Van Halen singer David Lee Roth and the epic reunion of Stephen Pearcyand Warren DeMartini performing Ratt hits will be the headliners of the 2025 edition of the M3 Rock Festival, set to take place May 2nd-4th at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
Pearcy had this to say about his special appearance with DeMartini, “Never say never, right? There was no question when the idea was brought up doing something with Warren again. It wasn’t even a thought, It’s time, let’s do this. Pearcy/DeMartini back in the cellar, let’s go. Let’s break the ice, with the utmost respect and do what we do best together, play Ratt music. It’ll seem like yesterday instead of years when we’re back onstage regardless. It’s time to Ratt n’ roll again, even if it’s a double shot. It’s about the band’s legacy.”
Stephen continued, “I know what we can do as a team, and that’s writing great songs and kickin’ some ass onstage. It’s only appropriate that the first show in years is at M3 2025. It’s a great event. You’re getting ALL the Ratt hits and more, let the ‘Invasion’ celebration begin,” referencing the fact that 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of Ratt‘s second album, Invasion Of Your Privacy.
Confirmed performers:
May 2:
Sebastian Bach
Snake Oil
May 3:
David Lee Roth
Accept
Winger
Slaughter
Steven Adler
Child’s Play
Red Voodoo
May 4:
Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini (performing Ratt)
Ace Frehley
Warrant
Great White
Lita Ford
Vixen
Spread Eagle
Tickets go on sale January 31st at Ticketmaster.
Over the past 16 years, M3 has become more than a festival; it’s an ’80s arena rock experience. Drawing diehard fans from six continents, 30 countries, and every state, M3 has evolved into an annual pilgrimage for those who grew up with ’80s rock (a genre of music now referred to as the “new classic rock”) as well as for younger fans who embrace the fun and excitement of the glam metal era.
M3 Rock Festival has become an annual pilgrimage for fans of 1980s rock, with up to 15,000 fans attending the event per day.
“We have people come from all over the world,” director of operations Brad Canfield told WTOP in a 2021 interview. “We’ve had people from Australia, a lot from Europe. It’s the one place where if you’re into ’80s hair metal, you can see all these bands perform in one location.”
He added, “It’s definitely a multigenerational event where parents, even grandparents, come to the festival and bring their kids. Their kids have listened to it in their parents’ car and get excited about the music and come, so we are noticing a new generation of fans that are younger and younger that have grown to appreciate this music.”
For more details, please visit m3rockfest.com.
4 Responses
I’m very curious to know who will be in the band with Stephen and Warren. (I know Stephen currently has a touring band with Johnny Monaco on guitar among others) I honestly didn’t think Warren would ever do this. I’m pretty sure Bobby will be unhappy and vocal if he’s not included on drums, as no one has beat the drum (pun intended) for this reunion more than him. I really hope I can see some video of these great songs being played again live with these original members. The songs hold up very well imo. I’m also curious who DLR will tap for guitar. Brent Woods seems to be the go to guy these days for everyone. Sounds like a great event.
I wonder if roth will come out and seriously get after it? or will we see the kooky uncle who drank too much at the party …..
robert,
the party never stopped. father(uncle) time didn’t stop me from enjoying the last 3 tours dave did with vh. same with their live album. the great music overcomes uncle dave’s musings.
there’s juan thing missing from this post.