” YouTube — In a brand new interview Bobby Blotzer gives his latest 2 cents on his former band Ratt and a few others. Blotzer talks for just over 30 minutes with his lawyer (Drew Sherman), about the band Ratt. At some point early in the interview Blotzer says:[…]

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LICK THIS UP GENE … PAUL STANLEY sets the record straight on who is the undisputed frontman of KISS

LICK THIS UP GENE PAUL STANLEY sets the record straight on who is the undisputed frontman of KISS     Blabbermouth —  In a brand new interview with Business Jet Traveler, Paul Stanley was asked about the fact that “Gene Simmons implies that he’s the frontman for KISS” while Paul, in his book, says that he is. “A frontman is the person who does the talking and who gives a group its identity and communicates to the audience,” Paul clarified. “There’s only one[…]

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RATT DRAGON CARTEL … Bobby Blotzer: “Juan and Stephen are hiring, or trying to hire, Jake E Lee”

RATT DRAGON CARTEL Bobby Blotzer: “Juan and Stephen are hiring, or trying to hire, Jake E Lee” Facebook — Update from da’ Blotz! Bobby Blotzer, former Ratt drummer has posted a blog for the 3rd time in less a week. This after being silent for more than a year. There has been much drama surrounding the Ratt camp, with the rumored Warren DeMartin firing as reported by Metal Sludge on March 21st, and the subsequent[…]

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LACK OF JUBILATION … Bobby Blotzer on Ratt: “Juan and Stephen have kicked out Warren and Carlos.”

LACK OF JUBILATION Bobby Blotzer on Ratt: “Juan and Stephen have kicked out Warren and Carlos.”     Facebook —  Bobby Blotzer has spoken out for the second time in less than a week. Blotzer took to his official Bobby Blotzer’s The Ratt Experience Facebook page earlier this evening in a lengthy statement. The former Ratt drummer writes: “With the recent activity involving Camp Chaos, AKA RATT, I feel compelled to set the record straight[…]

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BACK FOR NONE … Rumor mill says RATT have lost yet another guitarist, Carlos Cavazo confirms it’s true

BACK FOR NONE Rumor mill says RATT have lost yet another guitarist, Carlos Cavazo confirms it’s true     LOS ANGELES, California — In yet another stunning move, an insider says “Carlos Cavazo is gone from Ratt.” Metal Sludge reached out to Cavazo direct, and he took our call and went on record, that he is gone from the band Ratt. “As long as Warren (DeMartini) is not there, I don’t see myself doing it.  I[…]

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THE MISSING MONACO … L.A. Guns add Johnny Monaco (ex-Enuff Znuff) as second guitarist

THE MISSING MONACO L.A. Guns add Johnny Monaco (ex-Enuff Znuff) as second guitarist     Facebook — It’s official, Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns was first to report it – Johnny Monaco is the band’s new guitarist. Lewis wrote on his official Facebook; “Welcome Johnny Monaco . We’ve been friends for years and now finally in a band together.” Monaco has spent years in and out of Enuff Z’Nuff as both lead guitarist and lead singer as well.[…]

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THE LONE RAT … Bobby Blotzer breaks his silence with plenty to say about his former Ratt bandmates

THE LONE RAT Bobby Blotzer breaks his silence with plenty to say about his former Ratt bandmates, including recent Warren DeMartini rumors   Facebook — After months of silence former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer has spoke out via social media. In a brand new post via Bobby Blotzer’s The Ratt Experience official Facebook page the drummer lets loose. The former member of the band fires off on numerous details related to the band, including the latest on[…]

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GUITARIST WANTED … Ratt have fired lead guitarist Warren DeMartini say multiple industry sources

GUITARIST WANTED Ratt have fired lead guitarist Warren DeMartini say multiple industry sources       Hollywood Rumor Mill — Metal Sludge have multiple industry sources telling us that guitarist Warren DeMartini has been let go from the band Ratt. A source first tipped off Metal Sludge 5 days ago on March 16th writing: “A certain guitar player, has been tossed from a certain rodent band.” A second source, a known industry musician contacted Metal Sludge and inquired[…]

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BLIND GRIND … Every Mother’s Nightmare is still Grind’ing and coming to your town soon

BLIND GRIND Every Mother’s Nightmare is still Grind’ing and coming to your town soon   Memphis, TENNESSEE — Who remembers Tennessee bad boys Every Mother’s Nigthmare? It’s been a while (15 years) since the band has had a significant new release but their latest “Grind” (HighVol Music) has made a nice impact. The band’s latest full length release features original members Rick Ruhl (vocals) and Jim Phipps (drums). Ruhl has continued to perform with EMN over[…]

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CONFIRMED … Michael Grant “I was fired out of nowhere” confirming Metal Sludge’s original L.A. Guns story

CONFIRMED Michael Grant “I was fired out of nowhere” confirming Metal Sludge’s original L.A. Guns story     Eddie Trunk Radio Show — Former L.A. Guns guitarist Michael Grant has come clean and admmited he was booted from the group. Grant tells Eddie Trunk in a brand new radio interview on Trunk’s Sirius/XM radio show; “I was fired out of nowhere.” “The press release says that I left to pursue Michael Grant and The Asssasins. But truth be[…]

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