Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy wants reunion with band's classic lineup for one final album

A Ratt record is only a real Ratt record with original members, and that's what Stephen Pearcy wants if it does happen

Ratt’s last album, Infestation, came out in 2010. Amid a legal battle with drummer Bobby Blotzer over use of the band’s name, only lead singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier remain from the original lineup. One of the original guitarists, Robbin Crosby, died in 2002. Warren DeMartini, the other original guitarist, left Ratt in 2018.

During an appearance this week on Sirius XM’s “Trunk Nation” with Eddie Trunk, Pearcy talked about the idea of a new Ratt album.

Via Blabbermouth:

“I wouldn't wanna put a RATT record out there without the original guys," he said. "I mean, it just wouldn't make sense. We've tried it. “

Pearcy said he has recently spoken to DeMartini about a couple songs the two had written together. But on the idea of anything specific to Ratt, while adding that he’s on speaking terms with Blotzer, Pearcy was open-ended.

"I do talk to Bobby," he said. "Bobby and I are — it's love-hate, brother kind of a gig. We keep in touch and talk about positive things. He still has interest, so there are some things to talk about. And Warren is the same."

"Look, life goes on," he explained. "Life's short. Hate's not a good thing. There's communication. But I can't say anything."

That said, Pearcy reinforced in his vision for a new Ratt album and leaning into the band’s legacy if it’s not in the cards.

“If we ever do a [RATT] record, let it be the real guys, and call it a day. If that's the last thing we do, well, let's do it. If not, hey, we've got the records. That's all I can say."

I’m planning to do a review of a Ratt album via the podcast tentacle here at Rock Pedia at some point. Out Of The Cellar and Invasion Of Your Privacy are on my radar, but I’m open to others (and other album review ideas for the podcast in general). Leave me a comment with your ideas.