4/29: RATT, A7X IN FL, RYCHE, PRIEST, PHILLY, MORE
Jam packed radio show last night! If you missed the interviews they will be On Demand on the SiriusXM app and no doubt online soon. Had Stephen Pearcy and Bobby Blotzer on separately talking about the Ratt situation. It sounds like this is pretty nasty at the moment but also sounds like there could be a possible resolution at some point. Stephen is open to making an album but clearly has issues with Blotzer it seems. Ratt truly was/is a great band that made some great records. Sucks when this stuff happens but we have seen it many times in the music business. From the Ratt perspective all options seem to be on the table so we will see what the next moves are. All I can do is present both sides with equal time and that’s what I did. Everyone can make their decisions from there.
Also thanks to M Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold for checking in. I’m about to leave for FL where I look forward to seeing the band live for the first time tomorrow at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood along with Hellyeah and Adrenaline Mob. I will be selling and signing my book outside Hard Rock Live tomorrow starting 6PM. No ticket needed to get to me FYI.
Also thanks to Kip Winger for calling in. Winger has a new album out now called Better Days Coming.
I will be back for a live show on Q104.3 NYC this Friday at 11PM ET.
Not a surprise non Geoff Tate version of the band got the rights to the name. This should alleviate any confusion. What I am waiting to see is exactly what Geoff can bill his band as? That has not yet been revealed and has no doubt been decided as part of the long negotiation. Geoff also retains the rights to Mindcrime full performances in his settlement with the band. More to come and I wish both camps well.
New Priest song sounds cool but I refuse to really comments on music unless I have it sent in a proper way. The song was not made available commercially until today and listening to compressed streams on phones and computers is not how I want to asses and crank new music. I look forward to the album and glad the guys are getting ready to do stuff again.
Been listening to the new Tesla album which is out in June. Really great hard rock as usual from these guys. I’ll play it when the band gives me the green light.
Don’t forget coming to the Troc in Philly this Saturday night with Don and Jim for our live show. Both books available for sale at this event as well. Been a bit since I’ve been in Philadelphia, look forward to seeing you all there or in S FL tomorrow night.
I love Priest. Anything they put out is cool with me, and a blessing… but I listened to LiquidMetal Monday morning, and they played Painkiller – this new song just can’t compare to that. All said, let’s not dismiss the entire upcoming album based on this one song. I recall them putting “Revolution” out there before Angel Of Retribution was released, and I thought it was so-so, nothing special – but once the album was out I can say “Revolution” was one of the weakest tracks on the Angel Of Retribution album – I think the album had some killer songs on it. So let’s see how the rest sounds…
I have to disagree, I think the new song is closer to the Painkiller album than anything I’ve heard since the reunion. I can hear traces of “Between The Hammer & The Anvil” and “One Shot At Glory” in the new song. Perhaps it’s not quite “as good” as the Painkiller album, but I think it’s the best thing they’ve put out since. The new song to me is what the Angel Of Retribution album should have been…it just sucks that KK isn’t involved.
Regarding Ratt, has anyone noticed how Warren’s name never gets mentioned? HE seems to be a professional who never gets sucked into any of this nonsense. It’s always about Stephen and Bobby. If those two guys just can’t get along anymore, here’s a thought: get rid of Bobby. Good drummers are a dime a dozen, but iconic frontmen aren’t. Stephen may be arrogant and difficult (most rock singers seem to be), but the simple truth is that he’s the face and voice of Ratt, not to mention one of the principle songwriters. Stephen has co-written almost every Ratt song in their entire catalog, whereas Blotzer’s only had a hand in writing a few tracks here and there. Stephen is also the guy who STARTED THE BAND. Infestation is an awesome album and I really want the follow-up! If Bobby is the roadblock, lose him. I don’t think I’d miss Bobby that much, but I have no interest in a Ratt without Stephen. Some people are just more significant than others (for example, with Van Halen, I don’t really miss Mike, but I missed Dave a LOT).
Just my two-cents opinion (which is probably all it’s worth). Let the bitching commence…
Stephen and Bobby are the mouthpieces with the enormous egos. Warren is a bit of a control freak but in a very quiet way. This crap between Bobby and Stephen has been ongoing since The late 80’s, and will doubtlessly never stop.
Warren and Bobby own the Ratt name, Stephen Pearcy is just a hired employee at this stage. Much like Vince Neil in Motley Crue. So Warren and Bobby are in the driver’s seat in terms of the business. Stephen draws a good 50 people in clubs by himself, so it’s embarrassing these guys can’t just shut up, enjoy playing festivals with 4/5 of the original Ratt. Nobody wins now.
The main problem is Pearcy ego. He’s a real dickhead!
You guys need to come to Rockfest in Kansas City in May, the largest one day rock festival in the States, beoches!!!
Steel Panther!
I think Stephen Pearcy is kind of a douche for leaving the band. He thinks he’s better than the rest of the band? Get real. Bobby Blotzer made all the sense in the world when he they were better off together than as solo artists.
Once you see A7X you will be blown away and become a diehard member of the Deathbat legion. Get ready Eddie!