Ratt sign new record deal

[Captain Howdy]

Got this from Bobby Blotzers MySpace page

 

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/LOUD...RATT-20120.aspx

 

LOUD & PROUD / ROADRUNNER RECORDS SIGNS RATT!

New York, NY – April 6, 2009 – Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records announced today the signing of a worldwide deal with Los Angeles hard rockers RATT. The band is set to begin recording its first new material since 1999’s self-titled album this spring.

 

One of the most popular rock acts of the past 20 years, RATT’s brand of guitar-driven melodic rock helped shape the LA metal scene. The band boasts a deep catalog of hits including smashes like “Round and Round,” “Lay It Down,” “You’re In Love,” “Lack of Communication” and “Wanted Man” which are beloved by fans the world over. The band has gone on to sell millions of albums worldwide. With 1984’s mega-platinum debut Out of the Cellar celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the band is looking forward to starting a new chapter with new music to complement the impressive legacy they have established over two-plus decades.

 

“This deal is a great opportunity for us to get our new music to RATT fans worldwide,” says frontman Stephen Pearcy. “We are super excited about the new material!”

 

Over the past two years, RATT has toured the world in support of their releases Tell The World- The Very Best Of Ratt and their first ever DVD, Videos from the Cellar- The Atlantic Years. During this time, the current lineup of Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Bobby Blotzer, Robbie Crane and Carlos Cavazo played shows in Australia, Colombia and Peru for the first time in their careers.

 

“The fans deserve the credit for making this happen. When we saw the band in concert and witnessed their passion and excitement, it was obvious that the time was right for RATT to make new music,” says Tom Lipsky, Loud & Proud President.

 

Guitarist Warren DeMartini adds, “we look forward to working with our friend and veteran record exec Tom Lipsky.”

 

The new album is set for a fall release and will be supported by a world tour.

[Metal T]

Sounds good...and hopefully they'll really get behind the band and support 'em.

[heaven&hell]

That's awesome that their on Roadrunner.

[Evil Rick]

Great news!

[Fat Freddy]

That's awesome that their on Roadrunner.

 

D000od their on ROADRUNNER? Teh awesumest! Mabey theyll tour with SLIPKNOT or DEVILDRIVER!

[rob62972]

Great news!!!

 

Now let's hear some Ratt 'N' Roll!!

[heaven&hell]

That's awesome that their on Roadrunner.

 

D000od their on ROADRUNNER? Teh awesumest! Mabey theyll tour with SLIPKNOT or DEVILDRIVER!

 

That would be so coooooool!!!!

 

 

Seriously though even Sammy Hagar is now on his own label which is through Roadrunner.

It looks to me that Roadrunner is maybe figuring out that there's a huge 80's hard rock fanbase out there.

[eaglesfan3000]

Cool deal I hope it's a good one.

[aXe mAn]

Great news!!! Congrats to Ratt on their record deal...

 

I'm really looking forward to hearing this one...

[melodicrockoz]

come on down to Melbourne Australia again guys

[metalmaniac777]

I'll be all over a new album like a rat on a piece of cheese.

[swedeaddict]

Bring them over to Europe!!!!!!

Oh well guess i'm talking to deaf mans ears

[Captain Howdy]

I remember some years ago I was chatting to Steve West of Danger Danger via email about them coming over, and he said they were gonna tour with Ratt that year (probably around 2002 or so), but it never happened!

[TechNoir]

This is wonderful news. I can only hope that being involved with Roadrunner, they will do a heavier album than the last couple. It will be very interesting to hear Warren, and Carlos together doing all new music.